Quang Nam: over US$5.6 mln for elephant conservation project
Authorities of the central province of Quang Nam will spend over VND128 billion (US$5.6 million) on a project to establish an elephant conservation area.
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According to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Tri Thanh, the formation of the reserve aims to conserve and develop Asian elephant species in Vietnam, contributing to protecting the environment and biodiversity, and sustainably developing wildlife resources.
Quang Nam sets to maintain and develop a population of 5-7 elephants living in the locality, and safeguard their living habitat.
The reserve is also hoped to be home to single elephant individuals from other areas.
