Projects in Viet Nam

Involving Communities and Schools in Conservation of the Red-Shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix Nemaeus Nemaeus) in Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam

The aim of project is to better conserve the Red-Shanked Douc Langur in Bach Ma National Park and surrounding areas through raising awareness of this species within local communities and educating the school children to encourage them in the species conservation program.

Waste Recycling Project, Rural Vietnam

A research project looking at improving community recycling.

Development of the Tanh Linh Waste Recycling Program

Waste recycling in rural Vietnam. The proposal is to consolidate a successful pilot by improving the safety for the workers, improve some equipment, and promotion of organic fertilizer for the very poor farmers who cannot to buy any fertilizer.

Distribution Status and Conservation of Vultures at Yokdon National Park, Vietnam

This project will assess the current status of threatened vulture species at Yok Don National Park to improve raptor and bird conservation in Vietnam.

A Conservation Strategy of Rare and Endangered Medicinal Plants of Tay and Nung Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam

This project aims to develop a conservation strategy for rare and endangered medicinal plants to preserve biodiversity, enhance sustainable use and improve livelihood of ethnic minority communities in Vietnam.

Gymnosperm Conservation at Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam

This project will be conducted gymnosperm field study and to implement gymnosperm conservation action at Cuc Phuong National Park.

Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species of Gymnosperm in Northwest Vietnam

Northwest of Vietnam is one of the priority regions for conservation, with some of the highest plant diversity, in Vietnam. There are four are listed as globally threatened (IUCN, 2009). Due to over-exploitation, gymnosperm species are rapidly disappearing in many parts of their range. The project’s goal is to build on initial success in Cuc Phuong and to gather further baseline data from across the region that can be used to set a scientifically sound conservation action plan for threatened gymnosperms in Vietnam.

Community Based Rehabilitation of Coral Reef in Trao Reef Marine Reserve

This project focuses on the community led restoration of an area of coral reef in Vietnam.

Building Up the Collected Model of Medicinal Plants with the Participation of Local People in the Buffer Zone of Bach Ma National Park, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam

The aims of this project is to conserve the genes of important medicinal plants to provide seed sources for forest plantation and restoration of local people. The collected model will be used for study and the training courses will increase the capability of stakeholders in the buffer zone of Bach Ma National Park.

Conservation of Rare and Threatened Medicinal Plants with High Economic Value in the Buffer Zone of Bach Ma National Park

The aim of the project is to conserve the indigenous medicinal plants with high economic value and threatened with extinction through conservation of their natural habitats combined with planting them in the natural forests with participation of local people.

Research and Conservation of Cave Arachnids in the Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – A World Natural Heritage Area

The aim of the project is to study the cave Arachnid fauna in the Ha Long Bay and propose management solutions to conserve the cave biodiversity value.

Evaluating and Improving the Awareness of the Coastal Communities in Khanh Hoa Province on Natural Marine Living Resources

This project aims to help people in Khanh Hoa gain more understanding of some important marine ecosystems such as coral reef, seagrass and mangrove.

The Cave Millipede Fauna of Phong Nha-Ke Bang Region, North Central of Vietnam

This project aims to contribute to conserve biodiversity of Phong Nha-Ke Bang region through providing the better understanding of the cave millipede fauna, and recommending conservation solution.

Behavioural Ecology and Conservation of Rhinopithecus (Presbyticus) Avunculus in Na Hang Nature Reserve

The first long-term study of its behaviour and ecology and collect vital information necessary for the conservation of this critically endangered primate species.

Correlations Between Bird Communities and Grassland Variables to Help in Setting up Integrated Water Management Plan for Tram Chim National Park

This project aims to determine the current composition and densities of the grassland bird community at Tram Chim.

Ensuring the Survival of Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus Avunculus) in Na Hang Nature Reserve, Tuyen Quang Province, Northeastern Vietnam

The aim of the project is to document population status and analyze ongoing threats to Tonkin snub-nosed monkey in Na Hang Nature Reserve; develop recommendations to halt all activities that negatively impact this population.

Ensuring the Survival of Tonkin Snub-Nosed Monkey (Rhinopithecus Avunculus) in Na Hang Nature Reserve, Tuyen Quang Province, Northeastern of Vietnam

The aim of the project is to document population status and analyze ongoing threats to Tonkin snub-nosed monkey in Na Hang Nature Reserve and to develop recommendations to halt all activities that negatively impact this population.

Indigenous Knowledge of Muong and Dao Ethnic Minority Groups on Medicinal Plants in Ba Vi National Park, Vietnam

The aims of my project are to make an inventory and to assess the status of exploitation and trade of medicinal plants by Dao and Muong Ethnic minority groups in Ba Vi National Park, in order to identify management problems and make recommend suitable solutions for the conservation and development both medicinal plants and traditional knowledge of local people in the research area.

Gymnosperm Conservation at Hoang Lien National Park, Vietnam

The project aims to study and conservation of gymnosperm species in Hoang Lien National Park as well as in Vietnam.

A Survey of Medicinal Plants of Ta Kou Mountain, Ta Kou Nature Reserve, Vietnam

A survey of medicinal plants of Ta Kou Mountain, Ta Kou Nature Reserve, Vietnam

Building an Insect Specimen Collection for Educational Conservation Activity for High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam

The aim of the project is to increase awareness of the importance of insect both as major components of biological diversity worthy of conservation and their impact, both positive and negative on mankind.

Conservation of Black Crested Gibbons

At least six primate species are likely to go extinct in Vietnam within a few years unless urgent action is taken, including the Black Crested Gibbon, one of the most threatened and poorly understood species in the world. This project seeks to protect remaining populations and learn more about the species.

Building a Foundation for Monitoring and Conservation of Raptor Migration in Northern Vietnam

This project will enhance raptor and bird conservation in Vietnam, list and mappe all migratory raptor species, identified threats, recommend for the protection of raptor species and rasing awareness of local communities.

Conservation of the Globally Endangered – White-eared Night Heron at Be Be National Park

Our project will improve the conservation status of globally endangered White-eared Night-heron by assessing and improving the current status, understanding the ecology and biology of the species.

Management of Mangrove Ecosystem (Nypa Fruticans) and Provision of Livelihood Alternatives for Rural People in Cau Ngang District, Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam

The project is going to implement in Cau Ngang District, Tra Vinh Province of Vietnam with the aim to support local people in recognizing the real economic and environmental values of nypa ecosystem that they did not know before.