Taking advantage of forests
With the advantage of forests, Ba Che has been promoting the development of agriculture and forestry associated with the construction of new rural areas, bringing practical results to the people. In particular, priority is given to the development of concentrated agricultural commodity production areas, increasing the value of commodities on the basis of restructuring the agricultural sector, introducing new production methods, plant varieties and livestock into production.
Many years ago, for the people of Ba Che highlands, acacia trees were considered a "salvation" in hunger eradication and poverty reduction. However, after a long period of cultivation, the economic efficiency of this tree is no longer high, the land is infertile, the short cycle makes people's income unstable. Recognizing this reality, the Party Committee of Ba Che commune has identified forestry as a strategic direction, in which cinnamon trees are chosen as the main crop to gradually replace the low-yielding acacia area.
Nam Kim village, considered a bright spot in the cinnamon growing movement, people have proactively changed their thinking and working methods. Mr. Trieu Quy Trinh said: Ethnic minorities have access to loans, techniques, and guidance on developing strong agricultural products. Previously, people mainly planted acacia, but the efficiency was not high. One hectare of acacia can earn the most about 70 million VND, while cinnamon can reach over 200 million VND, two to three times more. Cinnamon trees require less labor, and can harvest leaves, branches, bark, and wood with clear efficiency. Currently, the cinnamon area of the whole Nam Kim village has reached nearly 200 hectares. Cinnamon trees have become a new belief and have clear economic efficiency for the people here.
In the commune, a concentrated production area of some local key trees has been initially formed, such as cinnamon, yellow camellia, cat's claw, purple morinda... The total forestation area in the commune is 8,865.8 hectares, of which there are over 2,000 hectares of cinnamon; large timber forests are 448.7 hectares; and medicinal plants are 90 hectares.
From the foundation of the concentrated production area, Ba Che continues to focus on developing the processing industry and expanding the consumption market, gradually perfecting the value chain of key local agricultural and forestry products. A cinnamon essential oil processing factory is being built right in the commune, opening up job opportunities and stable output for the people. In addition, the Nam Son Industrial Cluster is being invested in phase 2, completing infrastructure to attract more forest product processing enterprises, increasing the value of cinnamon products. Up to now, the whole commune has 57 enterprises and business branches in operation, an increase of 2.1 times compared to 2024. The growth rate of production value of economic sectors reached 25.5%, the highest level ever, 5.4% higher than 2024.
Breakthrough in traffic infrastructure
Identifying inter-regional traffic development as a key task in the new development stage, Ba Che commune continues to focus on infrastructure investment, expanding connecting traffic routes, contributing to promoting trade, improving people's lives and creating momentum for sustainable development.
In recent times, Ba Che commune has received attention from the province in allocating resources, focusing on prioritizing investment in building synchronous infrastructure, especially essential works serving people's lives. Many works have been completed and put into use with effective results. Notable works include: Tan Tien village road to Khe Vang; Tan Tien inter-village road to Lang Cong; upgrading and renovating the road from Ba Che town to Ba Che bridge; Khe Na flood avoidance road, Khe Tam lake; Bang Quang underground, Nam Ha underground, Lang Cang bridge... Thanks to synchronous investment in traffic infrastructure, the appearance of Ba Che commune has changed every day, people's lives have been increasingly improved. Ms. Tran Thi Theo (Khe Long Trong village) said: "Thanks to the State's investment in many traffic works, now the roads are spacious, easy to travel, our people's lives have changed completely. People can do business with peace of mind, their children can study well, the rural area is increasingly spacious and clean".
In particular, in August 2025, the Investment and Construction Project Management Board of Region II coordinated with the People's Committee of Ba Che Commune and the People's Committee of Ky Thuong Commune to organize the groundbreaking ceremony for the project to renovate and upgrade Provincial Road 330 (from Ba Che Commune to Provincial Road 342). The project has a route length of nearly 20.97km, the starting point of the route is at Km10+700 (in Ba Che Commune), the end point of the route is at Km34+200 connecting to Provincial Road 342 (in Ky Thuong Commune) with a total investment of 987 billion VND from the provincial budget. The project is designed to meet the standards of a grade III mountainous road, with a roadbed width of 9m, asphalt concrete pavement, and landscaped sidewalks are invested in at densely populated locations.
Project implementation period is 2025-2027. When completed, the route will contribute to the development of a synchronous and modern transport infrastructure system according to the plan, shortening the travel distance between highland communes and the provincial center, facilitating trade of goods and connecting with Bac Ninh and Lang Son provinces through the 342 route under investment and other connecting projects.
The results in implementing Resolution No. 06-NQ/TU of the Provincial Party Committee are of great significance, demonstrating the efforts of the entire political system and people; contributing to creating a solid foundation for socio-economic development and a new look for Ba Che commune.
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