Thuong Long smells of cinnamon.

Cinnamon has long been a key crop in the economic development of the hilly and forested areas of Thuong Long commune. Thanks to favorable natural conditions and the guidance and support of the local Party committee and government, the area under cinnamon cultivation has continuously expanded, forming concentrated production zones and providing a stable source of income for the people.

On the hillsides that were previously mostly barren land and overgrown with weeds, vast cinnamon forests now cover the areas of Móc ​​Thiều, Dân Chủ, Gò Vệ, Cảy, Minh Thượng, Cả, Mát, etc., creating large-scale concentrated production zones. The entire commune currently has 797.5 hectares of cinnamon, of which 648 hectares are currently producing fruit. Cinnamon is harvested twice a year, mainly from February to March and from August to October (lunar calendar). This is the time when the tree contains the most essential oil, the bark is easy to peel, and the quality is at its best.

Mr. Trieu Nhu Loi's family in Moc Thieu area has the second largest cinnamon plantation in the commune, with 17 hectares. Despite the hard work, joy is evident on the farmer's face as this year's cinnamon price fluctuates between 20,000 and 25,000 VND per kilogram of fresh cinnamon bark. Mr. Loi happily shared: “This year, the weather has been favorable, the cinnamon trees have grown well, the bark is thick, and the essential oil content is high. The purchase price is stable, so everyone is very happy. Thanks to cinnamon trees, my family has a good source of income, allowing us to invest in economic development and improve our lives.”

People in Thuong Long commune are harvesting cinnamon.

Like Mr. Loi's family, many households in Thuong Long are benefiting from the cinnamon forests. With an area of ​​17.5 hectares, Mr. Nguyen Van Sam's household has the largest cinnamon plantation in the commune. Mr. Sam said that cinnamon trees are suitable for the local climate and soil conditions, are resistant to pests and diseases, require relatively low maintenance costs, but yield significant economic benefits. Previously, his family mainly planted acacia trees, which were not very profitable. Since switching to cinnamon cultivation, their economic situation has improved significantly. The income from cinnamon has helped his family build a spacious house, support their children's education, and reinvest in production.

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Fresh cinnamon bark after being peeled.

Thanks to cinnamon cultivation, many families in Thuong Long have gradually escaped poverty. From the income generated by selling cinnamon bark, leaves, and branches, people have been able to purchase machinery for production, develop livestock farming, and improve their quality of life. Currently, the economic value of one hectare of cinnamon over a 15-year cycle can reach nearly 1.2 billion VND. This is a very encouraging figure for a mountainous commune like Thuong Long, which still faces many difficulties. Besides providing economic benefits, cinnamon trees also contribute to greening barren land and hills, reducing erosion, conserving water resources, and increasing forest cover. To date, the commune's forest cover has reached nearly 58%, creating an important foundation for sustainable forestry economic development linked to environmental protection.

Fresh cinnamon bark is being purchased at a price of 20,000 - 25,000 VND/kg, bringing joy to cinnamon growers.

Comrade Nguyen Viet An - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thuong Long commune, said: "Cinnamon trees have been and are affirming their role as a key crop in the development of the local hill and forest economy. In recent years, cinnamon has made an important contribution to poverty reduction and increased income for the people. Many households have become well-off, even wealthy, thanks to cinnamon trees. Besides its economic value, cinnamon also contributes to environmental protection, increases forest cover, and develops forestry economy in a sustainable direction."

However, the development of cinnamon cultivation in Thuong Long still faces certain difficulties. Currently, there are no large-scale essential oil processing facilities in the area, so most of the product is still consumed as raw material. Market prices are still dependent on traders. The branches and leaves of the cinnamon trees after thinning are not being utilized effectively due to the lack of local collection and processing points.

Recognizing the potential as well as the challenges in cinnamon cultivation, Thuong Long commune is gradually developing solutions to enhance product value and sustainably develop the raw material area. According to Resolution No. 18-NQ/DU dated November 26, 2025, of the Standing Committee of the Commune Party Committee on agricultural development linked to production and product consumption in the 2025-2030 period, cinnamon is identified as one of the local key crops. In the coming time, the commune will continue to encourage the expansion of cinnamon cultivation area according to the plan, promote production linkages associated with processing and product consumption, build brands, establish planting area codes, ensure traceability, and attract businesses to invest in the field of forest product processing, especially cinnamon products. At the same time, it will strengthen the application of science and technology, gradually forming a closed value chain to enhance the competitiveness and added value of cinnamon products.

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The rich aroma of cinnamon not only permeates the vast forests but also carries the hope for an increasingly prosperous life for the ethnic minority people in Thuong Long. From the cinnamon forests ready for harvest, the story of escaping poverty and becoming wealthy continues to be written by the people of the mountainous region through hard work and the aspiration to rise up on their own homeland.

Hong Nhung

Source: https://baophutho.vn/thuong-long-thom-huong-que-255569.htm