The Decree is about establishment, management and use of Forest protection and development fund. Purposes of Fund establishment 1. To mobilize resources of the society for forest protection and development, contributing to realizing the guideline on forestry socialization. 2. To raise awareness about, and responsibilities for, forest protection and development for those benefiting from forests or involved in activities that have direct impacts on forests. 3. To increase forest owners’ capacity and efficiency in forest protection, use and management, contributing to implementing the forestry development strategy.

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