On 05 January 2026, a delegation from the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development held a working session at the People’s Committee of Van Lang Commune to discuss and agree on a coordinated plan for implementing activities under the project on planting large-diameter acacia timber and native tree species adaptable to climate change (supported by IKEA).

From the local side, the meeting was attended by Mr. Ha Quang Trong – Chairman of the Commune People’s Committee, Mr. Dang Quoc Dat – Vice Chairman, Mr. Duong Manh Hung – Area Forest Ranger, along with representatives of the commune’s specialized departments. From the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development, participants included Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha – Director of the Institute, Dr. Le Sy Hong, together with department heads, officers, and specialists of the Institute.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the objectives, contents, and scope of project implementation in Van Lang Commune; reviewed information related to the proposed project sites; and discussed plans for data collection to support upcoming surveys and assessments of the current status of planted forests.

Based on open and constructive discussions, the meeting reached agreement on the plan and timeline for subsequent investigation and survey phases, serving as a foundation for the step-by-step implementation of project activities at the local level. The meeting took place in a positive, cooperative atmosphere with a high level of consensus between the Institute and the Van Lang Commune authorities.

This working session marks an important starting point for project implementation in Van Lang Commune, contributing to the promotion of large-timber plantation development, improving the effectiveness of sustainable forest management, and strengthening linkages between research institutions, local authorities, and international partners in the time ahead.