Lam Ca Proposed Nature Reserve
| Alternative site name(s) Lam Ca-Dong Thang Province(s) Lang Son Area 17,460 ha Coordinates 21°19' - 21°28'N, 106°59' - 107°11'E Agro-ecological zone North-eastern Decreed by government No Management board established Yes |
Investment plan prepared Yes VCF eligibility criteria met B, C Social screening criteria met None Conservation needs assessment prepared No Operational management plan prepared No Tracking tool completed No Yes |
Management history
Lam Ca is not included on any government decision or official set of proposals regarding the national Special-use Forests system (MARD 1997, FPD 2003). However, Lang Son Provincial People's Committee recently proposed the establishment of a 17,460 ha nature reserve at the site. An investment plan was prepared in 1998 and approved by the provincial people's committee in the same year. A management board has been established, and currently has seven permanent members of staff (Lang Son Provincial FPD in litt. 2003).
Topography and hydrology
Lam Ca proposed nature reserve is situated in Lam Ca and Dong Thang communes, Dinh Lap district. The topography of the site is hilly, with the highest point being Mount Khe Buon at 539 m. The site is drained by the Luc Ngan river.
Biodiversity values
There is very little information available about the biodiversity values of the site. Remote sensing data indicate that the site supports a significant area of natural forest but that it is highly fragmented.
Conservation issues
No information.
Other documented values
No information.
Related projects
Forestry activities at Lam Ca proposed nature reserve are currently being supported by the national 661 Programme.
Conservation needs assessment
A conservation needs assessment has not been conducted for the site.
Operational management plan
An operational management plan has not been prepared for the site.
Eligibility against VCF criteria
The site is ineligible for VCF support because it does not meet the criteria for supporting forest biodiversity of international importance.
| Criterion |
Eligibility |
| AI |
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| AII |
|
| BI |
Proposed Special-use Forest |
| BII |
Nature Reserve |
| BIII |
Under provincial management |
| CI |
Management board established |
| CII |
Social screening requirements
A social screening report has not been prepared for the site.
| Criterion |
Eligibility |
| A |
|
| B |
|
| C |
|
| D |
Literature sources
None.
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