Phu Vang Commune dismantles large-scale illegal fishing structures

Authorities in Phu Vang Commune, located in Hue City, have begun dismantling extensive illegal fishing structures that have occupied large areas of the local lagoon. The removal involves tens of thousands of bamboo poles and hundreds of structures, including cages and nets, which have fragmented the water surface.

These encroachments have negatively impacted water currents, navigation channels, and the local ecological environment. According to the Phu Vang Commune People's Committee, 96 households were identified as using these structures to occupy water surfaces. While 10 households have voluntarily dismantled their setups, 86 others are currently in the process of clearing them.

Local officials have also noted that 19 households from neighboring Vinh Loc and Loc An communes have illegally established structures in the Con Gia and Cong Quan areas. To address this, the commune has established four propaganda teams to educate residents and monitor progress. The local government aims to reorganize 43 fishing locations according to official planning by October 15 to ensure sustainable livelihoods and clear boundaries.