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Lai Chau promotes medicinal plant cultivation and forest-based economic models
In Vietnam's Lai Chau province, local authorities and residents are shifting toward high-value agricultural models to boost economic growth and forest conservation. The province has announced 118 investment projects targeting high-tech agriculture, forestry, tourism, and natural resources.
A key focus is the development of medicinal plants under forest canopies. With over 511,000 hectares of forest—96% of which is natural forest—the region is leveraging its biodiversity to cultivate high-value species such as cardamom, sa nhân, and Lai Chau ginseng. This strategy involves enterprises and cooperatives working with local residents to establish raw material zones, implement deep processing, and provide technical transfers.
By integrating medicinal plant cultivation with non-timber forest products and ecotourism, the province aims to create sustainable livelihoods for highland communities while ensuring the long-term protection of its forest ecosystems.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The province is promoting the cultivation of cardamom, cardamom (sa nhân), and Lai Chau ginseng. www.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lai Chau province is developing medicinal plants under forest canopies to create livelihoods and ensure sustainable forest protection. www.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nearly 96% of the forest area in Lai Chau is natural forest. www.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lai Chau province has over 511,000 hectares of forest with a coverage rate exceeding 54%. www.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lai Chau has announced 118 projects seeking investment in high-tech agriculture, forestry, and tourism. es.vietnamplus.vn