UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS AND CHALLENGES OF MANGROVE CONSERVATION IN CENTRAL VIETNAM: CASE STUDY IN DUY XUYEN DISTRICT, QUANG NAM PROVINCE
Vol. 128 No. 3B (2019), Hue University Journal of Science: Agriculture and Rural Development
Vol. 128 No. 3B (2019)

UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS AND CHALLENGES OF MANGROVE CONSERVATION IN CENTRAL VIETNAM: CASE STUDY IN DUY XUYEN DISTRICT, QUANG NAM PROVINCE

Hue University Journal of Science: Agriculture and Rural Development
https://doi.org/10.26459/hueuni-jard.v128i3B.5361
Published 2019-12-27
Nguyen Thi Hong Mai
Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry – Hue University
Nguyen Quang Tan
International School – Hue University
Nguyen Hoang Khanh Linh
International School – Hue University
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Keywords

Development strategies
mangrove forests
local livelihoods
social factors.

Abstract

Abstract: While mangrove forests support large surrounding populations and diverse economic activities, mangrove areas in Central Vietnam are decreasing. This study, thereforce, aims to understand the current status and threats facing mangrove conservation and development. A survey of 52 respondents was conducted in Duy Xuyen district, the largest area of mangrove forests of Quang Nam province. The results show that 17 mangrove species belong to 11 families, in which 8 significant species and 9 minor species were found in this site. The distribution of species was uneven with dominated by Nipah palms (Nypafruticans Wurmb). Although the mangrove species had several useful functions including protection against wind, wave break and serving tourism development, mangrove areas have been decreasing from 26.39ha to 18.22ha during period of 1999-2018. In which, 67.3% of respondents argued that the conversion of mangroves to aquaculture is one of the main causes of mangrove loss. The study also provided some suggestions related to a long-term development strategy for both government and local community, especially who are directly involving in the mangrove for their livelihoods.

Keywords: Central Vietnam, development strategy, mangrove forests, livelihoods

https://doi.org/10.26459/hueuni-jard.v128i3B.5361
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