Location
Located between 22°O' N and 96°30' E in Pyin Oo Lwin Town of Mandalay Division.
Area
344.81 acres.
Year of Establishment
Established in 1915.
Access
- Yangon via Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwin, 472 miles by car.
- Yangon to Mandalay, 400 miles by air and Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwin,
42 miles by car.
Objectives
- To serve as a recreation center for the
public.
- To carry out educational activities related to conservation of trees and
forests so that people will become interested and appreciate the values of trees
and flowers.
- To assist botanists and researchers with their studies.
- To collect and reproduce rare and
endangered plant species for their perpetual
existence, conduct research activities and
assist the development of ecotourism
industry.
Forest/vegetative Types
- Forest trees (big species) : about 344
species.
- Total number of trees : about 5000.
- Indigenous orchids : 42 species.
- Rose : 25 species.
- Crinum amoenum (land lily): 6 species.
- Natural Forest Area : 42 acres.
Wildlife
Inland indigenous birds (resident forest birds), reptiles, small mammal species
and insects are present.
Conservation, Development and Research Program
- Conservation of trees already planted.
- Additional planting of tree species
which are ecologically adaptable.
- Maintenance and improvement of completed
landscaping activities with advanced
technology.
- Implementation of educational program in
environment and nature conservation.
Opportunities for Study and Recreation
- Study and research activities relating
to Botany.
- Rest and recreation.
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