A rare and precious pig-tailed macaque released back to the forest

According to information from Thuy Xuan Ward People's Committee, on October 24, in the Medicinal garden area - Cu Chanh 2 Residential group, the locals discovered and captured 1 stray pig-tailed macaque.

The stretches of forest in A Luoi not only shelter the villages, but also have now become the livelihood foundation for locals. The Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA) in the North Central Region has helped people in the mountainous areas gain stable extra income, and more importantly, changed their perspective: Protecting the forest is not just a responsibility, but a right associated with their daily lives.

Through forestry investment support and livelihood creation for local people, based on efficient forest environment utilization, the localities, units, and relevant sectors have mobilized and promoted the roles of communities and enterprises, contributing to strategic changes in forest resource management and development.

With the support of the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF - Vietnam), the project to develop the value chain of native medicinal plants in the Central Truong Son region, implemented by Green Alliance Company, has brought many positive results for local people and the community.

On May 12th, forest ranger units received a Javan pangolin, two elongated turtles, and a pygmy slow loris from citizens who voluntarily surrendered the animals.