Green sprouts on the top of Chu Nam rocky mountain

'Many people call us eccentric. I find being eccentric in my own way a happiness,' Ms. Thuy Phuong shared with a smile.

Sowing seeds on the rocky mountaintop, listening to the rocks sprout and turn into vibrant green. This isn't a fairy tale, but a story from the everyday life of Mr. Dinh Viet Thanh and Ms. Phan Thi Thuy Phuong in the mountain town of Pleiku, Gia Lai province.

Ms. Phan Thi Thuy Phuong (center) is demonstrating how to plant seedlings.

Mr. Dinh Viet Thanh carries trees up to Chu Nam.

A journey from a love of mountains

Mount Chu Nam is located in the former Chu Pah district, about 30 km from the center of Pleiku. With an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level, it was once considered the "roof" of Gia Lai province. The summit of Chu Nam was once covered in forest.

The peak of Chu Nam mountain seen from afar.

To ensure that their visit was not just a one-time experience, the arduous journey of exploring the barren, rocky Chu Nam has ignited in them a strong belief as they sow each green seed to create a forest of happiness.

Starting with the soil tilling process.

Planting trees on the summit of Chu Nam Mountain is challenging due to the high altitude, strong winds, dry conditions, and barren, rocky soil. They chose pine, Barringtonia, and tropical fruit trees to plant.

Neither scorching sun nor torrential rain can stop those who climb the mountain because of their love for trees.

The members of the group love nature.

Teaching children through planting trees.

They taught their children about planting and caring for plants, and to love and appreciate nature.

Raising children through gardening.

And starting with the smallest things.

Spreading the love of nature

Starting with a group of three nature lovers, they have expanded into a Chư Nâm tree-planting group with over 90 members.

Bringing green shoots to the top of Chu Nam rocky mountain.

Thousands of saplings have been sown and are growing day by day on the rocky peak of Chu Nam mountain.

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