U Minh Ha Melaleuca forest is adjacent to U Minh Thuong Melaleuca forest (Kien Giang province), with a total area of ​​about 35,000 ha. Of which, 8,256 hectares are recognized as U Minh Ha National Park. Set up the turtle catcher of the forest dwellers. Photo: Huynh Lam This place has a melaleuca forest ecosystem that is flooded for 6 months and dry for 6 months. U Minh Ha National Park is one of the three core zones of the Ca Mau Cape World Biosphere Reserve with the task of preserving and recreating the values ​​of the natural landscape, ecological environment and biodiversity of the country. typical wetland ecosystem, Melaleuca forest on peat land; conservation and development of genetic resources of precious plants and animals, cultural and spiritual values, historical relics, serving scientific research, sightseeing and tourism development. Jogging under the canopy of the melaleuca forest. Photo: Thanh Dung U Minh Ha forest with Melaleuca trees dominates absolutely. There are many species of animals such as deer, wild boar, monkey, python, snake, turtle, bamboo (pangolin)… and there are 60 species of freshwater fish and brackish water fish live. Bee hive. Photo: Tan Diep In particular, under the forest canopy, year round bees diligently collect honey from the pistils of Melaleuca flowers to build nests, annually for large production. In the bee-eating season, visitors will be able to follow the beekeepers of Phong Ngan Group to go to the forest to eat bees and collect honey. Here, visitors can enjoy the dish of young bees that have just been cut down, dotted with a little honey of the scent of U Minh Melaleuca forest, sweet to the tip of the tongue. You can buy pure honey from U Minh Melaleuca forest to make medicine, or as a gift for relatives. Harvesting tubs in U Minh area. Photo: Hoang Giang Lake After the trip through the forest, visitors can watch slapping or spread nets by themselves, fishing, picking wild vegetables, plucking water lily … enjoy many specialties of the land of U Minh Melaleuca forests that few places have. such as grilled snakehead fish, perch cooked in hot pot with fish sauce, eel with noni leaves, cobra with green bean porridge, lemongrass stew or grilled extract, fried hamsters and many other rustic dishes. Golden Turtle – A specialty of U Minh Melaleuca forest. Photo: Huynh Lam Coming to U Minh Ha Melaleuca forest, visitors can visit Uncle Ba Phi’s hometown. At night, visitors can participate in folk music, go fishing, dump, catch field mice or spread bird nets in the U Minh forest. https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

1. Which province in the West has 2 national parks? Kien Giang
Ca Mau
Both of the above provinces Kien Giang and Ca Mau are provinces in the West with 2 national parks. Kien Giang has Phu Quoc National Park and U Minh Thuong National Park. Ca Mau has Mui Ca Mau National Park and U Minh Ha National Park. Image: Tran Trung Hieu. 2. U Minh Thuong National Park is located in which district in Kien Giang? U Minh District
U Minh Thuong District
U Minh Ha District U Minh Thuong National Park is located in U Minh Thuong district of Kien Giang province, with a total area of ​​more than 8,000 hectares. This is a place to preserve the unique alum-laden Melaleuca forest ecosystem on peatland in the country. U Minh Thuong National Park is also on the list of ASEAN Heritage Parks. Image: Brother .nguyen.944 . 3. In what year was Phu Quoc National Park upgraded from Phu Quoc Nature Reserve? 2001
2011
2021 In 2001, Phu Quoc Nature Reserve was upgraded to Phu Quoc National Park, 20 years now. Located in the north of the island, this is a place to preserve the island’s tropical forest ecosystem with genetic resources of rare flora and fauna, a tourist destination for tourists to explore when coming to the pearl island of Phu Quoc in Kien Giang. Image: Instaudreyttt . 4. Ca Mau Cape National Park belongs to which world biosphere reserve? Ca Mau Peninsula Biosphere Reserve
Cape Ca Mau World Biosphere Reserve
World Biosphere Reserve Ca Mau Mangrove Forest Located in two districts of Ngoc Hien and Nam Can of Ca Mau province, Mui Ca Mau National Park belongs to the world Biosphere Reserve of Ca Mau Cape, recognized by UNESCO in 2009. Coming here, visitors can experience experience through the mangroves, enjoy the cuisine of the cape, visit the iconic works… Photo: Le Thanh Long. 5. An outstanding feature of U Minh Ha National Park? Melaleuca forest ecosystem on peat land
Tropical wet lowland forest ecosystem
Lowland dipterocarp forest ecosystem Located in 2 districts of U Minh and Tran Van Thoi in Ca Mau province, U Minh Ha National Park is a place to preserve the typical Melaleuca forest ecosystem on peatland typical of the Mekong Delta. This is also the habitat of many valuable species of birds and mammals. Image: Dang Minh Quang . 6. In addition to the four national parks mentioned above, what other national parks are there in the Western region? Ben En National Park
Xuan Thuy National Park
Tram Chim National Park In addition to national parks such as U Minh Thuong, U Minh Ha, Phu Quoc, and Mui Ca Mau, the western region also has Tram Chim National Park, in Tam Nong district, Dong Thap province. Like a miniature Dong Thap Muoi, Tram Chim has nearly 200 species of water birds, accounting for about a quarter of all bird species in Vietnam, according to the Dong Thap Tourism Portal. Image: Tonkin . 7. Famous bird species in Tram Chim National Park? Red-headed crane
Black-billed spoonbill
Hemorrhoids The red-crowned crane is a famous bird in Tram Chim National Park. According to the unit’s website, this bird is also known as the bald-necked crane, the oriental large crane, has high value both in terms of aesthetics and biology, and is listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world. The red-crowned crane is also considered a symbol of Dong Thap province. Image: My An. The only island city in Vietnam Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), with an area of ​​​​about 56,700 hectares, is a destination attracting domestic and foreign tourists. The island city has white sand beaches, clear sea water and developed tourism services.

