List of protected areas of Myanmar explained

This list of protected areas of Myanmar includes national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and botanical gardens that were established since 1927.^[1]

National parks

• Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park in Sagaing Region, 1402.8km2^[2]
• Bwe Par Taung National Park in Chin State, 176.16sqkm ^[3]
• Emawbum National Park in Kachin State, 603.4sqkm ^[4]
• Hkakaborazi National Park in Kachin State, 3812.46sqkm^[5]
• Inkhain Bum National Park in Kachin State, 300.52sqkm ^[6]
• Lampi Island Marine National Park in Tanintharyi Region, 204.48km2^[7]
• Natmataung National Park in Chin State, 713.06km2^[8]
• Popa Mountain National Park in Mandalay Region128.54km2^[9]

Wildlife sanctuaries

• Bumhpa Bum Wildlife Sanctuary in Kachin State, 1854.43km2^[10]
• Chatthin Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagaing Region, 260.07km2^[11]
• Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagaing Region, 2150.73km2^[12]
• Hukaung Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Kachin State, 6371.37km2^[13] plus extension of 11002.2km2^[14]
• Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Kachin State, 814.99km2^[15]
• Inlay Lake Wetland Sanctuary in Shan State, 533.73km2^[16]
• Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary^[17]
• Kyauk Pan Taung Wildlife Sanctuary in Chin state
• Kelatha Wildlife Sanctuary in Mon State^[18]
• Kyaikhtiyo Wildlife Sanctuary in Mon State, 156.21km2^[19]
• Loimwe Protected Area in Shan State, 41.35km2.^[20]
• Mahamyaing Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagaing Region, 136.69km2^[21]
• Mein-ma-hla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary in Ayeyarwady Region, 500km2^[22]
• Minwuntaung Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagaing Region, 205.88km2^[23]
• Minsontaung Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandalay Region, 22.56km2^[24]
• Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in Bago Region, 103.6km2^[25]
• Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary in Tanintharyi Region, 49.21km2^[26]
• Mulayit Wildlife Sanctuary in Kayin State, 138.56km2^[27]
• Panlaung and Padalin Cave Wildlife Sanctuary in Shan State, 333.8km2^[28]
• Parsar Protected Area in Shan State, 76.53km2^[29]
• Pidaung Wildlife Sanctuary in Kachin State, 122.07km2^[30]
• Pyin-O-Lwin Bird Sanctuary in Mandalay Region, 127.25km2^[31]
• Rakhine Yoma Elephant Reserve in Rakhine State, 1755.7km2^[32]
• Shwesettaw Wildlife Reserve in Magwe Region, 464.09km2^[33]
• Shwe-U-Daung Wildlife Sanctuary
• Thamihla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary in Ayeyarwady Region, 0.88km2^[34]
• Tanintharyi Nature Reserve in the Tenasserim Hills, 1699.99km2^[35]
• Taunggyi Bird Sanctuary in the Shan Hills, 7.27km2^[36]
• Wethtigan Wildlife Sanctuary in Magwe Region, 3.72km2^[37]

Nature Parks

• Hlawga Park in northern Yangon Region, 6.23km2^[38]
• Myaing Hay Wun Elephant Park in Yangon Region
• National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardens in Mandalay Region
• Sein Ye Forest Park in Bago Region

See also

• Deforestation in Myanmar

External links

• Web site: National parks, wetlands, botanical gardens, and wildlife sanctuaries in Myanmar (Burma) . Trek Thailand.

