Dung Quat Proposed Cultural and Historical Site
| Alternative site name(s) None Province(s) Quang Ngai Area 7,873 ha Coordinates 15°14'N, 108°55'E Agro-ecological zone South Central Coast Decreed by government No Management board established Yes |
Investment plan prepared Yes VCF eligibility criteria met C Social screening criteria met None Conservation needs assessment prepared No Operational management plan prepared No Tracking tool completed No Yes |
Management history
Dung Quat is not included on any government decision or official set of proposals regarding the national Special-use Forests system (MARD 1997, FPD 2003). However, Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee recently proposed the establishment of a 7,873 ha cultural and historical site at Dung Quat in Binh Son district. An investment plan has been prepared, and a management board has been established, with three permanent members of staff and one contracted staff (Quang Ngai Provincial FPD in litt. 2003).
Topography and hydrology
The precise location of Dung Quat proposed cultural and historical site is not known.
Biodiversity values
No information.
Conservation issues
No information.
Other documented values
No information.
Related projects
Since 2000, the national 661 Programme has been supporting forestry activities at the site.
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
Dung Quat is ineligible for VCF support because it does not meet the criteria for supporting forest biodiversity of international importance. In addition, Dung Quat is a cultural and historical site.
| Criterion |
Eligibility |
| AI |
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| AII |
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| BI |
Proposed Special-use Forest |
| BII |
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| 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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