PHU QUOC FOREST · HERITAGE TREES
Heritage trees in Phu Quoc National Park
After six ancient trees were recognised in 2025, a further 14 trees and two plant populations in Phu Quoc National Park received heritage recognition by May 2026. Each represents part of an old forest that needs protection.
The scale and age of Phu Quoc National Park become tangible beside its towering trunks and high canopy. Heritage recognition now extends beyond a handful of individual trees to a broader group of significant specimens and plant populations.
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Six Opening Trees
March 2025 marks a historical milestone when six majestic ancient trees in Phu Quoc National Park are named Vietnamese Heritage Trees. They are two Southern mussel trees proudly reaching out at Bai Thom, along with two konia trees and two muscular trees rooted in Ganh Dau. These are the first "elders" of Kien Giang province to be honored to receive this noble title. Because the lifespan of trees has differences through different accounts or records, we do not need to "nail" each tree with an absolutely unagreed number.
By May 2026: 20 trees and two populations
May 29, 2026 continues to make a proud mark when the National Park is officially honored with 14 single trees and two superficial plant populations. Through this announcement, the Park's natural treasures have been raised to 20 distinct heritage trees and two vibrant heritage populations. These plant collections not only tell the story of the ups and downs of the sacred forest, but also reflect the biodiversity picture of ecosystems that need to be preserved, ranging from large timber forests to mangrove bogs.
Registration does not mean opening the sightseeing trail
Heritage certificates are not a tourist map that invites visitors to massively find each stump. The area where the heritage trees are located is still in the core area that is strictly protected and controlled by the National Park Management Board. If you are an enthusiast of field research, please contact the Management Board directly to ask for permission to access through the designated routes and must be accompanied by an expert guide. Admiring a perennial tree is a privilege, but protecting it so that it continues to take root and stretch its branches in the heart of the deep forest is an eternal mission.