Forest products

Forest protection

Kien Giang province recovers protective forests

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has recovered its protective forests along coastal areas by enlisting the help of local residents to plant and protect mangrove trees. The management board in cooperation with the local households and organisations that protect mangrove forest buffer zones has protected ...

24/7 watch ordered as forest fire risks reach critical level

Forestry agencies in upland areas across the country have been told to closely monitor the risk of fires as risks reach critical levels.Keep reading ...

VNS Reporter

100,000ha of forest to be under sustainable management each year

The forestry sector will support the issuance of sustainable forest management certificates on an area of 100,000ha per year as part of efforts to ensure that Vietnamese wood products satisfy all international requirements as the country joins free trade agreements.Keep reading ...

VNA Reporter

Vietnam to use smart apps, drones for forest protection

Forests could be managed and protected more effectively with the use of smart apps, which would also increase transparency. Forest rangers and forest owners would be able to use their mobile devices and ‘go on patrol’ with smart applications.Keep reading ...

Mai Thanh

Vietnam to collect over 100 mln USD from forest environment services in 2018

Vietnam is forecast to collect approximately 2.5 trillion VND (106.4 million USD) from payments of forest environmental services in 2018. During the reviewed period, the fund mobilizes VND10 trillion or an average of over 1.3 trillion VND (55.3 million USD) a year from forest environment ...

Bich Hong

National parks focus on eco-tourism development

“Việt Nam’s nature reserves and national parks are aiming to boost eco-tourism to facilitate both conservation and economic growth, but their efforts have been hampered by a lack of planning, human resources and funds,” said Lê Văn Lanh of the National Association for Nature Reserves ...

VNS Reporter

Vietnam makes efforts in wildlife protection

Over the last decade, Vietnam has adopted policies and actions to fulfill its commitments to protecting rare and endangered wildlife, which is highly valued by the international community.Keep reading ...

VietnamNet Reporter

More guidance needed for judgment of wildlife crimes

Illegal wildlife traffickers face heavy punishment in Viet Nam, according to officials. Illegal endangered species hunters and traders face two to seven years in prison, or fines from VNĐ50 million (US$2,200) to VNĐ3 billion ($133,000).Keep reading ...

VNS Reporter

Kon Tum uses tech to fight fires

The Chư Mom Ray National Park’s use of advanced technology for management has reduced the number of illegal logging cases and forest fires.Keep reading ...

VNS Reporter

Forest database key for Việt Nam

Vietnamese people can control their own forest resources, ensure food security and diversify their income by using Management Information System for Forest Sector  in Việt Nam (FORMIS).Keep reading ...

VNS Reporter

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