Actively plant and protect forests.

(CT) - In the first six months of 2026, along with focusing on forest management and protection, the Agriculture and Environment (ARD) sector of Can Tho City actively coordinated with localities and relevant units to promote forest development activities and increase green cover.

Authorities are conducting patrols and protecting the forest in Lung Ngoc Hoang Hau Giang Nature Reserve, Phuong Binh commune, Can Tho city.

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According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Can Tho City, forests are safely protected thanks to enhanced management, inspection, patrolling, and forest fire prevention and control. Forest care, forest product management, and the planting of forestry trees are also emphasized. From the beginning of the year until now, the entire city has planted 1.54 hectares of protective forest, over 320 hectares of production forest, cared for 376 hectares of forest, and planted over 720,000 scattered trees... In the first quarter of 2026, timber production reached 25,280 ^m³ , an increase of 9.32% compared to the same period last year; in the second quarter of 2026, timber production reached 22,531 ^m³ , an increase of 10.57% compared to the same period. Total timber production in the first six months of 2026 is estimated at 47,811 ^m³ , an increase of 5% compared to the same period last year.

Can Tho has over 13,943 hectares of forest, including more than 6,806 hectares of protection forest, approximately 1,753 hectares of special-use forest, and over 5,383 hectares of production forest.

Text and photos: KHANH TRUNG

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