On June 8, Mr. Tran Van Tiep - Director of the Management Board of Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park said that the unit is rectifying the organization of trekking and camping tours.
In recent years, ecotourism, trekking, camping and nature exploration in Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park have developed strongly, attracting a large number of tourists inside and outside the province.
Along with that, the number of travel companies and travel agencies organizing sightseeing and experiential activities in the forest area of the National Park is increasing.
Besides the positive impacts in promoting the image of nature, landscape and biodiversity, the Management Board of Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park acknowledges shortcomings.
Accordingly, the forest management unit recorded the situation of some travel companies, travel agencies and organizations and individuals arbitrarily organizing trekking, camping, picnics, nature experiences... in the forest area of the National Park but without notifying, registering or coordinating with the forest owner according to regulations.
Director of the Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park Management Board Tran Van Tiep said that the act of arbitrarily organizing activities in the special-use forest area without notifying and coordinating with the forest owner unit causes difficulties for forest management and protection, controlling people entering and leaving the forest, biodiversity conservation, forest fire prevention and fighting, ensuring security and order and safety for tourists...
To strengthen management, the Management Board of Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park requires strictly prohibiting organizations and individuals from arbitrarily organizing trekking, camping, sightseeing, and experiencing without notice and without coordination with the forest owner unit.
In the process of organization, delegations must comply with the guidance, inspection, and supervision of officials or people assigned to participate in coordination to serve the management and protection of forests, ensure safety and handle arising situations.
Tour organizers must also be responsible for ensuring security and safety; disseminating to tourists to strictly implement regulations on forest protection, forest fire prevention and fighting...
For cases of intentional non-compliance, the Center for Tourism and Environmental Education will prepare dossiers, put them on the monitoring list, and report to the Management Board of Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park and competent authorities for consideration and handling according to legal regulations...
The Management Board of Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park emphasized that in case organizations and individuals arbitrarily organize activities without notifying and coordinating with the forest owner unit, they must be responsible for issues related to security, safety, rescue, and tourist management.
