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Chu
Lake
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Location:
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21°36'N, 104°54'E; in ha Hoa District, Vinh Phu Province. |
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Area:
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300 ha. |
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Altitude:
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30m. |
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Biogeographical
Province:
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4.10.4. |
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Wetland
type:
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14. |
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Description
of site:
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A small, natural freshwater lake set in a valley in hilly country. The lake is fed by the Van and Thoi streams, and drains into the Red River. The lake is surrounded by low hills with many human settlements and areas of rice paddies. |
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Climatic
conditions:
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Tropical monsoonal climate. |
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Principal
vegetation:
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The lake supports a variety of aquatic plants and marsh grasses. Surrounding areas support shrubs and grasses. |
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Land
tenure:
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Owned by the People's Committee of ha Hoa District. |
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Conservation
measures taken:
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No information. |
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Conservation
measures proposed:
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Land
use:
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Fishing and water supply for irrigation. Rice is grown on the margins of the lake in the dry season. |
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Possible
changes in land use:
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| Disturbances and threats: | No information. |
| Economic and social values: | The lake supports a small fishery, yielding about 10 metric tonnes per year. |
| Fauna: | The lake is thought to be an important staging and wintering area for migratory waterfowl, but no surveys have been made. |
| Special floral values: | No information. |
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| References: | |
| Criteria for inclusion: | 1b. |
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Source:
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Le Dien Duc. |