Projects in Myanmar

Biodiversity Conservation Assessment in Tanintharyi Division, Myanmar

A survey of this little biologically known area of southern Myanmar, to determine where protected areas should be established.

Mitigating Human – Elephant Conflict in Shwe-U-Daung Wildlife Sanctuary, Myanmar

This project aims to improve the communities’ ability to cope with wild elephant damage around Shwe-U-Daung Wildlife Sanctuary.

Continuation of Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict around Shwe-U-Daung Wildlife Sanctuary

The aim of my project is to continue to build the capacity of communities to cope with wild elephant damage around Shwe-U-Daung Wildlife Sanctuary.

Initiation of Community Conservation Efforts in Myanmar with Focus on Endemic Queen of Flowering Tree (Pride Of Myanmar)

This project aims to keep, protect, plant and conserve the Amherstia nobilis in their habitats. Secondly, to partner with the local community and educate them about the tremendous importance of the Amherstia nobilis and their habitats.

Installation the Sal Tree Conservation Awareness Programs to Local Communities at Phet Nam Village Region, Myanmar

This project aims to promote the planting and conservation of Sal trees, to encourage the local people to take an interest in the Sal trees conservation programs.

The Working Elephants of the Union of Myanmar

This project analyses data about the thousands of working elephants in Myanmar, and will draw conclusions for the management of elephants in captivity and in the wild.

Establishment of Centralized Elephant Data Bank in Myanmar

To develop a centralized databank on timber elephants and to train Myanmar officials on studbook data management.

Conservation of Endangered Endemic Black Orchid (Paphiopedilum Wardii) Population and Native Orchid Species in Naing Ngun Area, Putao District, Kachin State, Northern Myanmar

To assess and monitor the status of endangered endemic black orchid (Paphiopedilum wardii) and to make awareness among the local indigenous people for conservation and sustainable utilization of native orchids.

Conservation of Pangolin on the Plateau of Shan State, Myanmar

This project has two main aims: -To protect and conserve the pangolins in their natural environment with cooperation of local communities. -To encourage the local people to keep pangolin wherever feasible.

Renanthera Imschootiana as a Flagship Species for Environmental Education and Conservation in Yat Sawk Region, Myanmar

This project targets to improve knowledge of local people in environmental conservation, donate seed pods and fresh orchid plants to laboratories and national parks and publish the book _“Basic information of wildlife conservation”.

Evaluation of Habitat and Human – Asiatic Black Bear Conflicts in Mauk Mai Region, Myanmar

The main aim of the project is to assess the habitat and Human-Asiatic Black Bear conflict to find out effective solutions for minimizing human-bear conflict.

Community-Based Conservation of Asian Elephants in Rakhine Yoma

The project will strengthen the participation of Chin tribes, who are expert large mammal hunters, in the conservation of elephants and other large mammals in/around the Rakhine Yoma Elephant Sanctuary (RYES), which is home to 100-150 wild elephants, through the negotiation of a no-hunting incentive agreement, training and elephant survey, capacity building and livelihood improvements.

Conservation of Two Ficus Species with Local Community Participation in Pindaya Region, Southern Shan State, Myanmar

The project aims to develop database on the tree population of two Ficus species, to conserve them in their natural environment, to increase plant population by growing seedlings or young plants with local community participation, and to share nature conservation knowledge to local people and community in Pindaya region including nearby villages.