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See the ancient Sa mu Dau tree that is more than 2,000 years old in the core of the old forest, recognized as a Vietnamese heritage tree

TPO - The Sa Mu Dau tree that has been living for more than 2,000 years in the core area of ​​Pu Mat National Park (Nghe An) has a height of more than 70 m and a trunk diameter of 5.5 m. The tree is recognized as a Vietnamese heritage tree and this is considered the largest Samu Dau tree in Vietnam today.

TPO - The Sa Mu Dau tree that has been living for more than 2,000 years in the core area of ​​Pu Mat National Park (Nghe An) has a height of more than 70 m and a trunk diameter of 5.5 m. The tree is recognized as a Vietnamese heritage tree and this is considered the largest Samu Dau tree in Vietnam today.

Pu Mat National Park is a special-use forest, covering an area of ​​94,804 hectares, spread over three districts of Tuong Duong, Con Cuong and Anh Son of Nghe An province. In the Thai ethnic language, Pu Mat means high slopes. Pu Mat National Park was identified as the core area of ​​the western Nghe An biosphere reserve recognized by UNESCO in 2007.

This place was once known as the "fairyland" of Nghe An. Not only does it attract tourists with its beautiful natural scenery, it also has majestic waterfalls and biodiversity with thousands of species of plants and animals.

In Pu Mat National Park, there is an ancient "Sa mu Dau" tree that is more than 2,000 years old. The tree was discovered by a group of experts investigating biodiversity in 1998. In October 2010, this Samu Dau tree was recognized by the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Nature and Environment as a Vietnamese Heritage Tree.

The scientific name is Cunninghamia konishii Hayata, belongs to the Cupressaceae family. Thai ethnic people in Con Cuong district (Nghe An) call this tree the May Pec tree. Samu trees are mainly distributed in primeval forests along the Vietnam - Laos border, a mixed area between broadleaf and coniferous trees, at an altitude of over 1,000 m above sea level, and is where slope from 12 degrees to 40 degrees. This heritage Samu Dau tree is located upstream of Khe Bu in Chau Khe commune (Con Cuong district).

Inside the forest there is a whole population of other large Samu trees. To get to this "giant" Samu Dau tree area, people and authorities have to walk all day to get there.

The more than 2,000-year-old Sa Mu Dau tree living in the core area of ​​Pu Mat National Park has a height of about 70 m.

The tree has a measured trunk circumference of 23.7 m, trunk diameter of 5.5 m. The tree is considered the largest Samu Dau tree in Vietnam today.

Entering the core area of ​​the primeval forest is like getting lost in the world of giant trees.

Sam mu dau is a rare genetic resource belonging to group 1A in the List of endangered and rare forest plants and animals and is recorded in the Vietnam Red Book. This plant is not only scientifically significant but also has very high economic value. Samu Dau wood is a precious wood, durable, termite-free, has a characteristic aroma, pattern, and beautiful color. Sam mu dau is facing the threat of extinction and needs priority in conservation work.

Tiny person under the "giant" Samu Dau tree.

Currently, Samu Dau trees are very strictly protected by leaders and staff of Pu Mat National Park.

Mr. Tran Xuan Cuong - Director of Pu Mat National Park shared that park officials and staff have been protecting Sa mu populations and the "old man" Sa mu in the best way to serve the conservation and development of resources. precious genes of this plant. This "old man" Sa Mu Dau is the pride not only of the officers and employees of Pu Mat National Park but also of the whole Nghe An province.

In addition to the "huge" population of Samu Dau trees, Pu Mat National Park also has a rich diversity of flora with many species and many old trees.

Pu Mat National Park is identified as the core area of ​​the western Nghe An biosphere reserve.

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