A vital contribution that Binh Minh Agroforestry Cooperative (BMAC) makes to its community is by generating profits and jobs. In 2020, BMAC made a profit of 147.85 million VND (US$ 6,406) and created several jobs for local people with daily wages from 230,000 VND to 270,000 VND (US$ 10 to 12). BMAC provides stable jobs for local people, including women, youth and the aged, with labour safety always taken into consideration.
BMAC’s main products include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified acacia sawn logs. Its major customer is Hoa Phat Industrial Ltd, a large timber processing company in northern Viet Nam and an IKEA (international furniture company) supplier. BMAC promotes environment positive outcomes through ensuring legal timber sourcing, prohibiting the use of most herbicides, and reducing pollution and littering.
Title card image by Viet Nam Farmer's Union
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