Controlled burn on Zone A1, Tram Chim National Park
Fire has played a significant role in the creation and administration of Tram Chim National Park throughout the last four decades. Sometimes fire destroys, and in many cases fire helps regenerate.
I was delighted to participate directly in the active burning of grass in Zone A1 of Tram Chim National Park this morning alongside the rangers from Dong Thap province. This time, fire was employed as a tool, a technique for managing and restoring ecosystems.
The area burned on March 28, 2025, at Tram Chim is a grassland that has been continuously flooded for the past 15 years. The layer of vegetation and organic debris accumulated over time is very thick. Birds and many other creatures cannot use this place as a habitat. The layer of vegetation debris is also a huge source of flammable material, which can cause destructive fires.
Tram Chim National Park implemented water control in accordance with scientific design in December 2024. For the first time in 15 years, this region was dry, which made this morning's proactive grass burning possible.
In addition to producing more food and facilitating animal access to the soil environment, burning the accumulated vegetation residue over several years will aid in the regeneration of new vegetation. Additionally, burning eliminates any leftover residue, lowering the possibility of forest fires. When it comes to proactive burning, Dong Thap forest rangers are competent and professional.
I am still happy because this morning's work, which is a direct result of the Sarus Crane restoration program in Tram Chim National Park. It demonstrates that the program is recovering the Tram Chim wetland ecosystem, a priceless surviving sample of the historic Dong Thap Muoi region, rather than merely slowly raising a few missing individuals. Here are a few pictures of the clinical inspection force in Tram Chim National Park's region A1 burning grass:
Tram Chim, March 28, 2025
Dr. Tran Triet
International Crane Foudation
Translated by Gia Vi
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