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.
Nguyen Phi Long, alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hoa Binh Party Committee, on May 14 chaired a meeting of the provincial steering committee for its programme to eliminate makeshift and dilapidated housing for the poor. The session reviewed the programme’s outcomes to date and discussed forthcoming tasks.
The Steering Committee for Sci-tech Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Project 06 of Hoa Binh province held a conference on May 12 to review the 2024 results of the Public Administration Reform (PAR) Index, Citizen Satisfaction Index, and Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI). The meeting was chaired by Bui Duc Hinh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.
Hoa Binh city was filled with a democratic atmosphere as local authorities conducted a survey of public opinions regarding the proposal to restructure provincial and communal administrative units during late April. The survey is considered a significant step, reflecting the administration's commitment to valuing the voices of the people on a major initiative that profoundly impacts the future development of the locality.
The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee held its regular monthly meeting on April 23 to review the socio-economic situation in April and the first four months of this year, and to provide feedback on draft documents to be submitted to the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and the provincial People’s Council, along with other matters related to the province’s governance. Bui Duc Hinh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, chaired the event.
Not just a popular destination during holidays and festivals, the Hoa Binh hydropower plant welcomes visitors daily, drawing thousands each year to contemplate and learn about this monumental symbol of national pride. It is estimated that more than 60,000 tourists visit the plant annually.
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