TSA Expands Turtle Rescue Program in Myanmar
On May 14, a ceremony was held to dedicate the expansion of the Turtle Rescue Center (TRC) near May Myo. Organized by the TSA and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and attended by more than 80 Forest Department officials and workers, policemen and border inspectors, the event was highlight by a ceremonial passing of the deed from the TSA to the Head of the Regional Forest Department. Myanmar’s leading TV station was on hand to cover the story. Click the link to read more about whats been going…
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