(HBO) - Afforestation models in Nuong Dam commune (Kim Boi district) have been scaled up, contributing to increasing incomes and improving livelihoods and living standards for local residents, towards gradually developing sustainable forestry.
Nuong Dam commune (Kim Boi district) is home to over 1,750 ha of
production forest.
Recognising the clear role and significance of
forests in economic development, in recent years, the authority of Nuong Dam
commune has focused on planting, caring, and protecting forests.
In order to maximise the advantages of hilly and
mountainous terrain, in recent times, forest planting has become a strong
movement among the local community, bringing stable incomes for the local
population. Currently, the commune has over 3,085 ha of forested land,
including over 1,330 ha of protected forests and nearly 1,753 ha of production
forests.
According to Bui Duc Quang, an official in
charge of land and agriculture affairs in Nuong Dam commune, stated that in
order to effectively implement forest planting, care, and protection activities,
the communal Party Committee and authority have been implementing appropriate
policies and solutions. These efforts are aligned with the responsibilities of
and economic benefits for forest planters, contributing to raising public
awareness of forest protection.
Additionally, the allocation of land and forests
to local residents has been effectively carried out, with successful forest
planting models being replicated, helping increase the forest coverage rates.
As a result, the commune maintains a forest cover rate of 65% or higher.
Defining forest economic development as one of
the local strengths of the locality, in the coming time, Nuong Dam commune will
focus on sustainable afforestation and expanding production forest areas;
perform well the management, care and protection of forests, especially forest
fire prevention; and constantly promote forestry development and effective
exploitation and use of forest resources.
Nguyen Van Chi, Vice Chairman of the People's
Committee of Nuong Dam commune said the locality has developed a number of
strategic solutions such as forming concentrated and stable planting areas;
providing preferential policies on loans for locals to plant forests; improving
the quality of forest tree varieties; and applying advanced afforestation
methods; and seeking and expanding consumption markets for timber from planted
forests.
Attention has been paid to the communication
work, encouraging local residents to strictly implement regulations on forest
protection and development in residential areas, thereby helping to exploit
forest resources effectively, Chi said.
