Tran Yen district has planted 2,000 ha of forest, reaching nearly 75% of the plan. Meanwhile, the newly-planted forest areas in Van Yen and Van Chan districts and Yen Bai city reached over 1,400 ha, 1,230 ha and 133 ha, respectively, equivalent to 47%, 39% and 66% of the plans set for the year. 

Along with afforestation, local forest owners are directed to pay attention to caring and protecting nearly 36,000 ha of planted forests.

Over 1,228 ha of forest have been exploited with over 90,000 cubic metres of wood.

The province aims to raise the forest coverage rate to 65% in 2025.