(HBO) - Total revenues from forests and forest land of organisations and households in the north-western province of Hoa Binh hit over 281.89 billion VND (12.08 million USD) in the first six months of 2020, according to the forest management sub-department under the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The province planted a total 3,752 ha of
forest in the period. Of the figure, the area of new forests were 639.4 ha and reforestation,
3,112.6 ha. Some 602,600 trees were planted dispersedly in the reviewed period.
In addition, forest resource exploitation was
observed in line with regulations. In the six months, more than 2,935 ha of
forest were exploited, yielding nearly 177,000 cu.m. of wood and 101,751 steres
of firewood.
Furthermore, the province exploited 3,071
cu.m of wood were exploited from trees grown dispersedly and 887,210 bamboos.
The province collected two tonnes of resin, 563.5 tonnes of bamboo shoots,
79.83 tonnes of herbal materials and 2,165 kg of honey.
The province is home to 188 timber
processing establishments of 38 organisations, firms and 150 individuals and
families. In the first half, they bought over 130,000 cu.m of wood totalling 169
billion VND, while produced 106,207 cu.m of wood, raking in 218 billion VND./.
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.
