Hatinh langur (trachypithecus Hatinhensis) is one of the endangered primates in Vietnam known for its unique lustrous black fur, capped head, and a band of white hair that runs along two cheeks and the back. Hatinh langurs are also a member of the “limestone langurs” as they inhabit limestone mountains of central vietnam, typically in quang binh province. gorgeous as they are, Hatinh langurs fall victims to a wide range of threats – from natural causes like global warming to human activities entailing illegal hunting, trafficking for exotic pets or medicinal purposes. Hence, more conservation efforts are needed to be implemented so that the future of this rare langur is ensured.

 

Hatinh langur in Quang Binh province, Vietnam. © Bui Van Tuan.

 

As a conservation tour company focusing mostly on primates, HiVOOC proudly presents the meaningful initiative called “Wildlife tourism for conservation (WTFC)” in collaboration with the local Hatinh langur conservation community in the buffer zone of Tuyen Hoa, Quang Tri Province. Here, every tourist is galvanized to plant at least one tree. We believe this initiative will help preserve the habitat of the endangered Hatinh langurs and encourage environmentally responsible and sustainable ecotourism. tourists contribute to generating income for local people and motivating the community to join hands in protecting the langur. 

 

The tree planting area enriching food source for Hatinh langur.

 

Foreign tourists come to see the langurs and plant trees in the buffer zone.

 

Every tour to the protected areas of Hatinh langurs made by HiVOOC is always accompanied by enthusiastic members of the conservation community. When coming here, tourists are introduced to how such a community is operated and how the conservation efforts are brought into reality. Members of the community are responsible for conducting pre-site surveys and locating langurs’ spots so that tourists could have the best experiences of the tour.

 

On every tour like this, a part of the tour’s expenses is given to the community’s members to aid in their earnings. Also, HiVOOC commits to the sponsor of the Hatinh conservation community from 20 to 50 usd per tour, depending on the number of tourists and the experiencing duration.

 

In addition, HiVOOC supports partial financial support, technical training, and equipment procurement for the conservation community to patrol the protected areas of the Hatinh langur’s populations.