Regulations Governing the Establishment and Management of Forest Recreation Areas Article 9

The plantation area is mainly for planting and maintenance of natural forest and plantation. Growing and replacement of trees in the area shall conform to the principles of forest aesthetics and ecology. If replacement of trees in the plantation area becomes necessary due to deterioration of forest, clear cutting may be implemented for replacement. The total area for replacement in a year shall not exceed one-thirtieth (1/30) of the forest area, and the clear cutting area in each replacement area shall not exceed three (3) hectares. All cutting areas shall be separated if possible by using the screening method and the replacement shall be completed within the year following the cutting. If selection cutting is implemented, the cutting percent shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the conserved woods currently in the plantation area. However, if replacement is required due to disease and/or pest hazards, information of the damaged forest, emergency plan, area and cutting percent shall be reported to the competent authorities at central government for approval.Trails, pavilions and facilities for sanitation, security, guidance/education, and conservation and maintenance of operation of forest and resources may be established in the plantation area if necessary.