Authorities are investigating to clarify.

Current status of coastal forest area

On the morning of July 12, we were present at Phong Quang ward to grasp the situation surrounding deforestation along the coast in An Loc village.

People living along the coast of Phong Quang ward were very surprised by the deforestation of acacia and cajuput forests along the coast.

“I have been here for nearly 10 years, witnessing the growth and development of the forest here. I heard that this forest was planted by a local cooperative. The forest has been there for generations to prevent sand from flying, jumping and seawater intrusion for residents living along the coast,” said Mr. Le Chieng, a local resident.

Grandfather Nguyen Dinh Thong, Vice Chairman of Phong Quang Ward People's Committee, said: After the storms in 2024, many forest trees were broken and felled. To reduce the risk of forest fires and collect timber, the People's Committee of Quang Cong Commune (old) has proposed to exploit and liquidate the forest according to regulations. "We are currently coordinating with forest rangers to determine the specific nature of the forest - whether it is protection or production," said Mr. Thong.

One big tree cut down bare root

Via In the exchange, Mr. Truong Xang, Head of the Forest Protection Department in the North of Hue City, said that the deforestation case was discovered on July 1. Immediately after that, on July 2, the forest rangers conducted an inspection and made an initial report.

Specifically, the authorities have organized a count and used pens to number the areas for investigation. Initially, it was recorded that 3.1 hectares of forest were cut down; of which, 2.5 hectares of coastal protection forest and 0.6 hectares of production forest were identified.

Authorities count and determine More than 1,400 acacia trees were cut down. belong 2 sub-districts.

Mr. Truong Xang affirmed that according to the law, in order to exploit the above forest area, the exploiting unit must send a document to the local government and the forestry agency for guidance. However, up to now, the unit has not received any document on this matter.

“ Result check Satellite maps have determined that the number of acacia trees in these sub-areas was cut down around late April and early May 2025. At this time, the forest area was still in Quang Cong commune, Quang Dien district (old)," said Mr. Truong Xang.

On the morning of July 12, the leaders of Hue City People's Committee held a meeting with the Forestry Department and related units about the incident. said above Mr. Le Ngoc Tuan, Head of Hue City Forest Protection Department said, c authorities in action investigate and clarify. We will have an announcement to the press. when results are available.

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