(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./.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
Hoa Binh province hosted the "Meet India 2024" conference on November 16, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties between Vietnam and India.
In recent times, with its core role in building and fostering great national unity, Cao Phong district's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee has actively carried out its responsibilities and front work, and closely collaborated with member organisations to encourage locals to implement the Party’s guidelines, and the State’s policies and laws. At the same time, it has worked to promote the dynamism, creativity, and contributions of officials, Party members, and local people to help the district develop further.
From a type of bulb used as a seasoning for daily meals, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and farmers, shallots have become a commercial crop in Yen Thuy district, contributing to promoting the transformation of crop structure in agricultural production, bringing higher incomes to locals.
