Month: August 2025

The EUDR will take effect on December 30, 2025, for large enterprises and on June 30, 2026, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through the sub-project “Supporting SMEs in Implementing the EUDR” under the Vietnam – Switzerland Trade Cooperation Program, Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) has issued the Guidelines for Implementing Deforestation-free Agricultural Production. These… Continue reading Guidelines for Implementing the EUDR for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) has issued two implementation guidelines for the PEFC Chain of Custody (PEFC CoC/DDS), specifically designed for enterprises engaged in the production, processing, and trade of wood chips and wood pellets. The guidelines are developed based on the PEFC ST 2002 standard and adapted to the production practices and raw material… Continue reading Guidelines for Implementing PEFC CoC/DDS for Wood Chip and Wood Pellet Enterprises

From August 6–8, 2025, the Binh Duong International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition– BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025  took place at WTC EXPO, Binh Duong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The event featured over 800 booths from more than 500 domestic and international enterprises, showcasing products, raw materials, and accessories for the wood industry. VFCO participated in this… Continue reading VFCO participated in BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Among these goals, forests make significant contributions to Goals 13, 14, and 15.Indicator 15.2.1 of Goal 15 highlights the importance of sustainable forest management in countries through national and international certification… Continue reading Sustainable Forest Management certification under PEFC is an indicator for assessing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

On July 6, 2025, Thuan Nhien Forestry Cooperative – representing a forest management group in Yen Son District, Tuyen Quang Province – was officially awarded Sustainable Forest Management certification in accordance with the VFCS/PEFC standard by SGS Vietnam. The total certified forest area covers 3,620.18 hectares, with the participation of 1,376 households in Yen Son… Continue reading Tuyen Quang: Smallholder Forest Group Achieves VFCS/PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Certification