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Brief (E272, 11 July, 2008)
Top News
Hanoi: Leopard Cat found in restaurant
On 2 July, 2008, Environmental Police confiscated a leopard cat being caged in a restaurant on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street. The species is protected under 1B of Decree 32.
(Vietnamese version
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Meo_rung_trong_quan_bia.pdf
Phu Yen: 200kg of wildlife released back into the forest
On 6 July, 2008, local authorities released 202kg of wildlife back into a forest. The wildlife are reportedly confiscated during transportation.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Phu_Yen_tha_tren_200kg_DVHD_ve_rung.pdf
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Phu_Yen_tha_ve_rung_hon_200kg_DVHD.html
Quang Tri: Two Asiatic Black Bears transferred to Tam Dao Bear Rescue Center
On 7 July, 2008, two Asiatic black bears were transferred to Tam Dao Bear Rescue Center. The two endangered bears were confiscated while being illegally transported across the Vietnam – Laos border into Vietnam in late March 2008.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Chuyen_giao_hai_gau_ngua_cho_TT_cuu_ho_gau_Tam_Dao.pdf
Thanh Hoa: Man fined for illegal transportation of wildlife
A man from Gia Lai Province has been fined over 57 million VND for illegally transporting a large number of wildlife including 41 kg of common rat snakes and 107 kg of water monitors.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Phat_hon_57_trieu_dong_vi_van_chuyen_DVHD_trai_phep.pdf
Hanoi: The first model of waste compaction piloted
A waste compaction system has been piloted in the area of Long Bien District as a solution to uncontrolled waste dumping. This new environmentally friendly method is proving to be helpful in waste treatment and management.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Thi_diem_mo_hinh_ep_rac_dau_tien.pdf
Tay Ninh: Overexploitation of stone mining on Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain, a cultural and historical site, is suffering from overexploitation of stone for construction. More seriously, these activities are being permitted by local authorities.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Nui_Ba_van_tiep_tuc_bi_xe_thit.pdf
Dak Nong: Illegal opal stone mining threatens natural resources
The mining, trade and transport of opal stone have taken place publicly in the area of Dak Nong Province for two years, but not until recently have the local authorities paid any attention to them. These activities have caused a great loss to the natural resources of the area and have negatively affected the ecosystem.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_272/Nong_bong_nan_san_da_opal.pdf
New publications
PanNature: Launch of the publication “Field Guide to the Large Mammals of Vietnam”
On 9 July, People and Nature Reconciliation launched the publication “Field Guide to the Large Mammals of Vietnam” printed in both Vietnamese and English language. The book is considered a dictionary of living mammals in Vietnam, as well as a valuable reference for researchers and nature-lovers.
For more information about this publication, please contact:
Mr. Hoang Xuan Thuy
Tel: (04) 556-4001 Ext: 106
Email: thuy@nature.org.vn
ENV’s activities
Training course in Kon Ka King National Park and Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve
A two-week training course on communication and environmental education for staff of Kon Ka King National Park and Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve has been conducted with 13 people involved. Those who attended the course have obtained practical and useful skills to apply in their daily jobs such as presenting, lecturing and organizing extra-curricular activities on environment.
Le Thi Tra My
Communications Officer
Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV)
N5. IF1, lane 192 Thai Thinh Str, Dong Da Dist, Hanoi
Tel/Fax: (84 4) 514 8850
Email: communication.env@fpt.vn |
