Myanmar designates new protected public forest area in eastern state

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YANGON: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation of Myanmar has designated a new protected public forest area in the eastern state of Shan, the state-run daily The Mirror reported on Friday (Aug 2).

The ministry designated a land of 7,000 acres in area in the state's Monghpyak township as the Monghe protected public forest, effective from July 24, the report said.

The move aims to enhance forest preservation, increase the habitats of local animal species, preserve biodiversity, sustain water resources for local people's agriculture and drinking water, and reduce shifting cultivation practices, it said.

The country has designated 10 protected public forest areas in the fiscal year 2023-2024. - Xinhua