Announcement of closure of the bus station Chiang Dao due to drought – invasion – severe forest fires

Chiang Mai, Director-General of the National Parks Department. Announcement to close Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary Chiang Mai Province due to continuous dry weather problems. The area was invaded. and there was illegal encroachment and burning of the forest causing widespread and severe forest fires Therefore, the forest must be closed indefinitely to solve the problem. Including being able to organize accommodations and homestays Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said that Signed the announcement of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation regarding Closed Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary Chiang Mai Province is experiencing continuous dry weather and illegal encroachments and forest burning. causing widespread and severe forest fires Forest areas and wildlife were destroyed. Affects the ecosystem and habitats of wildlife. Including rare and valuable plants of the area. Therefore, in order to prevent and stop problems occurring. To prevent further damage to the integrity and diversity of natural resources of the Doi Chiang Dao Biosphere Reserve. Therefore, by virtue of Section 53 of the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019, the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary was closed. No one is allowed to enter the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary. without permission Except for those living or farming whose land ownership has been surveyed in accordance with Section 121 of the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2019. Closing the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary according to this announcement. It is closed indefinitely. Until the problems of illegal forest burning, forest encroachment, and hunting are resolved, as well as organizing accommodations and homestays. Ensure appropriate control of entry and exit to allow natural conditions to restore the ecosystem and recover from further damage. In addition, a working group was appointed to solve problems in 3 areas: law enforcement Land management and use Rest oration of forest and wildlife resources. Source: Thai News Agency

Chiang Mai, Director-General of the National Parks Department. Announcement to close Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary Chiang Mai Province due to continuous dry weather problems. The area was invaded. and there was illegal encroachment and burning of the forest causing widespread and severe forest fires Therefore, the forest must be closed indefinitely to solve the problem. Including being able to organize accommodations and homestays Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said that Signed the announcement of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation regarding Closed Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary Chiang Mai Province is experiencing continuous dry weather and illegal encroachments and forest burning. causing widespread and severe forest fires Forest areas and wildlife were destroyed. Affects the ecosystem and habitats of wildlife. Including rare and valuable plants of the area. Therefore, in order to prevent and stop problems occurring. To prevent further damage to the integrity and diversity of natural resources of the Doi Chiang Dao Biosphere Reserve. Therefore, by virtue of Section 53 of the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019, the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary was closed. No one is allowed to enter the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary. without permission Except for those living or farming whose land ownership has been surveyed in accordance with Section 121 of the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2019. Closing the Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary according to this announcement. It is closed indefinitely. Until the problems of illegal forest burning, forest encroachment, and hunting are resolved, as well as organizing accommodations and homestays. Ensure appropriate control of entry and exit to allow natural conditions to restore the ecosystem and recover from further damage. In addition, a working group was appointed to solve problems in 3 areas: law enforcement Land management and use Rest oration of forest and wildlife resources. Source: Thai News Agency