On September 11–12, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Department of Forestry and the Forest Protection Department, in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), organized the Forum on “Ensuring Legal Timber for Sustainable Forestry Development in Vietnam.”  The Forum aimed to promote multi-stakeholder cooperation in ensuring the legality

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

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

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

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

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

On June 12–13, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) organized a special training on VFCS/PEFC ST 1003 – Sustainable Forest Management Standard. 18 participants from certification bodies and companies have participated in the training.  During the training, it provided details of the Vietnam forestry

On June 10, 2025, the Program for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) issued the second edition of the Chain of Custody guidance document, featuring several important updates. This document remains a key reference, providing explanations and clarifications for the Chain of Custody Standard PEFC ST 2002. Notable updates include: (i)

On April 15, 2025, a group of smallholder forest owners in Quang Nam province was proudly awarded the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Certificate by Bureau Veritas, with a total certified area of 5,347.26 hectares. The entire area consists of planted forests of Acacia hybrid and Acacia mangium. The certified forest

On 8 May 2025, the PEFC General Assembly officially approved the RED III standards, marking a significant milestone in supporting global organisations in complying with the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive RED III (2023/2413). This approval represents the final step in PEFC’s rigorous standard-setting process and reaffirms the system’s alignment with