Adopt a tree and protect Wellbeing Forest

The Wellbeing Forest, located in Huong Son, Vietnam, is an oasis of biodiversity and a vital natural forest area, unfortunately under threat from deforestation and illegal logging. This conservation and restoration project, initiated through collaboration between WOWnature and Huong Son Forest Company, aims to protect and enhance this valuable ecosystem spanning over 20,000 hectares. Illegal logging, pressure for new agricultural land and infrastructure, coupled with climate change, pose severe risks to the survival of this unique ecosystem.

Stretching along the border with Laos, the Wellbeing Forest hosts an extraordinary variety of animal and plant species, many of which are endangered. Beyond its ecological importance, the forest plays a critical role in regulating the water cycle, shielding downstream communities from erosion and flooding, and absorbing carbon, thereby contributing to the fight against climate change.

The project involves several synergistic actions:

• Reforestation: We plant native trees in degraded areas to restore forest cover, improve soil quality, and create habitats for wildlife.
• Supporting Local Communities: To provide livelihood opportunities for local communities, we plant shrubs and herbs beneficial for producing Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) such as bamboo, rattan, and medicinal herbs, which give the project its name, “Wellbeing Forest.”
• Protecting Existing Forests: We strengthen forest management, remove invasive species, and support surveillance activities to prevent illegal logging.
• The Wellbeing Forest exemplifies a combination of environmental and social goals. Join us in protecting it for a greener and more sustainable future.