On June 25 and 28, 2025, the FORSU Project Management Board at Hue University successfully organized two short training activities for young lecturers and students of the Faculty of Forestry, University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University, under Work Package 6 of the FORSU Project funded by ERASMUS+.
Location: Institute for Socio-Economic Development Research, Hue University.
The training course provided participants with knowledge about the impacts of natural disasters and climate change on rural household livelihoods. They also gained practical skills in designing questionnaires, conducting field interviews, and analyzing data using Excel and SPSS.
Through group discussions and role-play interview simulations, trainees not only enhanced their professional competencies but also developed critical thinking and teamwork skills.
A total of twenty participants successfully completed the course and were awarded certificates, preparing them to apply their knowledge in field surveys and research on sustainable livelihood development.
Figure 1. Organizers and trainees of the training course on "Methods for Climate-Resilient Household Livelihoods"
Location: Plantation Forest model of indigenous tree species, Khe Liem, Phong Dien Nature Reserve, Hue City.
Participants engaged with the plantation forest model of indigenous tree species for forest landscape restoration, gaining a deeper understanding of biodiversity’s role in ecosystem recovery. The model is funded by the Thien Nhien Viet Conservation Centre, with the Phong Dien Nature Reserve Management Board as the forest owner and the Thuan Thien Sustainable Forestry Cooperative as the implementing unit.
During the fieldwork, participants practiced species identification, measured growth indicators, and assessed the condition of indigenous tree species planted within the restoration model.
They applied theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and began developing applied research skills—an essential competency for sustainable, climate-resilient approaches in forestry closely connected to local livelihoods.
Figure 2. The participants and members of FORSU Hue before going to the field
Figure 3. Training participants, members of FORSU Hue team, and the staff of Phong Dien Nature Reserve Management Board in the field
Figure 4. Certificates of Completion Awarded to Participants in the Field
These two training activities align with the objectives of the FORSU Project, which aims to enhance practical skills, analytical thinking, and climate action among the younger generation in the forestry sector, thereby contributing to the advancement of higher education closely linked to sustainable local development.
Higher Education Cooperation for Forest Landscape Restoration and Sustainable Livelihoods in Bangladesh and Vietnam (FORSU)
