In 2023, localities in the province made efforts and achieved a forestation area of 16,065.4 hectares, reaching 103.6% of the set target. The forest coverage rate remained stable at 63%, ranking sixth nationwide in terms of forest coverage.

To implement effectively forest management, protection, and afforestation from the beginning of 2024, the Chairman of  Yen Bai People's Committee has requested the heads of departments, committees, sectors, and relevant agencies and units, as well as the Chairmen of the People's Committees of districts, towns, and city to strengthen propaganda and encouragement at all levels to actively engage people, departments, and people to actively participate in tree planting and afforestation activities. This includes raising awareness among all segments of the population about the role, significance, and value of forests, the importance of tree planting and afforestation, forest protection, fire prevention and fighting, ecological environmental protection, and compliance with forestry regulations. These efforts aim to contribute to reducing natural disasters and adapting to climate change.

Implementing the assignment and decentralization of responsibilities for state management of forests and forestry land, clarifying the roles of leaders at various levels of local authorities, and defining the responsibilities of units, organizations, and individuals lacking responsibility or engaging in negative actions that lead to violations and subsequent legal actions.

The relevant departments, committees, sectors, and  agencies and units, as well as the People's Committees of districts, towns, and city, will collectively organize the Tree Planting Festival launching ceremony and commence afforestation activities on February 15, 2024.

The People's Committee of Tran Yen district is assigned to take the lead and coordinate with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop a plan and prepare necessary conditions for organizing the “Tree planting festival to remember Uncle Ho Forever" in Tan Viet hamlet, Quy Mong commune.

The organization of the Tree Planting fesstival launching ceremony and the commencement of afforestation activities should be practical, reflecting cultural beauty, ensuring effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and avoiding ostentatious forms. It should create favorable conditions for agencies, organizations, associations, schools, armed forces, and the local population in the province to actively participate in tree planting and afforestation activities. There should be a focus on decentralized green planting in urban areas, industrial zones, transportation corridors, and rural areas to create a scenic environment and contribute to building a new, green, and clean countryside.