Da Nang eyes new growth from mountain and forest resources

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A solemn yet lively atmosphere at the New Year forest worship ritual in Hung Son commune, a distinctive cultural tradition of the Co Tu ethnic people that helps raise awareness of natural resource conservation. (Photo: VNA)
The Loc Troi Medicinal Plants and Tourism Cooperative in Tay Giang commune cultivates the medicinal plant known as “seven leaves, one flower” beneath forest canopies, offering a promising model for developing the medicinal plant sector. (Photo: VNA)
Members of the Anh Duong Medicinal Plant Cooperative Group in Tay Giang commune tend seedlings to secure a reliable supply of quality planting material for expanding cultivation. (Photo: VNA)
A remote community far from the commune centre faces difficulties in attracting investment, developing forest-based agriculture and trading goods. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors explore the lush surroundings of the thousand-year-old po mu forest in Hung Son commune, a focal point for ecotourism development linked to forest conservation. (Photo: VNA)
Despite its extensive green cover, western Da Nang still faces transport challenges that hamper the movement of agricultural produce. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang eyes new growth from mountain and forest resources
From medicinal plants grown under forest canopies to processing and ecotourism models, mountainous areas in the central city of Da Nang have new opportunities for growth following the merger. However, turning natural resources into sustainable livelihoods will require a major shift from agricultural production to agricultural economy that prioritises markets and added value.