News Brief (E284, 3 October, 2008)
Top News
Ha Noi: Illegal tiger bones confiscated
On 25 September 2008, Thanh Xuan district police stopped a car carrying tiger bones which had been illegally transported from Nghe An to Hanoi.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_284/Bat_giu_vu_buon_ban_van_chuyen_xuong_ho_trai_phep.pdf
Vietnam’s rivers heavily polluted
Many rivers in Vietnam are extremely polluted including the Thi Vai River (Dong Nai), Cau River (Bac Ninh and Bac Giang province) and many rivers in Ha Noi. The main cause of this problem is waste from factories and hospitals. The Hanoi’s People’s Committee has assigned the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to work with local authorities to address this issue.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_284/An_tu_treo_tren_nhieu_con_song.html
Quang Tri: Illegal sand exploitation of the Thach Han River
Illegal exploitation of sand from the Thach Han River is causing serious erosion during the wet season. This high level of exploitation is occurring due to a low level of awareness of the impact of this activity, and a high demand for this valuable resource.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_284/Moc_ruot_dong_Thach_Han.pdf
Ho Chi Minh: Latest trend: drinking dragon’s blood
The latest trend emerging in bars in Ho Chi Minh City is the drinking of Chinese water dragons’ blood. The popularity of this habit is due to a belief that it is beneficial to a person’s health.This custom is causing a dramatic reduction in the numbers of this species.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_284/Bao_dong_trao_luu_uong_mau_rong.html
Quang Nam: Rangers under attack
There have been many recent cases in Quang Nam province of rangers being attacked by loggers. One of these serious attacks resulted in the death of a ranger. The authorities are reviewing the situation and putting in place a more security measures.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_284/Chong_doi_hanh_hung_kiem_lam_da_o_dinh_diem.pdf
Kien Giang: New butterfly species discovered on Phu Quoc Island
In August 2008, Wildlife at Risk (WAR), in cooperation with Phu Quoc National Park discovered a new species of butterfly (Catapaecilma evansi Pendlebury) at Rach Tram, Bai Thom commune in Phu Quoc district.
(Vietnamese version)
http://envietnam.org/E_News/E_284/Buom_Kim_Tuyen_Loai_moi_tai_Phu_Quoc.html
Please note: Past bulletins can be found on ENV's website www.envietnam.org
Nguyen Thi My Dung
Communications Officer
Education for Nature - Vietnam (ENV)
N5. IF1, lane 192 Thai Thinh Str, Dong Da Dist, Hanoi
Tel/Fax: (84 4) 3514 8850
Email: communication.env@fpt.vn
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