Recently, in Quang Binh, a delegation of UNESCO experts had a working session with the leaders of Quang Binh province to appraise the dossier of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Heritage.
After 5 days of surveying criteria at Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (August 12-16, 2014), the expert team made assessments, focusing on the issue of balancing tourism exploitation with conservation; developing infrastructure within the Heritage; protecting the National Park; financial budget for the conservation area...
According to experts, these are important factors that help Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park preserve and promote the value of the Heritage, while enhancing the possibility of being recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage for the second time. In particular, experts have also made recommendations on forest protection; biodiversity monitoring by forest rangers; training and fostering forest rangers on preventing illegal logging; law enforcement methods...
The two sides also spent a lot of time discussing and exchanging to find effective solutions in completing the dossier to submit to UNESCO for recognition as a World Natural Heritage for the second time based on biodiversity and ecosystem criteria.
