(HBO) - Total revenues from forests and forest land of organisations and households in the north-western province of Hoa Binh hit over 281.89 billion VND (12.08 million USD) in the first six months of 2020, according to the forest management sub-department under the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The province planted a total 3,752 ha of
forest in the period. Of the figure, the area of new forests were 639.4 ha and reforestation,
3,112.6 ha. Some 602,600 trees were planted dispersedly in the reviewed period.
In addition, forest resource exploitation was
observed in line with regulations. In the six months, more than 2,935 ha of
forest were exploited, yielding nearly 177,000 cu.m. of wood and 101,751 steres
of firewood.
Furthermore, the province exploited 3,071
cu.m of wood were exploited from trees grown dispersedly and 887,210 bamboos.
The province collected two tonnes of resin, 563.5 tonnes of bamboo shoots,
79.83 tonnes of herbal materials and 2,165 kg of honey.
The province is home to 188 timber
processing establishments of 38 organisations, firms and 150 individuals and
families. In the first half, they bought over 130,000 cu.m of wood totalling 169
billion VND, while produced 106,207 cu.m of wood, raking in 218 billion VND./.
During the two days of November 14th – 15th, at the Provincial Cultural Palace, the Department of Industry and Trade organized a conference to connect the product consumption of the ethnic minorities and the mountainous areas in 2024. There was the attendance of the representatives of leaders of a number of departments, branches, businesses, manufacturers and distributors inside and outside the province.
The One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme is reshaping the rural economy of Lac Son district, helping improve living standards, particularly among the ethnic minority communities in remote areas of Lac Son district.
The Van Mai dam xanh (Bangana lemassoni) fish has long been famous for its unique and delicious flavour, earning a spot on the menus of many restaurants and attracting food connoisseurs. In recent years, residents in Van Mai commune, Mai Chau district, have expanded their fish farming areas and striven to build a strong reputation for their product. They are also working to establish it as an OCOP (One Commune, One Product) item to increase their income.
Outstanding rural industrial products of Hoa Binh province in 2024 were recently honoured and granted certificates, becoming a source of pride for producers and also a boost for local economic development. The honourees are all deeply imbued with the local cultural identity and boast considerable commercial potential, helping popularise the image of Hoa Binh to domestic and international consumers. This is also a solid stepping stone for rural industrial establishments to develop.
In the first 10 months of 2024, Hoa Binh city made significant progress in job creation and labour exports, sending 112 workers abroad through partnerships with authorised recruitment firms.
An award ceremony to announce the official certification for Mai Chau district’s Bangana lemassoni fish, a specialty of the locality because of its unique flavour, was held recently in the district.
