National Botanical Garden

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

Accessibility

• 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 eco-tourism 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 Programmes

• 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 programmes in environment and nature conservation.

Opportunities for Study and Recreation

• Study and research activities relating to Botany.
• Rest and recreation.