News Brief (E257, 28 March, 2008)
Top News
Wildlife confiscated from the illegal trade
On March 19, Hai Duong Police working in cooperation with Hai Duong Forest Protection Department confiscated 23 pangolins weighing 82kg while they were being illegally transported. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_257/Hai_Duong_Bat_vu_van_chuyen_DVHD.pdf
Sarus cranes spotted in Kien Giang province
Over 100 sarus cranes (Grus antigone) have been observed in grassland areas in Kien Giang province. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_257/Dan_seu_dau_do_bay_ve_Kien_Giang.html
Use of wild animal products in drinks increasing in Ho Chi Minh city
Despite previous warnings about the high risk of passing on infectious diseases, a large number of restaurants are still serving wine containing the blood and other products of wild animals in Ho Chi Minh city. This cruel and unnecessary practice only serves to increase demand for other wildlife products. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_257/Hai_hung_uong_mau_DV.pdf
Yok Don National park in need of protection
Established in 1991 and recognised as an area of intense biodiversity, Yok Don National park is facing the risk of becoming an “empty forest” as a result of illegal deforestation and the absence of proper management systems. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_257/Hay_cuu_VQG_Yok_Don_khi_con_chua_qua_muon.pdf
Rare coniferous trees discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National park
In a recent survey, a community of Bach Xanh trees (Calocedrus rupestris), estimated to be more than 500 years old was observed in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National park. (Vietnamese version)
http://www.envietnam.org/E_News/E_257/Phat_hien_quan_the_Bach_xanh_o_PN_KB.html
New Public Service Anouncement
Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV) has just released its latest PSA to promote the protection of Vietnam’s bears. This thirty-second PSA was developed to support ENV’s awareness campaign to encourage viewers to “say NO” to bear products.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tjskZH4O8AA
Luu Thi Ngoc Anh
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 |