Vietnam is considered as one of the 25 highest levels of biodiversity countries in the world with about 20,000 species of plants, 3000 species of fish, more than 1000 species of birds, and over 300 species of mammals (Loc et…
Deforestation and forest degradation are the main threats to biodiversity, many species are at the brink of extinction because of deforestation and overharvesting and illegal trade. Because of increasing demand for timber and illegal timber trade, many tree species are…
Rosewood species (Dalbergia spp.) are high economic value and have been the most illegal logging and trading in Vietnam and Indochina region. As a result, many wild populations of rosewood species have been depleted in majorities of localities in Vietnam; few populations…
Vietnam’s wildlife has undergone a long period of over exploitation. As a result, populations of many species have been seriously declined and some of them such as Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus) and Kouprey (Bos sauveli) were extinct. Sharing similar situation, many of the country’s…