Trang chủOn March 28th, Phu Quoc National Park held a ceremony to receive the title of “Vietnamese Heritage Tree” for six ancient trees, including two Southern Vietnamese Terminalia trees, two Phu Quoc Kien Kien trees, and two Kơ-nia trees, all hundreds of years old.
Ceremony recognizing Vietnamese heritage trees. Photo: Nhan Dan Newspaper
Attending the ceremony were Mr. Tran Thanh Nam – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment; representatives of leaders from units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment; representatives of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Nature and Environment; representatives of the Vietnamese Heritage Tree Council; and representatives of agencies and departments of Phu Quoc city and Kien Giang province.
Among the six trees honored this time, there are two Southern Vietnamese fig trees (Scientific name: Fagraea fragrans Roxb…) belonging to the Potaliaceae family, located in Bai Thom commune, with a trunk circumference of 13.5m, a height of 25m, and an estimated age of 700 years; the other tree has a trunk circumference of 12.6m, a height of 26m, and an age of approximately 600 years.
Two Kơ-nia trees (Scientific name: Hopea pierrei Hance), belonging to the Irvingiaceae family, located in Ganh Dau commune. One tree has a trunk circumference of 15m, a height of 35m, and an estimated age of 800 years; the other tree has a trunk circumference of 13.6m, a height of 30m, and an age of approximately 700 years.
Two Phu Quoc Ixora trees (scientific name: Irvingia malayana Oliv), belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family, are located in Ganh Dau commune. One tree has a trunk circumference of 5.7m, a height of 22m, and is approximately 200 years old; the other has a trunk circumference of 4.5m, a height of 24m, and is approximately 250 years old.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam requested the People’s Committee of Kien Giang province to direct relevant agencies to continue to effectively manage and protect forests and conserve biodiversity in national parks and nature reserves in the province. Research and proposals are being made to ensure Kien Giang continues to have forest trees recognized as heritage trees. It is suggested that Phu Quoc National Park develop a plan for the scientific protection, conservation, and care of six Vietnamese heritage trees, linking this with research and community education activities to spread awareness of nature conservation among tourists and locals.
These are ancient trees of natural origin, possessing scientific, economic, environmental, cultural, historical, and tourism value. They also serve as green landmarks for protecting maritime sovereignty and are closely linked to the history of Phu Quoc’s exploration and development.