Invest in research and development of Bo khai (Erythropalum Scandens Blume) at Ben En National Park, Thanh Hoa province

In order to promote the scientific, economic, social and environmental effects of Bo khai (Erythropalum Scandens Blume) species, the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa province has approved the project “Research on some biological characteristics, and the solution to conserve, exploit and develop Bo khai at Ben En National Park, Thanh Hoa Province. Accordingly, the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa Province assigns the management board of Ben En National Park to implement the project for 36 months (from 2018 to 2021) at Ben En National Park

The objective of the project is to develop technical guidelines for propagation and development of Bo khai species in order to preserve and exploit the value of valuable medicinal plants in Ben En Nantional Park.

The specific content of the project is to learn experiences in seed production and to build the model of Bo khai. Orgarnize to survey on the status, biological characteristics of indigenous knowledge of Bo khai in Ben En National Park; Study some technical measures to propagate Bo khai species to implement the model; Modeling of Bo khai in Ben En National Park.

The scientific and technological efficiency of the project is to develop technical guidelines for propagation, planting and maintaining of Bo khai species. Assessment of the status, distribution of Bo khai species in Ben En National Park is the basis for proposing effective solutions to preserve this species.
In terms of economic efficiency, this is a valuable species of medicinal plants that are both valuable and valuable for safe vegetables, which are favored and growing by the market. Therefore, the economic value is determined by the production and supply of seedlings to the market; Planting and developing products for the market. Through the production and business activities, Bo khai creates jobs, income contributes positively to hunger eradication and poverty reduction.

With regard to environmental issues, contributing to the preservation of valuable medicinal herbs, valuable vegetables, biodiversity conservation, improving the effectiveness of forest protection and development and environmental Protection.
Currently, Ben En National Park Management Board has formulated and promulgated the master plan for implementation of the project in accordance with the approval period and the implementation in 2018.

Reported by Mr Hoang Van Tuan