Vietnam International Furniture Fair

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As part of the Vietnam International Furniture Fair (VIFF), PEFC and Viet Nam Forest Certification Office (VFCS) are holding a seminar on 'Market Demand and Availability of PEFC/VFCS Certification'.

The seminar will include an update on the development of VFCS and the potential for using VFCS/PEFC certified timber in Vietnam. There will also be introduction to a number of pilot projects in the country, such as the application of the VFCS system for rubberwood, and the certification of Acacia timber in Central Vietnam.

Speakers:

• Dr. Bui Chinh Nghia, VFCS, Director of Department of Forestry Production Development of VNFOREST, MARD.
• Richard Laity, PEFC Southeast Asia Representative
• Diep Xuan Truong, Deputy Director of Industry Department, Viet Name Rubber Group
• Dr. Tran Lam Dong, Director of Silvicultural Research Institute