The main objective of the Viet Nam Forestry Research Strategy towards 2020 is “to contribute to and orient forestry sector development; effectively implement the forest development strategy and master plan of agriculture research in Viet Nam towards 2020; and meet the requirement of industrialization and modernization in agriculture, and rural areas in Viet Nam until the year 2020.” (p.62) The strategy begins with a preface discussing background information on the on social demands, trends in development, research trends, opportunities and challenges of the forestry sector in Vietnam. The overall and specific objects are stated, followed by strategies to improve and strengthen research and resources, solutions for how to apply the strategies, and ways that forestry research will be enforced to improve and enhance the forests of Vietnam.