The Can Gio (Sac Forest) biosphere reserve is a unique and diverse population of plants and animals typical of mangroves. This place is not only important for scientific research, but also an important tourist point in the country.
Geographical position
Vam Co Tay lies in the wide delta of the estuaries of the rivers Dong Nai, Saigon and Vam Co Dong and has coordinates of 10 ° 22 '- 10 ° 40' north latitude and 106 ° 46 '- 107 ° 01' longitude. East; Can Gio area in Ho Chi Minh City, about 40 km from the city center.
There is a diverse population of plants and animals on a total area of up to 75,740 ha. There are typically macaques (Macaca fascicularis) and many birds and storks.
Information on the board of the Can Gio Mangrove Forest
- Address: Rung Sac Road 1541, Nghia hamlet, Thoi Dong Township, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City
The story begins
Before the war, Can Gio was originally a mangrove forest with a rich flora and fauna. Here bombs and poisons were destroyed in the nation's resistance.
By 1978, when it was amalgamated in Ho Chi Minh City, the city's People's Committee had taken practical measures to regenerate the forest. The reforestation mission has revived up to 31,000 hectares of trees and nature. It was truly recognized with the event, recognized by the UNESCO Program for People and Biosphere - MAB as Vietnam's first biosphere reserve in the world's biosphere reserve network in 2000. Great contribution and commitment from volunteers from Ho Chi Minh City and Can Gio people.
Currently, the forest has been assigned to humans to take care of themselves and to manage them.
Abundant ecosystem in Can Gio
The Can Gio Biosphere Reserve is a combination of aquatic ecosystems with terrestrial, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. Vietnam's largest mangrove forest offers beautiful natural landscapes, a diverse flora and fauna. It is home to more than 150 species of plants that provide food and shelter for many types of water, fish and vertebrates.
- Plants: 157 plant species from 76 families. Mainly white coriander, white mulberry, mangrove mangrove - white coriander seeds together with guava, side, bung etc. etc. dominating species Halophyla sp., Halodule sp. And Thalassia sp. Farmland with rice, yams, beans, coconuts, fruit trees.
- animals:
+ The aquatic invertebrate system includes over 700 species
+ Fish fauna over 130 species, some types of economic value are pineapple, round cat, sea bass ...
The vertebrate fauna has 9 species of amphibians such as toad and frog. 31 reptiles, including crocodiles - pythons - snakes - water impulses ..., of which 11 reptiles are listed in the Vietnam Red Book, such as gecko (gekko gekko), water lizard (varanus salvator), python floor (Python molurus), python reticulatus, bungarus fasciatus , Cobra (well), king cobra (ophiophagus hannah), green turtles (chelonia mydas), purple crocodile (crocodylus porosus)) ... 19 species of mammals are monkeys, otters, wild cats ... 145 species of birds, including 51 species of waterfowl and 79 species of non-water birds that live in many different habitats. 130 algae species belong to 3 branches of the Khue algae - algae - blue-green algae.
According to experts, the Can Gio biosphere reserve has been well restored, maintained and protected. It plays an important role in scientific research and the development of ecotourism.
Evaluate the role and role of Can Gio
The mangrove forest of Can Gio is not only a habitat that feeds many rare and valuable animals and plants, but also plays a role as the "green lung" of Saigon. The function of this "lung" is to purify the air and waste water from industrial cities in the upper reaches of the Dong Nai River - Saigon to the Baltic Sea. Furthermore, the role of Can Gio's mangrove forests in responding to and limiting damage from natural disasters and floods cannot be denied.
Tourism Can Gio Biosphere Reserve
The Vam Sat ecotourism area in the core area of the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve was founded in 2000. Immediately interested in domestic and foreign tourists. The highlight of the trip is visiting the bat lagoon, taking a boat trip on the river, visiting the bird sanctuary, interacting with the wild monkeys and learning about the flora and fauna here.
If Gio Tourism can go at any time, this place can be visited at any time so comfortably that visitors can arrange to come on weekends. Whether you are traveling in Ho Chi Minh City or in private groups is also extremely interesting.
You can take bus number 75 from the park on September 23 or rent a motorcycle and follow Nha Be Duyen Hai road to Can Gio. Or take the bus from Ben Thanh Market and take the ferry to Binh Khanh. Drive on the open road, flanked by pretty resorts lurking in the green spaces of trees and leaves.
Then visitors can enjoy their way through mangrove forests, mangrove forests, Melaleuca forests and Nipa palm forests by car, boat or small boat. You can also find the legendary Sac Forest battlefield for a while; Or visit the Dan Xay Bridge and take a motorboat to visit Dam Doi in Vam Sat and conquer the 28-meter Tang Bong tower to admire the panoramic views of the Can Gio mangrove forest and the flocks of storks fly back to their nests at sunset.
When night falls, visitors stay in comfortable resorts so that they can see the forest in front of them. If you stay in Vam Sat you will be surprised to see bats swinging on the tree trunk on moonlit nights. If you want to see more clearly the next morning, follow a canoe or canoe to the bird sanctuary on the reserve.
In addition, visitors to the city of Can Thanh should jointly visit the April 30 tourist area, where the beach of the same name and the tomb of Mr. Thuy Thuy Nam Hai worship the Ong fish. Experience exploring the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve. We recommend that you come here for the Nghinh Ong Festival on August 16 of the lunar calendar. When hundreds of boats gather here, groups of amateur musicians gather in a very busy atmosphere.
Some other interesting sights: Monkey Island, Cao Dai Holy Temple, Can Thach Center, Hang Duong Market ...
The Can Gio Biosphere Reserve is a red address in the book on the preservation of cultural and natural heritage, which is an attractive destination not only for those who enjoy exploring, but also for those who want to visit the base area. Sac Forest hears exciting stories or just wants to rest, relax and enjoy delicious river delights such as attractive oysters, shrimps or fish.
Conclusion
The situation in a large city like Saigon with high population density, industrial development, protection and sustainable development of the ecosystem of the Can Gio biosphere reserve is becoming increasingly difficult. The task of spreading and educating the community to protect the mangroves is extremely urgent. Not only does it help the city cope with climate change, it also builds a solid "green wall" to create conditions for a more stable life for people.
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