Circular 26/2025/TT-BNNMT regulating the management of forest products; handling of forest and aquatic products that are assets with established ownership rights of the entire people.

This Circular 26/2025/TT-BNNMT issued by Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for managing forest and aquatic products designated as public property. It outlines procedures for harvesting, marking, documenting, and transporting forest products, including endangered species. The document defines key terms, sets standards for enterprise classification, and details responsibilities for various government bodies and individuals. It emphasizes traceability, legal compliance, and sustainable resource management, with specific provisions for handling confiscated or voluntarily transferred wildlife and timber.
Additionally, the Circular provides detailed templates and forms for verifying inventories, approving harvesting plans, and documenting the handling of forest and aquatic products. These include health status confirmations, destruction records, and release procedures for wildlife. Enterprises must register and comply with classification criteria, supported by documentation on legal, environmental, and labor standards.