5. Objectives
To conserve the watershed areas of Lemro river, Myitha river, Saw
Chaung, Maw Chaung, Salin Chaung Yow Chaung, Mon Chaung, etc.
To conserve the scenic beauty of natural forests.
To conserve Mountain Ecosystem and prohibit illicit hunting
To preserve 5 species of rare birds which can be found only in
Myanmar , other native and migratory birds their habitats .
To preserve rare species of Myanmar Orchids.
To educate local people to shift from practise shifting cultivation
to cultivating perennial plants and trees.
To promote and upgrade the park as ecotourism attraction.
To attract tourists with water rafting and rapid –shooting during
the rainy season while the river flow is rapid.
6. Forest/Vegetative Types
Hill Evergreen Forests
moist Upper Mixed Deciduous Forests
Pine Forests ( above 9000 feet )
Hill Savannah
7. Wildlife
Mammals such as tiger, bear wild board, leopard, goar, serow,
gibbon, etc. and 159 bird species, reptiles and butterfly are
present.
8. Conservation, Development and Research Programmes
Educating and prohibiting of shifting cultivation in the
protected areas.
Inventory of forest flora.
Study and research on bird species and their natural habitats.
Establishment of modern Forest Village with the assistance of rural
people to initiate a permanent Taungya planning system with perennial
plants.
Conducting a filed survey and inventory to promote and upgrade the
park for ecotourism industry.
9. Opportunities for Study and Recreation
Recreation and viewing of the natural mountain scenery.
Visiting the third highest Mountain in Myanmar which is (10018) feet
high, and hiking a distance of 15 miles from the old Kan-pet-let
city , or driving 10 miles by car from Kan-pet-city and hiking
another 5 miles to the mountain.
Observation of 159 bird species including 5 indigenous species and
also Blyth’s Tragopan , a very rare species.
Participation in organized Orchid Tours where the most attractive
Myanmar Orchids exist.
Observing the traditional and cultural heritage of Chin people and
their living systems.
Observing the natural forest and trees, especially Rhododendron
arboreum .
Accommodation for 5 persons guest house.
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