1 Lao People’s Democratic Republic Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity ****000**** National Assembly No.6/NA Vientiane Capital, Date: 24 Dec 2007. FORESTRY LAW CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. Objectives This Forestry Law determines the basic principles, regulations and measures on sustainable management, preservation, development, utilization and inspection of forest resources and forestland, promotion of regeneration and tree planting, and increase of forest resources in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic aiming at maintaining a balance of nature, making forest and forestland stable sources of living and use for the people, ensuring a sustainable condition and protection of the environment, water resources, protection from soil erosion and maintenance of soil quality, protecting plants, tree species wildlife and aquatic life, as well as contributing gradually to national socio-economic development. Article 2. Forest Forest is a precious natural resource of the nati...