Forest protection

Protected areas

Coffee, rubber and many others affected by new EU policies on anti-deforestation

Around 90 percent of deforestation in the world is currently provoked by the expansion of agricultural land, according to a report from the European Union. This is one of the main reasons why the EU is enforcing regulations on trade in legal and “deforestation-free” commodities ...

Thirty tourism units sign commitments on environmental and wildlife protection

Representatives from 30 travel enterprises and conservation organisations signed a commitment to support tourism with high responsibility regarding theenvironment, nature and wildlife protection on December 17.The commitment highlighted the respect for nature, ecosystems and local culture in tourism business activities as well as the prohibition ...

Wetland communities practice citizen journalism

About 30 citizen representatives from the Mekong (Cửu Long) River Delta have joined a citizen journalist network to empower their roles in protecting the environment and boost natural conservation. The citizens of different ages and genders include members of women unions, youth union, forest rangers and officials from three ...

Law enforcement to be intensified to protect forest in Central Highlands

Ways to intensify the enforcement of laws on protecting forests and forest products in the Tay Nguyen Central Highlands were the focus of a workshop held in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on August 22. Head of the Forest Protection Division of  Tay Nguyen ...

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

Cooperatives encouraged to take part in afforestation

In order to boost afforestation with the participation of cooperatives, provinces and cities need to provide consultancy and assistance for cooperatives, cooperative groups and households to develop and manage forests effectively and sustainably in 2018, said the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA). According to the VCA, ...

VNA Reporter

Bac Lieu bird sanctuary faces high risk of fires

The Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu is facing a level-4 risk of fires, which is likely to be raised to level 5, the level of extreme danger, said the sanctuary management board on March 13.Keep reading ...

VietnamNet Reporter

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