Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – A sub-project funded by the US Agencyfor International Development (USAID) was launched in the central province ofThua Thien-Hue on October 8 to enhance conservation of local eco-diversity.
The scheme, to be implemented in three districts of Nam Dong, Quang Dienand A Luoi from September 2019 to September 2020, will help create sustainablelivelihoods for local residents, thus reducing the exploitation of wildlife.
With a total budget of over 26.7 billion VND (more than 1.15 millionUSD), the sub-project will provide locals with techniques in exploiting rattanin a sustainable manner, and in cultivating medicinal herbs.
Local cooperative groups will also receive training to increase their capacityin doing business in handicrafts trading. Three centres will be built toshowcase handicraft products from the target districts.
Thesub-project, part of the USAID’s Green Annamites Project, is expected to create directincome for around 280 people.
Vo Van Du, head ofthe province’s Green Annamites Project management board, said throughcreating stable livelihoods for local residents, the sub-project will help reducehuman’s pressure on nature, thus contributing to bio-diversity protection. Itwill also play a role in promoting the One Commune One Product and new-stylerural area building programmes in the province.
The USAID’s GreenAnnamites Project, running from2016-2020, is designed to help the centralprovinces of Quang Nam and Thua Thien-Hue improve people’s incomes by promotinginvestment in climate smart agriculture while at the same time conservingVietnam’s natural forests and biodiversity./.
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