Ca Mau Cape Ramsar Site, Ca Mau Province (2013)

Cape Ca Mau National Park – Source http://www.vtr.org.vn/

The national park is located in Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district (Ca Mau) with an area of ​​more than 41,800 hectares. This is a coastal mangrove area, although not diverse in species, it has its own unique characteristics in terms of flora and fauna. The garden has 93 bird species, 26 mammal species, 43 reptile species, 9 amphibian species, and 233 aquatic species. Among them are many rare species such as gray-legged pelicans, Chinese white storks, giant loggerheads, otters, black-backed box turtles, large-spotted civets, toothed turtles, three-ridged turtles, big-necked turtles, Southern tortoises, …

The main function of Ca Mau Cape National Park is to protect wetland ecosystems, limit erosion, promote coastal accretion, etc. Besides, the National Park is also a place to organize sightseeing and ecotourism activities. , international cooperation; Experimental models of conservation and sustainable use of forest resources, promoting the value and economic functions of mangrove ecosystems, etc. Thereby improving the living conditions of people in the region, while contributing to enhancing Community awareness of the values ​​of forests and methods for sustainable use of wetland resources.

Source: Department of Natural Resources and Biodiversity