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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
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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
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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
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Conservation of trees already planted.
- Additional planting of tree species, which are ecologically adaptable.
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- 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.
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