(Baonghean.vn) - Bordering the Vietnam - Laos border, in the Pu Hoat Nature Reserve, there is a population of giant ancient sa mu trees. This tree is listed in the "red book" as a rare species in the world and needs to be preserved.
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| From the ancient Thai village of Muong Dan, to reach the forest area with the population of Sa mu trees, it took about 7 hours of crossing the forest and climbing uphill. We stayed overnight in the forest, and the next morning, after another hour of climbing, we reached the Sa mu forest. Looking down from the high mountain, the canopy of the Sa mu tree is superior to other forest trees. |
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| Early mornings in the samu forest often have rain or heavy dew. This makes the ancient forest more magical. |
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| A cluster of three casuarina trees growing close together. When the mist clears and light floods in, the casuarina trees are clearly visible as symbols of the mountains and forests. |
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| Standing next to Sa mu in the core area of Pu Hoat Nature Reserve, humans are so small. |
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| The current world conservation status of Sa Mu Dau is endangered. The national status of Sa Mu Dau is near extinction. Sa Mu Dau is on the list of rare and endangered species prioritized for protection under Decree 160/213/ND-CP. Faced with this situation, Pu Hoat Nature Reserve staff regularly conduct surveys, discover Sa Mu Dau areas, and number each tree for management and protection. |
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| In the population of the Pu Hoat Nature Reserve (in Sub-area 60, Hanh Dich commune), there was a 5.2m diameter cycad tree but unfortunately, it was dead. |
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| The largest tree currently discovered has a diameter of 3.7m. |
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| The 3.7m tree has a wide canopy, covering a large area of land. |
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| Deputy Director of Pu Hoat Nature Reserve Management Board, Mr. Le Phung Dieu said: Faced with the reality that rare trees are gradually becoming extinct, and to preserve the majestic symbol of the mountains and forests, contributing to the conservation of the country's precious genetic resources, Pu Hoat Nature Reserve is preparing a dossier to request recognition of the sa mu tree population as a heritage tree population. |
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| The idea of making a dossier to propose the recognition of the population of Sa Mu trees as a heritage tree population is really worth paying attention to. Que Phong is famous for Sao Va waterfall, Nine-room Temple, Hua Na Hydroelectric Lake, ancient Thai villages, Huoi Dan stream with 7-storey waterfall, now there are more populations of ancient Sa Mu Dau trees discovered. If these populations of Sa Mu Dau are recognized as national heritage, it will contribute to awakening the tourism potential of the Western region of Nghe An. |
Nhat Lan
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