Vietnam: Procedures for conversion of forest types

To be specific:

According to Decree No. 156/2018/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, with regard to forest zones established as decided by the Prime Minister:

- The forest owner shall send 2 applications for conversion of forest type to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development directly or by post if the forest is under management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

- The application includes an application form and plan for conversion of forest type;

- The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall consider the application then send proposals of decision on conversion of forest types to the Prime Minister within 30 working days from the day on which the satisfactory is received.

Concurrently, according to Decree No. 156/2018/NĐ-CP, with regard to forest zones established as decided by the provincial People’s Committees:

- The forest owner shall send 2 applications for conversion of forest type, each includes an application form and conversion plan, to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development directly or by post;

- The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall send such application to the provincial People's Committee for consideration within 15 working days from the day on which the satisfactory application is received;

- The provincial People’s Committee shall send such application to the People’s Council of the same level for considering and deciding the policy on conversion of forest type 15 days before the next meeting of such People's Council. The People’s Council shall issue a Resolution on for conversion of forest types 15 days after the meeting;

- The provincial People's Committee shall issue a decision on conversion of forest types within 15 working days after the policy is promulgated.

View details at Decree No. 156/2018/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from January 01, 2019.

-Thao Uyen-

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