In a significant move to enhance the management and protection of special-use and protection forests nationwide, the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) released Decision No. 197/QĐ-TCLN-ĐDPH in 2022. This decision introduces a comprehensive procedure for the adoption and utilization of the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) in these vital ecological zones.
Under the responsibilities outlined in the decision:
1. The Forest Special-Use Management Department is tasked with organizing, guiding, inspecting, urging, and monitoring the implementation of this decision.
2. Relevant units within VNFOREST, in alignment with their functions and duties, are required to coordinate with the Forest Special-Use Management Department in implementing the decision as per prevailing legal provisions.
3. Forest management boards for special-use and protection forests nationwide, based on this decision, are to implement the procedure at their respective units and report on the results in accordance with regulations.
4. Organizations and individuals, both domestically and internationally,
engaged in activities supporting special-use and protection forests, are urged to adhere to Vietnamese legal provisions on the regulations governing special-use and protection forest management. They are also expected to apply the procedures outlined in this decision.
engaged in activities supporting special-use and protection forests, are urged to adhere to Vietnamese legal provisions on the regulations governing special-use and protection forest management. They are also expected to apply the procedures outlined in this decision.CTNC stands at the forefront as a leading expert in capacity building, specifically in delivering Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) training on a national scale. Drawing upon years of extensive experience, CTNC has successfully trained thousands of forest rangers and guards across various protected areas throughout the country. This unparalleled expertise positions CTNC as a key player in fostering effective conservation practices and sustainable management of natural resources. The organization’s commitment to continuous training underscores its pivotal role in empowering forestry professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement cutting-edge technologies like SMART, ensuring the preservation of biodiversity and the safeguarding of our invaluable ecosystems.
For further details, the full text of Decision No. 197/QĐ-TCLN-ĐDPH can be accessed: tại đây.