Khanh Hoa steps up efforts to curb wildlife and fisheries violations

Under Plan No. 7191/KH-UBND issued by the Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee, from November 15 to December 31, 2025, an inter-agency task force carried out and reported on wildlife and fisheries protection efforts.

Coordination among the police, forest rangers, and fisheries surveillance forces has gradually become more systematic and effective, helping to curb violations in the sector.

To ensure clear implementation, each agency has been assigned specific responsibilities, with the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment leading in close coordination with the police.

At the local level, inter-agency teams have been set up to carry out inspections and enforcement, focusing on violations involving wildlife, migratory birds, and endangered aquatic species.

Police have worked closely with forest rangers and local authorities to monitor illegal activities involving migratory birds and wildlife.

Public outreach has been stepped up, with authorities running 478 awareness campaigns through local loudspeaker systems and publishing 71 posts on social media. More than 500 households have also pledged to comply with regulations protecting wildlife and endangered aquatic species.

As a result, residents voluntarily handed over several rare animals, including nine turtles, one python, and one crocodile, along with illegal hunting equipment, including bird traps, glue-coated rods, mist nets, and rabbit snares.

Enforcement efforts have also intensified. Authorities conducted 529 patrols and crackdowns, uncovering and administratively sanctioning 3 cases. They confiscated 1,204 birds and eight cages.

Despite these encouraging results, challenges remain. Illegal hunting, wildlife trade, and unlawful fishing remain complex and difficult to control. Offenders are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, with many shifting to online platforms - especially closed social media groups - to trade endangered species.

Building on current progress, Khanh Hoa will continue implementing the Prime Minister’s directives on wildlife management and the conservation of wild and migratory birds. Authorities will also step up coordination to carry out a 2025-2030 plan to prevent and combat biodiversity-related crimes and legal violations, in line with guidance from the Forestry and Forest Protection Department under Plan No. 2978/KHPH-CSMT-LNKL-BTTN.