Central Highlands old trees earn ‘heritage tree’ title
A forest of old trees in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong has been recognised as ‘heritage trees’ by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE).
Rangers pose with one of the newly-recognised giant crape-myrtle tree. (Photo: VNA)The centuries-old include 36 giant crape-myrtle trees, known
as “bang lang”, and one old banyan tree in Quang Truc border commune of
Dak Nong’s Tuy Duc district.
In 2011, VACNE launched a programme to conserve
Vietnam’s heritage trees, aiming to select and honour the country’s trees in a bid to conserve their gene sources, while raising public awareness
of environmental protection.
It also contributes to promoting the diversification and
abundance of Vietnam’s flora as well as developing scientific research in the
field.
To win the honour, the trees must be at least 200 years old
in the case of wild trees, and 100 years for the planted. Moreover,
the trees should be connected with historical and cultural characteristics of
the area where they grow.
Those which do not meet the criteria but have special
values to science, history or culture will also earn the recognition./.
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