Phawngpui Park

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1 year ago

Fire Devastation: Forest fires damaged nearly one-ninth of Phawngpui National Park’s area.
Cause and Control: The fires started from slash-and-burn agriculture and were brought under control by March 28 with the help of villagers.
Location: Situated in Lawngtlai District, southeastern Mizoram, near the India-Myanmar border.
Key Features: Established as a National Park in 1997, covering 50 sq. km, including Phawngpui Peak (Mizoram’s highest point). Known for its diverse flora (orchids, bamboo)
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and fauna (clouded leopard, Mrs. Hume’s pheasant).
Importance: The fires highlight the vulnerability of protected areas to human activities like agriculture, posing a threat to biodiversity and
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ecosystems.
Current Situation: Some areas of the park are still smoldering despite the fires being brought under control.