Protected areas

Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park - The refuge of the Tamaraw
Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park (MIBNP) is the only place in the world where one can find the biggest remaining population of the tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis), a type of water buffalo that is endemic to Mindoro Island. This was the major
Mt. Apo Natural Park - Where the Philippine Eagle soars to new heights
The majestic Mt. Apo towers over the whole Philippine archipelago, being the country's highest mountain that rises to 3,143.6 meters above sea level. Its base is known to be larger than the island of Singapore. In 1982, Mt
Nat Ma Taung National Park
Nat Ma Taung National Park (NMTNP) is located close to the border with India and features Mt. Victoria, which at 3,035 meters above sea level is the highest mountain in Chin Hill, Chin State, in the western part of Central Myanmar. Mt. Victoria was named in honor of the
Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary - Sanctuary of freshwater turtles and dolphins
Meinmahla Kyun was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1993 and covers an area of 13,700 hectares (137 square kilometers) in the Bogalay Township of Ayeyarwaddy. The Sanctuary was established to protect the remaining
Lampi Marine National Park - Myanmar's first national park
Lampi Marine National Park was established in 1996 with an area of 20,484 hectares in the Boatpyin Township of Taninthayi Division. The Park encompasses a section of the Mergui Archipelago including the large island of Lampi, several
Hkakaborazi National Park - Myanmar's largest park and highest mountain
First established as a forest reserve in 1996, Hkakaborazi National Park was declared a national park in 1998. It is the largest national park in Myanmar, occupying an area of 381,246 hectares (1,472 square miles) in Putao
Inle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary - People, nature and culture in a unique wetland
Inle Lake is the second largest lake in Myanmar, next to Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State. The Lake was established as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1985 and covers 64,200 hectares (642 square kilometers) in the Nyaung Shwe
Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary - The largest inland lake in Southeast Asia
The Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1999 with a total area of 77,525 hectares (775.25 square kilometers) for the protection of local waterfowl and their habitats, as well as the neighboring catchment
Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park - Shrine to Maha Kathapa
Named after Buddha's saintly disciple, the Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park was established as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981 and opened as a National Park in 1984. The Park covers an area of 159,761 hectares in the Mingin and Kani townships