In recent days, a large elephant with asymmetrical tusks has been frequently seen at the forest edge near a residential area in Thanh Son commune, Dinh Quan district, Dong Nai province. This elephant is part of a growing herd of Asian elephants inhabiting the forests of the Dong Nai Cultural and Natural Reserve and Cat Tien National Park.
Established in 1992, Cat Tien National Park in southern Vietnam spans over 71,000 hectares with a forest coverage of more than 80%, mostly tropical lowland rain forests. This green gem plays a vital role in both environmental conservation and the well-being of the local community.
A workshop to kick off a series of activities under the theme of “Dong Nai povince says 'no' to the illegal use of wildlife” was jointly held by the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Wildlife Conservation Centre in Vietnam at the Cat Tien National Park in the southern locality on August 23.
Cat Tien is the first national park and the second nature reserve in Vietnam to be included on the Green List, following Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve. This global standard acknowledges reserves that have achieved successful conservation outcomes.
In recent times, Cat Tien National Park has emerged as one of Vietnam's standout destinations, earning names such as "World Biosphere Reserve" and "Home of Animals" on the prestigious IUCN Green List. Join us for more details in the following report.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on June 21 added Cat Tien National Park in southern Vietnam to its Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. This made Cat Tien become the first national park and the second conservation area in Vietnam to receive the prestigious designation.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature recently added Cat Tien National Park in southern Vietnam to its Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, making it the 72nd in the world and the second in Vietnam to achieve the distinction.
State management and law enforcement agencies, and non-governmental organisations have taken actions to limit the decline and extinction of wildlife species in Vietnam.
As Vietnam is open to international travellers, with no self-isolation, the New Zealand Herald daily has pointed out 10 reasons why the country is worth visiting.
Representatives from 30 tour operators and travel agencies recently signed a pledge to support responsible tourism, nature conservation and wildlife protection during a training workshop at Cat Tien National Park in the southern province of Dong Nai.
By handing over the last captive bear to the bear rescue centre in Cat Tien National Park on May 29, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has become the 22nd locality in the country with no captive bears.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has come second in a list of the “Top experiences in Vietnam”, according to Lonely Planet, a renowned travel publication.
Severe landslides along the Dong Nai River have forced the provinces of Dong Nai and Lam Dong to suspend all sand mining activities, including those by licensed projects.
The World Wide Fund (WFF) for Nature in Denmark (WFF Denmark) and Danish organisations and businesses will continue their support for Vietnam to further promote natural conservation activities.
