Vietnam has intensified scientific studies to improve the quality of timber and non-timber products, said Nguyen Ngoc Binh, Director of the Forestry Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The country has promoted the allocation of land and forest to households in mountainous areas, and developed agro-forestry together with infrastructure in mountainous and remote areas, he said.

At the four-day conference, participants shared experiences and discussed measures to enhance cooperation among nations, international organisations and research institutes relating to forestry.

The conference also provided the delegates legal regulations and policies which benefit the forests and poor people.

The conference attracted more than 150 delegates from 33 countries and territories and 27 international organisations.