Ly Son Islands plants iconic Bang Vuong tree

As many as 15,000 Bang Vuong saplings (Malabar Almond) are being grown in Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai in a bid to preserve the iconic island tree and increase islanders’ incomes.

Bang Vuong tree (Photo: Phung Long)

The Bang Vuong seedlings cultivation project, which was started in 2011, has been implemented by soldiers under the Military Command of Ly Son Island.

The idea was inspired by Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Dao, Head of Logistics and Engineering Department under the Military Command, who spent half his life on the island, one of the country’s outposts.

Dao said the Bang Vuong tree represents the strength and resilience of islanders in the face of difficulties and challenges.

According to Deputy Chief-Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ho Ngoc Hien, the cultivation of Bang Vuong seedlings simply requires the careful selection of seeds and frequent watering. Cultivation is straightforward since the plant thrives in all kinds of weather conditions.

Currently, 2,500 Bang Vuong trees line the islands’ streets, providing shade and an aesthetically-pleasing environment.

Logistics Assistant Lieutenant Nguyen Duc Thuan said tourists will be given two saplings to take home with them in a bid to develop tourism and distribute the trees across Vietnam.

Recently, the district Military Command presented 1,000 saplings to Ho Chi Minh City and received large orders from the central city of Da Nang, as well as other provinces and cities all over the country.

(Source: VNA)