Model of renting a stream to catch fish for experience in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - After more than 2 years of protecting aquatic resources, people in Xop Kho village, Nga My commune (Tuong Duong) have rented out a small stream to catch fish to raise funds.
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Previously, due to indiscriminate exploitation, aquatic resources in streams and creeks in Xop Kho village, Nga My commune were severely reduced. Among them, the cool fish - a type of fish considered a specialty and of high economic value, was at risk of depletion. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Realizing that the protection and development of aquatic resources, especially for cool fish, has become an urgent issue, in 2020, Xop Kho village, Nga My commune proposed a convention to conserve aquatic resources in the area. Accordingly, it is strictly forbidden to exploit aquatic resources using toxic chemicals, explosives, electric shocks and other destructive means. In addition, it is necessary to establish aquatic resource protection areas for each specific stream section. This convention is agreed upon and complied with by the people. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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After only a short time of protection, the fish quickly recovered. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Mr. Luong Van Thuyet, Secretary and Head of Xop Kho village, Nga My commune, shared: “Most of the villagers are poor households, so it is quite difficult to contribute to the village fund. Therefore, after a meeting, we decided to sell fish to raise funds. Instead of catching fish and selling them, we rented a part of the area to a group of people to experience fishing for 9 million VND”. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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According to regulations, those participating in fishing are only allowed to use tools such as: nets, nets... Fishing with electric shocks, explosives... is strictly prohibited... Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Mr. Luong Van Huynh, a member of the team participating in the fishing experience, shared, “I think the village's organization of selling a part of the area in the protected area to individuals or groups who want to participate in the experience is a very good way of doing things. Because we come here to participate in fishing just to satisfy our passion, to experience, not to care about how much or how little fish we catch, but to protect the growth of the fish population.” Photo: Dinh Tuan. |
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Enclosing aquaculture areas to protect aquatic resources is a good way, however, it must not affect the flow, irrigation and people's domestic water needs. Photo: Dinh Tuan |