Prolonged heat in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has exposed 43,000 hectares of cajeput forest in U Minh Ha National Park to high risk of forest fires.
Prolonged heat in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has exposed 43,000 hectares of cajeput forest in U Minh Ha National Park . (Photo: VNA)
Ca Mau (VNA) – Prolonged heat in the southernmost province of Ca Mauhas exposed 43,000 hectares of cajeput forest in U Minh Ha National Park tohigh risk of forest fires, according to the local forest protection sub-department.
Of the total forest areas, which have been dried up, over 4,200 hectares weregiven extremely dangerous level (level 5) warning and other 14,600 hectaresdangerous level (level 4) warning.
Forest fires are likely to affect areas in Nguyen Phich, Khanh An and Khanh Lamcommunes in U Minh district and Khanh Binh Tay Bac commune in Tran Van Thoidistrict.
Relevant authorities and forest owners have arranged forces around the clock incase forest fires occur while keeping close watch on the local water level togive prompt forest fire warning and operate firefighting in a timely manner.
Communication work is also paid due attention to raise public awareness on theuse of fire to collect honey. Local residents are recommended not to come tothe forest areas which are prone to forest fires.
Managers of forests have prepared and built many warning plates and no-fire zones.
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Prolonged heat in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has exposed 43,000 hectares of cajeput forest in U Minh Ha National Park . (Photo: VNA) 
