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Lam Dong to invest over 510 billion VND to biodiversity protection

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong plans to invest 510.2 billion VND (22.35 million USD) in a project to preserve biodiversity in the province to 2020 with a vision to 2030.
Lam Dong to invest over 510 billion VND to biodiversity protection ảnh 1A view of Langbiang Biosphere Reserve in Lam Dong (Photo: VNA)
Lam Dong (VNA) – TheCentral Highlands province of Lam Dong plans to invest 510.2 billion VND (22.35million USD) in a project to preserve biodiversity in the province to 2020 witha vision to 2030.

The funds will be used to developthe Langbiang Biosphere Reserve as well as Bidoup Nui Ba and Cat Tien NationalParks.

The province will also launch theDong Duong Natural Reserve and a number of wildlife sanctuaries including NuiVoi, Phat Chi and Madagui, while building a Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) Museumof Nature, a Tay Nguyen Park for wildlife preservation and wildlife rescuecentres.

The province also hopes to increaseforest coverage and protect forests across the province.

In the 2017-2020 period, theprovince will prioritise investment on raising public awareness and capacity inprotecting biodiversity, the construction of conservation areas, and the developmentof reserve facilities as well as strengthening the community’s engagement in theoperation of the reserve areas.

The project, which has beenapproved by the provincial People’s Committee, also aims to devise policies forsustainable preservation and development of natural ecosystems as well as rarespecies and gene resources in the locality, while expanding ecologic servicesto adapt to climate change.-VNA
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