ASEAN Heritagr Parks (AHPs) are selected protected areas in the ASEAN region which are known for their unique biodiversity and
ecosystems, wilderness and outstanding values. AHPs were given the highest recognition because of their importance as conservation areas.
Through the ASEAN Declaration on Heritage Parks and Reserves, the ASEAN Member States agreed to effectively manage these AHPs so
as to maintain ecological processes and life support systems; preserve genetic diversity; ensure sustainable utilizationos species
and ecosystems; and maintainn wilderness that have scenic, cultural, educational, research, recreational and tourism values.
As of 2015, a total of 35 ASEAN Heritage Parks had been established, the distribution is as follows:
Brunei Darussalam - 1; Cambodia - 2; Indonesia - 4; Lao PDR - 1; Malaysia - 3;
Myanmar - 7; Philippines - 8; Singapore - 2; Thailand - 4; and Viet Nam - 5.