Vietnam has launched a National Park Passport to encourage the development of ecotourism in national parks and nature reserves.
Initially, the National Park Passport will be implemented in 34
national parks, within the special-use forest systems which offer
specific tourism activities.
The passport, in either paper or electronic format, is available for both domestic and international tourists.
Passport holders will also receive benefits and rewards by participating in ecotourism activities at national parks.
Minister of agriculture and rural development, Lê Minh Hoan, said he
hoped the passports would bring new resources to support forest rangers
and forest management forces.
“We need to develop and enhance public-private co-operation to extend
the value of our national parks. I believe that with the National Park
Passport, we will preserve our forests in a new way, enriching not just
in monetary terms but also emotionally and spiritually,” the minister
said.