Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary

Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary
Location within Burma
Location  Burma
Nearest city Yebyu and Launglon
Coordinates 14°07′30″N 97°48′15″E / 14.12500°N 97.80417°E / 14.12500; 97.80417Coordinates: 14°07′30″N 97°48′15″E / 14.12500°N 97.80417°E / 14.12500; 97.80417
Area 49.19 km²
Established 1927
Governing body Burma Forest Department

The Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary is a demarcated wildlife reserve located in the Moscos Islands, Burma. It is governed by the Burma Forest Department and the level of protection is total.

The main purposes of the reserve are habitat conservation and natural resources maintenance. The typical habitat is tropical evergreen forest. Tourists are not allowed within the wildlife reserve.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Myanmar Protected Areas - Context, Current Status and Challenges Archived 2012-04-17 at the Wayback Machine.
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