Government imposes fines for damaging trees
Individuals or organisations who are found to cause damage to trees will be fined up to VND30 million (US$1,300) from January 15, says a new Government decree.
Under Decree No 139/2017/NĐ-CP, the fine will range from VND00,000 to VND1 million for activities such as nailing trees, picking flowers, cutting branches and peeling tree barks.
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| Trees grow in Hanoi. The new regulation is expected to better protect trees. |
An administrative fine of VND10-VND15 million will be levied on violations such as dumping household, toxic or construction wastes on the foot of trees, damaging and hindering the development of trees in urban areas and growing banned trees without the permission of authorised agencies.
Those who are caught cutting, removing or burning tree roots or digging the foot of the trees will be fined between VND20-VND30 million.
Apart from the administrative fine, violators will also be required to recover the damaged trees or remove boards and lights.
