On August 28, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quoc Hung, Project Leader of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF), participated in the Community Forestry Network Meeting held in Hue City, Vietnam.
The meeting brought together representatives from universities, research institutions, development organizations, and community forestry practitioners to exchange experiences and discuss current issues, challenges, and opportunities in community forestry across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Participants shared lessons learned from ongoing projects, explored innovative approaches to sustainable forest management, and strengthened collaboration among institutions working to enhance community livelihoods and forest conservation.
As the TUAF Project Leader, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quoc Hung actively contributed to discussions on promoting community-based forest management, agroforestry development, and collaborative research initiatives. His participation also provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships within the Community Forestry Network and to identify potential areas for future cooperation under the RISE-SEA project.
Assoc.Pro.Dr. Tran Quoc Hung shared the activities of the project managed by TUAF.
The meeting reaffirmed TUAF's commitment to advancing sustainable forest management, supporting local communities, and expanding regional cooperation in research, education, and capacity building for community forestry.