Important bird areas get conservationists' attention

BirdLife International Vietnam Programme, in collaboration with the Forest Protection Department (FPD) of Quang Tri Province and Dac Krong Nature Reserve, recently held a workshop to review the progress of a MacArthur Foundation-funded project to conserve Important Bird Areas (IBAs).

Pu Mat National Park to seek UNESCO recognition

Pu Mat National Park is preparing to submit its application to be recognised as a UNESCO world biosphere reserve in 2006, said Nguyen Thanh Nhan, the park’s director.

Japan helps Viet Nam with eco-conscious development

A two-day conference opened in Ha Noi, designed to highlight environmental conservation, sustainable development strategies and government policy in Viet Nam.