Sharing Forest Restoration Experience in the Northwestern Mountains

On March 18, 2026, PanNature organized a workshop titled “Sharing Experiences in Forest Restoration and Coordination Mechanisms”. Held in the lead-up to the International Day of Forests, the workshop aimed to strengthen forest restoration and biodiversity conservation efforts in Northwestern Mountains of Vietnam. The event brought together forest management authorities, local governments, communities, and forestry experts.

Participants included representatives from the Forest Protection Station Area X, the Mai Chau Forest Protection Station, Xuan Nha Nature Reserve Management Board, the Hang Kia – Pa Co Nature Reserve Management Board, local authorities from Chieng Son, Van Ho, Song Khua, and Xuan Nha Commune (Son La province), Pa Co (Phu Tho province), representatives from 20 villages, and experts from the Northwest Forestry Science Center.

During the workshop, PanNature presented the results of the forest restoration program for the 2021–2025 period, under which more than 280 hectares of forest were restored using native multipurpose tree species such as gioi (Michelia mediocris), tram (Canarium spp.), re (Cinnamomum spp.), cinnamon, and lat (Chukrasia tabularis). Participants also shared practical experiences in implementing local reforestation, from selecting suitable species and planting seasons to post-planting care and protection.

The discussion session recorded valuable insights from community members, forest rangers, and local authorities on the challenges and opportunities associated with forest restoration. Participants shared perspectives on land availability, seedling supply, post-planting maintenance, and forest protection, while emphasizing the importance of coordination among stakeholders. Overall, there was strong consensus on the need to enhance collaboration, encourage community participation, and prioritize context-appropriate solutions to improve the effectiveness of forest restoration efforts in the years ahead.

In celebration of the International Day of Forests, the workshop served not only as a platform to exchange knowledge and experience, but also as a reaffirmation of the collective commitment to forest protection and restoration. Every forest planted today represents a renewed hope for restoring ecosystems, sustaining local livelihoods, and safeguarding biodiversity for future generations.

Some photos from the activities: