Vietnam dismantles thousands of bird traps to protect migratory species
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Authorities in Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam dismantled over 20,000 bird traps and released 110 live birds back into the wild.
The Forest Protection Department confiscated the traps, which hunters set to catch migratory birds during the peak season in September. These birds stop in the coastal fields and forests of Ha Tinh to rest and feed while traveling.
Following a directive from the Ha Tinh administration in August, forest rangers collaborated with police and local officials to patrol rural areas, remove traps, and educate the public about protecting these species. One person who violated wildlife protection laws received a fine of VND3 million, equivalent to US$115. The campaign aims to safeguard wild and migratory birds as they travel through the region, a time when they are especially vulnerable to illegal hunting practices.
