Viet Nam News NINH THUẬN — Households in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận that protect forests have received additional help from authorities for farming, handicraft production and other activities. The province offers soft loans, for example, to households who breed cows and oxen, goats, sheep, intercrop fruit trees in forests, and make fine arts products from tree seeds. The Forest Protection Sub-department said dozens of ethnic Raglai households living in the buffer zone of the Núi Chúa National Park in Ninh Hải District make VNĐ5,000 - 15,000 (US$0.2 - 0.6) per product by using tree seeds to make art products that sell to tourists. The households have an average additional income of VNĐ700,000 – 1.5 million ($30 - 65) a month. Many poor households in the buffer zone of Núi Chúa National Park also act as tour guide and product sellers. The Tân Giang protective forest management board, which manages more … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuận helps improve income of households that protect forests
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Forest quality declining despite coverage expansion: expert
Illustrative photo (Source: tinmoitruong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Although the forest coverage has increased, the quality of Vietnam’s forests have been declining, Director of the Silviculture Research Institute Tran Lam Dong said at a discussion in Hanoi on July 24. At the event, held by the People and Nature Reconciliation (PanNature), Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Certification Nguyen Ngoc Lung said the contribution from forests to economic development is being hampered as many forest areas are facing degradation due to the expansion of agricultural activities. To recover natural forests, it is necessary to make more concentrated efforts and have intensive preparatory measures in the face of climate change to create an environment for the country to develop sustainably, he noted. A report on Vietnam’s forest situation in 2017 showed that forests covered 14.4 million ha of land, including over 10 million ha of … [Read more...] about Forest quality declining despite coverage expansion: expert
Forest plantation and monitoring in Dong Nai province
The participants learn how to plant forest tree in an appropriate way (Photo: Gaia Nature Conservation) The activity aimed to increase the biodiversity of the forest and thus improve ecological services such as mitigating climate change, resisting soil erosion, moderating climate as well as created suitable habitat for wildlife. The forest will be taken care of continuously for four years to ensure that it is well developed. The participants also take part in surveys to learn about the status of the forest, at the time of plantation and in the ensuing four years, thus helping them experience impacts on the environment and ecosystems of the new forest. The survey activities include creating a list of plant and animal species, measuring tree height and foliage coverage, observing vegetation coverage and taking photos to monitor changes. The new enriched forest will provide food and shelter for countless wildlife species, including endangered species such as Asian Elephant, Gaur, Great … [Read more...] about Forest plantation and monitoring in Dong Nai province
New plants ensures biodiversity in Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Nearly 500 plants from five species were planted on Saturday on 10,000 hectares of a forest in Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve, recognised in 2012 by UNESCO as one of eight biosphere reserves in Việt Nam. The forested area will help prevent soil erosion, create a suitable habitat for wildlife, and mitigate the effects of climate change. To ensure that the forest develops well, it will be taken care of for at least four years by Gaia Nature Conservation, which is supported by Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve and EXO Travel. Caretakers will participate in periodic surveys about the ecosystems of the new forest. Survey activities will include creating a list of plant and animal species, measuring tree height and foliage coverage, observing vegetation coverage, and taking photos to monitor changes. The forest plantation and monitoring programme, initiated by Gaia Nature Conservation, is supported by Đồng Nai … [Read more...] about New plants ensures biodiversity in Đồng Nai Biosphere Reserve
Thousands flee after Hawaii quake triggers new volcano eruptions
Thousands of people have been forced to flee after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook Hawaii's Big Island, triggering the collapse of a coastal cliff and prompting fresh eruptions of a volcano that has been spewing lava near residential areas. No injuries have been reported but several homes were destroyed or badly damaged by the quake Friday, the biggest to hit the island since 1975, authorities said. It caused small sea-level changes but no tsunamis. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at 12:32 pm (2232 GMT) and was centered on the south flank of the Kilauea volcano, which first erupted on Thursday after a series of tremors. A 5.7-magnitude tremor hit the island earlier on Friday. The quakes prompted the Kilauea volcano, one of five active on the island, to erupt. The quakes temporarily cut power to thousands of households. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed flight restrictions over the area through Monday for all but relief operations. The quakes triggered rock … [Read more...] about Thousands flee after Hawaii quake triggers new volcano eruptions