Decree 160: 04 conditions for exploitation of species under lists of species prioritized protection of Vietnam

Specifically, according to Decree No. 160/2013/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, 04 conditions for exploitation of wild Fauna and Flora species under lists of species prioritized protection include:

1. To serve purpose of biodiversity preservation, scientific research and creating the initial breed/variety source;

2. To ensure not causing negative impacts to the existence and development of such species in the wild;

3. To possess license of exploitation granted by competent agencies as prescribed by law;

4. To have consent of the Management Board of natural preservation zone for exploitation activities at natural preservation zone, owner of biodiversity preservation facility for exploitation activities at biodiversity preservation facility, provincial specialized agencies for exploitation activities outside natural preservation zones, outside the biodiversity preservation facilities.

Concurrently, Decree No. 160/2013/NĐ-CP guides dossier of license for exploitation of wild Fauna and Flora species under lists of species prioritized protection, including:

- Application of exploitation license made according to Form No. 02, Annex II of this Decree;

- Plan of exploitation made according to Form No. 03, Annex II of this Decree;

- Report on assessing current status of species population at the exploited zone made according to Form No. 04, Annex II of this Decree;

- Authenticated copy of written agreement on program of scientific research cooperation or Decision on approving task of scientific research of competent state agencies;

- Written consent of the Management Board of natural preservation zone for exploitation activities at natural preservation zone, owner of biodiversity preservation facility for exploitation activities at biodiversity preservation facility, provincial specialized agencies for exploitation activities outside natural preservation zones, outside the biodiversity preservation facilities;

- Authenticated copy of paper proving legal status.

View more details at Decree No. 160/2013/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from January 01, 2014.

Ty Na

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