Loimwe Protected Area is a
protected area
Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the ena ...
in
Myanmar
Myanmar, ; UK pronunciations: US pronunciations incl. . Note: Wikipedia's IPA conventions require indicating /r/ even in British English although only some British English speakers pronounce r at the end of syllables. As John C. Wells, Joh ...
's
Shan State, covering .
It ranges in elevation from and harbours dry hill forest interspersed with
pine trees. It was established in 1996 and is managed by the Forest Department of
Kengtung Township.
References
External links
Myanmar - Status of Biodiversity ConservationBiodiversity and protected areas - Myanmar
Protected areas established in 1996
Protected areas of Myanmar
Daen Lao Range
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