(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)./.
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.
