In 2025, forest management and protection at Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park continued to be implemented in a comprehensive and decisive manner, got many positive results. Through the consistent implementation of prevention-oriented, root-level forest protection solutions, the Park successfully maintained forest coverage at approximately 95 percent. No hotspots of illegal logging, forest encroachment, or forest fires were recorded, ensuring the effective conservation of ecosystems and the outstanding universal values of the World Natural Heritage site. Strengthening public outreach to enhance community awareness Communication and dissemination of legal regulations on forest protection, forest fire prevention and control (FFPC), and biodiversity conservation continued to receive strong emphasis, with flexible and audience-appropriate approaches. In 2025, the Park Management Board organized 10 outreach conferences across 13 buffer-zone villages, attracting over 570 local residents, all of whom participated in signing forest protection commitments. At the same time, in coordination with educational institutions, the Park conducted experiential and extracurricular environmental education activities for 869 students. Dissemination of legal regulations on the protection of endangered, rare, and precious wildlife to youth union members in buffer zone communes surrounding the National Park Over the year, a total of 346 outreach activities were conducted in 286 buffer-zone villages, engaging more than 6,356 participants, representing a significant increase compared to 2024. These efforts contributed to a marked improvement in community awareness, accompanied by a sharp decline in illegal forest entry. Strengthening patrols and coordinated forest protection efforts With prevention identified as the core guiding principle, the Park Management