Within the framework of Project AIN8748, a training course on “Sustainable Forest Management Techniques” was held from November 23–24, 2025, at Quynh Tam Cooperative, Quynh Luu District, Nghe An Province. The course was directly instructed by Dr. Cao Thi Thu Hien, a lecturer from the Faculty of Silviculture at the Vietnam National University of Forestry, with the participation of 89 forest owners who are members of the Quynh Tam Cooperative.
The training aimed to enhance the awareness and capacity of forest owners in accessing forest certification, applying sustainable forest management (SFM) techniques, implementing Reduced Impact Logging (RIL), and complying with occupational safety requirements in forestry. Through the course, participants were equipped with knowledge and practical skills tailored to local forestry production conditions.
The training content focused on core issues such as: benefits and conditions for joining forest certification groups; techniques for seed selection, planting, tending, and protecting plantations; weed, pest, and disease management; protection of riparian corridors; maintenance of extraction roads; reduced impact logging techniques; and occupational safety.
The course was implemented using a learner-centered approach, combining presentations, group discussions, and the sharing of practical experiences. Participants were provided with comprehensive training materials and actively exchanged experiences in the production, harvesting, and protection of acacia plantations.
Through this training activity, forest owners significantly improved their understanding of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of sustainable forest management and FSC certification. It also contributed to promoting the formation and operation of the forest certification group at Quynh Tam Cooperative, aiming toward responsible and sustainable forest management in line with the objectives of Project AIN8748.
