(HBO) – As part of efforts to implement afforestation plan for 2021, in July, Hoa Binh planted about 206,000 scattered trees and 740 hectares of forest, raising the total area of newly-planted forest to over 5,000 hectares.
Binh Thanh plant nursery under the
provincial Centre for Plant, Animal, Aquatic Varieties grows sapling of various
types of trees, contributing to implementing the province’s afforestation plan.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has asked
localities to increase inspection and supervision over organisations and
individuals engaging in the production and trading of seedlings, thus improving
the management of forestry plant varieties in line with regulations.
As of the end of July, Hoa Binh produced about 16.66 million young trees
serving the local forest planting plan.
Meanwhile, in July, districts and Hoa Binh city exploited nearly 71,770 cu.m of
timber from nearly 787 hectares of planted forest, along with 1,880 cu.m from
scattered trees.
The province also harvested 20.622 stere of firewood, 294,400 bamboo trees, 342
tonnes of bamboo shoots, 65 tonnes of herbal plants, and 400kg of forest bee
honey. In the month, total revenues from forestry in the province was estimated
at nearly 103 billion VND (4.52 million USD)./.
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.
