Ban Lien launches the Spring Tree Planting Festival in the year of the Horse (2016).

On the morning of February 28th, the People's Committee of Ban Lien commune, in coordination with the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, organized the launching ceremony for the Spring Tree Planting Festival 2026 with the theme "Sowing Green Seeds - Nurturing Happiness".

The program aims to plant approximately 5,000 new Luc Truc bamboo trees in Doi 3 village. This species has high economic and ecological value, contributing to greening barren land, preventing erosion, protecting water resources, and adapting to climate change. Besides creating a green, clean, and beautiful landscape, Luc Truc bamboo also opens up avenues for sustainable livelihood development through harvesting bamboo shoots and processing them into handicrafts, contributing to increased income for local people.

Delegates attending the program.

Speaking at the ceremony, the representative of the Ban Lien commune leadership expressed sincere gratitude for the attention and support of the Agriculture and Environment Magazine and other agencies, units, and businesses that have helped the locality organize this meaningful program. They also affirmed that, in accordance with President Ho Chi Minh's teaching: "Spring is the time for planting trees, making the country ever more beautiful," the annual tree-planting festival has become a beautiful tradition, contributing to raising awareness and responsibility among officials, Party members, and the people in environmental protection.

Mr. Luong Manh Ha, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ban Lien commune, delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Ban Lien Commune is committed to closely directing and seriously implementing the planting, care, and protection of trees, ensuring that each tree grows well and provides long-term benefits.

Granting scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

On this occasion, the Editorial Board of the Journal of Agriculture and Environment, along with various agencies, units, and businesses, awarded 20 scholarships, each worth 500,000 VND, to 20 underprivileged students who have excelled in their studies at Ban Lien Primary and Secondary School.

Immediately after the launching ceremony, delegates and a large number of people participated in planting the first 1,000 bamboo trees.

Delegates and citizens participated in planting trees.

Ban Lien is a highland commune with beautiful natural landscapes, unique Tay ethnic cultural identity, and great potential for community tourism development. The establishment of a concentrated bamboo grove area is expected to create a highlight for ecotourism, gradually building the local image as a distinctive cultural and tourist destination.

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