Environment and natural resources
Forests and forestry
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
Forest quality declining despite coverage expansion: expert
Although the forest coverage has increased, the quality of Vietnam’s forests have been declining, Director of the Silviculture Research Institute Tran Lam Dong said at a discussion in Hanoi on July 24.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Vietnam’s coastal forest coverage reaches 17 percent
Vietnam planted a total 12,385ha of coastal forest between 2015-2017 via climate change response and coastal forest protection project for 2015-2020, which raised the coastal forest coverage from 16.9 percent in 2014 to 17 percent last year. Keep reading ...
VNA 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
Nearly 57,000ha of alternative forests planted across Vietnam
Nearly 57,000 hectares of alternative forests were planted across Vietnam as of June 30, equal to 84 percent of the total area needed to be grown after forest land had been shifted to other purposes.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Việt Nam to boost ‘green’ and sustainable growth
The Government of Việt Nam has been implementing drastic measures to increase forest coverage in the Central Highlands region, while improving output of coffee and high value crops in easing deforestation.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
Drone for monitoring forests passes flytest
The southern province of Bình Thuận’s Military Command deployed the first test of using drone on Monday afternoon to inspect forest management in Hàm Thạnh Commune in HàmThuận Nam District. The Military Command launched the drone test in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and ...
Dinh Chau
