Bokeo Nature Reserve, Protected area in Bokeo Province, Laos.
Bokeo Nature Reserve is a protected forest area in Bokeo Province encompassing mixed deciduous woodland across varied terrain. The reserve protects habitats for multiple animal species that live at different elevations throughout the landscape.
The area gained protection status in 2004 after a primate species thought to be extinct was rediscovered there. This finding led to recognition of the forest's biological importance for conservation.
Local residents maintain traditional practices within designated areas of the reserve while supporting conservation efforts through community-based initiatives and guided tours.
The reserve is best accessed from the village of Ban Houayxay, where guided trips into the forest begin. Visitors should prepare for wet conditions and uneven terrain, as access is mainly on foot through the woodland.
Elevated platforms in the forest canopy allow observation of rare primates in their natural setting from above. These observation points offer an unusual perspective on how animals move and live among the treetops.
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