Dao Viet Long

Community Based Rehabilitation of Coral Reef in Trao Reef Marine Reserve

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Trao Reef Marine ReserveViet NamAsia, Community, Marine8 Jan 2002

This project aims to facilitate the restoration of the remaining coral reef of Trao Reef Locally Managed Marine Reserve, the first of its kind in Vietnam, through a pilot “coral reef rehabilitation” model.

The activities conducted shall be based on local participation and actively encourage it. They will teach the community more about the resources in their care and demonstrate how with the correct balance, humans and nature can work together for mutual benefit. It is hoped that the implementation of this project will provide a new direction for coral reef conservation across Vietnam.

For further information contact dvlong@marine.org

Project Update: April 2003

From 1st to 5th March 2003, a TOT course, with the support of RSG, was organized in Van Hung Commune, Vanninh District, Vietnam. Trainees were 9 local officials from the community.

The training covered the following areas:

•Communication skills
•Knowledge on Marine biodiversity
•Coral reef biology and the importance of coral reefs
•Issues related to coral reef ecosystem in law of Fisheries
•Resources and environment protection

As part of the training course, the trainees also attended a study tour to Hon Mun MPA for learning experiences. Some others from the community were also invited to join the study tour (totalling 31 persons)

After the course, the trainees were divided into 4 groups to involve in talks/dialogues with other groups in the commune (women, the older and the youth...). From April to August, the trainees are expected to convey the relevant information they have gained to 500 others in their community.

2nd RSG Grant Awarded

In 2004 Dao Viet Long received a second small grant for the project 'Promoting environmental friendly livelihood alternatives to support marine conservation efforts in the Trao Reef Marine Reserve, Khanh Hoa'.

Read about the project activities in the final report and brochure below.

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Detailed Final Report61 KB
Brochure480.95 KB
Booster Grant Awarded

In December 2005 Dao Viet Long received a Booster Grant for his project 'Conservation of Tam Hai's coral reef biodiversity through community-based coral transportation in Quang Nam province'.

Read about the activities undertaken and findings of this project in the final report below.

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Final Report706 KB
Further update680.27 KB

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