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.