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Development of Nature based Tourism
for Economic Opportunities in Myanmar
Presentation for a Workshop on
Developing Ecotourism along Biodiversity Corridors
Laos
October 2-3, 2008
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Presented by
U Win Aung
Chairman
Woodland Group of Companies
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Characteristics needed for development of
ecotourism
finely balanced ecological diversity
rare and endangered flora, fauna and landscapes,
usually endemic to the region and
indigenous cultures and communities living in it
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Threats to Nature & Ecological System
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Threats to Nature & Ecological System
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Why is ecotourism important?
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Why is ecotourism important?
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Promotes an appreciation
from the visitors
Creates awareness among
locals living in the area
Helps preserving and
protecting the environment
Why is ecotourism important?
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How Myanmar can benefit from
Nature based Tourism for Economic
Opportunities
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LAMPI MARINE PARK
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MANGROVES IN LAMPI MARINE PARK
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HORNBILLS IN LAMPI MARINE PARK
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PRISTINE ISLANDS
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WHITE SAND BEACHES AND CRYSTAL
CLEAR WATER
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COLORFUL MARINE LIVES
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COLORFUL MARINE LIVES
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CORAL REEVES
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COMMUNITIES LIVING IN HARMONY
WITH ITS NATURE
Salone People living in Myeik Archipelago
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UNSPOILED FOREST
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BEAUTIFUL NATURE
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COLORFUL TRIBES
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Potential Ecotourism Sites in
Myanmar
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NAGA HILL TRIBES IN CHIN REGION
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PADAUNG TRIBES IN EASTERN SHAN REGION
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NATMATAUNG NATIONAL PARK
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KHAKABORAZI NATIONAL PARK
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LAMPI MARINE PARK
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MANGROVES IN LAMPI MARINE PARK
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HORNBILLS IN LAMPI MARINE PARK
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ALAUNGDAW KATHAPA NATIONAL PARK
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POPA MOUNTAIN PARK
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NATIONAL KANDAWGYI GARDENS
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INLE LAKE WETLAND BIRD SANCTUARY
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THE GOLDEN ROCK
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MOEYUNGYI WETLAND BIRD SANCTUARY
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INDAWGYI WET LAND BIRD SANCTUARY
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Facts about
Popa Mountain Park Project
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LOCATION OF MT. POPA
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FACTS OF POPA MOUNTAIN PARK
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BACKGROUND
Popa Reserved Forest was instituted in 1902. It now extends over an area of 31,763 acres.
In 1954-55, forest surrounding the reserve was notified as Protected Forests to act as a buffer zone.
The rehabilitation of Mt. Popa was initiated in the early 1980s.
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BACKGROUND
Infrastructure development activities for Popa Mountain Park were employed starting from 1982 under the Nature Conservation and National Parks Project implemented jointly by the Ministry of Forestry and UNDP.
The park is of national significance in terms of environmental, cultural, social and recreational values.
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OBJECTIVES
To protect and conserve
medicinal plants growing
within and in the vicinity
of the park for their
sustainable utilization
To preserve existing
cultural and religious sites
and their values
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To implement educational
programs on
environmental and
biodiversity conservation
in partnership with the
stakeholders
To ensure sustainable
source of water supply
from natural springs to
nearby villages
To promote ecotourism
OBJECTIVES
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FLORA IN
POPA MOUNTAIN PARK
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FAUNA IN POPA MOUNTAIN PARK
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FAUNA IN POPA MOUNTAIN PARK
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THE JEWEL OF POPA
Popa Mountain Resort
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Successes and Challenges of
Popa Mountain Park Project
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Benefits to the local community
Job opportunities
- short term
- long term
Job trainings to
become skill staff
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Income generation from local products
Benefits to the local community
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Distributing clean water to the local community
Benefits to the local community
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Better education facilities
Benefits to the local community
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Better education facilities
Benefits to the local community
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Participation in the local
religious affairs and culture
Benefits to the local community
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Greening Popa Mountain leading to
coming back of natural springs
Decrease in ignorant poaching and logging
Increasing number of fauna in the region
Benefits to the environment
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CHALLENGES
Waste water disposal
Garbage disposal
Regretful yet strong social impact on children
by being exposed to easy income from visitors
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CONCLUSION
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Conclusion
Our aim
To be a reliable partner in developing sustainable
ecotourism
To be a part of global movement by working hand in
hand with government, private sector, local
communities to develop a sound ecotourism
management
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Conclusion
promote and create awareness for eco-system of our environment
create vocational training opportunities for the communities
create more job opportunities in all tourism related supporting industries
create formal education opportunities for the communities and generations
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Thank You