Forests of the Greater Mekong

Forests of the Greater Mekong
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From the tropical evergreen forests that shroud the mountains of Vietnam and Lao PDR to the flat-flooded forests and the dry open woodlands in Cambodia, the forests of the Greater Mekong region consist of four of the world's most important ecoregions.

This natural wealth is threatened by large-scale logging, hydroelectric development, and the pressures of an impoverished population, which, combined, have dramatically reduced the forest canopy.

Home to a diverse range of precious plants and animals, the protection of the forests in the Greater Mekong is essential for the planet's diversity.

What WWF is doing

The WWF Greater Mekong Programme is assisting with the management of protected areas, promoting sustainable forestry practices and encouraging the participation of local people, so that they benefit from the conservation of forest resources.

Learn more about WWF's work in the Greater Annamite Ecoregion and the Lower Mekong Dry Forests, two key ecoregions of the Greater Mekong.

List of projects:

Ecoregion Based Conservation in the Forests of the Lower Mekong
Program Development and Operational Fund (formerly known as Virachey National Park Conservation Project)
Community Based Natural Resource Management in Cambodia - Case Study & Networking Initiative
National Working Group and Pre-Assessment on Certification
Ecoregion Conservation in the Dry Forests of Eastern Cambodia
Linking Hin Namno and Phong Nha Through Parallel Conservation (LINC)
Strengthen Protected Area Management Project
Promotion of Sustainable Forest Management in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
Song Thanh Conservation Project