Dehang Dibang Biosphere Reserve - East Himalaya, India

The Dehang Dibang Biosphere Reserve (DDBR), declared by Government of India in 1998, probably forms one of the largest transboundry landscapes sharing most of its boundary with China (Tibet) and Myanmar. The BR covers three districts of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, i.e., Upper Siang, West Siang and Dibang Valley. Administratively the reserve is divided in to fi ve forest divisions, i.e., Along, Yingkiong, Anini, Mouling and Dibang. The reserve is managed by the Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.