Party cell secretary opens 'green gold mine' on the mountain

(Baonghean.vn) - With sweat and effort for more than 10 years, Mr. Tran Van Le - Secretary of the Party Cell of Village 5, Long Son Commune (Anh Son) has "transformed" dozens of hectares of barren, barren, rocky hills into a VACR comprehensive economic model with billions of income, opening up a way for people to get rich.

More than 10 years ago, realizing that the market for raw wood was favorable, while many hills and mountains were being abandoned and wasted, Mr. Tran Van Le told himself that he needed to choose the profession of afforestation to get rich. At that time, the locality had a policy of developing afforestation, reforesting bare land and hills, so Mr. Le boldly borrowed money to buy 30 hectares of forest in the mountainous area of ​​Long Son commune.

Currently, on an area of ​​30 hectares of hilly forest land, Mr. Tran Van Le has invested in planting 28 hectares of acacia, 1 hectare of orange and dug 1 hectare of pond for raising fish. (In the photo: Mr. Le's family's 4-year-old cajuput forest is about to be harvested)

To successfully build a forest economic model, Mr. Le actively went to many places and many people to learn how to grow economic forests effectively. He also participated in training courses to transfer technical advances in forest planting... with the determination to change his own life, as well as find a legitimate way to get rich on difficult land, which created more motivation and confidence to help him overcome all challenges.

The land does not fail the people, gradually the first acacia forests also grow green and lush. Calculating the economic efficiency of the acacia forest, Mr. Le confidently affirmed that each hectare of acacia gives a profit of 50 - 60 million VND after 5 years of planting and caring. Calculating with 28 hectares of acacia, the average family income each year is over 300 million VND.

To take advantage of natural advantages, he also grazes a large number of buffaloes and cows, over 40.

Not stopping there, he also borrowed money from the bank to invest in a cattle breeding farm right in the cajuput forest. The cattle are raised right on the farm, taking advantage of the grass when the cajuput forest has not closed its canopy, so there is abundant food. With a sufficient source of natural food, the cattle grow well and reproduce regularly, bringing him a considerable income. Currently, his herd has grown to 40 cows. To keep the barren land profitable, Mr. Le also invested in digging 1 hectare of pond to raise fish, raise over 30 wild boars and plant 1 hectare of oranges. Currently, the total annual income from the VACR model after deducting expenses also gives him a profit of over 500 million VND.

Not only is he good at economics, Mr. Tran Van Le is also an exemplary party member, enthusiastic in all activities of the village. Since being elected by the party members in village 5 as the party cell secretary, he and the party members in the party cell have regularly encouraged people to promote the potential and advantages of the locality such as planting forests, raising livestock on farms, and converting many areas of ineffective rice and corn cultivation to growing vegetables with high economic value.

Raising wild boars also gives Mr. Le a significant source of income.

Mr. Tran Van Quang in village 5, Long Son commune said: “In the past, my family was in the difficult situation of the village. Our house had a hill area but we did not know what to plant or raise effectively. Thanks to Mr. Le's enthusiastic encouragement and guidance on planting and care techniques, my family's 6 hectares of bare land is now covered with green acacia and cajuput trees. In addition, I also raise 20 goats and hundreds of chickens. The income from planting forests and raising livestock is over 100 million VND per year, my family's life is better than before."

The VRAC comprehensive economic model for Mr. Tran Van Le's family, after deducting expenses, also brought in a revenue of over 500 million VND.

Learning from Secretary Le, many households in village 5 have invested in developing their household economy. Out of 78 households in the village, 20 have an income of 100 million VND or more, the per capita income of the village reaches over 25 million VND/year. With a more prosperous life, people have actively participated in the construction of new rural areas. In 2015, the whole village donated 1,500m2 and raised nearly 300 million VND to build 1.5km of concrete road.

Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan - Vice Chairman of Long Son Commune People's Committee said: Party cell secretary Tran Van Le is always exemplary in all movements, a role model for many people to follow. Following him, villagers have successfully built economic models, thereby helping the locality to effectively implement the new rural construction movement.

Xuanzang

Anh Son Radio and Television Station