Research and management often occur in isolated or ‘key sites’ nationwide, including in the Nam Ha region in Luang Nam Tha Province, at Pak Ou in Luang Prabang Province, at Vieng Xai in Houaphanh Province and at Vang Vieng in Vientiane Province.
Research findings about cave and karst use in these locations and the interconnection between environmental and cultural values and uses are generally not reported or linked across disciplines.
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