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Mine Action Activities

Our accomplishments to 06/30/10
407.96 acres of lands cleared
54,230+ ordnance items removed
41,337+ trees planted

In October 2008 we expanded our Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.  The US Department of State granted us funds to create a second EOD Team. 

Our teams accomplished the following in June 2010:

Total number of collected ordnances: 1,310
Total number of deployments: 21
Total area detected (square meters): 42,420m2

EOD Team 1 works in Huong Hoa District, clearing in the communes of Thuan, Tan Long, Tan Thanh, Tan Hop, Tan Lien and Keh Sahn, Lao Bao Townships.

EOD Team 2 works in Dakrong District, focusing their clearance in the Ba Long Commune.


EOD team removing an unexploded ordnance

 

 

Landmines &
Unexploded Ordnance Clearance (UXO)

 

PeaceTrees Vietnam sponsors the clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Quang Tri Province as a means of realizing the mission to reverse the legacy of war. The people of Vietnam have been clearing contaminated land for over 30 years.


UXOs cleared by EOD team. To be removed and destroyed.

In 2005, 2006, 2007 the U.S. Department of State has provided major support for our de-mining, awarding three generous grant totaling $458,000.00 to mobilize the "Quang Tri Province Humanitarian De-mining Team".  For 2008/2009 we were awarded $222,318.00 to continue and expand our EOD Response Team.

 

 

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