SilviCarbon

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Harvesting and timber operations

Chen Jianguo managed forestry operations associated with SilviCarbon in Savannakhet Province under the Hui Ying name in 2024.

The work involved a commercial timber arrangement under which Hui Ying purchased eucalyptus timber for harvesting and onward sale. Chen managed the associated field operations, including chainsaw felling, timber extraction, in-field log handling, loading and transport.

Project facts

Timber source
SilviCarbon

Operating company
Hui Ying

Operational management
Chen Jianguo

Period
2024

Location
Mouang Nong, Savannakhet

Recorded timber volume
Approximately 10,000 GMT

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.

Timber transport

Coordination of timber transport following harvesting and loading.

Commercial timber operations

Purchase of eucalyptus timber, followed by management of the associated harvesting, log handling and transport for onward sale.

Working within operational requirements

The harvesting and timber operations were carried out within the requirements applicable to work in SilviCarbon’s plantation areas, including health and safety, environmental and operational controls.

The operations also involved requirements associated with SilviCarbon’s FSC management system. Hui Ying was required to follow the applicable requirements while carrying out activities within these areas. This did not constitute FSC certification of Hui Ying.

Community and village requirements

The operations also included compliance with applicable 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 associated with SilviCarbon and managed by Chen Jianguo under the Hui Ying name.