Decision No. 978/2008/QD-BNN on transferring Bai Tuong National Park to the Forest Protection Department for management

Decision No. 978/2008/QD-BNN transfers Bai Tuong National Park to the direct management of the Forest Protection Department from April 1, 2008. The transfer includes the area, boundaries, current state of the forest, and management structure of the national park.

Document No.978/2008/QĐ-BNN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byCao Đức Phát — Bộ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldForestry
Issued date01/04/2008
Effective date01/04/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 978/2008/QD-BNN transfers Bai Tuong National Park to the direct management of the Forest Protection Department from April 1, 2008. The transfer includes the area, boundaries, current state of the forest, and management structure of the national park.

Key points

  • The Forest Protection Department → receives and manages Bai Tuong National Park directly from April 1, 2008
  • The Director of the Forest Protection Department → leads the reception process, coordinates with relevant agencies to complete the transfer in the second quarter of 2008

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: The Forest Protection Department assumes additional responsibility for managing an important conservation area, enhancing the effectiveness of forest protection and biodiversity conservation.
  • Negative impact: The former units directly managing Bai Tuong National Park must transfer assets and personnel to the Forest Protection Department, which may cause some difficulties during the transition period.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the Forest Protection Department begin managing Bai Tuong National Park?

The Forest Protection Department begins managing Bai Tuong National Park from April 1, 2008.

Does the transfer include assets and personnel of the national park?

Yes, the transfer includes the area, boundaries, current state of the forest, tasks, management structure, labor, capital, and infrastructure of Bai Tuong National Park.

What is the deadline for completing the transfer?

The transfer and reception of management of Bai Tuong National Park must be completed in the second quarter of 2008.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing the transfer?

The Director of the Forest Protection Department leads, coordinates with the Financial Department, Planning Department, Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department; Construction Management Department; related Departments and Bureaus under the Ministry; and the Director of Bai Tuong National Park.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 978/2008/QD-BNN
Hanoi, April 1, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the transfer of management of Bai Tuong National Park to the Forest Protection Department

__________________________

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/ND-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Based on Decision No. 22/2008/QD-BNN dated January 28, 2008 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Forest Protection Department;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Forest Protection Department and the Director of the Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department,

DECISION:

      Article 1. Transfer the management in its current state: area, boundaries, forest status, tasks, management staff, labor force, capital, material infrastructure... of Bai Tuong National Park under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to the direct management of the Forest Protection Department from April 1, 2008.

      Article 2. The Director of the Forest Protection Department shall be responsible for receiving, and shall cooperate with the Financial Department, Planning Department, Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department; Construction Management Department; relevant Departments and Units of the Ministry and the Director of Bai Tuong National Park to implement the transfer and take over the management of Bai Tuong National Park according to regulations, to be completed in the second quarter of 2008.

      Article 3. This Decision takes effect from the date of signature.

      Article 4. The Head of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department, the Director of the Forest Protection Department, the Director of Bai Tuong National Park, and the Heads of related agencies and units are responsible for implementing this Decision.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Cao Duc Phat
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