Notes and References

1. Book: Lazarus, K. M. . Cardinale, P. . Corbett, M. . Lin, N. S. . Noeske, T. K. H. . Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Hydropower Sector in Myanmar . International Finance Corporation . Washington, D.C. . 2017 . Baseline Assessment Report of Terrestrial Biodiversity . https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/94f6688f-7b1b-4c73-9a5b-7f3428bcb468/Chapter+4_SEA_Baseline+Assessment_Biodiversity.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=maaJgCS . 19 December 2019 . 27 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201027053751/https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/94f6688f-7b1b-4c73-9a5b-7f3428bcb468/Chapter+4_SEA_Baseline+Assessment_Biodiversity.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=maaJgCS . live .
2. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Alaungdaw Katthapa National Park . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 7 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191207165841/https://www.protectedplanet.net/alaungdaw-katthapa-national-park-national-park-and-asean-heritage-park . live .
3. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2023 . Bwe Par Taung National Park . Protected Planet . 31 July 2023 . 31 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230731161136/https://www.protectedplanet.net/555626071 . live .
4. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2023 . Emawbum National Park . Protected Planet . 31 July 2023 . 31 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230731161135/https://www.protectedplanet.net/555703462 . live .
5. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Hkakaborazi National Park . Protected Planet United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre . 19 December 2019 . 1 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101174815/https://www.protectedplanet.net/555626073 . live .
6. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2023 . Inkhain Bum National Park . Protected Planet . 31 July 2023 . 31 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230731161136/https://www.protectedplanet.net/555626071 . live .
7. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Lampi Marine National Park . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 15 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191215215859/https://www.protectedplanet.net/lampi-marine-national-park-marine-national-park-and-asean-heritage-park . live .
8. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Natmataung National Park . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 7 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191207165120/https://www.protectedplanet.net/natmataung-national-park-wildlife-sanctuary-and-asean-heritage-park . live .
9. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Popa Mountain Park . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 7 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191207160123/https://www.protectedplanet.net/popa-mountain-park-nature-park . live .
10. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Bumpha Bum Wildife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219193042/https://www.protectedplanet.net/bumpha-bum-wildife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
11. Web site: Chatthin Wildlife Sanctuary . World Database on Protected Areas . Protected Planet . 2019 . 19 December 2019 . 27 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201027120455/https://www.protectedplanet.net/8006 . live .
12. Web site: Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary . World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 6 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120606162052/http://protectedplanet.net/sites/Htamanthi_Wildlife_Sanctuary . live .
13. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Hugaung Valley Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219103915/https://www.protectedplanet.net/hugaung-valley-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
14. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Hukaung Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (extension) . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219103918/https://www.protectedplanet.net/hukaung-valley-wildlife-sanctuary-extension-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
15. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Indawgyi Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 8 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191208111113/https://www.protectedplanet.net/indawgyi-w-s-unesco-mab-biosphere-reserve . live .
16. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Inlay Lake Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet .
17. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Kahilu Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 4 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191204075857/https://www.protectedplanet.net/kahilu-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
18. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Protected Planet . Kaylatha Wildlife Sanctuary . 19 December 2019 . 18 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218235512/https://www.protectedplanet.net/kaylatha-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
19. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Kyeikhtiyoe Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219201622/https://www.protectedplanet.net/kyeikhtiyoe-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
20. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Loimwe Protected Area . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 8 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191208171757/https://www.protectedplanet.net/loimwe-protected-area-nature-reserve . live .
21. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 7 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191207080439/https://www.protectedplanet.net/meinmahla-kyun-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary-and-asean-heritage-park . live .
22. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219200230/https://www.protectedplanet.net/meinmahla-kyun-wildlife-sanctuary-ramsar-site-wetland-of-international-importance . live .
23. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Minwuntaung Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 13 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191213201606/https://www.protectedplanet.net/minwuntaung-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
24. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Minsontaung Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 13 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191213201928/https://www.protectedplanet.net/minsontaung-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
25. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 6 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191206124511/https://www.protectedplanet.net/moeyungyi-wetland-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
26. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 8 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191208191326/https://www.protectedplanet.net/moscos-islands-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
27. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Mulayit Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 8 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191208182430/https://www.protectedplanet.net/mulayit-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
28. Web site: Panlaung and Padalin Cave Wildlife Sanctuary . World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 18 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218165152/https://www.protectedplanet.net/panlaung-and-padalin-cave-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
29. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Parsar Protected Area . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 7 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191207120531/https://www.protectedplanet.net/parsar-protected-area-national-park . live .
30. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Pidaung Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 12 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191212111641/https://www.protectedplanet.net/pidaung-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
31. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Pyin-O-Lwin Bird Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 5 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191205132459/https://www.protectedplanet.net/pyin-o-lwin-bird-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
32. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Rakhine Yoma Elephant Range . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 6 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191206095840/https://www.protectedplanet.net/rakhine-yoma-elephant-range-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
33. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 18 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218185137/https://www.protectedplanet.net/shwesettaw-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
34. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Thamihla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219202412/https://www.protectedplanet.net/thamihla-kyun-wildlife-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
35. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Taninthayi Nature Reserve . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 18 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191218142900/https://www.protectedplanet.net/taninthayi-nature-reserve-nature-reserve . live .
36. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Taunggyi Bird Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 6 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191206085835/https://www.protectedplanet.net/taunggyi-bird-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
37. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Wetthikan Bird Sanctuary . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219201548/https://www.protectedplanet.net/wetthikan-bird-sanctuary-wildlife-sanctuary . live .
38. Web site: World Database on Protected Areas . 2019 . Hlawga Park . Protected Planet . 19 December 2019 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219185459/https://www.protectedplanet.net/hlawga-park-nature-park . live .