Livelihood improvement linked to forest protection and development practices and policy recommendations

Livelihood improvement linked to forest protection and development practices and policy recommendations

November 27, 2018

Livelihood improvement linked to forest protection and development is not only a need and a goal, but also an important solution identified in legal documents, policies, and guidelines for forestry development in Viet Nam. This is particularly significant for remote and highland areas, where nearly 10% of the population are underprivileged communities or ethnic minorities living within or adjacent to natural forests, accounting for about 12 million hectares. As climate change becomes a more pressing issue and a negative impact on lifestyle and production, many local governments in our country have chosen a growth path that places forestry first, making forest protection and development one of the pillars of sustainable development.