This is the 4th largest national protected area in the country, and home to more than 20 ethnic groups. Also, the Nam Ha National Protected Area is an extremely important watershed, and harbors high population of birds and mammals: ranks 3rd for birds and 5th for large mammals out of 20 protected areas in the country.
Apart from this, the said protected area ranks 3rd in the national management priority index based on biodiversity and watershed values, ecotourism potential, and level of pressure on the site.
The Park measures 222,400 hectares and covers Luang Namtha Province, Lao PDR.
