Nghe An province now has only 713 hectares of mangrove forest.

(Baonghean.vn) - At its peak, the province planted 1,106 hectares of mangrove forest. However, currently, this area has decreased to only 713 hectares.

On the morning of November 6th, the Nghe An Provincial Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Vietnam Mangrove Project Management Board, organized a conference titled "Enhancing the Sustainability of Mangrove Reforestation Projects and Mitigating Disaster Risks in Nghe An Province".

Representatives from the International Red Crescent and the Vietnam Red Cross Society were in attendance. Representing Nghe An province was Mr. Hoang Viet Duong, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

After nearly 20 years of implementing the mangrove reforestation project, the area of ​​mangrove forests in coastal communes of Nghe An province has increased significantly; at its peak, the province planted 1,106 hectares.

However, for various reasons, the mangrove forests in the area have declined, and currently only over 713 hectares remain.

Overview of the conference on enhancing the sustainability of mangrove forest projects in Nghe An.

Area of ​​mangrove forest in Dien Chau.

At the conference, the delegates affirmed:The proper development of mangrove forests in critical estuaries and coastal areas not only contributes to the protection of dikes, embankments, and lagoons but also creates a sustainable environment and biodiversity.

Representatives from localities with mangrove forests and Vinh University also raised the difficulties in expanding the area and proposed solutions for protecting mangrove forests…

Representatives of the International Red Crescent in Vietnam called for efforts from all levels and sectors to strengthen the management and protection of mangrove forests; and to enhance warning capabilities and encourage the planting of more mangrove forests through programs and projects to contribute to achieving the national mangrove planting targets and plans; and to proactively respond to climate change...

Comrade Hoang Viet Duong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - delivered a speech directing efforts to enhance the sustainability of mangrove forest projects.

Comrade Hoang Viet Duong - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - delivered a speech highly appreciating the content and significance of organizing the workshop; and at the same time emphasized the urgency of protecting forests in general and planting mangrove forests in particular.

Nghe An province has 82 km of coastline, and under the impact of climate change, it is frequently affected by natural disasters, storms, and floods. Therefore, planting mangrove forests is of great significance for protecting the natural environment, combating climate change, and preventing natural disasters.

Therefore, authorities and localities must not only implement additional mangrove planting but also manage and protect the planted mangrove areas sustainably, while also developing proactive solutions for exploiting the resources from mangrove forests.

Nguyen Hai