Establishment of a conservation area for rare and precious gymnosperms in Thanh Hoa

Thanh Hoa Forest Protection Department has just announced the decision of the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee on the establishment of a conservation area for rare and precious conifer species.

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According to Mr. Le The Long - Deputy Director of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development cum Head of Thanh Hoa Forest Protection Department, the establishment of a conservation area for rare and precious coniferous flora with the goal of preserving and developing ecosystems. naturally, promoting special values ​​of biodiversity, focusing on six rare and precious conifer species including: pine tree (scientific name Pinus kwangtungensis), pinnacle peak (Cephalotaxus mannii), narrow striped parts ( Amentotaxus argotaenia, broad-striped pineapple (Amentotaxus yunnanensis), limestone red pine (Taxus chinensis), long-leaf bamboo pine (Podocarpus neriifolius). This reserve has a total area of ​​646.95ha, located in the two districts of highland Quan Hoa and Quan Son.

Nam Dong rare and precious gymnosperms conservation area will manage, protect and develop assigned special-use forests; implement activities to preserve natural ecosystems, endemic species, restore forest resources, conserve natural landscapes, rare and precious conifer species; developing projects and projects on socio-economic development, expanding livelihoods for population communities in the core zone and buffer zone of the reserve .

The establishment of this protected area contributes to the conservation of biodiversity, the preservation of endangered genetic resources of rare and precious gymnosperms.