Beautiful cajuput forests in the Western region of Nghe An
Xuan Hoang - Quang An•DNUM_BBZAIZCACE 08:18
In Tuong Duong district (Nghe An), many beautiful and well-protected mangrove forests have become attractive eco-tourism destinations.
Clip: Xuan Hoang - Quang AnIn Tuong Duong district, there are many small-sized cajuput forests that are well protected by local authorities. Among them, the small-sized cajuput forest on National Highway 7A, passing through Tam Dinh commune, is the only ancient forest in Vietnam. This is not only a valuable forest for protection but also an ideal place to visit for its natural beauty.In the photo: A corner of the cajuput forest in Tam Dinh commune seen from FlycamPhoto: Xuan HoangNearly 160km from Vinh City, tourists traveling on National Highway 7A, through Tuong Duong District, will encounter a lush green cassia forest with fresh air, a charming "green valley" of the Western Nghe An region. The Tam Dinh cassia forest covers an area of over 70 hectares, with the endless green of the leaves and the light gray-white of the tree trunks, creating a scene here like a beautiful painting. Photo: Xuan HoangAnother highlight of this cassia forest is a poetic stilt house right in the middle of the peaceful forest. This house was built 3 years ago, with the support of the Global Environment Fund in Vietnam and the budget of Tuong Duong district. This is a stop for tourists to sightsee, from there they can walk to admire the beautiful scenery inside the cassia forest. Photo: Xuan HoangNo one remembers exactly when this cajuput forest was established, even the people of Quang Thinh village, Tam Dinh commune (Tuong Duong) only estimate that it has been there for hundreds of years. Anyone who passes through this forest must be amazed by the vastness of the mountains and forests, the beautiful scenery, and the fresh, cool environment. Photo: Quang AnGenerations of people in Tam Dinh commune in particular and Tuong Duong district in general are proud of this hundreds of years old, strictly protected cassia forest. In 2014, Nghe An Provincial People's Committee put the Tam Dinh cassia forest on the list of strictly protected areas. The existence of this special forest not only creates a highlight for Nghe An province's tourism industry, but also the awareness and spirit of protecting the forest, considering the forest a "treasure" of the indigenous people, the pride of the people of Nghe An. Photo: Quang AnIn addition, in the communes, including Yen Hoa commune, there are many mangrove forests that are well protected by local authorities, creating attractive eco-tourism spots.In the photo: A 2-hectare cajuput forest in Canh Khin village, Yen Hoa commune.Photo: Xuan HoangSang le is a tree with the scientific name Lagerstroemia tomentosa. The tree trunk is about 30 - 40m high, the trunk diameter ranges from 40 - 80cm. When observed, you can see that the tree bark is light yellow, in the season of changing leaves, it reveals its slender wings against the blue sky. Photo: Quang AnThe cajuput forest of Yen Hoa commune has long been an attractive tourist destination for the locality. Although it has not received much investment, the check-in points created by local people have attracted many tourists to visit and enjoy local cuisine prepared right under the forest canopy. Photo: Quang AnMr. Dang Van Vien - Chairman of Yen Hoa Commune People's Committee said that currently in the commune there are many well-protected cassia forests, especially the two most beautiful forests. In addition, there are 15 hectares of cassia forests in other villages, which have not been developed into tourist destinations due to lack of access roads, but the commune has planted medicinal plants under the canopy of cassia forests.In the photo: A corner of the cajuput forest of Coc village, Yen Hoa communePhoto: Quang AnAlong with the cajuput forest, localities in Tuong Duong district are joining hands to protect natural forests better and better, with forest coverage in the district reaching over 72%. In the photo: Yen Hoa commune is covered with green natural forests. Photo: Xuan Hoang