Burapha

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Harvesting and timber operations

Chen Jianguo managed forestry contracting operations for Burapha in Laos under the Hui Ying name during separate periods of work in 2023 and 2026.

The work focused on eucalyptus harvesting and associated timber operations, including chainsaw felling, timber extraction, in-field log handling, loading, transport and supporting road work.

Project facts

Client
Burapha

Contracting company
Hui Ying

Operational management
Chen Jianguo

Period
2023 and 2026

Location
Hinheup, Vientiane

Approximate volume
15,000 m³

Peak workforce
Approximately 50 people

Operational teams
2 teams

Main species
Eucalyptus

Scope of work

Harvesting

Manual chainsaw felling of eucalyptus as part of the harvesting operation.

Log handling and loading

Timber extraction, in-field log stacking and excavator loading.

Transport and road work

Timber transport together with construction and maintenance of access roads required to support harvesting operations.

Working within client requirements

The Burapha operations were carried out within client requirements applicable to the forestry work, including health and safety, environmental and operational controls.

The work also involved requirements associated with the client’s FSC management system. Hui Ying was required to follow the applicable client requirements while carrying out the contracted operations. This did not constitute FSC certification of Hui Ying.

Community and village requirements

The operations also included compliance with applicable client requirements for community and village engagement associated with forestry activities.

Project gallery

Selected photographs from the eucalyptus harvesting, timber handling, transport and related field operations managed by Chen Jianguo for Burapha under the Hui Ying name.