The ancient flat-leafed pine population in Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park was honored as a Vietnam Heritage Tree.

Delegates and leaders of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park took souvenir photos after performing the ceremony to announce the title of Heritage Tree.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committee, the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, leaders of the Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism and departments, branches and sectors of the province, Lac Duong district government, especially with the participation of representatives of the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment.

Flat-leafed pine

The Pinus krempfii is a rare and endemic plant species that only grows on the Langbiang plateau. The world's leading botanists consider them "messengers from prehistoric times".

French botanist Chevalier claimed that this is the only surviving species of the ancient genus. American scientists such as Krisphind and Litenle consider the flat pine a "living fossil" of the Tertiary period, whose relatives are known only from fossil specimens.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Ngoc Hai - Vice President of the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment awarded the certificate of recognition of the two-leaf pine population as a Vietnam Heritage Tree to the Board of Directors of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park and representatives of households protecting the forest.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ton Thien An - Deputy Director of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park, expressed his joy and great honor when the population of flat-leaf pine trees that are protected, preserved and growing very well in the Park was recognized as a Vietnam Heritage Tree.

Mr. Ton Thien An - Deputy Director of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park spoke at the announcement ceremony.

He shared: “For the staff and officials of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park, the Flat-leafed Pine is not only a masterpiece of creation but also a priceless treasure that nature has bestowed upon this land. For the local ethnic people, this tree has a profound spiritual meaning, closely associated with the cultural life of the community.

In recent years, Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park has paid special attention to the protection, care and development of this pine species. The park has submitted a proposal and is honored to be recognized by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment as a Vietnamese Heritage Tree.

Delegates take souvenir photos next to an ancient flat-leafed pine tree that has just been awarded the Vietnam Heritage Tree plaque.

The recognized population of Flat-leafed Pine consists of 108 trees, ranging in age from 700 to 1,000 years, with a height of 35 to 40 meters. This is considered the largest population of Flat-leafed Pine in Vietnam and the world to date.

Not only a symbol of longevity, this tree is also a living testament to the value of the primary forest ecosystem and efforts to sustainably conserve nature in Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park.

The ceremony to receive the certificate of recognition as a Vietnam Heritage Tree was held under the canopy of ancient flat-leafed pine trees in the forest of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Ngoc Hai - Vice President of the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment said: The title of Vietnam Heritage Tree not only honors the value of rare ancient trees but also has practical significance in raising public awareness of environmental protection, preserving rare genetic resources, promoting the development of ecotourism associated with nature conservation.

Delegates plant flat-leaf pine trees in Sub-region 89

Immediately after the ceremony to receive the title of Vietnam Heritage Tree, Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park also launched a tree planting campaign, adding to the populations of Flat-leafed Pine, Three-leafed Pine and Five-leafed Pine.

Additional planting of five-needle pine

30 flat-leaf pine trees and 500 five-leaf and three-leaf pine trees propagated by the Garden were planted by delegates, officials, workers and local people in areas along National Highway 27C and scattered areas in the National Park.

Staff of the Park and Forest Protection Department plant three-leaf pine trees in an empty area along Highway 27C.

The recognition of the ancient pine population as a Vietnam Heritage Tree marks a significant step forward with remarkable results in the conservation of Vietnam’s unique natural heritage. This event emphasizes the importance of biodiversity conservation and strengthening the connection between local communities and their habitats.

The shape of an ancient flat-leafed pine tree in the population in Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park has just been recognized as a Vietnam Heritage Tree.

At the ceremony, the Board of Directors of Bidoup - Nui Ba National Park also emphasized that it will continue to make efforts to affirm its role as an important conservation area, where not only ancient two-leaf pine trees are protected and developed, but also many other valuable and precious species of flora and fauna continue to be protected and preserved for future generations.

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