Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park
Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park is a national park in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.[1]
| Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Location within Thailand | |
| Location | Phitsanulok Province, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 17°05′35″N 100°37′22″E |
| Area | 261 km² |
| Visitors | 16,551 (in 2007) |
Topography
The park consists of mountains and forest which also includes scenic steep valleys, rugged mountains, rocky terrain and waterfalls. It occupies 261 km2.[2]
Forest
The park contains mixed deciduous, deciduous, hill evergreen and dry evergreen forests.[2] It is divided into the following forest parks:
- Kaeng Chet Khwae Forest Park
- Khwae Noi National Reserved Forest in Amphoe Wat Bot
- Suan Miang National Reserved Forest in Amphoe Chat Trakan
- Khao Krayang National Reserved Forest in Amphoe Nakhon Thai and Amphoe Wang Thong
Flora and fauna
Plant species include teak, Afzelia xylocarpa Roxb., Xylia xylocarpa (Deang), Pterocarpus macrocarpus (pradoo) and rubber trees.[2]
Among the animal species in the park are: Muntiacus muntjak, wild boar, monkey, langur, masked palm civet, porcupine, rabbit and many bird, reptile and fish species.[2]
References
- "Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- "Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
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