Vietnam is one of the major centers of plant diversity in the Asian region, with about 20,000 species of higher plants, many of which have medicinal, cultural and economic value, and play an essential role in maintaining ecosystem balance. However, many rare plant species are seriously threatened by loss of habitat, overexploitation, forest fires, habitat encroachment and climate change. Recognizing the importance and urgency of conserving these plant species, Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) is implementing plant investigation, monitoring and research activities in many areas
has high biodiversity value acros the country.