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News Brief (E194, 2nd - 8th Dec, 2006) Environmental Police Department established Under the management of the General Police Department, the EPD is responsible for guiding the people and concerned agencies nationwide to carry out environmental protection policies and investigating violations of the environmental protection law. (Website www.monre.gov.vn dated December 1, 2006) Sixty-five years later: Mauremys annamensis found
Central Vietnam – Last week, a turtle survey team in central Vietnam captured a young adult Vietnamese pond turtle (Mauremys annamensis) in a trap, marking the first documented capture of this rare and endemic freshwater turtle species within its habitat since 1941. Following four surveys aimed at identifying areas where the Vietnamese pond turtle might persist in the wild, the survey team settled upon a community where local residents reported recent captures of the species. The team set traps in a small lake complex and were delighted to find a rare turtle in one of the traps the following morning. The Vietnamese pond turtle is threatened by hunting and habitat loss. Found only in lowland areas of central Vietnam, the species has become less common in the trade in recent years. Conservation efforts have initially focused on identifying sites where populations of the species may remain in the wild. (Asian Turtle Program, December 7, 2006) Cu Chi Rescue Center Releases Wildlife
Dong Nai Province – Thirty five turtles of four species and four monitor lizards were released at Cat Tien National Park by wildlife protection authorities marking the first release of wildlife from the new Cu Chi Rescue Center located just outside of Ho Chi Minh. The turtles and monitor lizards were quarantined at the new center following confiscation some months earlier from wildlife traders. The Cu Chi Rescue Center was developed with funding and technical support provided by Wildlife at Risk (WAR). (UNDP Environment Discussion Group dated December 6, 2006)ScheduleVietnam Forum of Environmental Journalists Conference The conference is an opportunity for VFEJ members to meet, share experiences and establish relationships with people working within the environmental community. For more information please contact: Ms. Thuy Ly or Ms. Kieu An (Vietnam Forum of Environment Journalists dated November 27, 2006) Photography of the week
Links to environmental articles (Vietnamese) Checking motorbikes in Hanoi: only 30% of motorbikes met the standard on emissions Cleaning up Ho Guom
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