Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary declared ASEAN Heritage Park

14 October 2019
Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary declared ASEAN Heritage Park
Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagaing Region. Photo: WCS Myanmar

The Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary was declared an ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) at the 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment, held from 7-10 October in Siem Reap, Cambodia, state media reported.

The Taninthayi Wildlife Sanctuary in Taninthayi Region and the Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagaing Region had applied for AHP status, and Htamanthi was selected as its commitments meet AHP’s standards.

Covering an area of 2,151 square kilometers, the Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in biodiversity and it is a protected area for wildlife animals.