Dak Lak’s forest coverage decreases
Forest coverage in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has shrunk to 505,076ha – down 10,533ha – according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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Ea Sup district has lost the most natural forest area, with 9,300ha destroyed.
The province’s forest coverage has reduced 0.81% to 38.49%, if the area of rubber and fruit trees is counted. Excluding those types of plantation, the forest coverage is only 36.6%.
As well as speeding up forest plantation, Dak Lak has asked localities to form inter-sectoral inspection groups to deal with violations of the Law on Forest Protection and Development; and promptly prevent deforestation and forest transgression, as well as illegal exploitation, transportation, and trade of forestry products.
Individuals and organisations in charge of forest protection will also be held responsible in the case of potential future violations.
