Severe damage to mangrove forests in Thi Nai Lagoon (Gia Lai) occurred following a late 2025 storm. These forests, vital ecosystems, suffered extensive destruction. Local communities and authorities are now collaborating on a restoration project to revive the damaged areas. The effort aims to replant mangroves, which take decades to mature and establish. The initiative represents a commitment to ecological recovery and the preservation of this important “green lung” of the region. Restoration focuses on rebuilding the natural defenses and biodiversity lost during the storm event. The project highlights the long-term investment required to restore coastal ecosystems.