Forest protection associated with biodiversity conservation
Mr. Nguyen Van Chinh - Director of Cuc Phuong National Park - shared, in recent years, we have continuously witnessed the heartbreaking disasters, no one else - we need to look back at all, especially the way to deal with "Mother Nature". In order to restore and regenerate the natural ecosystem and spread the message - the meaning of conservation to the large number of people. Cuc Phuong National Park has implemented many prominent planting activities such as: The program in collaboration with singer Ha Anh Tuan planted 1,500 green cheons in Cuc Phuong National Park in 2023; Coordinate with Gaia Nature Conservation Organization to perform many trees with the participation of Miss H’Hen Nie ... Most recently - on May 31 - the Forestival Forest Program "Forestival 2025 - Vietnam Forest" was held in Cuc Phuong National Park with the participation of famous singers and artists such as Ha Anh Tuan, Phan Manh Quynh, Black and 1,000 young people.
"Tree planting program in Cuc Phuong National Park, visitors will receive detailed advice on tree varieties, crop status ... From the professional and technical department of the garden rescue and development center of the garden. It is visitors that will be planted with these" green sprouts "and with new forms, stamp cards hanging on crops can help people access information about trees and trees."
In addition, thanks to the synchronous and scientific application of measures and solutions to protect forests. Currently, in Cuc Phuong National Park, deforestation of plantations has been completely ended, the number of forestry law violations has decreased by 70% compared to previous years, the level of damage to forest resources is very small, especially no hotspots for deforestation in the area. Thereby, it contributes significantly to forest protection as well as biodiversity conservation.
Reaping the sweet fruits of green tourism
From the successes in forest management, protection, scientific research and conservation, Cuc Phuong has organized a tourism "ecosystem" with many programs and products, in which responsible eco-tourism is identified as the main type of tourism that both meets the trend and ensures the conservation goals of Cuc Phuong National Park. Creative and unique eco-tourism products associated with rescue and conservation work in recent years have been focused on by Cuc Phuong National Park to build, develop and operate.
According to Director of Cuc Phuong National Park Nguyen Van Chinh, in addition to sightseeing and learning activities at programs, rescue and wildlife conservation centers, museums and Plant Parks, visitors can also participate in the tour home - animal release activities after rescue to nature; participate in tree planting activities "More green for the old forest"; "Resurrection journey" - participate in the process of rescue and care for wild animals; The education program for natural experience for high school students at all levels; Electric car tour to see bamboo poles, experience the forest and observe at night... has attracted a large number of visitors to participate and experience.
"Currently, Cuc Phuong National Park welcomes about 200,000 visitors each year, of which about 1/4 are international visitors. Through these activities, visitors can touch nature, connect with nature and better understand the great value of nature to human life, which are the products that have created the Cuc Phuong eco-tourism brand. Through these activities, visitors will be "conservation ambassadors", spreading the message of raising awareness of nature, thereby actively contributing to nature conservation, protecting biodiversity and indigenous cultures" - Mr. Chinh shared.
Cuc Phuong is the first national park of Vietnam, established on 7.7.1962, with a total area of 22,408ha, located in the three provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa. It preserves a unique and rich limestone ecosystem on the most biodiversity in Vietnam. With the characteristics of tropical rainforest, Cuc Phuong has an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna with 2,234 high and mossy plant species, including 433 species of medicinal plants, 229 species of food, many species are recorded in the red book of Vietnam.
For 6 consecutive years (2019 - 2024) Cuc Phuong National Park has been honored by the World Travel Awards as Asia's Leading National Park, this is a prestigious and prestigious award, considered the "Oscar of the tourism industry". Cuc Phuong National Park is also honored in the Vinh Quang Vietnam 2024 Program for forest protection as well as biodiversity conservation.