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Phu Quoc Island cracks down on exploitation of natural resources
VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in Phu Quoc Island are strengthening oversight and protection of natural resources like sand and stone and cracking down on violators.
Mining lays waste to central region farmlands
VietNamNet Bridge – The many mineral exploitation projects in the central region of Viet Nam, either those legally licensed or unauthorised ones, have made a tangible impact on farmlands,
PM orders halt to dredging projects
VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has told the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to suspend the licensing for river dredging projects which has stoked great public concern.
Central Highland region suffering from deforestation
VietNamNet Bridge – A recent survey revealed that the total forest area of five provinces in the Central Highland region, has dropped by nearly 360,000 hectares (ha), compared with a previous survey in 2008.
Kim Hy Park under threat in Bac Kan
VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal logging and gold mining are threatening to destroy Kim Hy Nature Reserve in this northern province in spite of local authorities' prevention efforts.
