3 cases of illegal logging for acacia plantation discovered in Thanh Chuong

Thanh Chuong Forest Protection Department discovered a pine logging case in Thanh Xuan commune (Thanh Chuong). Photo: Van Truong

We were present at the scene in the mountainous area of ​​Thanh Xuan commune (Thanh Chuong) and recorded some areas of pine forest being exploited. The pine trees were cut down, with trunks measuring 15-20 cm in diameter. A quantity of pine wood was chopped into logs, left haphazardly along small roads on the mountain for easy transportation.

According to the report of Thanh Chuong District Forest Protection Department, on April 13, 2022, the District Forest Protection Department discovered 2 cases of pine logging in Thanh Xuan Commune (Thanh Chuong). The Forest Protection Department coordinated with Thanh Xuan Commune People's Committee to inspect and verify the scene.

Initial results determined that Nguyen Quang Thanh in Xuan Hien hamlet, Thanh Xuan commune, had exploited an area of ​​940 square meters of depleted forest. Also on the same day, Thanh Chuong Forest Protection Department discovered some areas of pine forest being exploited in Thanh Xuan commune. Authorities are investigating the case.

Previously, on March 11, through a source of information, Thanh Chuong Forest Protection Department discovered that Dao Van Thuong in Phuong Thao hamlet, Thanh Xuan commune had cut down 1,300 m²pine forest, the authorities have administratively fined this subject over 20 million VND. It is known that the above pine forest area is mainly assigned to households to protect. Through investigation, the authorities determined that some local households have colluded with subjects from other provinces to illegally exploit pine wood.

Mr. Bui Xuan Anh - Chairman of Thanh Xuan Commune People's Committee added: Thanh Xuan Commune has nearly 100 hectares of protective pine forest, this is the first time the commune has been illegally exploited by pine wood, the above pine forest area is mainly assigned by the commune to households to contract for protection. However, some pine forest areas have beenillegal miningto switch to planting acacia. In the coming time, in addition to propagating and mobilizing people not to be allowed to exploit protective pine forests that affect the ecological environment, the commune will coordinate with local forest rangers to strengthen inspection and strictly handle violations.

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