Decision No.0448/MAF on the Determination of Timber Lists I, II, and III.

This Decision establishes the official classification system for timber species in Laos, categorizing them into three distinct lists based on rarity, value, and conservation status. The document serves as a primary reference for government authorities and businesses to determine legal requirements for the harvesting, processing, and trading of different wood types across the country.
Specifically, the document contains extensive annexes listing scientific and local names for over 100 tree species. List I includes rare and high-value timber subject to strict state management; List II comprises species with high economic potential requiring managed extraction; and List III covers common timber types used for general construction and household purposes.