On January 21, 2000, the MAB/UNESCO Committee recognized the Can Gio mangrove forest as an International Biosphere Reserve. The MAB/UNESCO committee requires every potential biosphere reserve to be assessed for a period of 10 years. During this time, the ecology of the area is closely reviewed, including the vegetation cover. This study used 45 sample plots in the field and utilized Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (RS & GIS) technology for mapping, allowing for the close observation of changes in the mangrove forest during a 20
year period (1996-2016).
