Foresty of Law ( Amended )
林业法（修订版）
ກົດໝາຍ ວ່າດ້ວຍປ່າໄມ້ (ສະບັບປັບປຸງ)
Summary
This Law stipulates the protection, development, management, and sustainable utilization of forest resources, defines forest classifications and terminology, and aims to promote forestry development, maintain ecological balance, and regulate the rights and obligations of relevant parties.
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Article Article 1
Article 1 (Revised) Objectives This Forestry Law determines the principles, regulations and measures for the management, protection, development, utilization and inspection of forests and forestland, promoting tree plantations, regenerating and increasing forest resources; aims to make forest resources rich, increase forest cover, as a source for tourism and for sustainable use in people’s livelihoods; ensures the protection of soil quality, air quality, water sources, biodiversity, and environmental protection in a green and sustainable manner; and contributes to the socio-economic development of the country.
Article Article 2
Article 2 (Revised) Forests Forests are invaluable national resources with a unique ecol- ogy, comprising biodiversity, water sources and land with various tree species growing naturally or planted in an area of at least zero point five (0.5) hectares and a crown cover of at least 20 percent (20%). 2
Article Article 3
Article 3 (Amended). Interpretation of Terms
The terms used in this Law shall have the following meanings: 1. Forest resources: refer to living and non-living things within forest areas, including soil, plants, trees, water, aquatic animals, wildlife, and other resources; 2. Natural forest restoration: refers to the natural recovery of vegetation through seeds, roots, or shoots of various tree species in the forest.
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