Group of young people in Dak Lak making seed bombs In early 2021, this group of young people changed the color of cleared lands, bare hills, grasslands and forests by wrapping the seeds with clay, helping to protect the seeds from being eaten by insects. and when it rains. The soil cover will retain enough water for the seeds to germinate. Nuts are prepared by the group to make a seed bomb The way to do it is just to keep, wash and dry the fruit seeds… create a “seed bomb” – mix clay, humus with manure and a little water, knead it by hand, then give the seeds to plant. in the middle and then roll it up. Next, the “seed bomb” was placed by young people in the vacant land, the wasteland where they lived and passed. “Seed bombs” grow according to the principle of nature, they germinate when it rains, without fertilizing or watering. A bomb has five kinds of particles According to Mr. Pham Thanh Tuan (the initiator of making “seed bombs”), there are 5 types of seeds in 1 bomb: pioneer trees, canopy trees, nitrogen-fixing plants and low-level medicinal herbs. After the seedlings have grown, a sufficient amount of nutrients is available as compost mixed with the soil for the initial growth of the plant. The rainy season lasts 2-3 months, enough for strong seedlings, when the dry season comes, the resistance of seedlings is also stronger. Mix clay, manure, water, humus as seed cover Thanks to the compactness of each “seed bomb”, even the dry season can be carried to an area suitable for the growing conditions of each cultivar contained in the bomb. According to Mr. Tuan, using “seed bombs” helps to overcome difficulties in climate conditions as well as save manpower and costs for afforestation. “Seed bombs” can take advantage of endemic trees regenerated by seeds, with high drought tolerance to develop natural forest areas.

Panoramic view of the rock from above (Photo: Phuong Anh/Vietnam+) Located in Yang Tao commune, Lak district, far from the city center Buon Ma Thuot About 40km along Highway 27, Elephant Yang Tao rock consists of a pair of Elephant Cha and Mother Elephant rock appear towering, carrying in them thrilling and mysterious legends. Mother Elephant Rock has a length of about 200m, the circumference at the foot of the rock is about 500m, about 30m high. Yang Tao rocky mountain is shaped like a giant elephant lying with its back against the majestic Central Highlands. This is the largest monolith in Vietnam. From the ground, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach the highest peak of the rock by climbing over gentle slopes. From the top of Mother Elephant rock, you can observe many landscapes in the region such as: Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin range – the roof of the Central Highlands. 5km away, Elephant Cha rock is located towards the overlapping mountains. Father Elephant Rock smaller in size than Mother Elephant rock: about 70m in length and about 180m in circumference. At the foot of the rocky mountain is a vast green rice field, bees and butterflies flutter, creating a beautiful natural scene. Elephant rock is becoming a popular destination in Dak Lak . This is also the place where couples come to exchange their hundred-year vows. Local people believe that when a couple falls in love and comes here for a date, the stone god will protect their love forever.

Located in Yang Tao commune (Lak district), the city center. About 40 km in Buon Ma Thuot along National Highway 27, the Yang-Tao Elephant stone consisting of a pair of Elephant Cha rocks and a Mother Elephant rock appears standing in the midst of thousands of mountains and forests in the Central Highlands, bringing in the thrilling and mysterious legends. . According to the anecdotes of the ancient people, the stone Mother Elephant, after many times of moving, approached the foot of the mountain. From the ground, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach the highest peak of the rock by climbing over gentle slopes. The color and curving lines of the rock are reminiscent of the back of a giant elephant lying in the green of the mountains. From the top of Mother Elephant rock, you can observe many landscapes in the area such as Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin Range – the roof of the Central Highlands The slope of the back “Mother Elephant” makes visitors be cautious when moving. It is the people M ‘Nong who has lived for a long time in Yang-Tao do not know when the elephant stone pair existed. But they believe that the rocky mountain is like a sacred god, always protecting the village, protecting a peaceful and peaceful life. Tourists crept every meter to move down to the foot of the mountain after visiting, check-in on the back of “Mother Elephant Stone”. Today, the pair of rocky mountains attracts visitors not only by mysterious legends but also by the wild and peaceful scenery. If standing on top of “Mother Elephant Stone”, you can observe Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin Range – the roof of the Central Highlands. Standing on “Cha Elephant Stone”, you can see the vast Yang Tao field, enjoy the typical sunshine and wind of the Central Highlands.