Ninh Binh, July 12 -- For years, Cuc Phuong National Park has balanced forest protection with local livelihoods, keeping its green canopy intact, shielding wildlife habitat and generating income for surrounding communities.

Captive breeding meets soft-release rewilding

The park has kicked off a large-scale wildlife rewilding push in its core zone, the first move in a long-term nature restoration strategy, with full technical backing from Save Vietnam's Wildlife (SVW).

The release of spotted deer and other deer species marks the start of an ecological restoration effort designed to repair weakened links in the natural ecosystem, the park's representative said.

Around 60 deer will be freed in phases, with the park and SVW adopting a glo...