Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is one of the areas listed in the list of wetlands in Asia. The bird sanctuary has a diversified and rich ecosystem and is recognized as the National Nature Reserve. It has 181 species of vascular plants of which 23 species represent for mangrove forest, 16 species represent for mangrove forest of Mekong Delta. It also is a source of organic nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus for aquatic life in the canals in the bird sanctuary. The natural mangrove ecosystem and wild landscapes are attractive for tourism development in the region. To boost the sustainable management of the sanctuary, Bac Lieu People's Committee in collaboration with GIZ (German International Cooperation) organized a seminar on "Sustainable Management of Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary". Dr Vu Ngoc Long, head of the Southern Institute of Ecology, stressed the need to map out a plan on land use and management while preventing the encroachment of the sanctuary's core zone for industrialization and … [Read more...] about Sustainable management of Bac Lieu bird sanctuary
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The Vam Ho bird sanctuary
The Vam Ho bird sanctuary is located on the banks of the Ba Lai River in the southern province of Ben Tre, 120 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. The Vam Ho bird sanctuary is a 68-hectare marvel located on Cu Lao La Islet, which is usually washed by sea water at high tide.Director of Ben Tre Province's Department of Natural Resources and Environment Doan Van Phuc said the area shelters many species of birds. "Ben Tre province has exerted great efforts to improve the infrastructure in and around the Vam Ho bird sanctuary," Mr Phuc said. "We now have good roads and an adequate security system, which protects the birds while allowing visitors to see these wonderful creatures. Ben Tre province has an amazing network of rivers and canals, and is a great place to see a mangrove estuarine system in an undisturbed state." Visitors can get to Vam Ho either by road or via waterways. The boat trip gives visitors the opportunity to see endless lines of coconut trees. At sunset, thousands of birds … [Read more...] about The Vam Ho bird sanctuary
Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary Attracts Rare Bird Species
The 130 hectare Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary, of which 60 hectares consists of old forested land, was established over a century ago in Nhà Mát District, Bac Lieu City. The area has been preserved and developed in recent years and experienced a consequential tripling in bird numbers. Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary was previously home to some 20 thousand individuals of 4 bird species listed in the Vietnam Red Book of endangered species. These numbers have now tripled and 9 species of rare birds call the sanctuary home. The area is also home to 104 species of flora including several listed in the Red Book. These achievements are the direct result of improved management and community education. "Along with the state's support in recent years, we have plans and objectives to promote and protect the biodiversity of the area. We have cleared water channels to provide a clean and friendly environment for birds." Said Nguyen Trung Chanh, Director of Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary Nature … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary Attracts Rare Bird Species
Bird sanctuary temporarily off in case of fire
Nhan Dan Online - Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu will be temporarily shut down as a forest fire prevention measure, according to the management board of the sanctuary. Prolonged heat and strong coastal winds in recent days have dried up many trees in the sanctuary and surrounding canals and pose a high risk of creating a forest fire. Local authorities put the sanctuary at a fire alarm level four out of the scale of five levels and decided to temporarily close the sanctuary and prohibit tourist activity. To effectively prevent and fight forest fires, rangers have been ordered to strengthen forest patrols. Local residents have also been mobilised to protect birds, clear bushes, and dredge canals, if the need arises, and have been provided training related to fire control and forest protection. The 130ha national nature reserve is home to more than 100 species of birds and storks and includes many that are listed in the Vietnam Red Book of endangered … [Read more...] about Bird sanctuary temporarily off in case of fire
Bird sanctuary in southern province mesmerizes tourists
With tens of thousands of birds, including several rare species, making the southernmost province of Ca Mau its winter or full-time home, the area has quickly become a hotspot for tourists and bird lovers. "A trip to Ca Mau province would be incomplete without a visit to its bird sanctuary," asserted one tourist. The 4.5-hectare bird sanctuary, which lies in the heart of the Ca Mau Peninsula, is home to several rare species of birds like storks, flamingos, teals, scouts, grackles, herons and other unidentified bird species. … [Read more...] about Bird sanctuary in southern province mesmerizes tourists