Bright spots in biodiversity conservation

This situation has become a wake-up call, urging the authorities of Quang Nam province and international organizations on biodiversity conservation to promote solutions to protect the environment, restore and preserve ecology. In particular, putting people at the center of strategies and calling for community cooperation are considered key factors. Thanks to these synchronous efforts, biodiversity conservation in Quang Nam is gradually changing, bringing positive signals for the revival of wild nature.

Talking about efforts in the conservation of rare flora and fauna in Quang Nam, the first thing to mention is Song Thanh National Park. With an area of ​​over 76,500 hectares, located at the intersection of the North and South Truong Son ranges, Song Thanh National Park is one of the largest conservation areas in the country. This is a place with high habitat connectivity, adjacent to other conservation areas such as Ngoc Linh ( Kon Tum ) and the Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area - Quang Nam.

Image of an individual elephant recorded at the Quang Nam Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area.

Here, species such as the douc langur, large-antlered muntjac, Truong Son muntjac and many rare orchid species are still being discovered and recorded regularly. The hundreds of hectares of Pomu forest system is also a special ecological highlight. Thanks to this value, Song Thanh is not only a national reserve but also has a global biological impact.

Another example is the Saola Nature Reserve in Quang Nam, located in Dong Giang and Tay Giang districts. Established in 2012, the reserve covers an area of ​​over 15,000 hectares. The establishment of the Saola Nature Reserve has opened a corridor for mountain creatures between Laos and Vietnam, most importantly helping to conserve the endangered Saola species.

Protection work here is carried out in a very synchronous manner, from forest patrols, camera traps, to community communication and livelihood support for people in the buffer zone. Thanks to that, in addition to Sao la, this place is also a safe haven for many wild animals such as Truong Son striped rabbits, yellow-fronted box turtles, Central Vietnam quail... Perhaps that is why this place has long been considered an area with high biodiversity, identified as a global priority area for the conservation of rare species.

In 2017, the Quang Nam Elephant Species and Habitat Reserve was established with the goal of protecting the wild Asian elephant herd and the endemic primary forest ecosystem in this area. The reserve covers an area of ​​nearly 19,000 hectares, located in two communes of Que Lam and Phuoc Ninh, Que Son district, of which the strictly protected area occupies about 13,000 hectares.

Currently, the KBT is home to a herd of eight wild elephants, including males, females and calves, showing signs of natural reproduction and a stable herd structure. In addition to elephants, the area also records the presence of many rare animals such as the Truong Son large-antlered muntjac, grey-shanked douc langur, red-faced monkey, Truong Son striped rabbit and crested pheasant.

Over the years, the Quang Nam Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area Management Board has implemented many measures to protect forests and biodiversity. Thanks to that, not only the wild elephants but also many rare species of animals and plants here have quite stable living conditions.

In Tam My Tay commune, Nui Thanh district, more than 30 hectares of natural forest are home to dozens of grey-shanked douc langurs - a rare primate species found only in Vietnam. This is the only langur population in the world that can be observed in the wild.

According to statistics, in 2017, there were only about 23-25 ​​langurs here. After efforts to apply conservation measures, by mid-June 2024, the number of langurs recorded had increased to 77, more than 3 times higher in just 6 years. To achieve such encouraging results, in recent times, local authorities and departments have actively promoted and mobilized people to raise awareness of the importance of the species, thereby joining hands to preserve this rare animal. At the same time, many activities have been implemented to expand and restore the habitat for langurs.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/doi-song/nhung-diem-sang-trong-bao-ton-da-dang-sinh-hoc-i769315/