Guardians of Can Gio “green lung”

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Patrolling to protect the forest by motorboat. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
The guard posts are located deep in the Can Gio mangrove forest. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
Green mangrove forests have been preserved by households living in the forests for many generations. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
The guard posts are located deep in the Can Gio mangrove forest. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
Green mangrove forests have been preserved by households living in the forests for many generations. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
Guardians of Can Gio “green lung”
The Can Gio mangrove forest has been miraculously revivedafter nearly half a century of restoration and development. It is considered a“green carbon sink, green lung”, creating a solid green wall to protect theenvironment for Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring localities. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt