Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of Lang Son boasts a unique ecosystem, exemplified by the Huu Lien Nature Reserve, home to 794 species of vascular plants, 57 mammal species, 23 reptile and 14 amphibian species.
The recent recognition of the Lang Son as a UNESCO Global Geopark is expected to help the northern province gain momentum and mobilise resources for enhancing the management, preservation, and promotion of the geopark, along with its biodiversity, historical and cultural values, and scenic landscapes.
The Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of Lang Son has been officially recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of Lang Son has been officially recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Lang Son province needs to protect and promote the existing values of its Geopark in conjunction with its socio-economic development strategy to ensure sustainability. The focus should be on leveraging the unique characteristics of the local area, to create a distinct Geopark model different from others.
A delegation of experts from UNESCO made a field trip to the northern province of Lang Son from July 6 -10 for on-site assessment of the dossier submitted to the organisation to seek the organisation's recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.
