On the morning of January 30, 2026, at the Hall of the Đức Lương Commune Cultural House, the People’s Committee of Đức Lương Commune, in coordination with the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development organized a conference to implement the project “Planting large-timber acacia plantations and indigenous tree species adapted to climate change in Thai Nguyen Province”, funded by IKEA (RSC Vietnam Project 3).
The conference was attended by representatives of the leadership of the Đức Lương Commune People’s Committee; representatives of the Economic Division and the Commune Integrated Service Center; local forest rangers; representatives of mass organizations (the Farmers’ Union and the Women’s Union); as well as Party Secretaries and Heads of villages in the commune. Representing the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development were Mr. Do Hoang Chung – Vice Director, along with lecturers and technical staff of the Institute.
Overview of the Conference on the implementation of RSC Vietnam Project 3 in Đức Lương Commune, Thai Nguyen Province.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Trieu Quang Huong – Vice Chairman of the Đức Lương Commune People’s Committee, emphasized the significance of the project in promoting sustainable forest management practices, enhancing the value of plantation forests, contributing to climate change adaptation, and improving local livelihoods.
Mr. Trieu Quang Huong – Vice Chairman of the Đức Lương Commune People’s Committee delivering the opening speech.
At the conference, Dr. Do Hoang Chung – Vice Director of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development, presented the main contents of the project, including its objectives, scale, and implementation timeline; target participants and scope of implementation in Đức Lương Commune; technical procedures for planting large-timber acacia plantations and indigenous tree species; the rights and obligations of participating households; as well as technical support and monitoring mechanisms during project implementation.
Dr. Do Hoang Chung – Vice Director of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development presenting the main contents of RSC Vietnam Project 3.
The discussion session was lively, with many questions and comments from village heads focusing on participation requirements, minimum land area, mechanisms for supporting maintenance costs, risk management during forest establishment, product market outlets, and the need for technical training for local people. Representatives of the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development addressed and clarified the issues raised by local authorities and participants.
Delegates and village heads in Đức Lương Commune participating in discussions and exchanging views on project implementation.
The leadership of the Đức Lương Commune People’s Committee agreed to implement RSC Vietnam Project 3 in the commune in accordance with the presented contents, and requested villages to actively disseminate information, mobilize local people to register for participation, and strengthen coordination with the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development throughout the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project.
The conference concluded in a spirit of consensus and high agreement, opening up opportunities for sustainable forest development, improved economic efficiency, and enhanced environmental protection in the locality.
