After 7 years of implementing the combined agricultural and forestry model associated with orchard contracting, Nam Tay Nguyen Forestry One Member Co., Ltd. has protected and gradually restored the green color of the forests.
In 2018, Nam Tay Nguyen Forestry One Member Co., Ltd. (Nam Tay Nguyen Company) was managing nearly 23,400 hectares of forest and forest land. Of this, there were nearly 20,500 hectares of natural forest and 636 hectares of production forest.
At that time, deforestation and illegal occupation of agricultural land in the company's management area had reached an alarming level. In particular, more than 2,270 hectares of forest land were illegally used by people to grow agricultural crops, while land disputes and loss of security and order frequently occurred.
In that context, Nam Tay Nguyen Company faced three options: returning the encroached land to the locality, forcibly reclaiming the land for reforestation, or implementing a combined agricultural and forestry model associated with contracting out orchards.
After considering legal, economic and social factors, the third option was chosen. This is a direction that not only solves the land management problem but also harmonizes the interests of people, businesses and localities.
In February 2018, Nam Tay Nguyen Company was approved by the Dak Nong Provincial People's Committee to pilot this model. Since then, the company has implemented plans to contract out tree gardens to people to participate in planting, caring for and protecting forests on previously encroached areas, creating a major turning point in local forest management and development.
According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh, Chairman and Director of Nam Tay Nguyen Company, the unit encountered many difficulties when starting to implement the combined agriculture and forestry model. At that time, people's awareness of the law was still limited, leading to a fear that if they participated, they would lose their production land.
Some people were also incited and incited by bad elements to gather in large numbers to oppose the unit. These actions put pressure on the company, demanding that the land be transferred to the locality so that the subjects could freely produce and transfer it.
Meanwhile, the area managed by Nam Tay Nguyen Company is quite large and spread across many localities. The financial resources of the unit are still limited while the investment cost for the garden in the basic construction phase is large, requiring a long time to take care of...
Faced with practical difficulties, Nam Tay Nguyen Company has gradually resolved them and determined to implement the choices it has made. The first solution comes from propaganda and mobilization work.
Nam Tay Nguyen Company has combined direct and indirect forms of propaganda to help people living near the forest understand the agroforestry model. The company clearly explains the benefits of contracting and association options, ensuring transparency about the rights of people when participating.
The company has sought the help of the government and relevant organizations. Nam Tay Nguyen Company has sought the support of local authorities, border guards and forest rangers to resolve disputes and build trust with the people.
The contract and association plan with the people is implemented very flexibly. Nam Tay Nguyen Company applies the form of investment association with households that are not subject to the contract, helping them to still be able to participate in legal forest planting.
For perennial cultivated areas, Nam Tay Nguyen Company proposes to maintain the status quo to cooperate with people throughout the crop cycle.
The technical and material support for the people has been given great attention by Nam Tay Nguyen Company. The company provides quality seeds, technical guidance on planting and caring for trees to minimize damage caused by adverse weather, and improve the efficiency of afforestation.
From 2018 to September 2024, Nam Tay Nguyen Company has successfully developed and implemented 14 forest planting plans in two main forms: contracted planting according to Decree 168 and joint planting. The result is 708.61 hectares of new forest planted, with the participation of 280 households and one organization.
The main crops include cashew, rubber, and macadamia, contributing to greening vacant land and improving local forest cover. Some areas have begun to be harvested, bringing economic value to people and businesses.
By the end of 2024, revenue from the project will reach more than 478 million VND, contributing to improving household income and increasing revenue growth of Nam Tay Nguyen Company.
On the social side, the model has solved legal land for production for more than 280 households, mostly ethnic minorities. This helps raise awareness of the law, reduce conflicts and create stability in security and order in the area.
In addition, violations of forestry laws in the company's management area have significantly decreased, contributing to the protection of the remaining natural forest area.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh shared: The combined agriculture and forestry option is a suitable choice for practical forest management and development in many units and localities.
Implementing this plan is a difficult journey, requiring initiative, flexibility and high determination.
According to the Dak Nong Provincial People's Committee, the combined agriculture and forestry planting plan of Nam Tay Nguyen Company is a typical example of creativity in forest management and development in the locality.
This is not only a lesson for the company but also a promising direction for other businesses in protecting and developing sustainable forests.
Le Phuoc
Source: https://baodaknong.vn/qua-ngot-tu-nong-lam-ket-hop-o-nam-tay-nguyen-238398.html
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