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Implementation of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) for Companies under the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG)

In order to compliance with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) which will apply to operators and traders exporting and import products to the EU market from January 1st , 2025, the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) collaborated with the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) to conduct training for 22 rubber companies under VRG.… Continue reading Implementation of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) for Companies under the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG)

VFCO participated in the BINH DUONG International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition 2024 and shared information on the PEFC EUDR DDS module standard

The BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2024 took place from August 8-11, 2024, at the WTC Expo Binh Duong International Exhibition Center, featuring 800 booths and the participation of more than 150 companies from 60 countries and territories. The fair provided an opportunity to promote trade for the wood industry, meet the demand for raw wood materials, and connect regional and international markets. VFCO took part in the exhibition to promote the use of responsible, sustainable, and legal materials.

On the afternoon of August 9, 2024, at the same venue as BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2024, during the technical session of the Q3 Wood Industry Briefing Conference, VFCO shared and introduced the PEFC EUDR DDS module standard to help wood companies meet EUDR requirements early.The conference discussed important issues, challenges, and solutions to promote timber processing and export in the latter half of the year, reduce GHG emissions in the timber processing industry, and more. In the context of the EU not yet providing EUDR implementation guidelines, this module was well-received by many companies as a solution to meet EUDR requirements in the near future!

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Meet EUDR requirements through VFCS/PEFC forest certification

On July 20, 2024, PEFC issued Standard PEFC ST 2002-1:2024 Requirements for the Implementation of PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System (PEFC EUDR DDS). This standard applies globally to products made from wood and forest products, is implemented on a voluntary basis and is part of the PEFC Standard ST 2002:2020. The standard addresses three main… Continue reading Meet EUDR requirements through VFCS/PEFC forest certification

Development of a National Forest Carbon Standard

Achieving the goal of net zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam has issued several policies on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP of the government stipulates regulations on greenhouse gas inventory, emission reduction and development of the domestic carbon market. However, these regulations are not detailed, leading to difficulties in implementation. Currently, this Decree is… Continue reading Development of a National Forest Carbon Standard

Sustainable forest management aligning EUDR

PEFC, the largest international forest certification organization with 296 million hectares of certified forests as of June 2024, is in the process of consulting to supplement the PEFC ST 1003 Standard on sustainable forest management to meet the European Union’s regulations on deforestation free products (EUDR). PEFC, is currently conducting public consultation on amendments to… Continue reading Sustainable forest management aligning EUDR

VFCS attended the PEFC Forest Forum 2024

The PEFC Forest Forum 2024 organized by PEFC International and PEFC France from May 13-18, 2024 in Paris, France. Dr. Tran Lam Dong, Vice President of the Vietnamese Academy of Forest Sciences (VAFS), attended the Forum as a representative of the Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS). The Forum focuses on forest management issues in the… Continue reading VFCS attended the PEFC Forest Forum 2024

Preparing readiness for aligning EUDR in Vietnam’s rubber sector

The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) comes into force in June 2023. The goal of EUDR is to prevent deforestation and forest degradation, contributing to environment protection and climate change mitigation. Accordingly, commercial agricultural goods in the EU market will have to meet and demonstrate requirements on deforestation and forest degradation throughout the entire supply chain. EUDR stipulates… Continue reading Preparing readiness for aligning EUDR in Vietnam’s rubber sector

Support for building the Acacia hybrid hedge orchard and transferring cutting culture techniques for Acacia hybrid propagation in Nghe An and Quang Binh province

Encouraging households to use quality seed sources is an important solution to improve productivity and reduce the risk of pests and diseases for plantations. Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) also introduced the indicator “4.2.3. Shall use quality seeds and seedling with clear originals” in the VFCS/PEFC ST 1003:2019 Standards. Within the cooperation with PEFC and… Continue reading Support for building the Acacia hybrid hedge orchard and transferring cutting culture techniques for Acacia hybrid propagation in Nghe An and Quang Binh province

Welcoming the Myanmar Delegation and sharing experiences in developing the Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme

On the morning of March 11, 2024, the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) welcomed the delegation of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation of Myanmar led by Ms. Zin Mar Tun – Deputy Permanent Secretary and Mr. Pe Chit – Deputy General Director of the Forestry Department. Also participating in the delegation were… Continue reading Welcoming the Myanmar Delegation and sharing experiences in developing the Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme

Sustainable forest management for natural disaster mitigation in Vietnam

Forests bring many benefits to people, including wood and forest products, especially environmental values. Under the impact of climate change and forest management measures, inappropriate land use in the watershed has been increasing the risk of natural disasters including erosion and landslides; floods, flash floods and coastal landslides due to rising sea levels. Currently, the… Continue reading Sustainable forest management for natural disaster mitigation in Vietnam

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