Environment
Thua Thien-Hue shifts to biodegradable seedling bags
The central province of Thua Thien – Hue has established a workshop that cultivate saplings using biodegradable seedling bags instead of polythene ones.
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Business
Forestry sector aims to boost productivity
The forestry sector has taken measures to restructure the industry by improving productivity and enhancing the value of forest-plantation areas.
Environment
Vietnam capitalises on abundant sources of biomass energy
Biomass energy has emerged quickly in Vietnam, with interest in the
energy source – which is ripe with potential - from both local business
communities and the Government, according to Nhip Cau Dau Tu (Business
Review) magazine.
Timber origin issues plague local exporters
Made-in-Vietnam timber and wood products have faced obstacles in
accessing foreign markets due to stricter foreign laws, which require
timber products to be granted Forest Stewardship Council certification,
said Hua Duc Nhi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification proves wood products are from certified sources of origin throughout the supply chain, and guarantees that timber used has been supplied through responsibly harvested and verified sources.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification proves wood products are from certified sources of origin throughout the supply chain, and guarantees that timber used has been supplied through responsibly harvested and verified sources.
Forest stewards group receives certification
The Quang Tri Smallholder Forest Certification Group has been awarded
the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification making it the first
group of small forest owners in Vietnam to receive the internationally
recognised standard for environmentally responsible, socially beneficial
and economically viable forest management.
