3M and WWF-Vietnam planted 8,000 trees, committed to sustainable development

This activity contributes to the restoration of the forest habitat of the Lang Sen Wetland Reserve, and contributes to improving the lives of people in the NR buffer zone.
On April 23, 3M together with WWF-Vietnam organized tree planting activities at Lang Sen Wetland Reserve (hereinafter referred to as Lang Sen Nature Reserve), Long An Province in the framework of the Habitat Restoration project. Community-based wetlands in Lang Sen Wetland Reserve.

Dr. Trinh Thi Long-WWF and Nature Reserve Representative introduced the Lang Sen Wetland Reserve and gave a presentation on the importance of biodiversity (Source: WWF-Vietnam). With funding of $ 25,000 from 3MGives – a 3M organization formed to invest in social projects or initiatives in areas such as education, the environment and the community to support development. In a sustainable development, the project aims to restore the degraded ecosystem in the Mekong Delta and thereby improve the livelihoods of local people. Located in the middle of Dong Thap Muoi in the Mekong Delta, Lang Sen is home to many fish species and 20,000 species of waterbirds, many of which are rare in the world and endangered like old age. Leptoptilos dubius or red-headed crane (Grus antigone). Of the 87 species of fish in Lang Sen, 27 species have been recorded that live only in the lower Mekong, including two rare fish species, the giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) and the coral (Catlocarpio siamensis). Road to the planting area (Source: WWF-Vietnam). However, like many areas in the Mekong Delta today, Lang Sen is also heavily affected by climate change and the construction activities of hydroelectric plants in the upstream cause self-flow. course is changed and the annual sedimentation has decreased dramatically. Recently, the natural forests of the Reserve – home to more than 80,000 waterfowl – are being degraded, due to the rapid changes in climate factors and the hydrological regime of the Mekong River. For the people living here, this means that difficulties accumulate when they are coping with the unusual changes of the climate. Faced with this, 3M decided to take action to help reduce the harm suffered by both the people and the Reserve. “ We are very honored to be able to contribute to the restoration of the forest in Lang Sen. This activity is one of 3M’s efforts towards building a sustainable future. I am also very happy that many 3M employees have joined hands to participate in volunteering to plant trees to support this meaningful project. “- Mr. Jacky Kang, Director of 3M Vietnam, said. Results from the WWF-Vietnam surveys have rang alarm bells about the dangers that Lang Sen and the Mekong Delta face when the ecological environment is seriously affected. However, efforts from 3M and WWF-Vietnam also bring hope for a better future for this land. The two sides have prepared well and clearly planned for this project, including tree planting, awareness raising on biodiversity, the importance of tree species in nature, and restoration techniques. necessary response. Commenting on her cooperation with 3M, Ms. Nguyen Thanh Nga, Director of the Business Cooperation Program of WWF-Vietnam said: “ In WWF’s efforts to build a future where people can live in harmony with nature, business partners play a crucial role in global conservation efforts by demonstrating their social commitment. to natural resources and ecosystems. This cooperation between the two sides will contribute to the forest restoration process in Lang Sen, underlining our primary concern for global issues, especially in the area of ​​sustainable development. WWF-Vietnam is delighted to work with 3M on the nature conservation mission and looks forward to the positive results brought to Lang Sen Wetland Reserve from this project. “. In total, 8,000 trees were planted on the 7 ha area of ​​Lang Sen. Prior to the event, local people were raised awareness about environmental protection and ecosystem health, which is the key to solving local problems in a sustainable way. It is estimated that about 15,000 people will benefit (directly or indirectly) from the rehabilitated forest area. Local people will respond better to abnormalities from nature, thanks to increased forest cover and improved water storage capacity and thereby mitigating the harmful effects of floods and droughts. for the Dong Thap Muoi and lower Mekong river regions. The development of newly planted forest areas will also be monitored, supervised and carefully cared for. Tree planting activities in Lang Sen (Source: WWF-Vietnam). The Mekong Delta wetland habitat restoration project reaffirms the importance of 3M in fostering sustainable development, making changes in the lives of local people. 3M hopes that with the knowledge provided during the training, people in Lang Sen will be able to proactively adapt to climate change. The company will also continue to support people for upcoming activities, with the belief that its business activities will be able to go hand in hand with the people to solve their problems. mankind.