Lam Dong Province: 5,000 Trees Planted in Xuan Truong Ward, Da Lat, Boosting Greening and Disaster Prevention

On September 12, Xuan Truong Ward in Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, located in Vietnam's Central Highlands, organized a large-scale tree planting event aimed at promoting local greening and environmental protection. Approximately 600 participants, including local leaders, forest protection management agencies, business representatives, school officials, and residents, took part in planting 5,000 pine trees (Pinus merkusii) across 5 hectares of land. Xuan Truong Ward is situated in a watershed area, characterized by a vast forest land with steep terrain, interspersed with agricultural areas and development projects. In recent years, frequent heavy rains due to abnormal weather patterns have led to severe landslides and soil erosion. In response, the ward is intensifying its tree planting efforts to increase forest cover, prevent soil erosion, and beautify the local landscape. This is a critical initiative to enhance disaster resilience and protect the living environment and property of the residents. The 2026 forest development plan of Lam Dong Province and Xuan Truong Ward targets the planting of 30 hectares, equivalent to approximately 30,000 trees, annually. Of these, 10,000 trees will be directly managed by the ward, while the remaining 20,000 will be sourced through social contributions from businesses, project developers, government agencies, schools, religious institutions, community organizations, and individual households. This initiative is part of the environmental conservation policies promoted under Vietnam's one-party system and aligns with the national strategy for sustainable economic growth and improved livelihoods. For Vietnam, particularly bordering China, land preservation and disaster preparedness are also security concerns, making community-driven environmental development crucial for addressing these multi-faceted challenges.