To unlock the full potential of its forest resources, the standing board of the provincial Party Committee on July 30, 2020 issued a Resolution on the sustainable development of production forests through 2025, with a vision toward 2030.
The resolution set the goals of maintaining annual forest
coverage above 50% and converting 3,000 ha of small-and medium-timber plantations
into large timber plantations.
Nearly five years later, the province has not only expanded its large-timber
plantations but also fostered growing public awareness of their long-term
economic and environmental benefits. This shift has uplifted local livelihoods,
particularly for forest growers like Bui Van Nhinh, a pioneer in Lac Thuy
district’s Hung Thi commune.
Lac Thuy district is home to 19 wood processing
facilities with various products.
With over 20 years in forestry, Nhinh has dedicated his career to cultivating
large-timber forests, amassing the commune’s largest planted forest area. His
focus on sustainable practices has significantly improved his family’s economic
prospects, demonstrating the profitability of long-term forestry.
In April 2021, the Prime Minister approved the Vietnam forestry development
strategy for 2021–2025, with a vision to 2050. In response, Hoa Binh province
rolled out its own sustainable forestry development plan aimed at turning
forestry into a hi-tech, efficient, and competitive economic sector. The
strategy calls for integrated value chains, from forest cultivation and
protection to timber processing and trade.
Under the plan, Hoa Binh aims to increase the productivity of planted forests
by 1.3 times and achieve an average timber yield of 150 cu.m per ha per large
timber cycle. Income generated from production forest land is expected to rise
2.5 times, reaching 25 million VND (1,000 USD)/ha/year, with the forestry
sector contributing 16% to the agro-forestry-fisheries’ total value.
The expansion of large timber plantations lays
the groundwork for developing high-value timber products geared for export. To
meet global standards, many firms are forging stronger links with forest owners
and communities to secure stable and sustainable raw material zones. A key
component of this effort is the adoption of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certification, which enables the export of sustainably sourced timber
products.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
A delegation from Hoa Binh province led by Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the provincial Military Command, completed a mission to visit and encourage officers and soldiers stationed on Truong Sa and a DK1 platform from May 20 to 26 as part of activities of the Vietnam People’s Navy. The delegation included 12 senior officials from various provincial agencies and units.
Storytelling and painting contests honouring President Ho Chi Minh have been held at the Hoa Binh provincial Youth Activity Centre.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a gathering at the provincial Military Command headquarters on May 20 to commend the armed forces that took part in a military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30.
