Falam Township , Chin State: Government plans for a 7000 acre sanctuary in Chin State is still on the back burner even though specific details were supposed to be worked out by October.
The idea to create a national park that would preserve the natural environment on Zinghmuh mountain in Falam Township was decided by Burma’s military government back in 1997 when they reserved 10,167 acres for the project.
Union Ministers, U Ye Htun and U Kyi Soe Win were responsible for finalizing the plan by last month.
“The mountain is very beautiful and local Chin Christians hold prayer services annually near the mountain. There are natural lakes and the area has a rare scenic beauty,” said one local.
Deputy Minister for Forests U Aye Myint Maung told Hluttaw members at a meeting in September the Zinghmuh Mountain has been identified as an environmental sanctuary and a survey group would be sent to the site. The mountain, located between Falam and Hakha Township, is 8414 feet above sea level and has many precious flowers and wildlife.
The government also identified Victoria Mountain (also called Khonumthung) - the third highest mountain in the country - as another area to protect. It’s located between Mindat and Paletwa Township in Chin State.
