(HBO) – As part of efforts to implement afforestation plan for 2021, in July, Hoa Binh planted about 206,000 scattered trees and 740 hectares of forest, raising the total area of newly-planted forest to over 5,000 hectares.
Binh Thanh plant nursery under the
provincial Centre for Plant, Animal, Aquatic Varieties grows sapling of various
types of trees, contributing to implementing the province’s afforestation plan.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has asked
localities to increase inspection and supervision over organisations and
individuals engaging in the production and trading of seedlings, thus improving
the management of forestry plant varieties in line with regulations.
As of the end of July, Hoa Binh produced about 16.66 million young trees
serving the local forest planting plan.
Meanwhile, in July, districts and Hoa Binh city exploited nearly 71,770 cu.m of
timber from nearly 787 hectares of planted forest, along with 1,880 cu.m from
scattered trees.
The province also harvested 20.622 stere of firewood, 294,400 bamboo trees, 342
tonnes of bamboo shoots, 65 tonnes of herbal plants, and 400kg of forest bee
honey. In the month, total revenues from forestry in the province was estimated
at nearly 103 billion VND (4.52 million USD)./.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
