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Illegal Logging and Land Conversion in Vietnam: The Crisis of Deforestation and Biodiversity Loss.

Vietnam's forests are among the most biologically diverse in the world, yet they are facing rapid degradation. Illegal logging and the transformation of forestland into agricultural fields, urban settlements, and infrastructure developments are the leading causes of deforestation. The situation threatens wildlife habitats, undermines local livelihoods, and reduces the country’s natural resilience to climate change. This article explores the root causes of forest loss in Vietnam, such as illicit timber harvesting, the spread of commercial crops like coffee and rubber, and weak regulatory enforcement. It also highlights the ecological and socioeconomic consequences, including the extinction of endangered species and displacement of forest-dependent communities.