Binh Chanh Proposed Cultural and Historical Site
| Alternative site name(s) Tan Tao Province(s) Ho Chi Minh City Area 262 ha Coordinates 10°45'N, 106°33'E Agro-ecological zone South-eastern 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
Binh Chanh is not included on any government decision or official set of proposals regarding the national Special-use Forests system (MARD 1997, FPD 2003). In 2002, however, an investment plan to establish a 262 ha cultural and historical site at Binh Chanh was prepared, and approved by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. A management board has been established, and currently has 10 permanent members of staff (Ho Chi Minh City FPD in litt. 2003). Binh Chanh proposed cultural and historical site includes an experimental station called Tan Tao.
Topography and hydrology
Binh Chanh proposed cultural and historical site is located in Binh Chanh district, in eastern Ho Chi Minh City. The site is situated on the plain between the Vam Co and Sai Gon rivers.
Biodiversity values
No information.
Conservation issues
No information.
Other documented values
No information.
Related projects
No information.
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 funding because it does not meet the criteria for supporting forest biodiversity of international importance. In addition, the site 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 |
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| B |
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| C |
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| D |
Literature sources
None.
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