The Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest in Thuan Phuc village, Van Tuong commune, about 40km northeast of Quang Ngai province’s centre, covers more than 100ha and serves as a vital “green lung” for the coastal area.

Between 2014 and 2016, the brackish lagoon was restored and expanded with millions of white lumnitzera trees under a project to enhance climate resilience for vulnerable coastal communities in Vietnam, implemented by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in coordination with the Vietnamese Government and Quang Ngai province.

Today, the site offers visitors guided boat tours through the white lumnitzera forest, opportunities to observe birds and aquatic life, and a chance to experience the area’s unspoilt natural environment./.

Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest with its white and green lumnitzera trees resembles a "green lung" from above. Photo: VNA

Bau Ca Cai plays a crucial role in blocking wind and sand, acting as a valuable "green lung" that creates a healthy environment for the local community. Photo: VNA

The Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest is a safe home for birds to nest. Photo: VNA

The Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest acts as a green lung, creating a healthy environment for the local community. Photo: VNA

Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest is a safe home for birds to make nests. Photo: VNA

A rower on his boat to carry tourists through Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest. Photo: VNA

Old lumnitzera trees create green spaces inside Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest. Photo: VNA

Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest is a safe place for birds to nest. Photo: VNA

White lumnitzera trees in Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest. Photo: VNA

Bau Ca Cai mangrove forest covers more than 100 hectares with endemic white lumnitzera trees. Photo: VNA