National Biodiversity Conservation Areas

A National Biodiversity Conservation Area (NBCA) is an environmentally protected area in Laos. There are all together 21 different NBCAs in Laos, protecting 29,775 square kilometers. Another 10 NBCAs have been proposed, many of them being treated by authorities as though they were already officially protected.

List of NBCAs

• Corridor Nakai - Nam Theun and Phou Hin Poun National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Dong Ampham National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Dong Houa Sao National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Dong Phou Vieng National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Hin Nam No National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Houei Nhang Conservation Area
• Khammouane Limestone National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Nakai - Nam Theun National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Nam Chuane Conservation Area
• Nam Et National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Nam Kading National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Nam Kan
• Nam Phouy National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Nam Theun Ext. National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Nam Xam National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Phou Dene Din National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Phou Kateup (Bolovens Northeast)
• Phou Kathong
• Phou Khao Khoay National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Phou Louey National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Phou Phanang National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Phou Theung
• Phou Xang He National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Phou Xiengthong National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Phu Luang (Boloven SW)
• Xe Bang Nouan National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Xe Khampho
• Xe Pian
• Xe Xap National Biodiversity Conservation Area
• Xekhampo-Boloven Plateau Hunting Reserve

See also

• Geography of Laos

External links

• Lao People’s Democratic Republic - National Report on Protected Areas and Development
• Ecotourism Laos - Protected Areas
• IUCN review (PDF)
• Protected Areas Development report