Forests and forestry
Forest classifications
Wood from planted forests to replace natural forest timber
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment’s (MONRE) 2017 found that the current total forest area has now reached 14,415,381 hectares, including 10,236,415 hectares of natural forests, an increase of 5,726 hectares over 2016.Keep reading ...
Thanh Lich
Vietnam plants 130,858ha of production forest in 8 months
Vietnam has planted a total of 130,858ha of production forest, equal to 67 percent of the year’s plan and a rise of 104.5 percent year-on-year.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Nearly 57,000ha of alternative forests planted across Vietnam
Nearly 57,000 hectares of alternative forests were planted across Vietnam as of June 30, equal to 84 percent of the total area needed to be grown after forest land had been shifted to other purposes.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Vietnam's protected forests decreased 1.7 mln hectares within 10 years
“Protected forests in Vietnam are declining in terms of both size and quality. From 2004 to 2014, the area of protected forests has decreased by 1.7 million hectares, equivalent to an average decline of 23% per year.”Keep reading ...
Hung Vo
Prospect on forest replantation in Vietnam
In the foothills of Vietnam’s Annamite mountains, hundreds of small forest owners are joining forces to produce sustainable acacia used in furniture around the world. With much of the country’s plantations owned by individuals, expanding the approach may be the best chance for saving forests ...
Ha Vu
Vietnam Protects Coastal Communities Vulnerable to Climate Change
Vietnam began today with the help of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) a project aimed at strengthening the adaptability of coastal communities vulnerable to climate change. Executable for five years and valued at some 30 million dollars that will contribute the Green Climate Fund, ...
Prensa Latina Reporter
