Addressing the problem of poaching of wild birds in Nghe An.
In an effort to conserve migratory wild birds, localities throughout Nghe An province are currently launching a coordinated crackdown on the poaching of wild birds.
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Every year, during the rainy season, many species of wild and migratory birds appear.They come to Nghe An province to seek shelter and forage for food. Despite active propaganda and warnings from the Forest Protection Department, relevant agencies, and local authorities, people in many areas still brazenly and extensively trap and catch wild, migratory birds in violation of regulations.
Visiting coastal areas of Dien Chau district in early October, such as Dien Kim, Dien Hai, and Dien Thanh communes, one can witness people using decoy birds to trap migratory birds along the edges of rice fields, as well as setting up nets, using sticky resin, and using loudspeakers to play fake bird calls to catch these birds.
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Many unfortunate birds have gotten caught in glue and fallen into human hands. The trapped migratory birds are usually sold by locals at markets and specialty restaurants for around 40,000-50,000 VND per bird.
According to data from the Dien Chau District Forest Protection Department, from the beginning of August until now, the Department has coordinated with local authorities to crack down on the trapping of wild birds. The communes have eradicated 210 bird trapping sites, confiscated over 5,000 meters of nets, 7 sets of loudspeakers, and destroyed nearly 2,000 fake storks made of styrofoam.
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In addition, the District Forest Protection Department, in coordination with the communes, organized the signing of commitments not to trade, slaughter, transport, or consume wild animals, including migratory birds.
From the beginning of August until now, Mobile Forest Protection and Fire Prevention Team No. 1 has also conducted raids, confiscated and destroyed over 200 egrets, 5 loudspeakers, and more than 300 meters of netting. The "hot spots" where wild bird hunting occurs are located in the districts of Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, Nghi Loc, Hung Nguyen, and Nam Dan…
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In implementing Directive No. 04/CT-TTg dated May 17, 2022, of the Prime Minister on some urgent solutions regarding wild and migratory birds in Vietnam, the Nghe An Forest Protection Department advised the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Provincial People's Committee to direct relevant departments, agencies, and the People's Committees of districts, towns, and cities to promptly and seriously implement the directive.
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According to Mr. Pham Duc Thanh, Deputy Head of the Forest Protection Department: From August 15th to October 14th, the Forest Protection Stations, Mobile Forest Protection Teams, and Forest Fire Prevention and Fighting Teams, in coordination with local authorities and other functional forces in the province, organized 170 inspection and enforcement operations to address the trapping and catching of wild and migratory birds.
The operation resulted in the seizure and destruction of 30,550 meters of bird trapping nets, 4,189 fake birds (dummy birds), 520 net stakes, sticky plastic sticks, and other items used for trapping and catching birds, while 300 birds were released back into the wild.
In the coming period, the Forest Protection Department will continue to coordinate with local authorities and relevant agencies in the area to organize continuous and decisive raids to dismantle and confiscate all equipment and tools used for illegally trapping and catching wild birds; and to eradicate illegal processing, storage, and consumption points for wild birds.
