Western Nghe An
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Western Nghe An is a UNESCO biosphere reserve,[1] located in the Nghe An Province in the tropical and temperate zone of Vietnam, and on the border with Laos. It was designated as a biosphere reserve in 2007, and recognised by UNESCO in 2011. [2] It is one of eight recognised biospheres in Vietnam.
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[edit] Description
The Western Nghe An biosphere reserve in an area profoundly influenced by a North-East and South-West monsoon. The topography of the Annamite Range influences circulation of the atmosphere, which creates big climatic differences in the area.
The Biosphere Reserve has area of about 1,303,285 ha and is the largest biosphere reserve in South-East Asia. It covers nine mountainous districts including Con Cuong, Anh Son, Tuong Duong, Que Phong, Quy Chau, Quy Hop, Thanh Chuong and Tan Ky. Its core consists of three nationally protected areas the Pu Mat National Park[3], the Pu Huong Nature Reserve and the Pu Hoat Nature Reserve.[1]
[edit] Human population
Most of population in the biosphere reserve is Thai ethnic group (68.89%) and a small number of O Du ethnic groups (0.6%). Living in 3 districts in Pu Mat National Park region belongs to 3 main ethnic groups: Thai, Kho Mu, Kinh and other ethnic groups such as: Tay, H' Mong, O Du. The population suffers the highest rate of poverty in the country.
[edit] History
The Biosphere Reserve has been designed based on the criteria to perform three functions of internationally Proposed Biosphere Reserves, the development strategy of the country, the commitment of Nghe An provincial People's Committee in implementing the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) and Agenda 21 national project. The Biosphere Reserve has 440.8 km friendship border with Laos People's Democratic Republic. Therefore, there is an opportunity for building a Transboundary Biosphere Reserve after reaching an agreement between the governments.
[edit] Biodiversity
[edit] Flora and Fauna
There are at present 130 species of mammals, 295 bird species, 54 species of amphibians and reptiles, 84 species of fish and 39 species of bats.
There are 14 species of tortoises, 305 species of butterflies and thousands of species of other insects.
[edit] Major ecosystem types
It has the following ecosystem types:
- Tropical rain forest
- Limestone and karst forest
- Lowland forest
- Forest on slopes and lower alpine forest
- Bamboo forest and
- Various secondary forest formations, agriculture and agro-forestry ecosystem.
[edit] Location
[edit] Coordinates
- Longitude: 103.874345 - 105.500152
- Latitude: 18.579179 - 19.727594
[edit] Area (hectares)
- Total 1,303,285
- Core area(s) 191,922
- Buffer zone(s) 503,270
- Transition area(s) when given 608,093
- Altitude (metres above sea level) 57.8m -1,800m
- Year designated 2007
- Administrative authorities People's Committees of Nghe An province
[edit] Other Biosphere Reserves in Vietnam
- Can Gio Mangrove Forest
- Cat Tien National Park
- Cat Ba Island
- Red River Delta
- Kien Giang
- Mui Ca Mau National Park
- Cu Lao Cham Marine Park
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