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1. Location
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Located between 20Ί 53' N and 95Ί 15' E in Kyaukpadaung
Township of Mandalay Division.
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2. Area
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49.63 square miles. |
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3. Year of Establishment
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Established in 1983 and opened as park in 1989
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4. Access
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(a) Yangon via Pyay and Kyaukpadaung to Popa, 412 miles by
car.
(b) Yangon via Meikhtila and Kyaukpadaung to Popa, 400 miles by car.
(c) Yangon via Nyaung-U, 320 miles by air and 37 miles by car. |
5. Objectives
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(a) To preserve the forest area of Popa Mountain and to
conserve the unique dry zone ecosysytem and biodiversity with various plants
and wildlife species.
(b) To conserve the watersheds of near by reservoirs and dams including
Kyetmauktaung Dam.
(c) To ensure continuous flow of water supply to Kyaukpadaung and nearby
villages from natural springs.
(d) To conserve medicinal plants and climbers.
(e) To preserve unique geological features and to conserve cultural and
religious heritages.
(f) To promote ecotourism. |
6. Forest / Vegetative Types
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(a) Than - Dahat Forests
(b) Low Indaing Forests
(c) Upper Mixed Deciduous Forests
(d) Hill Evergreen Forests
(e) Pine Forests
(f) Hill Grassland |
7. Wildlife
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Monkey, barking deer, wild pig, jungle cat, wild dog and
about 140 avifauna species inhabit the Popa area. The dusky leaf monkey is a
scarce animal and about 150 minkeys live in the Popa Mountain Park.
8. Medicinal Plants and Climbers.
In accordance with the collected data, about 40 medicinal plants and some
climbers are growing in the Popa Mountain Park. These plants and climbers
are being explored through field research works. |
8.Conservation,Development and Research Programmes
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(a) Conservation of natural forest
(b) Enrichment planting with indigenous tree species.
(c) Establishment of Popa Mountain Resorts, construction of mountain
circuits and maintainance of golf course to facilitate recreation and
promote ecotourism.
(d) Conducting of research works on the conservation of flora and fauna.
(e) Estabilishment of watershed plantations.
(f) Conservation and planting of medicinal plants and climbers.
(g) Promoting, public awarness of environmental conseervation.
(h) Conducting of Socio-ecinomic surveys in nearby villages.
(i) Implementation of buffer zone management.
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9. Opportunities for Study and Recreation
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(a) Observing dry zone ecosystem, avifauna species and other
wild animals.
(b) Enjoyment of the natural beauty of Popa, Oasis of the Dry Zone.
(c) Studying the naturally regeneerated of sandalwood species.
(d) Studying geological features and minerals from and extinct volcano which
erupted 25,000 year ago.
(e) Studying the natural forests by trekking on foot or on horseback along
the forest paths.
(f) Observing the medicinal plants and climbers and conducting field
research works.
(g) Enjoyment of natural beauty by car, horse or on foot and playing golf.
(h) Lodging with meals at the Popa Mountain Resorts of the Forest
Department.
(i) Studying at the environmental education centre.
(j) Accommodation for about 16 persons at the Popa Guest House and about 6
persons at the "Yenge" Guest House. |
