A coffee tree being destroyed at Y Quyet's plantation.
On Friday morning, an official from the People's Committee of Nam Nung Commune in Dak Nong's Krong No District confirmed that coffee plantation vandalism had occurred in the area, allegedly due to a land dispute. The communal police are currently investigating the matter.
Earlier, Y Quyet, 29, a resident, filed a report with the authorities regarding the destruction of 700 coffee trees on his farm.
According to Y Quyet, on January 13, during a routine visit to his plantation, he discovered that around 70 coffee trees had been cut down by unidentified individuals. A few days later, the destruction escalated, resulting in 700 coffee trees being felled.
Quyet said that these coffee trees were a crucial source of income for his family, with estimated losses reaching approximately VND 700 million. He stated that his plantation was involved in an ongoing land dispute and requested a thorough investigation from the police.
Local authorities from the Nam Nung People's Committee revealed that in August 2024, they had attempted to mediate the land dispute involving Y Quyet and other households, but the reconciliation efforts were unsuccessful. The commune has advised the parties involved to take the matter to court for resolution according to legal procedures.
In neighbouring Gia Lai Province, Le Van Chien, 33, of Mang Yang District, reported a similar case. He claimed unknown perpetrators had destroyed nearly one hectare of his acacia plantation.
Chien said his family secured a bank loan over two years ago to plant the acacia trees. The Dak Doa Protection Forest Management Board allocated the land for afforestation purposes. The trees were growing well until they were deliberately cut down.
Luong Van Dang, Deputy Head of the Dak Doa Protection Forest Management Board, stated that the affected plantation was on land managed by the unit. However, residents had invested in the plantation, assuming responsibility for its maintenance and benefiting from the eventual timber harvest. The management board has advised affected individuals to report the incidents to the police for further investigation.
