Recently, the Government of Vietnam has issued Decree 01/2019/ND-CP on Forest Protection and Special-use Forest Protection Force.
The specialized forest protection force has the following duties and powers:
- Patrol, inspect forest protection, forest land planned for forestry; implement measures to prevent and stop acts of deforestation, forest encroachment, and exploitation of forest products;- Organize and implement forest fire prevention and fighting plans and measures;- Timely report on the situation of forest protection; comply with the direct guidance and management of the forest owner and strictly adhere to legal regulations while performing their duties;- Inspect and prevent acts of violating laws on forest management, protection, and development, and on the management of forest products;- Be entitled to use support tools, uniforms, means, and specialized equipment as prescribed by law;- Perform other tasks assigned by the forest owner.
See detailed contents at Decree 01/2019/ND-CP effective from February 15, 2019.
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