CONTRIBUTING TO BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION OF HOANG LIEN NATIONAL PARK

Hoang Lien Wildlife Rescue, Conservation, and Development Center in Lao Cai province has the function of rescuing and conserving, breeding wild flora and fauna, providing scientific and technical consultation on rescue and conservation; building databases for research, education, and biodiversity conservation. In its wildlife rescue efforts, the center has received 239 cases involving 647 individuals, including many endangered and rare species listed in Group I and Group II under the Vietnamese Government’s Decree 84/2021/ND-CP. The success rate of the rescues is over 90%, and 367 individuals of 83 species have been released back into their natural habitats.

Contributing to these achievements, since 2021, the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Team of Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) has directly coordinated with Hoang Lien Wildlife Rescue, Conservation, and Development Center in rescue and release efforts at Hoang Lien National Park. In recognition of these collaborative achievements, Hoang Lien Wildlife Rescue, Conservation, and Development Center awarded certificates of merit to CCD’s team as well as other individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Hoang Lien Wildlife Rescue, Conservation, and Development Center development during the ceremony celebrating its 10th anniversary (July 21, 2014 – July 21, 2024).

As part of the CCD’s Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Program, the team actively supports rescue centers nationwide in improving facilities to best accommodate reception, care, medical treatment, and rehabilitation of wild animals. The Rescue and Rehabilitation team also promote communication efforts to raise public awareness and responsibility in conserving wild flora and fauna, strengthen cooperation to utilize diverse experiences and seek support in biodiversity conservation.