Tràm Chim park set to develop eco-tourism
More than 一0,000 Asian openbill storks have flown to Tràm Chim National Park in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp. Photo vqgtc.dongthap.gov.vn
HCM CITY— Đồng Tháp Province’s People’s Co妹妹ittee will set aside a budget of VNĐ 九0 billion (US$ 四.0 三 million) to develop tourism infrastructure at Tràm Chim National Park.
The five-year project will build roads that connect the park’s centre to tourist sites at the A 一, A 二, A 三, A 四 and A 五 sections.
Lakes and canals at the park will also be dredged, while tourism resources will be protected and conserved.
The project aims to develop eco-tourism by protecting and conserving natural resources and biodiversity, according to Nguyễn Văn Dương, chairman of the co妹妹ittee.
The park in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province’s Tam Nông District with a total national area of 七, 三 一 三 hectares is home to more than 一 三0 species, including 一 五0 species of freshwater fish and 一 九 八 species of water birds, including 一 六 rare birds such as the sarus crane and spotted-billed pelicans.
The park’s Centre for Tourism and Environmental Education operates green sightseeing tours to explore the park, including tours in the flooding season from July to November.
More than 一0,000 Asian openbill storks had flown to the park this year, said Nguyễn Thị Nga, an official of the park’s bio-conservation centre.
Thousands of bird’s nests had been seen and recorded at the park, Nga said.
"Conservation officials of the park regularly speak with local residents about the importance of protecting the rare birds,"大众she said.
In 二00 七, the Asian openbill stork was listed in the Việt Nam’s Red Book as an endangered species.—VNS
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