Decree No. 227/2025/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 156/2018/ND-CP of the Government detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Forestry Law.

This Vietnamese government Decree No. 227/2025/NĐ-CP amends Decree No. 156/2018/NĐ-CP, which details the implementation of the Forestry Law. It clarifies and expands definitions related to forest use, particularly the concepts of “temporary forest use” and “salvage logging.” It outlines conditions under which forest areas can be temporarily used for infrastructure projects without changing their designated purpose, emphasizing national and public interest. The Decree also specifies the types of projects eligible for temporary forest use and the required approvals, including environmental assessments and reforestation commitments.
Additionally, the Decree details the responsibilities of various stakeholders—ministries, provincial authorities, and project investors—in managing temporary forest use. It mandates strict procedures for approval, monitoring, and reporting, and prohibits forest use in protected zones or for illegal exploitation.