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August 2023

Research the Current Status of Educational Works on Biodiversity Conservation at Than Sa - Phuong Hoang Natural Reserve, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam

1Nguyen Thi Hong Vien, 2 Nguyen Thu Huyen, 3Nguyen Thi Bich Hanh, 4Nguyen Thi Dong, 5Chu Thi Hong Huyen
1,2,3,4,5Faculty of Resources and Environment, University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University
DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijirme.2023.v2i8n06

Abstract

Than Sa - Phuong Hoang Nature Reserve is the largest natural forest in Thai Nguyen province, with high biodiversity with 6 types of vegetation, 1,234 plant species, and 346 animal species. The buffer zone Than Sa - Phuong Nature Reserve has about 6,500 households living, with more than 90% being ethnic minorities. Local people are still dependent on the forest, causing many difficulties for conservation. Education to raise awareness for the community is a long-term, highly effective and sustainable solution to biodiversity conservation. During the research process, the authors used a combination of methods of analyzing and synthesizing documents; field survey method. Research results show that: Biodiversity conservation education is carried out at Than Sa - Phuong Hoang Nature Reserve in different forms for diverse target groups. However, the number of educational programs on biodiversity conservation is not much due to lack of funding and low practical effectiveness. The staff in charge of education and communication work of the Management Board of special-use forests and protection forests in Thai Nguyen province have not been professionally trained.

Keywords:

Conservation education, biodiversity, local community, Than Sa - Phuong Hoang Nature Reserve

References:

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