My Son Sanctuary landscape protection zone established
(VOVWORLD) - A landscape protection zone for the My Son Sanctuary, a world cultural heritage site in the central province of Quang Nam, has been set up to preserve both historical and cultural relics and biodiversity there.
A decision is granted to My Son Cultural Heritage Preservation Management Board to set up My Son Sanctuary landscape protection zone (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn)
|
The zone covers more than 1,000 ha, mostly natural forest, which is home to 37 mammal species, including some listed in the Vietnam Red Book, like the Sunda slow loris, the Sunda pangolin, the wildcat, and the small Indian civet.
This zone will be used for eco-tourism, follow mammal and plant conservation models, and serve as a location for landscape protection and relic preservation projects.