Add: Duc Thang, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi
Tel : 84.24.3838.9031; Fax : 84.24.3838.9722
Email : vkhln@vafs.gov.vn – Website: www.vafs.gov.vn
The Forest Research Institute was precursor of the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam, which was established in 1961. The Forest Research Institute developed from 1961 to 1971, then divided in to three institutes (Forestry Institute 1972-1988, Forest Industry Institute 1974-1988, and Forest Economic Institute 1981-1988); and finally consolidated in to The Forest Science Institute of Vietnam from 1988 to now.
On Nov. 25th 2011, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2099/QĐ-TTg on the structure and operation of the Vietnamese Academy of Forest Sciences (VAFS) as a special scientific organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The MARD promulgated Decision No. 1149/QĐ-BNN-TCCB dated May 18th 2012 on stipulating functions, duties, powers and organizational structure of VAFS and Decision No. 1656/QĐ-BNN-TCCB dated July 16th 2012 on stipulating the regulations and the operation of the Vietnamese Academy of Forest Sciences.
On December 31, 2025, the Forest Inventory and Planning Institute was merged and became a subordinate unit of the Vietnam Academy of Forest Sciences under Decision No. 5928/QĐ-BNNMT issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
On December 31, 2025, The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmen promulgated Decision No 5929/QĐ-BNNMT on stipulating functions, duties, powers and organizational structure of Vietnam Academy of Forest Sciences (VAFS) as a special scientific organization under the Agriculture and Environment.
VISION
Developing the Vietnam Academy of Forest Sciences to a world-class advanced research organization that conducts scientific research and develops technology to support forestry development, increasing the contribution of forestry sciences to socio-economic development and environmental protection in the country and region.
MISSION
Implement scientific research, technology transfer, post-graduate training, international cooperation, consulting and business services to support sustainable forest management and forest-related industries.