Visitors experience traveling through the forest of Ca Mau Cape. (Source: Ca Mau Newspaper) Located in the southernmost part of the country, Ca Mau possesses many unique and different tourism resources. Turning resources into highly competitive tourism products, at this time, in the context of the country’s highest priority for COVID-19 prevention and control, Ca Mau tourism also recognizes and re-evaluates. strengths to both overcome difficulties and be ready for development and breakthrough in the coming time. As a land containing many wild beauty and historical and cultural values ​​for more than 300 years of formation and development, for tourism, Ca Mau is not only a destination, but also an address for tourists. Discoveries and experiences bring many emotions through each trip of tourists. Ecosystem diversity with human values ​​nhân Talking about the potential and difference of local tourism, Mr. Tran Hong Quan – Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ca Mau province emphasized that as one of the four provinces in the key economic region of the Mekong Delta, Ca Mau has World Biosphere Reserve and Wetlands of International Importance (World Ramsar Site), associated with Cape Ca Mau National Park – belongs to the mangrove ecosystem with a natural area of ​​about 42,000 ha, U Minh Ha National Park – belongs to the freshwater mangrove ecosystem with an area of ​​8,286 ha, very convenient for investment and development of ecotourism. The potential of forests, sea and rich flora and fauna ecosystems, over 200 aquatic species of salt, brackish, and freshwater ecosystems, dozens of typical mangrove plant species, a mixture of mangroves, parrots, etc. fish sauce and a number of other species … have formed for this land the biodiversity, ecological environment diversity. Not only has the ecosystem of freshwater and mangrove forests, Ca Mau also has humanistic tourism products associated with the unique characteristics of the people of the river and the cape, with many works, cultural and historical relics of the highest level. national and provincial levels associated with the process of formation, construction and development of the land, people, and rivers of Ca Mau. In particular, in Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district, there is a cluster of works of Lac Long Quan Temple and Mother Statue, which is a meaningful symbol of Dat Mui Ca Mau, showing the tradition of always looking to the origin of the nation. There is also the symbol of Hanoi Flagpole, meaning affirmation of sovereignty, aspiration for peace, prosperity and territorial integrity of the country, a symbol of pride in reunifying the mountains and rivers on the S-shaped strip of land. towards the sacred East Sea of ​​the Fatherland. Besides, according to Deputy Director of Ca Mau Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tieu Minh Tien, contributing to the attraction of local tourism, there are also indigenous culture, historical and cultural relics, tourist attractions. Festivals, national intangible cultural heritages such as the art of Don ca tai tu, the profession of bee guard, the profession of making fish sauce, and culinary specialties have been recognized by the National Record Organization: Nam Can Crab. , U Minh fish sauce hot pot is in the top 100 Vietnamese specialties or dried shrimp specialties Ca Mau and U Minh forest honey are ranked in the top 100 gift specialties of Vietnam. Products for discovery and experience As a land that evokes many sacred emotions for tourists when visiting and discovering, Ca Mau’s tourism products have been perfected and exploited in the direction of focusing on experience, discovery and discovery activities. understand the local culture, places with historical imprints. Hanoi flagpole on the homeland of Dat Mui Ca Mau. (Photo: The Anh/VNA) According to many travel experts, this is the right direction of Ca Mau tourism. Because, it is from the experiential tourism activities, the discovery will