On September 11th, the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Nature and Environment, in coordination with the People's Committees of My Chanh Hoa and An Hiep communes in Vinh Long province, held a ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing five ancient trees as Vietnamese Heritage Trees. These included three fig trees (Ficus microcarpa) located at Hai Van Farm - Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary (My Chanh Hoa commune) and two banyan trees (at Ba Temple in Giong Sao hamlet and Ba Temple in Giong Trom hamlet, An Hiep commune).
At the ceremony, Mr. Le Chi Linh, Vice President of the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment, said that the selection, recognition and honor of ancient banyan trees and banyan trees aims to preserve valuable genetic resources in biodiversity conservation, protect typical environmental landscapes and introduce the richness and diversity of Vietnam's flora to international friends; thereby directly promoting and enhancing the value of historical and cultural relic sites, contributing to the socio -economic development of the locality and other eco-tourism areas of Vinh Long province and the Mekong Delta region.
According to Mr. Tran Phuong Binh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of My Chanh Hoa Commune, the three banyan trees in the Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary have been around for a long time. According to the results of the actual survey, based on the characteristics of the trunk size, secondary roots, the number and characteristics of secondary roots, and the circumference of the canopy, one tree is determined to be over 200 years old, the other two trees are about over 100 years old.
The three banyan trees recognized as Vietnamese Heritage Trees bring great value to tourism in Vam Ho, specifically to Hai Van Eco-tourism and Education Company Limited (Hai Van Farm - Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary).
This is not only an attractive destination but also a "living museum" of nature and history. Visitors come here not only to admire the majestic beauty of the tree but also to listen to the stories and legends associated with it, creating a meaningful tourist experience associated with the propaganda of the importance of nature and heritage conservation.
According to the People's Committee of An Hiep commune, the two banyan trees in the temple courtyard were planted when the Ba Temple in Giong Sao hamlet and the Ba Temple in Giong Trom hamlet were built. Over more than 100 years, the trees have been closely associated with many generations of local people.
It is worth mentioning that despite going through two fierce wars and natural disasters, the trees are still green and shady all year round. Honoring the two ancient banyan trees as Vietnam heritage trees is a recognition for the people and local authorities in protecting and caring for the trees and preserving the traditions of the homeland.
At the same time, it is important to raise public awareness about environmental protection, a matter of profound significance and urgency, especially in an era where climate change is a global threat.
(VNA/Vietnam+)
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/nam-cay-co-thu-duoc-cong-nhan-la-cay-di-san-viet-nam-post1061321.vnp
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