Phong Nha - Ke Bang is preparing its dossier for the third World Heritage nomination.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang is preparing its dossier for the third World Heritage nomination. Photo: Cong Sang

On January 17th, the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board announced that it is currently preparing a nomination dossier for the third World Natural Heritage site recognition based on aesthetic criteria.

According to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board, conservation, forest management, and promotion of the value of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang World Natural Heritage site continue to yield many positive results.

The special-use forest ecosystems and heritage values are protected intact, forest cover remains stable at around 95%, and there are no hotspots of illegal logging or forest fires.

In the field of biodiversity research and conservation, the National Park has effectively implemented rescue and conservation activities for wild animals and plants, with a rescue success rate of over 93%, exceeding the set target.

A view of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park from above. Photo: Cong Sang.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park viewed from above. Photo: Cong Sang

In 2025, the unit will carry out two provincial-level scientific projects and record many new species of plants and animals for science, contributing to affirming the outstanding global value of the Heritage site.

In addition, the Park Management Board continues to promote the application of science and technology and digital transformation in forest resource management, biodiversity monitoring, and heritage conservation, through technologies such as camera traps, SMART software, digitized data, and artificial intelligence.

Regarding the promotion of heritage values in conjunction with tourism development, Phong Nha - Ke Bang has introduced new ecotourism products, including the "Legendary Truong Son Road - Command Cave" route, and has also received approval from the Provincial People's Committee to implement ecotourism projects in many potential areas. By 2025, tourist routes and destinations within the National Park are expected to welcome over 893,000 visitors, generating total revenue exceeding 314 billion VND.

In 2026, the Park Management Board identified its key tasks as finalizing the new phase of the Heritage Management Plan, coordinating with relevant departments and agencies to advise the Provincial People's Committee on procedures for submitting to UNESCO for recognition as a World Biosphere Reserve, and developing a dossier for the third nomination for World Natural Heritage status based on aesthetic criteria.

The preparation of the third nomination dossier is considered a strategic step to further enhance the international standing of Phong Nha - Ke Bang, while creating a solid foundation for long-term conservation, sustainable tourism development, and effectively promoting the outstanding global values of the Heritage site.

Source: https://laodong.vn/xa-hoi/phong-nha-ke-bang-xay-dung-ho-so-de-cu-di-san-the-gioi-lan-3-1642089.ldo