bring visitors added value in each trip such as, fostering love for the homeland, studying and learning about the history of the country. history, geography, culture and contribute to creating many highlights and branding Ca Mau tourism . For example, exploring the mangrove ecosystem in the buffer zone of U Minh Ha National Park with the destination of Muoi Ngot eco-tourism area in Northwest Khanh Binh commune, Tran Van Thoi district is one of the products Unique tourism is visited and experienced by many tourists. Many travel companies have designed and included in the tour program the experience of following the beekeeper to collect honey in the beehive (the people here often call it “eating bees”) in the U Minh forest area. . Director of Muoi Ngot Eco-tourism Area Pham Duy Khanh said that as a beekeeper, he now combines both work and eco-tourism development. He was very proud when the beekeeping profession was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of the country. Visitors to this eco-tourism site will learn and experience the profession of guarding bees, being introduced to each stage and how to guard the rafter, that is, creating a “house” for bees to nest and live. in the melaleuca forest. See firsthand the rafter set for bees to nest and listen to the rafter worker tell about the behavior of honey bees who often choose to nest in slanted tree trunks, then go together to harvest honey, with many tourists. it’s discovery, very valuable experience. According to Mr. Pham Duy Khanh, in order to experience honey harvesting activities in U Minh Ha area, visitors are meticulously guided on tools for a honey-harvesting trip such as coir torches that make bees sick. drunkenness, in order to limit being “attacked” by bees, honey cutters, honey containers, etc. With a protective net over their heads, many visitors from the first place were a little nervous and worried, then they were very excited to come to Muoi Ngot tourist area many times and stay to join the beekeepers to harvest honey. , participate in honey extraction and buy as gifts. Not only have experiences with the mangrove ecosystem, coming to Ca Mau, tourists also have unique discoveries at the tourist destination linking the mangrove ecosystem with the mangrove forests stretching in Nam Can, Ngoc Hien… Dat Mui community tourist site of Mr. Nguyen Van Nhuan’s family (commonly known as Tu Nhuan) in Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district, is one of the recognized community eco-tourism sites in Ca Mau. Mr. Tu Nhuan said that on 9ha of mangrove forest, planted with mangroves, fish sauce and aquaculture, he has created a reasonable space to welcome guests with houses on stilts on water, wooden floors, thatched roofs. Coming here, visitors can rest, relax, visit the mangrove forest, and enjoy fresh seafood typical of the mangrove ecosystem. In addition, visitors can also experience fishing activities, go fishing, fishing, catching wool snails, blood cockles… Especially, with the route through the forest, visitors can also visit alluvial plains and forests. primary, observing the animals living under the mangrove canopy. Ms. Ho Thu Hang, a tourist from Quynh Luu district (Nghe An), shared that coming to Ca Mau not only once, she had many new experiences in this land. She and the beekeeper went to collect honey. She was delighted to hold in her hand the newly harvested honeycomb with the bees still drunk, to taste a little pure Melaleuca honey right in the land of U Minh Ha and culinary specialties made by the farmers themselves. processing tourism such as young bee salad, bee sauce, deep-fried breaded bees, braised frogs, sour hot pot snakehead fish… And when visiting the mangrove forest in Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district, she and her friends had other fascinating experiences such as, going to search for three aspects in the night, catching mudskippers – fish that can crawl on land and climbing trees in Ca Mau mangrove forest.

