Ca Mau launches mangrove planting campaign, builds 'Green Destination'

On September 27, at Mui Ca Mau National Park, the People's Committee of Ca Mau province coordinated with the Vietnam Tourism Association to organize the 2025 Forest Planting Launching Ceremony, responding to World Tourism Day with the message: "Tourism development cannot be separated from nature conservation and forest protection".

According to the Provincial People’s Committee, Ca Mau is the only locality in the country that has three sides bordering the sea, possessing more than 148,000 hectares of rich mangrove forests. The forests act as a coastal shield, reducing the impact of wind and waves, and are also an important “carbon reserve” to respond to climate change.

Forest rangers guide people to plant mangrove trees at Mui Ca Mau National Park.

The image of “the Mangrove tree goes first, the Rhizophora tree follows” has become a symbol of the strong vitality in the southernmost part of the country. Mui Ca Mau National Park - a World Biosphere Reserve and an International Ramsar Site - is therefore considered a “green lung” of vital importance to the province’s sustainable development.

Mr. Huynh Quoc Viet, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ca Mau province launched the tree planting ceremony.

The recent forest planting movement has not only received the strong participation of the government but also received support from businesses, social organizations, armed forces and people. International projects have supported the protection, regeneration and planting of more than 550 hectares of forest in Mui Ca Mau National Park, contributing to strengthening the coastal protection belt and spreading the spirit of joining hands for the environment.

People and tourists were able to participate in planting forests right after the launching ceremony.

Mr. Huynh Quoc Viet, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ca Mau province affirmed: “Today's launching ceremony not only responds to World Tourism Day but also demonstrates the determination of the Party Committee, government and people in restoring the ecosystem, enriching forest resources, and building the image of 'Ca Mau - Green, safe and friendly destination'”.

The union members also enthusiastically participated in the program.

“Planting trees today is for tomorrow’s future. Each green sprout at Mui Ca Mau National Park will contribute to making the land of Mui Ca Mau greener and more sustainable, developing tourism sustainably, and becoming a worthy attractive destination on the map of Vietnam,” Mr. Huynh Quoc Viet emphasized.

The Mangrove trees will be best cared for to develop into forests in the future.

Immediately after the launching ceremony, many officials, union members, residents and tourists directly planted mangrove and apricot trees in the National Park. Ms. Tran Thi Hue, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, shared: “Planting trees by yourself in Dat Mui is a meaningful experience, contributing to environmental protection and connecting with nature through community tourism.”

Tourists "check in" after participating in the forest planting ceremony in Ca Mau.

From a business perspective, Ms. Le Thi Thuong, Vietnam Hoa Binh Tourism Joint Stock Company, said that she will build an experiential tour for students to participate in forest planting, thereby educating them about nature protection.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/ca-mau-phat-dong-trong-rung-ngap-man-xay-dung-diem-den-xanh-20250927210103845.htm