Mon. Dec 23rd, 2024

VietNamNet Bridge – Dozens of old trees on the streets of Le Hong Phong, An Duong Vuong, Tran Phu in District 10, HCM City have been seriously damaged by illegally built houses. 


Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

The local Department of Transportation has proposed dismantling these construction works to ensure the survival of the trees and safety of the people.

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

Along Le Hong Phong Street, tens of old trees have been surrounded by houses for many years. People can only see the top of the trees, as they grow from the roof.

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

An ancient tree inside a house on Tran Phu Street.

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

A shop on Le Hong Phong Road “locks up” this old tree with its eaves.

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

Another ancient tree that is harmed by an illegally built houses on Le Hong Phong Road.

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon A tree on Tran Phu Road.

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

A shop hangs goods on a tree.

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon

Ancient trees ‘swallowed’ by houses in Saigon 

Le Hong Phong, An Duong Vuong, Nguyen Chi Thanh … are the roads with most trees in Saigon. Many trees there were planted before 1975.


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By vivian