Deputy PM chairs review of 2021-2030 national forestry planning
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang chaired a meeting of the Council tasked with reviewing the National Forestry Planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision toward 2050, in Hanoi on June 14. Under the draft plan, Vietnam aims to have over 15.8 million ha of forests and forestry land by 2030.
The planning came as Vietnam’s forests face complex challenges. While the total forest area is increasing, the quality of forests is a major concern. Currently, only a small portion (8.7%) of natural forests are considered high-quality, with the majority (66.5%) classified as poor. Additionally, forest plantations are not producing enough wood to meet growing domestic and export demands. Climate change and frequent natural disasters further threaten Vietnam’s forestry resources.
