(HBO) – Hang Kia – Pa Co Nature Reserve has a total area of 5,252.98 hectares. The entire forest coverage of the reserve is located in the administrative boundary of eight communes of Mai Chau district, mainly in Hang Kia, Pa Co and Tan Son.
The nature reserve is divided into three
sub-regions: a strict protection zone with an area of 2,251.96 hectares, an
ecological restoration zone of 2,953.28 hectares, and an administrative service
zone of 47.74 hectares. It also includes a nearly 5,000 hectare buffer zone.
The outer buffer zone has a total area of 4,413.57 ha, and the inner, 525.22
hectares.
According to Bui Van Doan, head of the
management board of the Hang Kia – Pa Co Nature Reserve, to implement well the
management work, the forest rangers’ unit has increased the dissemination of
the law on forest protection and development among the locals.
In 2018 and the early months of this year, no
major wildfires or forest destruction cases were reported.
Forest rangers from the management board of the
Hang Kia – Pa Co Nature Reserve (Mai Chau) regularly exchange information on
the forest management and protection with authorities of Pa Co commune.
In addition, thanks to the coordination and
assistance from locals, the forest rangers from the management board of the
nature reserve have organised numerous inspections and patrols to prevent and
handle violations.
With the active involvement of local authorities
and people, the management of forest protection has seen positive changes. No
major forest destruction cases occurred in the past five years.
Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.
With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.
In recent years, the economic development model "Hoa Binh Earthworm Farm” run by Mr. Bui Van Dang in Co Giua Hamlet, My Thanh Commune (Lac Son district) has not only brought stable economic value but it is also environmentally friendly, helping to protect and reduce pollution, contributing to the construction of a green and sustainable agriculture.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
