01/02/2013
Inlay Lake, candidate for World Heritage Parks
Natural scenic beauties are located in the waters and on the land of Myanmar. Inlay Lake is one of the plentiful natural beauties of the nation. As Inlay Lake is one of the tourist destinations across the nation, conservation is being undertaken for natural beauties and environment. At present, efforts are being made to put Inlay Lake in the list of World Heritage Parks.
We are trying to put Inlay Lake in the list of World Heritage Parks. So, we are making arrangements to coordinate with the UNESCO so as to carry out technological works. We plan to achieve success in the enlisting the lake, said an official of the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry recently.
A plan is underway to coordinate technological requirements with UNESCO and Norway-based Nordic World Heritage Foundation to be able to put the Inlay Lake in the list.
In addition, Forest Department and UN HABITAT prepare a plan for long-term existence of Inlay Lake. The Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry adopted a plan to extend the term of conserving the lake in cooperation with UNDP.
Inle Lake is situated at an altitude of above 2900 feet, in Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District in Shan State. The lake is 44.9 square miles and is the second largest in Myanmar. In summer, the lake has about seven feet deep on average and 12 feet deep in maximum. In the rainy season, the deepest area of the lake is 17 feet.
Especially, the lake is home to various species of biodiversities, over 20 species of snake and nine endangered species of fish. Therefore, environmental conservation is being undertaken at the lake and its surrounding areas as rare species of plants grow there. As of 2000 year, a five year plan is being implemented for conservation of forests, water, soil and birds in 20-mile radius of Inlay Lake.
Copy from Myanma Alin News Paper