U Minh Ha National Park. Documentary photo: Huynh The Anh / VNA This is an important event to promote the image, introduce the potentials and strengths of U Minh district to tourists inside and outside the province. In addition, the event will be a bridge for businesses to meet, connect, expand links, cooperate in commercial development, tourism, attract investment to develop product brands, improve competitiveness. with localities in Ca Mau province. Referring to U Minh, visitors from near and far will immediately think of many stories about a legendary land, cajuput forests with immense white flowers, and countless products that nature has favored. In order to honor the beauty of nature, the Organizing Committee of the event “The Flavors of U Minh Forest” said, a series of attractive and typical activities of U Minh were held such as: Visiting Cai Tau Strawberry Garden, Harvesting fish, eat bees, make fish sauce. Besides, there will be a display of famous culinary products of U Minh such as: honey of U Minh forest, dried copper fish, dried sea fish, clean rice, knitting products, OCOP products … In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to understand more about the “fish sauce”, which is the specialty of the people of U Minh Ha region through the competitions that will take place here. Parallel to that is a series of entertainment activities with the theme “U Minh river folk games” such as: slide, ride over a boardwalk, canoe racing, experience following the foot of the beesman. go to the forest to get honey … Besides, activities at U Minh Ha National Park with a 15 km cycling sport experience, 5 km sports walk through the forest and a field fish harvesting demonstration, Using a nest to catch fish under the canals, ditches … will give visitors the most complete experience of nature and cultural activities of the people of U Minh Ha area. Song Trem Ecotourism Area, Khanh Thuan Commune, U Minh District has a total area of ​​110 hectares. There are two collection gardens with many species of animals serving visitors such as: crocodile, ostrich, red-faced monkey, bear weasel, lotus bird …, wild monkey and many other animals and plants. Every year, this tourist area attracts more than 10,000 tourists to visit. In addition, many U Minh’s typical ecotourism sites are also in season for full fruit bloom, ready to welcome visitors here to visit and experience. In which, the Cai Tau strawberry garden is located in the hamlets: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 15 (Nguyen Phich commune). In addition, the district also has a number of famous orchards such as orchards, in Hamlet 10, Nguyen Phich commune, with an area of ​​over 7 hectares; Ong Muoi Su longan garden, Hamlet 2, Nguyen Phich commune, with an area of ​​over 2 hectares; Along a number of strawberry gardens, Hamlet 2, Hamlet 3; Durian and rambutan garden in Hamlet 10, Nguyen Phich commune. Some orchards of oranges and tangerines in Khanh Thuan commune, including VietGAP orange orchard of Mr. Ba Tinh in Hamlet 18, with a scale of 7 ha. Nguyen Phich commune is one of three areas selected as an important destination for the event “Huong forest U Minh”. Vice Chairman of the Commune People’s Committee Nguyen Phich Tran Quoc Su said that the Department of Culture – Sports and Tourism is building the Project of Culture – Tourism Village in Nguyen Phich Commune. Through this important tourist event, many tourist destinations here not only affirm their brands, but also have the opportunity to introduce themselves and promote the image of rustic and proud homeland Nguyen Phich to near visitors. far. “In order for the tourism industry to develop sustainably, the commune will build programs to connect tours, routes to visit orchards, including Cai Tau strawberry garden. At the same time, visitors will be able to visit and experience the models under the forest canopy of the May 19 Cooperative such as: bee trusses, lattice, jets, webbing …, then round to Rach Chieu – area Traditional weaving area for tourists to visit, shop and learn about the craft village ”, said Mr. Tran Quoc Su. The event “Huong forest U Minh” is part of a series of events “Ca Mau – Destination to 2021”, to promote and introduce the potentials and strengths of the district through cultural activities, sports, tourism, culinary and commercial … The events held will be an important turning point to awaken the tourism potentials, creating a lever for the development of the tourism economy of U Minh district in the coming time. Mr. Le Huu Loi, Head of the Department of Culture and Information of U Minh district hopes that this will be an opportunity for visitors to have the most complete experience of the culture of U Minh Ha people and land. Therefore, the locality has focused on improving the quality of tourism services and products, and at the same time ensuring safety for tourists … “U Minh district determined, in the period from now to 2025, The tourism sector is one of the three breakthrough contents of the district: “Developing tourism based on the potentials and natural conditions of the district associated with building branding rural products (OCOP)”, Mr. Le Huu Beneficial for more information. Recently, working with the People’s Committee of U Minh district on the preparation of the event “Huong forest U Minh”, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee of Ca Mau Le Quan emphasized: The scale of festivals, events, whether small or large, are oriented. to attract people to participate ‘therefore, to meet the needs, the satisfaction of the people is the first priority. On this occasion, U Minh district must pay attention to the message that spreads through the event, which is the green message and cultural value, because it is not accidental that the event name is “Huong forest U Minh”. U Minh forest is a valuable common property of the country. The People’s Committee of Ca Mau province determined that the event “Huong forest U Minh” is not only a local activity, but also the whole Ca Mau tourism industry. Relevant departments, mass organizations and localities need to have specific plans to ensure the safety of tourists, in addition to effectively implementing attractive tourist links for the upcoming holiday. to meet the maximum demand for sightseeing and experience of tourists inside and outside the province. Facing the complicated development of the COVID-19 epidemic, the People’s Committee of Ca Mau Province issued a required express notice in addition to strengthening the inspection and supervision of the implementation of COVID-19 epidemic prevention measures across the country. In the province, relevant units need to promptly detect and strictly handle violations of regulations on disease prevention and control, especially in cases where people do not wear masks in public places. , places where people gather, and places for entertainment and tours. In addition, Ca Mau province will stop organizing the opening night of the event “Huong forest U Minh”. Other activities, although still happening normally, should be noted to reduce the scale, invite guests, implement well Message 5K, strictly comply with regulations on measures to prevent and control COVID-19 according to industry guidance. medical…

