Organization
Hiep Thuan Cooperative
About

Hiep Thuan Cooperative brings together acacia wood producers and processors in Viet Nam's Central Annamites landscape. Its mission is to enhance the value of responsibily produced, FSC-certified forest products and conserve biodiversity while generating employment opportunities for both cooperative members and the local community.

Established in 2017 with a single workshop and basic saws, Hiep Thuan Cooperative has grown significantly, now operating from a 5,000 m² facility with three workshops, a warehouse, and modern sawmill equipment. In 2023, members formed the Hiep Thuan Forest Certification Group Management Team to oversee nearly 1,200 hectares of FSC-certified land. The certified area has since grown to 1,485 hectares, with a target of reaching 3,000 hectares by 2030. By 2024, the cooperative expanded operations to process FSC-certified wood.