Vegetation is thought to have been dominated by Melaleuca cajuputi trees, grasses, and other grass-like species such as sedges and Eleocharis.

[3] After restoration, species that used to inhabit the area returned, including birds such as the sarus crane and Bengal florican, fish like the giant barb, and grasses like Oryza rufipogon.

[2] In 1985, Tram Chim was established by the provincial government as Tram Chim Afforestation and Fishery Company with the goals of planting Melaleuca cajuputi, exploiting aquatic resources, and preserving the Plain of Reeds area.

In 1991, Tram Chim became a provincial-level natural reserve to specifically protect the cranes.

In 1998, this area became Tram Chim National Park by the governmental decision 253/1998/QĐ dated December 29, 1998.