After nearly 5 years of implementing the model of "Zoning and promoting natural forest regeneration", the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board (Ha Tinh) has "transformed" more than 504 hectares of bare land into sustainable green natural forests.
To reach the naturally regenerated forest in Khe Bac (Dau Lieu ward, Hong Linh town), officers of the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board must travel about 3km through the forest.
After traveling about 3 km from the Cong Khanh Forest Management and Protection Station on Highway 8B, the bypass road through Hong Linh Town, it took me and 2 forest protection management officers nearly 1 hour by motorbike and walking along the firebreak to reach the forest in section 6, sub-section 121, located in Khe Bac area of Hong Linh Mountain (in Dau Lieu commune).
The regenerated forest covers an area of 65 hectares, including many native tree species such as chestnut, cypress, bird's feet, lat, oak... appearing before our eyes with immense green. This is an area of 504.25 hectares of forest that has just been regenerated by the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board (BQL) through the model of "Enclosure, promotion of natural forest regeneration", under the project of the target program for sustainable forestry development.
The immense green of the forest is protected and promotes natural regeneration.
Witnessing the lush green forest at the present time, few people know that, 5 years ago and even a few decades ago, this place was a bare land with only cogon grass, ground cover or shrubs...
Mr. Tran Quoc Son, in charge of the Cong Khanh Forest Management and Protection Station, under the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board, said: “The consequences of indiscriminate burning and deforestation in the 1980s and 1990s have caused many forests on Hong Linh mountain to disappear, replaced by empty spaces, bare hills or bushes and vines. After the 327 and 661 projects, the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board, then called Hong Linh Forestry, and the people planted forests to cover thousands of hectares of bare hills. However, due to the geographical location in the rugged area and difficult conditions, many areas remain empty.
For a long time, without forests, vast hills and mountains became barren, easily eroded and landslides in the rainy season; in the summer, dry grass and fern carpets were conditions for fires to easily spread and cause forest fires.
Mr. Tran Quoc Son (standing in front) has more than 30 years of experience in planting and protecting Hong Linh forests.
According to statistics from the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board, as of 2019, the total forestry land area managed by the unit was 9,684.5 hectares. Of which, the forested area was 6,694.7 hectares and bare land was 2,989.8 hectares.
Previously, from around 2001 to present, in addition to caring for and protecting nearly 7,000 hectares of forest, the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board has also tightened the management and protection of nearly 3,000 hectares of bare land, including shrubs and vegetation; minimizing exploitation by people. That is the condition for many native woody species to gradually regenerate and grow.
In 2019, after surveying and realizing that in the vacant land area, the density of naturally regenerated and growing woody plants with potential to develop into natural forests, the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board has built a model of "Enclosure and promotion of natural forest regeneration".
The model selected 504.25 hectares out of a total of 2,989.8 hectares of bare land with trees to conduct natural regeneration, included in the protection forest planning with an implementation period of 6 years (2019-2025). The model was implemented in 102 plots, belonging to 43 compartments, 15 sub-areas, located in the administrative areas of the communes: Co Dam, Xuan Vien, Xuan Linh, Xuan Hong, Xuan Lam (Nghi Xuan); Thien Loc, Thuan Thien (Can Loc); Hong Loc (Loc Ha); wards: Trung Luong, Duc Thuan, Dau Lieu (Hong Linh Town).
A chestnut tree trunk over 10m high, about 80cm in circumference in a naturally regenerated forest.
The Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board has implemented many solutions and techniques to implement the model. Regarding protection, prevention of cutting down existing regenerated trees and forest fire prevention and fighting, the Management Board has organized a force of households contracted for protection and forest protection forces to regularly patrol; propagate and mobilize to raise awareness of forest protection for people; closely coordinate with local authorities with models and functional forces to prevent and handle acts of forest damage.
Develop plans for forest protection, fire prevention and fighting (PCCC); sign commitments with relevant organizations and individuals operating near protective forests in fire prevention and fighting work; in hot seasons, strengthen fire prevention and fighting work, fire prevention teams are on duty 24/7. Regarding impact measures, in natural regeneration areas, officers and workers of the unit regularly inspect and carry out localized clearing of vines and shrubs, creating conditions for woody plants to grow...
With the determination of the staff and workers of Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board, after nearly 5 years of implementation, the model of "Enclosure, promotion of natural forest regeneration" has achieved many positive results, 100% of the area implementing the model has gradually developed into sustainable natural forests. In particular, in many forest areas in sub-areas, native woody species such as chestnut, lat, thanh nganh, and cac chim grow well, with many trees 10-15m high, 15-25cm in diameter; the density of woody trees reaches an average of 510 trees/ha...
With good protection and care, naturally regenerated forests with many native tree species are considered to have great value in environmental protection.
The results of the model have helped to form a natural forest with high biodiversity. With many native tree species, it has the effect of protecting the environment, preserving genetic resources, protecting water resources, creating landscapes and sustainable development. At the same time, it is capable of withstanding harsh natural conditions in Hong Linh such as forest fires, pests, storms... In addition, thanks to the restoration of the natural ecological environment, many native animals and wild creatures have gradually recovered.
As one of the households contracted to protect the regenerating forest, Ms. Phung Thi Thuy (Group 8, Dau Lieu Ward) expressed: “Watching the forest gradually grow and become greener, I feel more joyful and happy. Because, thanks to the model of the Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board, we have the opportunity to contribute to creating a natural forest with great value in protection and the environment”.
The area for natural forest regeneration promotion belongs to block 6, sub-zone 121 in Khe Bac area.
Mr. Nguyen Hai Van - Deputy Head of Hong Linh Protective Forest Management Board said: "From the initial results, after implementing the model of "Enclosure and promotion of natural forest regeneration", we further affirm the right direction in sustainable forest regeneration.
In the coming time, we will continue to protect and review the remaining vacant areas to continue to protect and promote the regeneration of potential areas. Thereby, we will continuously multiply the indigenous forests with high value in protection and great significance in biodiversity and ecological balance, which are still limited in planted forests.
Angel
Source
Comment (0)