News Brief (E258, 04 April, 2008)
Top News
Two Leopard cats confiscated from Hanoi restaurant
On April 2, Hanoi Environmental Police working in cooperation with the Hanoi Forest
Protection Department confiscated two Leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis)
in a restaurant in Hanoi’s Dong Da district.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Thu_giu_2_con_meo_rung_nuoi_nhot_tai_quan_bia.pdf
Wolfram mine threatens biodiversity in Chu Mom Ray National Park
Chu Mon Ray National Park, one of the largest nature reserves in Kon Tum province,
has long been famous for its biodiversity and as a popular tourist destination.
However, the development of a Wolfram mine within the National Park is threatening
the area.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Chu_Mom_Ray_lung_
lay_boi_Volfram.html
The crying of the swift
In Nghe An province, numerous nets and traps used for catching swift have been
observed in local fields. Local people have expressed their concern for the fate
of the swifts as more and more are caught for the purpose of trade and to be
consumed in restaurants.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Tieng_khoc_chim_en.html
Bile from captive bears may be harmful to your health
Scientists have shown that that bile from captive bears may contain substances
which could be harmful to humans’ health. There is also currently a controversial
debate over whether 80 bears in Quang Ninh should be confiscated or tagged
with microchips.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Mat_gau_nuoi_co_the_gay_hai.pdf
First Vietnamese Bear Rescue Centre
The first ever Vietnamese Bear Rescue Centre will be opened at Tam Dao National
Park on April 7, as a joint project of the Animals Asian Foundation and the National
Forest Protection Department. At present, the centre has the capacity to feed
and house up to 100 bears
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Chuan_bi_khanh_thanh_Trung_tam_cuu_ho_gau.pdf
Vietnam house committee mulls over wild animal farming and trade
In a house committee meeting, discussions are currently taking place regarding
whether protected animals should be allowed to be bred on farms and the third generation
of offspring (F3) sold. Also being discussed are laws relating to genetic modification and its
potential impact upon biodiversity as well as the sustainable development of natural ecosystems.
(Vietnamese and English versions) http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Vietnam_house_committee_mulls_bill_on_wild_animal_farming,_trade.htmlhttp://envietnam.org/E_News/E_258/Chua_nen_luat_hoa_quan_ly_san_pham_bien_doi_gen.pdf
Le Minh Thao
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 |