200 union members and youths join forces to take care of mangrove forests

(Baonghean.vn) - On September 18, the Nghe An Provincial Red Cross Society coordinated with the Dien Chau District Youth Union to organize a campaign to take care of mangrove forests, clean sea dykes, and prevent saltwater intrusion in Dien Bich commune.

Mangrove forests are like green walls that block wind and waves, protecting people living along rivers and seas. The area of ​​mangrove forests is shrinking due to human impacts. Therefore, the campaign to care for mangrove forests and clean sea dykes is of great significance, aiming to raise people's awareness and actions in protecting mangrove forests.

Provincial Red Cross officials and youth union members of Dien Chau district joined in cleaning the sea dyke.

The Japanese-funded mangrove planting project implemented in the province since 1997 has planted over 721 hectares in 27 communes, 9 districts, with over 700,000 beneficiaries.

Immediately after the launching ceremony, over 200 youth union members cleaned up and cleared garbage in the sea dike section of Dien Bich and Dien Kim communes; focused on caring for and pruning mangrove forests, and surveyed to replant some new areas.

Youth union members of Dien Chau district are taking care of mangrove forests.

The Provincial Red Cross Society recommends that the District Red Cross Society continue to coordinate with the forest rangers, district youth union, and local authorities to strengthen solutions to care for and protect mangrove forests.

Van Truong