On September 23, 2025 on the occasion of the Third National Conservation Day, Nepal Government declared following 7 forest except Latikoili forest as protected forest their contribution in biodiversity conservation.

1. Latikoili forest (Surkhet)
2. Khata corridor (Bardia, 5,000 ha)
3. Barandabhar forest (Chitwan, 10,400ha)
4. Mohana area and Laljhadi corridor (Kailali- Kanchanpur, Area of both: 24,664 ha)
5. Basanta corridor (Kailali, Area: 40,782 ha)
6. Panchase forest (Kaski, Parbat and Syangja, 18,000 ha)
7. Madani (Gulmi, 13,800 ha)

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