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Large number of traps for hunting wild animals in Da Nang seized

A large number of traps used for hunting wild animals on Son Tra Peninsular have been seized in the central city of Danang.

 

Five new rotifer species found in central Vietam

A group of biological scientists and researchers from the central city’s Science and Education College together with two professors from Belgium and Thailand have found five new rotifer species after research conducted in Vietnam from 2013.

Pu Mat National Park calls for support to stop illegal poachers

VietNamNet Bridge - Pu Mat National Park has always been a ‘hot spot’ of illegal poaching for many years. But local authorities say that measures to control poaching are not effective.

Uncontrolled ecotourism threatens sanctuaries, national parks

VietNamNet Bridge - Unreasonable development of ecotourism is threatening the environment, experts say.

Slender, rare primate species protected in Da Nang

The red shanked douc langur became the symbol of the APEC meeting last year in Da Nang, where langurs live in certain areas. Environmentalists have urged protection of the precious primates.

Rare doucs in Son Tra need preserving

Scientists have called on re-programming the development of the Son Tra peninsula to protect doucs, a rare primate.

Real estate projects in Da Nang revived with new owners

VietNamNet Bridge - A number of real estate projects in the central city of Da Nang, pending for many years, have been reactivated by new owners. 

Inky-black waste water polluting My Khe sea near Da Nang

VietNamNet Bridge - A clip on Facebook showing dark waste water flowing into the My Khe sea near Da Nang has shocked the public. 

Environmentalists say Da Nang’s Son Tra must remain pristine

VietNamNet Bridge - Without the original Son Tra, Da Nang will be just like other sea cities in Vietnam, according to environmentalists who are opposed to tourism development at the site. 

A monk's bamboo forest on Son Tra Mount

VietNamNet Bridge - The owner of a bamboo forest near Da Nang, Monk Thich The Tuong, 51, began cherishing a special passion for the plant in his childhood.

How many doucs live in Son Tra?

At least 1,335 red-shanked doucs are believed to be living on Son Tra Peninsula. But many scientists are doubtful about the figure, which was released in a recent workshop by GreenVet, an NGO. 

Experts: red-shanked douc endangered by Son Tra tourism

VietNamNet Bridge - The tourism boom in Son Tra peninsula may damage the ecological system and threaten the habitat of the red-shanked douc, considered the symbol of Da Nang City, experts say.

The last nghien wood kingdom is being destroyed

VietNamNet Bridge - The nghien (excentrodendron tonkinense) kingdom growing on the rocky mountains in Ha Giang and Tuyen Quang is getting smaller because of illegal logging. 

Uncontrolled tourism in Son Tra harms red shanked douc

VietNamNet Bridge - The threat to Son Tra Peninsula and the red shanked douc in Son Tra is uncontrolled tourism development.

Resorts arise as forests are felled

VietNamNet Bridge - Forested land is under the strict control of six powerful agencies, but land continues to be cleared to make room for resorts.

Public angry about parties that interfere with Son Tra

VietNamNet Bridge - Many rare and precious animal species live in the forests on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. 

Different views of Da Nang from Son Tra Peninsular

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located only 10 km away from the centre of Danang, Son Tra peninsula has many things to see and enjoy. It is also an ideal place to see the panorama and landscapes of Da Nang City.

Country's largest bamboo museum located on mountain near Da Nang

VietNamNet Bridge - The biggest bamboo museum in Vietnam is a garden leaning against Son Tra Mountain in the central city of Da Nang, developed by Monk Thich The Tuong.

PM approves central development plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a plan to develop culture, sports and tourism in the key central economic region through 2020 with a vision towards 2030.

Da Nang cafe signposts the road to safety

VietNamNet Bridge – News of traffic accidents on early morning TV bulletins concern photographer Nguyen Van My immensely, and the fact that nearly 5,000 people have died in traffic accidents in the first six months of this year is a terrible tragedy.