Instruction No. 0131/MAF on Timber Movement from Production Forest, Forestland Conversion and Infrastructure Areas from Log-yards I, II and III.

This Instruction is guidance issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Lao People's Democratic Republic concerning the control of movement of logs (timber rounds) from production forests, land under forest conversion and construction-site clearing to sawmills, factories or ports. It states the objective of establishing methods and step-by-step procedures to guarantee legality, verify origin and ensure correct technical handling, measurement and classification of logs across the national territory.
Specifically, the Instruction details mandatory marking procedures for trees and logs, including the use of unique identification numbers and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) branding for certified areas. It assigns licensing authority to Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Departments and mandates specific logging techniques, such as clear-cutting in conversion zones. Furthermore, it requires precise documentation at every stage, from initial stump marking to delivery at final storage yards or factories.