CAN GIO MANGROVE FOREST

CAN GIO  MANGROVE FOREST

Cần Giờ Biosphere Reserve (Khu dự trữ sinh quyển rừng ngập mặn Cần Giờ) is a wetland located 40 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. This reserve has been listed the biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The site is an important wildlife sanctuary in Vietnam as it is characterized by a wetland biosystem dominated by mangrove and many rare species.

The forest's area is 75,740 ha, with over 150 botanical species.

Biodiversity value

The major habitat types found at Can Gio are plantation mangrove, of which there is about 20,000 ha, and naturally regenerating mangrove, of which there is about 7,000 ha. Moreover, a total of 18 mollusc, 27 crustacean, 45 fish and three amphibian species have been recorded at the site. Also,Dugong has been reported to occur seasonally in seagrass beds at the site, although these reports have not been confirmed. The intertidal mudflats and sandbanks at the biosphere reserve are an important habitat for migratory shorebirds.

Other documented values

The mangrove forest at Can Gio performs many valuable ecological functions, including coastal stabilisation, and protection against coastal erosion, oil spills and storm surges. The mangrove forest is a source of fuel wood and construction materials.

Being close to Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio Biosphere Reserve has great potential as a site for tourism, public education, scientific research and training

MONKEY ISLAND

Situated in CanGio Mangrove Forest, Where UNESCO has recognized as International Biosphere Reserve on January 21st , 2000. In Forsrest Park, you shall explore its wonders: Visiting CanGio Museum with archaeologigal research of relics, flora and fauna system.

Exploring Mangrove Forest by boat. Visiting Rung Sac Guerilla Base by canoe. Seeing the very unique Circus of Crocodiles and Monkeys. A rang of wildlife experiences including wild cat, otter, python, deer, fox and especially, the groups of wild monkey more than 1000 individuals, which are very playful and contact with human. Purebred Crocodile Reserve Park with more than 80 individuals. Besides, you shall be able to drop in RungSac Restaurant for drinking, breakfast and enjoy Mangrove Forest specialities.