The central province of Quang Tri is striving to grow over 42,000ha of forest and attain a certificate from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) by 2020.
The central province of Quang Tri is striving to grow over 42,000ha of forest by 2020 (Illustrative image. Source: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province of Quang Tri is strivi🦩ngto grow over 42,000ha of forest and attain a certificate from the ForestStewardship Council (FSC) by 2020.
Quang Tri takes the lead in the country in acacia hybrid forestation,with more than 20,340ha. The trees are mainly grown in areas of Ben Hai, withnearly 8,560ha; Road 9 with around 4,870ha; Trieu Hai with over 5,190ha; andthe rest is planted by local residents.
Acacia hybrid forests generate incomes of 150-200 million VND per ha in a10-year cycle, 2-3 times higher than that of traditional acacia trees. Thetrees also help to cut exploitation and reforestation timing, thus reducingerosion. They also absorb more carbon dioxide, contributing to environmentalprotection and climate change response.
Quang Tri is home to more than 111,000ha of forest, among which there is4,000-5,500ha yielding about 600,000sq.m of timber. It has two medium-densityfireboard (MDF) factories and 27 others making wooden boards and wood chips,creating 200,000sq.m of product each year.
The wood industry of Quang T💮ri has enjoyed strong growth, ranking secondin the country. The province’s timber products have been shipped to foreign markets,including the US, European countries, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.-VNA
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The central province of Quang Tri is striving to grow over 42,000ha of forest by 2020 (Illustrative image. Source: VNA) 
