Planting Trees for A Greener Truong Sa
Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa is located in a tropical climate zone, with harsh weather, strong winds all year round, and scarcity of land and fresh water, so growing trees is extremely difficult.
Despite the harsh tropical climate with strong winds year-round and limited land and fresh water, the unwavering resolve of the soldiers on Truong Sa island district has triumphed over the difficulties of growing trees.
Through their perseverance, creativity, and tireless efforts, they have forced nature to yield, gradually planting, and nurturing trees.
As a result, the islands are now adorned with a variety of trees, fresh vegetables, and blooming flowers. This not only improves the living conditions but also regulates the climate, provides shade, protects the land and structures, combats climate change, and strengthens national security and sovereignty at sea.
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| A new sapling planted on Song Tu Tay (Southwest Cay) island. Photo: VNA |
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| The green color of life at Nguyen Thanh Long's family, one of 16 households on Da Tay A (West London Reef) island. Photo: VNA |
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| Each year, the garden on Song Tu Tay island supplies the island and neighboring islands with more than 6,000 seedlings, contributing to making Truong Sa greener. Photo: VNA |
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| Together with the army and people of Song Tu Tay Island, delegation No. 13 in 2024 planted trees to contribute to making the island greener. Photo: VNA |
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| The soldiers of Da Thi (Petley Reef) island take care of the trees and flowers, helping the island become greener. Photo: VNA |
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| Along with the blue of the sky and sea, the green trees on Truong Sa Island are helping the climate here become more human-friendly. Photo: VNA |
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| Today, Truong Sa Island is covered by the green of many large trees, creating shade and helping to regulate the climate. Photo: VNA |
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| Brilliant flower colors and green life, shady shade helps regulate the climate on Sinh Ton Dong (Grierson Reef) Island. Photo: VNA |
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| Under the shade of trees on Sinh Ton Dong Island. Photo: VNA |
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| Through the perseverance and tireless efforts of soldiers and residents, green trees have contributed to improving the harsh climate here. Photo: VNA |
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