Authorities' actions after survey team 'accidentally' damaged stalactites in Son Nu cave

25/09/2023

The People's Committee of Truong Son commune (Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh) has just issued a document on "Strictly prohibiting impacts on the stalactite system in caves in the commune".

This move aims to preserve a series of recently discovered cave systems including Cha Cung, Cha Rao, especially Son Nu cave. From there, it will contribute to the development of eco-tourism and community destinations in the 2020 - 2025 period in a reasonable manner in the mountainous commune of Truong Son.

Hang Sơn Nữ với vẻ đẹp nguyên sơ tại xã Trường Sơn mới được phát hiện.

Son Nu Cave with its pristine beauty in Truong Son commune has just been discovered.

The People's Committee of Truong Son commune requests all agencies, departments and branches in the area to strengthen the mobilization and propaganda for people and tourists to join hands in preserving and protecting. It is strictly forbidden to act to affect the stalactite system in the caves. Climbing, trampling or direct contact with stalactites will lead to abrasion, hinder the development process, and lose the inherent natural beauty.

Previously, the Health and Life Newspaper reported that many people disagreed with the cave survey and exploration team climbing onto the stalactites to sit and take photos, and moving on the stalactites...

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Mr. Hoang Trong Duc, Chairman of the People's Committee of Truong Son commune, said that after the survey, he will report to higher authorities to propose to the locality a plan to exploit tourism.

Vì còn thiếu kinh nghiệm, lần đầu tiến hành khảo sát trong hang Sơn Nữ nên mới để xảy ra sự việc một số người đi lại, ngồi lên các khối thạch nhũ để chụp ảnh.

Due to lack of experience, this was the first time conducting a survey in Son Nu cave, so some people walked and sat on stalactites to take pictures.

Mr. Duc admitted that due to lack of experience, it was the first time conducting a survey in Son Nu cave that some people walked and sat on stalactites to take pictures.

Mr. Howard Limbert, Head of the British Royal Cave Association's Expedition Team, said that stalactites and stalagmites in caves are very fragile entities. Stalactites are masterpieces formed from rock and water over a very long period of time, possibly hundreds of millions of years.

Standing on stalactites and stalagmites can cause damage. Even touching them with your hands can damage them.

Chuyên gia mong muốn các đơn vị liên quan kịp thời có biện pháp để bảo vệ hệ thống thạch nhũ.

Experts hope that relevant units will promptly take measures to protect the stalactite system.

Experts hope that relevant units need to conduct accurate surveys and check the elements in the cave to see if there is any possibility of tourism exploitation. Along with that, timely measures should be taken to protect the stalactite system.

- Source: Family & Society
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