Shwesettaw Wildlife Park

Location 

Located between 20'12' N and 94'35' E in Minbu, Setote-taya, Saku and Ngapeh Townships of Magwe Division.

Area

213.4 square miles.

Year of Establishment

Established as Wildlife Sanctuary in 1940 and strengthened with more staff in 1985.

Accessibility

Yangon to Magwe, 331 miles by car and Magwe to Minbu, 2 miles crossing Ayeyarwaddy river over Magwe bridge and Minbu to Shwesettaw, 30 miles by car. 

Objectives 

•  To protect and conserve the endemic Shwethamin (Cervus eldithamin) deer of Myanmar . 

•  To conserve the "Than-dahat" forest which is part of the Dry Zone Ecosystem and natural habitat of Shwethamin. 

•  To conserve the important watersheds. 

•  To sustain the environs of the cherished Shwesettaw Buddhist heritage. 

Forest /vegetative Types

•  Than-dahat Forest  

•  Low 'Indaing' (Dry Dipterocarp) Forest  

•  Dry Deciduous Forest  

Wildlife

Bear, Gaur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Eld's deer, Wild boar and various types of wild cats, wild dogs and birds. In accordance with 1998 inventory, the population of deer is increasing by (1088±269) and the rare Star tortoise (Geochelone platynota) is also present.

Conservation, Development and Research Programmes

•  Conservation of natural forests. 

•  Conservation and maintenance of the buffer-Zone. 

•  Conservation and protection of wildlife including the Myanmar Shwe Thamin. 

•  Inventory and research on the natural habitats and ecosystem of Shwethamin. 

•  Upgrading of the area to promote ecotourism. 

•  Educational Programmes of environment conservation during religious festivals 

Opportunities for Study and Recreation 

•  Observation of the habits and habitats of the Myanmar Shwe Thamin. 

•  Observation of the Dry Zone Ecosystem and wildlife. 

•  Pilgrimage and homage to the footprint of Buddha. 

•  Observation of life and habits of the rare reptile Star tortoise. 

•  Observation of the culture of the Chin ethnic nationals. 

Accommodation facilities

Accommodation for 20 persons at 2 guesthouses. 

SHWESETTAW WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

This sanctuary (552.70 sq km) is located on the western edge of the Myanmar dry zone and is dry deciduous forest in which has Brow-antlered Deer (Myanmar endemic), Sambhur Deer, Hog Deer, Gaur, Serow, Wild Boar and small mammals, over 40 species of butterfly, and Myanmar Star Tortoise (Myanmar endemic), Yellow Tortoise and Indian Black Turtle. These fauna may be viewed in this site. 135 bird species have been recorded in this sanctuary. The highlight would be White-rumped Falcon, Collared Falconet, Hooded Treepie (Myanmar Endemic Bird), Streak-throated Woodpecker, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, White-throated Babbler (Myanmar Endemic Bird) and Common Rosefinch. In addition one can visit to historically famous Shwesettaw Pagoda. Recommend to visit all the year round but the best time for Brow-antlered Deer watching is in middle of March to the end of April.

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