Protected Area Network
With a view to conserve the rich biodiversity, wide areas of Sikkim have been included in the protected area network. There are 8 protected areas in Sikkim viz., Khangchendzonga National Park, Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, Kitam Bird Sanctuary and Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary covering 46.93% of the total geographical area.
| IBA Site codes | IBA Site Names |
|---|---|
| IN-SK-01 | Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary |
| IN-SK-02 | Dombang Valley - Lachung - Lema - Tsungthang |
| IN-SK-03 | Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary - Himalayan Zoological Park - Ratey Chu Reserve Forest |
| IN-SK-04 | Khangchendzonga National Park and Biosphere Reserve |
| IN-SK-05 | Kyongnosla Alphine Sanctuary - Tsomgo - Tamze - Chola Complex |
| IN-SK-06 | Lhonak Valley |
| IN-SK-07 | Lowland Forests of South Sikkim |
| IN-SK-08 | Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary - Tendong Reserve Forest |
| IN-SK-09 | Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary - Zuluk - Bedang Tso - Natula Complex |
| IN-SK-10 | Tso Lhamo Plateau - Lashar - Sebu La - Yumesamdong Complex |
| IN-SK-11 | Yumthang-Shingba Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary |
