Nam Theun National Protected Area

GPTKB entity

Properties (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Protected Area
gptkbp:area 3,400 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity high
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Nam_Theun_National_Park
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected
gptkbp:contains wildlife habitats
gptkbp:contributedTo climate regulation
gptkbp:established 1993
gptkbp:features tropical forests
mountain ranges
gptkbp:homeTo endangered species
various ethnic groups
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nam Theun National Protected Area
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Nam_Theun_River
wetlands
gptkbp:isAdjacentTo gptkb:Nam_Kading_National_Protected_Area
gptkbp:isConnectedTo local economies
gptkbp:isHomeTo gptkb:Asian_elephants
gptkb:wild_boar
gptkb:Indochinese_tiger
various bird species
unique flora
various plant species
numerous fish species
various insects
many mammals
various amphibians
gibbons
langurs
many reptiles
barking deer
gptkbp:isImportantFor biodiversity conservation
scientific research
wildlife protection
gptkbp:isKnownFor waterfalls
birdwatching opportunities
cultural heritage
hiking trails
scenic landscapes
caves
river systems
gptkbp:isManagedBy gptkb:Wildlife_Conservation_Society
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Nam_Theun_River_Basin
gptkb:Greater_Mekong_Subregion
gptkb:Laos_National_Protected_Areas_System
regional conservation efforts
gptkbp:isPromotedBy government initiatives
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:isSupportedBy community involvement
international NGOs
gptkbp:isThreatenedBy climate change
deforestation
infrastructure development
poaching
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Laos
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Ministry_of_Agriculture_and_Forestry,_Laos
gptkbp:notableFor water resources
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Nam_Theun_2_Hydroelectric_Project
gptkbp:provides ecosystem services
gptkbp:recognizedBy IUCN
gptkbp:supports local communities
ecotourism
gptkbp:surroundingArea Bolikhamxai_Province