Education for Nature Vietnam
News Brief (E153, 18th - 24th February, 2006)
Asian golden cat rescued
QuangBinhProvince – On February 21st, Phong Nha-Ke Bang rangers confiscated a golden cat (Catopuma temminckii) from local hunters. The golden cat was transferred to the Rescue Center of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Asian golden cats are protected under Group 1B of Decree 48.
(Website vnnet.vn dated February 23rd 2006)
Gaur killed in Ea So Nature Reserve
DacLacProvince – According to the Ministry of Nature Resources and Environment website, two gaur have been killed by local hunters in the Ea So Nature Reserve since the start of this year. The Ea So Nature Reserve is home to many species of protected wildlife, especially gaur (Bos gaurus) and banteng (Bos banteng).
(Website of Ministry of Nature Resources and Environment dated February 17th 2006)
Links to environmental articles (Vietnamese)
Forests in many provinces are in danger of fire http://www.monre.gov.vn/monreNet/default.aspx?tabid=209&ItemID=11497
An Giang Province: The Tra Su cajuput forest welcomes tourists to its eco-tourism program
http://www.monre.gov.vn/monreNet/default.aspx?tabid=209&ItemID=11470
Dac Lac Province: Wildlife killed in Mdrak commune
http://www.monre.gov.vn/monreNet/default.aspx?tabid=209&ItemID=11463
Kien Giang province: The high rate of died cajuputs at U Minh Thuong National Park http://www.monre.gov.vn/monreNet/default.aspx?tabid=209&ItemID=11461
Tra Vinh Province: a 64 kg logger head sea turtle was released back to the sea
http://www.monre.gov.vn/monreNet/default.aspx?tabid=209&ItemID=11438
Ca Mau Province: Ca Mau National Park is under threat from pollution
http://www.monre.gov.vn/monreNet/default.aspx?tabid=209&ItemID=11422
Wildlife Watch
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| All of Vietnam’s macaque species are protected by law, however, they are still displayed publicly in many households and restaurants. These macaques were observed at a restaurant in Chi Linh district of Hai Duong province. (Source: Chu Xuan Canh) |
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1800-1522
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