Accordingly, the project, carried out from now to 2016, is intended to build approach methods and apply park nature conservation experience in local managerial agencies’ policy making process.

The project will be financed with 2 million EUR through non-refundable official development assistance of the German Government. The 175,000 EUR corresponding capital will be arranged by the People’s Committee of Quang Binh province, which is home to the park.

The project will focus on four components, including information systems, process of construction, management and supervision of biodiversity; new models to improve livelihoods and conservation of biodiversity in buffer zones of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park; strengthening cross-border cooperation between the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and the Hin Nam No Conservation Area; promoting sustainable management of biodiversity in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang region.

The Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park was recognised as a World Natural Heritage Site on geological and geomorphological criteria by UNESCO in 2003. It received its second UNESCO recognition on July 3 this year. The site’s new profile includes more geological and geomorphological data. Since 2012, the park area increased from 85,754ha to 123,326ha under a decision by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to adjust its boundaries.

The park contains and protects over 104 km of caves and underground rivers, making it one of the most outstanding limestone karst ecosystems in the world.

The Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is also home to a large number of faunal and floral species, including threatened species such as tiger, Asiatic black bear, Asian elephant, giant muntjac, Asian wild dog and the recently discovered sao la.

By Nhu Y
(Source: Quang Binh Portal)