Que Phong Youth planted 2,200 new trees for seeds and purple cardamom
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of March 3, more than 250 youth union members of Que Phong district planted 1,200 new Doi trees for seeds and 1,000 purple cardamom trees in Pu Hoat Nature Reserve.
As part of the activities of Youth Month 2018, Que Phong District Youth Union Executive Committee has implemented youth projects at the suburban botanical garden of Pu Hoat Nature Reserve.
The planted area is the forest area in plot 2, sub-area 76, Na Chang village, Tien Phong commune with an area of 2.4 hectares. In 1 day, more than 250 youth union members planted 2,200 green dổi and purple cardamom trees.
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| The enthusiastic atmosphere and pioneering spirit of the youth of Que Phong district on the day of launching the youth project. Photo: Hung Cuong |
Purple cardamom is a herbaceous plant that lives for many years under the forest canopy. It is a medicinal plant with many uses, easy to grow, suitable for local soil and climate conditions.
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| Youth Union members plant new purple cardamom trees to bring economic benefits to the locality. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| A purple cardamom plant has just been planted by a youth union member of Que Phong district. Photo: Hung Cuong |
The Doi tree is a tall and straight tree, with a narrow taproot and canopy, and the largest leaf diameter is about 5m. Doi has a characteristic aroma, yellow wood grain, smooth, beautiful, durable, not susceptible to termites, not warped, used to make utensils and handicrafts. Doi seeds are a traditional medicine that stimulates digestion, treats stomachaches and indigestion. The bark also has a fever-reducing effect. In particular, the demand for using Doi seeds as a spice is increasingly popular.
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| Secretary of Que Phong District Youth Union plants green dổi trees. Photo: Hung Cuong |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hiep - Secretary of Que Phong District Youth Union shared: "Planting Doi and purple cardamom can be considered an activity that brings many benefits, contributing to promoting the potential and advantages of the locality. This is a youth project that initiates the activities of Que Phong district youth to celebrate the 87th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the 55th anniversary of the founding of Que Phong district".
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| 1,200 green Do trees and 1,000 purple cardamom trees were newly planted by Que Phong Youth Union members at Pu Hoat Nature Reserve on this occasion. Photo: Hung Cuong. |
This activity aims to raise awareness among youth union members in joining hands for the common benefit of the community, especially participating in environmental protection, taking advantage of local potential and advantages in developing valuable economic plants, and increasing income.
