(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has nominated Can Gio Biosphere Reserve on its outskirts as a Ramsar site, a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
 Can Gio Biosphere Reserve includes a mangrove area of nearly 35,000 hectares with an abundance of ecosystems and wildlife. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) |
The reserve is home to various rare fauna species listed as endangered and also a sanctuary for over 20,000 birds. It also serves as a popular habitat and reproduction site for diverse fish species.
The reserve includes a mangrove area of nearly 35,000 hectares with an abundance of ecosystems and wildlife, and contributes to socio-economic growth, environmental protection, and stability in the lives of residents in the city and neighbouring localities. It was recognised as Vietnam’s first international biosphere reserve in early 2000.