Management problems challenge Can Gio mangrove forest protection

Vietnamese environmentalists feel that the overlapping management mechanisms at play in the conservation of the Can Gio mangrove forest in HCM City are slowly but surely threatening the very existence of this world’s biosphere reserve.

Ancient tree is the roots, shade of Tien Luc

Having thrived for more than six centuries in the northern Bac Giang Province, the Da Dai Vuong (King of Camphor Trees) tree is sacred not only to locals, as its rarity and historical value appeal to scientists as well. Chu Lan Huong reports.

Ca Mau province to plant 900ha of protective forest

The southernmost coastal province of Ca Mau will invest VND85 billion (US$5.4 million) in 2005 to plant 900ha of protective forest, local authorities said.