From
Vietnam travel
news, The sustainable exploitation of natural resources, mineral resources in
particular, has always been a hot issue and priority for developing countries.
Among the potential solutions to this issue is the harmonization of
exploitation and conservation of the national natural and geological heritage
to promote tourism.
According
to UNESCO, geological heritage are geological sites that have outstanding
scientific, educational, artistic and economic value. They include geomorphic
landscapes, volcanoes, palaeographic remains, natural caves, abysses, lakes,
waterfalls and places where geological processes can be viewed. Such relics
cannot regenerate so they must be preserved, managed and exploited in a
suitable manner.
Despite
the clear economic benefits that geological relics can bring, studying man-made
geological relics is a new issue in Vietnam. After
researching ways to utilise geological relics, and studying the experiences of
foreign countries, Vietnamese geologists have proposed solutions to turn
exhausted mines into geological relics for the purpose of tourism. Several
mines, including Na Duong and Ha Tu coal mines, will be developed under this model.
Located in
the northern province of Lang Son, Na Duong colliery opened in 1959. During its
operation, miners and scientists discovered large numbers of fauna and flora
fossils with high scientific value.
The
leaders of Na Duong mining company have said they will make it a tourism spot
after exploiting the coal. The company has located dumping grounds, planted
trees and collected fossils for a future geological museum.
In the
next 30 years, following the end of mining activities in Na Duong, the site
will become an impressive ecological tourism site where visitors can enjoy the
natural beauty and learn about geological development when travel in Vietnam.
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