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Covering an area of over 100,000 hectares across Champasak and Salavan provinces, Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area (PXT NPA) is known for its wild orchids, rocky outcroppings, and significant cultural and religious sites. PXT NPA also offers stunning views of Laos and Thailand. It is the only NPA in the country located along the Mekong River, and hosts a rich variety of animal and plant species, some endangered.
The Mekong River divides this area into two key habitats: PXT NPA in Laos and Pha Taem National Park in Thailand. This division establishes the area as a critical transboundary for biodiversity conservation, encompassing aquatic life, wildlife, and forest ecosystems.
Working Together in Phou Xieng Thong: KEY ACTIVITIES
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Conduct biodiversity surveys and monitoring
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Promote sustainable and climate-smart livelihoods
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Raise awareness on environmental protection and legal frameworks
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Create Fish Conservation Zones and support fisheries law enforcement
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Establish and build capacity of community patrol teams
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Support and strengthen transboundary collaboration
Our Vision for Phou Xieng Thong
Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area holds strong potential as a vital conservation landscape along the Mekong River. Strengthened transboundary collaboration with Pha Taem National Park in Thailand helps safeguard biodiversity and support local communities. This partnership promotes joint biodiversity surveys, nature-based ecotourism, and inclusive conservation.
By engaging communities and local authorities on both sides of the Mekong, we aim to build a resilient, well-connected ecosystem. Phou Xieng Thong stands as a model for collaborative management, where protecting nature goes hand in hand with creating sustainable opportunities for generations to come.