Check the humidity at the foot of the forest of U Minh National Park in the morning of April 15.

At noon April 15, the sudden rain lasted about 10:30 a.m. to 13 p.m., helping to cool down the hot sun on the forest stands of U Minh low-cut cajuput forest.

It is also a rare unseasonal rain from the beginning of the dry season 2020-2021 up to now in Ca Mau. Rain lowers the hot summer noon heat, increases humidity and adds a significant amount of water to canals and ditches in the forest stand of Ca Mau Melaleuca forest. But according to the force that is directly in charge of the “fire watch” task in the dry season, the off-season rain often has lightning that causes the forest fire, but it is very difficult to fight the fire and extinguish the fire, because the tree trunk and leaves have been cleared of dust.

The possibility of lightning causing fire is also a concern of the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People’s Council of Ca Mau province Nguyen Tien Hai, during a visit to the inspection of forest fire prevention and fighting (FPF) in the forest stand of U Minh Ha Melaleuca forest. on the morning of April 15.

Talking with forest owners in U Minh, Provincial Party Secretary cited many fires caused by lightning at the beginning of the rainy season. Therefore, the forest owners must not ignore and lose their guard against the early rains of the season. “Fire is caused by humans, we can be prevented by good control, but due to lightning, we can only detect it in time to extinguish, prevent big fires from happening” – Secretary of the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee noted and requested the ” forest owners ”need to be more professional in forest management and protection. Specifically, in 2022, at all costs, the forest management and protection units in U Minh must install specialized cameras (magic eyes), and at the same time purchase unmanned aerial vehicles for monitoring and management. forest management and protection, as well as forest fire prevention and fighting.

Out-of-season rain increases the risk of fire in the stand of Ca Mau Melaleuca forest.

Up to the present time, the entire forest stand of Ca Mau Melaleuca forest has been drought, the risk of forest fire at any time. Among them, level IV fire alarms (dangerous level) are more than 19,480 ha and grade V (extremely dangerous level) is nearly 8,000 ha, accounting for more than 61% of the total area of ​​the stand.

Areas with level 5 fire alarm forests are concentrated in: The Melaleuca forest part of U Minh Ha Forestry Company Limited; U Minh Ha National Park; Ca Mau Agricultural Seed Center; The wartime headquarters of the Military Command of Ca Mau province; forest stand in the communes of Nguyen Phich, Khanh An, Khanh Lam, Khanh Thuan … of U Minh district. The most worrying of forest owners is that the heat continues to be fierce, causing water under canals to evaporate faster, and there is a possibility that there will be a shortage of fire fighting water if a big fire occurs in some areas of the forest stand of Ca Mau Melaleuca forest.