Vietnam intensifies forest protection and patrols

Forest protection efforts are being intensified across several regions in Vietnam. In Lao Cai province, forest protection teams are actively patrolling over 860,000 hectares of forest to prevent encroachment and protect ecosystems while engaging local communities in conservation efforts.

In Ba Be National Park, located in Thai Nguyen province, authorities have conducted over 1,000 patrols involving more than 3,500 participants to safeguard more than 10,000 hectares of natural area. These efforts have successfully prevented forest fires during the current period. However, patrols have also led to the detection of illegal logging activities. Following police investigations, the Ba Be National Park Forest Protection Department issued administrative fines to 18 individuals, totaling more than 340 million VND. To bolster long-term protection, the management board has implemented a forest management contract system covering over 1,800 hectares, involving 37 community groups across 33 villages.