A programme to restore Đồng Nai World Biosphere Reserve creates an abundant food source for elephants and other wild species. Photo courtesy of the Gaia HCM CITY— More than 1,000 trees of five species of native timber trees and wild plants were planted on 20,000 sq m in Đồng Nai World Biosphere Reserve on June 25-28 as part of Forest Plantaion Day. Planting is part of the programme titled "Forest Plantation and Monitoring" which Gaia Nature Conservation continues to carry out to enrich the Đồng Nai forest. The kinds of trees include Huỷnh (Palapi), Mít rừng (Wild Jackfruit), Chôm chôm rừng (Wild Rambutan), Xoài rừng (Wild Mango), and Sấu (Dracontomelon duperreanum). The aim of the programme is to recover poor forests, supplement food sources and improve the habitats of elephants and endangered wildlife such as gaur, hornbill … [Read more...] about Programme restores Đồng Nai World Biosphere Reserve
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First biosphere reserve says no to plastic bags
Cu Lao Cham – Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has celebrated its 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition as a world biosphere reserve for its rich biodiversity. The reserve is aiming to eliminate the use of all plastic items within it. In the core of the reserve, over the past 10 years, marine conservation and environmental protection have been a focus of attention from residents and the administration. Cu Lao Cham-Hoi An is the first biosphere reserve in the world to be successful in ending the use of plastic bags. 2019 marks 10 years since Cu Lao Cham-Hoi An has been recognised as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO for its rich biodiversity. In 2009 when it was recognised, Cu Lao Cham welcomed only 15,000 tourists but the figure last year rose to 415,000. Currently, there are no poor households on the island and the annual per capita income of the community there is 42 million VND (1,800 USD). Thanks to people and authorities’ endeavors, Cu Lao Cham – … [Read more...] about First biosphere reserve says no to plastic bags
Pu Mat biosphere reserve to charge entry fees
By Hoang Phong  February 21, 2019 | 09:06 pm GMT+7 The pristine beauty of Kem Waterfall inside Pu Mat National Park in Nghe An Province. Photo by Shutterstock/minhthanh The Pu Mat National Park will start collecting entrance fees for several locations to help maintain the biosphere. Tran Xuan Cuong, director of the national park in the central province of Nghe An, said locals and foreign tourists will have to pay VND10,000 ($0.43) for an entry ticket starting this year. Those who want to visit the spectacular Kem Waterfalls, considered one of the most beautiful in Vietnam, will be charged VND30,000 ($1.3) per person. A trekking tour through the Khe Choang, Khe Thoi and Khe Khang forests would costs them VND50,000 per person. Around 300 kilometers (190 miles) south of Hanoi, Pu Mat National Park is part of the Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve, one of six areas in Vietnam recognized as world biosphere reserves by UNESCO. The park remains most unspoiled by human … [Read more...] about Pu Mat biosphere reserve to charge entry fees
Vietnam biosphere reserve to charge entry fees
By Hoang Phong  February 21, 2019 | 09:06 pm GMT+7 The pristine beauty of Kem Waterfall inside Pu Mat National Park in Nghe An Province. Photo by Shutterstock/minhthanh The Pu Mat National Park will start collecting entrance fees for several locations to help maintain the biosphere. Tran Xuan Cuong, director of the national park in the central province of Nghe An, said locals and foreign tourists will have to pay VND10,000 ($0.43) for an entry ticket starting this year. Those who want to visit the spectacular Kem Waterfalls, considered one of the most beautiful in Vietnam, will be charged VND30,000 ($1.3) per person. A trekking tour through the Khe Choang, Khe Thoi and Khe Khang forests would costs them VND50,000 per person. Around 300 kilometers (190 miles) south of Hanoi, Pu Mat National Park is part of the Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve, one of six areas in Vietnam recognized as world biosphere reserves by UNESCO. The park remains most unspoiled by human … [Read more...] about Vietnam biosphere reserve to charge entry fees
InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort wins big at World Travel Awards
General Manager of InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort Piero Bellizzi (2nd L) at the World Travel Awards 2018 in Lisbon - Photo: Courtesy of InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort Speaking at the awards ceremony in Lisbon, Piero Bellizzi, general manager of InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won these three highly sought after awards in our first year. With exceptional facilities for families, couples and business travelers, underpinned by genuine, heartfelt service, the resort offers truly memorable experiences for all our guests… We remain committed to our philosophy of delivering a consistent level of service excellence and true hospitality to our guests.” One of the most prestigious travel and tourism events of the year, the World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry. The awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals and … [Read more...] about InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort wins big at World Travel Awards