MOSAIC reports, 2006
Ecoregional conservation in a priority landscape in Vietnam
Development and conservation initiatives in the Greater Annamites
With 37 million people, and covering 23 million hectares, the Greater Annamites Ecoregion has a wealth of development and conservation initiatives in action across its diverse landscape.
Annamites trees: Keteleeria evelyniana, Fokienia hodginsii
Arguably the most impressive trees in the forests of the Greater Annamites. These two species are also the longest-lived, and silently observe generations of activities in the forest. Scientists believe that these trees can live up to 600 years!
Introducing the crested argus (Rheinardia ocellata)...
With its amazing plumage, the crested argus is unmistakable.
Introducing the douc (Pygathrix nemaeus, Pygathrix nigripes, Pygathrix cinereus)...
Douc langurs are one of the most beautiful primates in the world.
Introducing the Indo-Chinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti)...
The tiger (Panthera tigris), largest of all the cats, is one of the most charismatic and evocative species on the Earth.
Introducing the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus annamitcus)...
The Javan rhino is probably the most threatened large mammal species in the world, and it is on the very brink of extinction.
Introducing the saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis)...
In the early 1990s, the Greater Annamites ecoregion leapt from relative obscurity onto the pages of the world’s press with the surprise discovery of the saola.
