Vietnam continues to solidify its position as one of the world's leading exporters of agro-forestry-fishery products, achieving an export turnover of 62.4 billion USD in 2024, an 18.5% increase compared to 2023.
The north-central province of Thanh Hoa is not only famous for its beautiful beaches and important historical sites but also as an ideal destination for people who love to explore nature, especially for trekking in the forests.
Ecotree Group, a sustainable forestry company focusing on carbon removal and biodiversity preservation, will team up with Germany's NGUYEN GmbH Chau Au to implement a carbon dioxide reduction project in Vietnam under an agreement signed on May 31.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on May 13 asked relevant agencies to review people's requests on forest land use to ensure economic efficiency and environmental protection.
Among the over 33,000ha of drought-hit forest in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, more than 13,530ha has fire potential rated as “dangerous” (Level 4) and nearly 4,000ha “extremely dangerous” (Level 5), local authorities said.
Indonesian Forestry Ministry Secretary General Bambang Hendroyono on October 31 said that some 200,000 ha of oil palm plantations found in areas designated as forests in the country are expected to be returned to the state to be converted back into forests.
Indonesian officials have confirmed that air quality in areas experiencing forest and peatland fires in many localities of the country has improved over the past week.
AstraZeneca has recently announced a new investment package of 50 million USD into Vietnam as part of the company’s global AZ Forest programme, which by the end of 2022 had planted over 10.5 million trees worldwide.
The Muong Long Medicinal Plants and Herbs Conservation and Development Centre of the TH Group has made contributions to giving a facelift to the western region of the central province of Nghe An since it has helped locals collect the herbs responsibly, while providing the group with precious, totally natural materials for production of various kinds of herbal tea that is good for people’s health.
The Huoi Du mountain range around Muong Long and Huoi Tu communes (Ky Son district, the north central province of Nghe An) is covered by forest. Under the thick green canopy, plants proliferate, with many types of medicinal herbs with high values, such as lingzhi mushroom.
Indonesia requires 204 trillion IDR (13.3 billion USD) in funding to cut emissions in the forest and land use sector and increase carbon absorption to meet the 2030 Forestry and Other Land Uses (FOLU) Net Sink goal.
Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to protect their palm oil sector and counter discrimination and unilateral policies affecting the commodity and harming the two countries' interests, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on February 9.
Located in the north central province of Thanh Hoa, Pu Luong is renowned as an ideal destination for trekkers and budget travellers because of its seclusion and fantastic scenery of terraced rice fields and primary forests.
Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve in the central province of Ninh Thuan is a typical ecosystem in Southeast Asia, with a natural area of 29,8 hectares. Its core area of Nui Chua National Park is the place where three natural areas of forest, sea and semi-desert converge, creating rich and diverse ecosystems.
With the support of the Ngoc Hoang Cooperative, dragon fruit trees have been replicated and developed in suitable lands in Thuan Chau, Yen Chau, Mai Son, Moc Chau, Song Ma, Sop Cop districts with about 200 hectares of land.
Con Dao has been voted one of the best “secret” and most “appealing” islands on earth by Australian Lonely Planet and US Travel and Leisure magazines. Once a “hell on earth” for thousands of political prisoners before 1975, Con Dao has now turned into “tourist heaven” home to deserted white sand beaches with crystal clear waters and a natural reserve boasting rich marine ecosystems.
Export revenue of forestry products hit over 5.3 billion USD in the first six months of 2020, up 2.7 percent over the same period last year, reported the Vietnam Administration of Forestry.
The coastal commune of Tam Hai in Nui Thanh district, Quang Nam province is vulnerable to high tides and erosion due to climate change. In order to adapt to the situation, locals have planted mangroves.
More than 43,500ha of forest in the southern province of Ca Mau is at high risk of fire due to prolonged hot weather, according to the provincial forest management, agricultural and rural development departments.
