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Preserving Kon Hà Nừng Biosphere Reserve

Forest rangers in Kon Ha Nung are working hard to protect the plateau. Located in Gia Lai Province, it is home to unique cultural heritage and many different rare species. The biosphere reserve, which includes the Kon Ka Kinh National Park and Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve, was recognised by …

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Project approved to improve forest protection capacity

  A project of improving forest rangers’ capacity in forest management, protection and firefighting during the 2021-30 period has been approved. — VNA/VnExpress News Photo HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành has approved a 10-year project to improve forest rangers’ capacity in management, protection and firefighting. The project …

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National biodiversity strategy approved

  A bird seen at the Vân Long Nature Reserve in northern Ninh Bình Province. —VNA/VnExpress News Photo  HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành has approved the national biodiversity strategy to 2030. Under the strategy, which has a broader vision to 2050, the Government targets increasing the area of protected …

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More cold spells expected to hit north, north central regions

  VNA illustrative photo HÀ NỘI — The north and north central regions are forecast to see more strong cold spells in the first 10 days of February, which will cause temperatures to plunge, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Northern mountainous areas are could see snow rain and ice, while temperatures in …

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Endangered turtles returned to wild

  A member of the Chàm Island’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) management board releases an endangered tortoise. Seven turtles were rescued by local farmers in 2021. — Photo courtesy of Chàm Islands MPA CHÀM ISLANDS  — The Chàm Island’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) management board and Quảng Nam provincial rangers have …

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91 new species discovered in Việt Nam in 2020: WWF

  Newly discovered species in Việt Nam. — Photo courtesy of WWF HÀ NỘI — As many as 91 new species were discovered in Việt Nam in 2020, including 85 endemic species, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in its Greater Mekong report issued this week. Nguyễn Văn Trí Tín, biodiversity conservation …

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