A mangrove forest project in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang’scoastal areas has helped improve the environment and preserve thebiodiversity.
Jointly implemented by the Soc Trang Red Crosssociety, the Vietnam Red Cross’s southern office and sponsored by the UKPremier Oil Company in Tran De district, the project was carried out inthe two phases. It aimed to prevent erosion and other negativeimpacts triggered by climate change in Trung Binh commune, Tran Dedistrict.
As many as 25 ha of mangrove forests was planted alongcoastal areas during the 2011-2013 period, preventing soil erosioncaused by rising sea levels , heard a conference in Soc Trang onDecember 26.
In the second phase of the project (2013-2014), theprovincial Red Cross coordinated with the Forest Management Departmentand the People’s Committee of Tran De district to plant additional 20haof mangrove forests.
According to Nguyen Thu Huong, Chairwoman ofthe provincial Red Cross, the project contributed to improving theliving condition for local people because it helped mitigate impacts ofnatural disasters, such as flood tide, storm, and whirlwind.
The project also aid to create sustainable livelihood and jobs for local residents, she said.
In 2015, the project will be expanded to other coastal communes in the district, targeting of growing mangroves on 20 hectares.-VNA
Jointly implemented by the Soc Trang Red Crosssociety, the Vietnam Red Cross’s southern office and sponsored by the UKPremier Oil Company in Tran De district, the project was carried out inthe two phases. It aimed to prevent erosion and other negativeimpacts triggered by climate change in Trung Binh commune, Tran Dedistrict.
As many as 25 ha of mangrove forests was planted alongcoastal areas during the 2011-2013 period, preventing soil erosioncaused by rising sea levels , heard a conference in Soc Trang onDecember 26.
In the second phase of the project (2013-2014), theprovincial Red Cross coordinated with the Forest Management Departmentand the People’s Committee of Tran De district to plant additional 20haof mangrove forests.
According to Nguyen Thu Huong, Chairwoman ofthe provincial Red Cross, the project contributed to improving theliving condition for local people because it helped mitigate impacts ofnatural disasters, such as flood tide, storm, and whirlwind.
The project also aid to create sustainable livelihood and jobs for local residents, she said.
In 2015, the project will be expanded to other coastal communes in the district, targeting of growing mangroves on 20 hectares.-VNA
