Nguyễn Đình Thuận harvesting plums. — VNA/VNS Photo Quang Quyết SƠN LA — Plums are widely grown on the Mộc Châu plateau in the northern mountainous province of Sơn La. In recent years, plum trees have become a key crop in local economic development, helping people eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, and even get rich. Nguyễn Đình Thuận from Mộc Châu Township has become successful through planting the fruit. After graduating from the Informatics Faculty of the HCM City’s National University in 2008, Thuận returned to his hometown in Mộc Châu and opened a small shop providing information technology services and electronic devices for schools and offices in communes and towns in the district. However, after a few years of running the shop, Thuận decided to switch to investing in agricultural production because he realised that his family had the advantage of hilly land with a high potential for economic development. In 2013, he started to grow plums. Many people asked him if he … [Read more...] about Mộc Châu man gets rich growing plums
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Hundreds of pine trees in Da Lat City chopped down
The large-scale deforestation was reportedly in nearly two-hectare pine forestland managed by Lam Vien Forest Management Board in Ward 8, Da Lat City, the Central Highland province of Lam Dong. At the site, many Pinus kesiya were still fresh showing that the deforestation has just happened a couple day ago. Amid the serious case, the Police, Procuracy and Forest Protection Division of Da Lat City coordinated with the forest owner to calculate the loss, examine the scene of deforestation, investigate and track down the objects of deforestation. At the site, there were still water bottles and food packaging covers showing that the objects had to spend days and use machines, and equipment for the deforestation. Photos and a video feature chaos at the pine forestland after nearly 400 pine trees were chopped down: By Doan Kien- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Hundreds of pine trees in Da Lat City chopped down
Hundreds of pine trees illegally chopped down in inner Da Lat forest
Hundreds of pine trees on an area of about one hectare in the inner city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong were found illegally cut down when rangers inspected the Lam Vien protection forest on Tuesday. The large-scale deforestation was reported on a one-hectare pine forest land managed by the Lam Vien Forest Management Board in Ward 8, Da Lat City. At the site, which is located in a remote area in the middle of the forest, with no roads for vehicles and far from farming areas, around 200 pine trees with a root diameter from 20 to 60 centimeters were found to have been recently chopped down. Pine trees are felled at the Lam Vien protection forest in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam in this photo taken on May 17, 2022. Photo: M. V. / Tuoi Tre In addition, there were water bottles, food packaging covers, and petrol cans allegedly left by illegal loggers at the scene. This showed that the deforestation had just happened a couple of … [Read more...] about Hundreds of pine trees illegally chopped down in inner Da Lat forest
Lam Dong investigates case of illegally chopped-down pine trees in Da Lat City
Specifically, the chairman of the People’s Committee of Da Lat City was assigned to direct its sub-units to verify, investigate and soon complete relevant documents to strictly handle the case. Additionally, Da Lat City was required to direct the forest owner to rapidly do procedures for afforestation in the area in advance of June 10. Besides, it is important to review the responsibility of each agency, unit and individual to handle following the regulations before May 31. The Provincial Department of Public Security, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Lam Dong and Lam Vien Forest Management Board are directly responsible for collaborating to verify, investigate, handle the case. A pine tree was sawed down. Earlier, Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper informed that n early 400 pine trees with a root diameter from 15 to 60 centimeters were sawed down along with many chestnut trees chopped down in Ward 8, Da Lat City. It is calculated that the total … [Read more...] about Lam Dong investigates case of illegally chopped-down pine trees in Da Lat City
400 pine trees in Da Lat cut down
Local authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are investigating the cutting down of around 400 pine trees in Da Lat City. According to the initial results of the investigation, more than one hectare of a forest in Ward 8 has been ruined. The pine trees, which have a diameter of 20-60 centimetres and are 5-10 metres high each, have been logged at different times with many being newly cut down. The pine trees have been cut down in the forest The forest is located in a remote and treacherous area, which is among difficulties for the forest management board to detect. Some traces of poachers such as water bottles have been left on the site. The investigation into the case is being carried out. Under local authorities’ instructions, the reforestation in the destroyed area needs to be completed before June 10. … [Read more...] about 400 pine trees in Da Lat cut down
Gia Lai Province receives 24 Japanese cherry blossom trees
A ceremony of receiving and planting 24 cherry blossom trees The ceremony is an activity in a framework of the "Meeting Gia Lai – Japan 2022" program and under events to mark the 90th founding anniversary of Gia Lai Province, contributing to tightening friendship and solidarity between the two countries. Accordingly, the People’s Committee of Pleiku City coordinated with Japan - Vietnam Exchange Center and Center for Foreign Service and International Conference to organize the ceremony. Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province Kpa Thuyen, Deputy Consul General of Japan in Da Nang City Shimonischi Kyoshi and Director of Japan - Vietnam Exchange Center Sho Shiratori attended the ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony, the provicial leader said that the “Meeting Gia Lai – Japan 2022” program was a significant political and cultural event of the Central Highlands province, contributing to promoting the friendly and cooperation relations between Japan with … [Read more...] about Gia Lai Province receives 24 Japanese cherry blossom trees