Bach Ma National Park
Viet Nam’s Bach Ma National Park is established to conserve the only remaining natural forest stretching from the East Sea to the Annamite Mountains.
By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
With photo contributions from Bach Ma National Park, Le Van Dung, and Huynh Van Keo.
Sunset in Bach Ma National Park (2016) by Bach Ma National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
The park lies on the peaks of the Northern Truong Son Mountain Range. Bach Ma National Park’s terrestrial ecosystem covers 98% of the park and consists of tropical evergreen rain forests and monsoon forests.
Species of significant economic value such as Parashorea stellata and Hopea siamensis can be found in its rich forests.
Red-shanked douc langur (2018) by Le Van DungASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Its forests are also home to the critically endangered red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus) and Vietnamese crested argus (Rheinartia ocellata). The elusive Truong Son muntjac (Megamuntiacus truongsonensis) have also been spotted in the park.
Vietnam Crested Argus (2010) by Huynh Van KeoASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Bach Ma National Park is also recognised as one of three endemic bird areas in Viet Nam. In addition to its native bird species, migratory birds also stop by the park’s large lagoons.
Bach Ma Peak (2016) by Bach Ma National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
The park is ideal for scientific research. Lying in a geographic and climactic transition area between North and South Viet Nam, the park hosts a variety of biomes that host unique species. Ten species of flora and 14 species of fauna were discovered and named after the park.
Wildlife of Bach Ma National Park
• 2,089 species of plants
• 332 species of fungi
• 363 species of birds
• 134 species of reptiles and amphibians
• 133 species of mammals
• 65 species of bats
• 58 species of fish
Waterfall in Ngu Ho (2004) by Bach Ma National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
The park is located at the headwaters of many rivers and streams such as the Truoi River, Cu De River, Khe Su River, and Ta Trach River. It serves as an important source of water for the communities residing in the buffer zones.
ASEAN Heritage Parks
ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity.
AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.
With photo contributions from Bach Ma National Park, Le Van Dung, and Huynh Van Keo.
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