Vietnam unveils ambitious forestry master planning
The Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry yesterday held a meeting in Hanoi to formally introduce the approved National Forestry Master Planning in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. As stipulated in Decree No. 895/QD-TTg dated August 24, 2024 by the Prime Minister, the master planning is concentrating on the sustainable development of the forestry sector. Key objectives encompass the conservation, cultivation, and enhancement of forest resources and land.
Specific objectives of the planning include: maintaining a forest cover ranging from 42-43 percent nationwide, augmenting the quality of natural forests, achieving a 5-to-5.5-percent annual growth rate in forestry production value.
Translated by Thanh Tam
