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Dying forests in Điện Biên Province increase risk of forest fires

March 21, 2016 - 17:33

HÀ NỘI (VNS) – The record cold spell in late January left forests in Điện Biên Đông District of the mountainous Điện Biên Province dying.  

Most of the trees and plants in the area have dried out completely, and this has increased the risk of forest fires on a large scale. According to statistics supplied by the district authority, some 1,900 hectares of natural forest in many communes have been severely damaged.

Local authorities have instructed residents to clear the dried and damaged trees and plants to avoid fires.

Following are some photos of the forests in Điện Biên Đông District.

 

 

 

 

 

On the way to Phì Nhừ Commune in Điện Biên Đông District, only dead forests were visible. The record cold spell in late January left forests in Điện Biên Đông District of the mountainous Điện Biên Province dying. Most of the trees and plants in the area have dried out completely, and this has increased the risk of forest fires on a large scale. According to statistics supplied by the district authority, some 1,900 hectares of natural forest in many communes have been severely damaged. — VNS Photos Đoàn Tùng
A resident piles up dry wood after the trees have died.
Many forests in Điện Biên Đông District are dying.
Many forest areas have been burned black.
Even perennial trees couldn’t survive the harsh weather.
Xa Dung Commune in Điện Biên Đông District was once fresh and green. Now it’s just a brown yellow color everywhere.