[Photo] Soldiers guard the fire and protect the forest

Stationed in Giang Thanh commune, An Giang province, in addition to training and combat readiness tasks, Regiment 30, Division 4 (Military Region 9) also manages and protects forests according to Decision No. 661/QD-TTG of the Prime Minister on goals, tasks, policies and organization of implementation of the Project to plant 5 million hectares of new forests.

To protect the safety of the "green lung" of the Long Xuyen Quadrangle, officers and soldiers of the unit always maintain 100% of their personnel on duty 24/7 to be ready to respond when situations arise.

Officers of Regiment 30 patrol to protect the forest with bamboo boats.

Lieutenant Colonel Dao Van Hong, Political Commissar of Battalion 7, Regiment 30, commanded officers to patrol and protect the forest; at the same time, guided plans and arranged fire-fighting machines and equipment at key locations.

The dry vines wrapped around the cajuput tree trunks are likened to large torches. If they accidentally catch fire, coupled with strong winds, the fire will quickly spread throughout the entire forest. Therefore, officers and soldiers regularly clear the trees to create ventilation.

Check the epidermis.

The epidermis layer accumulates over many years so it is very thick, about 40-50cm, and has the role of retaining moisture.

24/7 watchtowers in high risk fire areas.

Mobilizing troops and machinery to dredge and dig canals to lead water into the forest.

A corner of the cajuput forest managed by the unit.

The unit organizes training on the use of fire fighting equipment.

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