Ca Mau province revives nearly 1,000ha of mangrove forests
The southernmost province of Ca Mau has restored nearly 1,000ha of protective forests thanks to embankment projects, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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The southernmost province of Ca Mau has completed the construction of 55.7km of coastal embankment, with a total investment of about 1.7 trillion VND (67.2 million USD).
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| A section of the embankment to prevent coastal erosion at Ca Mau Cape Tourist Site. (Source: VNA) |
Director of the provincial irrigation sub-department Nguyen Thanh Tung said that such projects have brought about good results, contributing to protecting people's lives and their production as well as restoring the coastal ecological environment.
The province has successfully put in place the embankment solution which has proven effective and been appreciated by experts, scientists, and locals, he noted, adding that apart from low cost, the solution helps revive eroded mangrove forests.
Local competent agencies reported that about 91km of the province’s coast is suffering from severe erosion.
It is predicted that if no solution is taken, coastal erosion will continue to occur, causing serious losses of land and protective forests shortly
Thus, the province has proactively earmarked its budget, optimized the support from central agencies, and mobilized resources from the private sector, businesses, and people who benefit from the work.
Up to 31.2 trillion VND will be needed for anti-erosion projects in Ca Mau for the 2021-2025 period, with orientations to 2030.
(Source: VNA)
