ME LINH STATION FOR BIODIVERSITY

Functions and tasks:

 To organize basic research on biodiversity, maintaining a live collection of tropical plant and animal species, taking measures for the conservation of gene pool, rehabilitation and development of endangered species of plant and animals in Vietnam.

To develop ex-situ conservation methods by importing from outside plant species, and captive breeding of high economic and scientific value animals species.

To apply the results of the researches on biological resources for increasing the living standards of local people.

Activities:

Studying diversity of plant and animals species in the area.

Maintaining live collection of plant and animals.

Studying the scientific basis of, and measures for rehabilitation of regressive ecosystems.

Cooperation:

New York Botanical Garden (USA) on diversity, conservation and phytochemistry of Vietnam flora (2006-2007).

Head of station : Researcher, MSc. Dang Huy Phuong. Tel: +84-4-37566801;  +84-(0)904203388. Email: phuongiebr@yahoo.com ; phuongiebr@gmail.com 

Vice head: Senior rsearcher, PhD. Nguyen The Cuong. Tel: +84-4-37566801;  +84-(0)978007313. Email: cuongntc1979@yahoo.com 

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