Ninh Binh is about to have a wildlife conservation park.

Once construction is complete, the National Wildlife Conservation Park in Ninh Binh will become a center for the conservation of rare animal species and an attractive tourist destination.

Birds in Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh province. Photo:yume.vn.

The project to build the National Wildlife Conservation Park is being implemented according to a Prime Minister's decision approving the forest development plan for the period 2011-2020, according to the Ninh Binh provincial online portal. The Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee directed the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop a detailed plan for the park.

The park will be located in the communes of Cúc Phương, Phú Long, and Kỳ Phú in Nho Quan district.

The project aims to help Ninh Binh become a national, Southeast Asian, and international center for the conservation of rare and endangered wildlife species. The wildlife conservation park will make a positive contribution to the preservation of rare animal genetic resources and the natural forest ecosystem of Vietnam.MaleIt serves scientific research. It also helps conservationists combine breeding and conservation of rare animal species in Vietnam.MaleSoutheast Asia and the world.

Besides serving conservation purposes, the park also has the potential to become an attractive tourist destination. From the park, visitors can easily access Cuc Phuong National Park, the Bai Dinh-Trang An spiritual tourism complex, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, and Lich Dong. Experts estimate that these tourist destinations could attract up to two million visitors annually, creating jobs for approximately 1,000 to 1,500 people.

With a total land area of ​​approximately 1,669 hectares, the park will have three main areas: a central area, an administrative area, and a service area. Wildlife will live in the central area. After construction is completed, the park will operate as a joint-stock company, with the state holding a controlling stake.

Construction of the park will begin in 2012 with a total budget of approximately 7.634 billion VND.

According to Express-M