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Bach Ma National Park preserves valuable tree genes

Scientists have conducted seven field research projects to preserve and develop gene sources, especially that of two rare tree species, scientifically called Hopea pierrei and Sindora tonkinensis, at Bach Ma National Park in central Thua Thien-Hue province.
Scientists have conducted seven field research projects to preserve anddevelop gene sources, especially that of two rare tree species,scientifically called Hopea pierrei and Sindora tonkinensis, at Bach MaNational Park in central Thua Thien-Hue province.

They have also succeeded in researching and building many models torestore natural forests, organising the investigation and supervision ofCarbi gibbon and applying the Mitigation Impact Screening Tool (MIST)in managing and supervising a database on forest protection patrol inthe park.

These research projects have collecteduseful scientific information in service of bio-diversity research andconservation activities.

According to the latestfinding, Bach Ma Park is now home to 2,373 flora and fungi species andover 1,700 fauna species, which accounted for 17 percent and 7 percentof the country’s flora and fauna, respectively.

In2013, the park’s staff will focus on the development of scientificresearch, especially in cooperation with the New York BotanicalGarden .

About 50 km south of the Hue ancientcapital, Bach Ma National Park, located at an altitude of 1,450 metres,has become one of the most interesting tourist attractions withspectacular views over the coast.

Visitors will beable to go to the top of Bach Ma mountain in the park as a road linkingwith the site is expected to be completed in this summer.-VNA
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