Thursday, February 21, 2013

Khun Khan National Park


Khun Khan National Park is the National Forest wilderness area Samoeng. Forest and Mae. Bo Kaew Tambon Mae Pong Subdistrict Samoeng above. District Samoeng Samoeng District, and Mae Chan district in Chiang Mai, Mae Chan district.
The survey was conducted with an area of ​​approximately 442,500 acres as wilderness areas, National Forest Samoeng. Forest and Mae. Bo Kaew Tambon Mae Pong Subdistrict Samoeng above. Southern District Samoeng. Samoeng Mae Chan district, and the district in Chiang Mai, Mae Chan district, reported to the National Parks and Access to the National Committee on May 18, 2538.
 Khun Khan National Park was declared a national park of Thailand No. 126 published in the Government Gazette, Volume 129 Part 43, dated May 18, 2555, with an area of ​​approximately 207.93 square kilometers or 129,959 rai.
Topography

Khun Khan National Park is located between latitude 18 degrees 46 minutes to 19 degrees 02 minutes north and longitude 98 degrees 23 minutes to 98 degrees 49 minutes east. Territory north border. Samoeng Wildlife Sanctuary. Continuously riveting Samoeng District Local District, Chiang Mai Province. South down the area was declared a National Park in a story. Tambon Koh Kaew, Mae Samoeng Lake District Chiang Mai Province. And the National Forest Mae Woods. Local Mae Chan district in Chiang Mai. Eastern border. Mae Rim district. Pongyeang Tambon Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai houses west border national forest wilderness areas Chaem. Local sunny Mae Mae Chan district in Chiang Mai province.
Most of the area is a mountain complex in general. Height from 500 to 1708 meters above sea level. Peak is random. Doi Pung Kuta high as 1,708 m upstream of the mother roll. The two rivers flow into the river Mae Ping River.
Climate
Mild climate throughout the year. The average maximum temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, the lowest average temperatures are 23 degrees Celsius average annual rainfall of 1380 mm.

Plants and wildlife
Forest of the national park. There are five types of forests.
  • Rain forest meets the mountains at a height of 1000 meters from sea level up to the top of the mountain areas and the district with Samoeng Chaem. The most common species, including three swinging pan Tugmet๋n Makhampom Rosa putting it in Sarpipea Nmnag etc.
  • Forest peaks are found at altitudes of 700-1300 meters, including two pine trees that grow in the love nest of three pine Hiang etc.
  • Forest typically found in mountain not very high. Vegetation is deciduous and coniferous Hiang antimony That's a fraction of a second leaf and so on.
  • Dry forest are found along the creek and the valley at an elevation of 600-1000 meters, including rubber trees that grow wild mango, longan Showcase Mafai wild figs, etc.
  • The eastern deciduous forest of the area. Include a filling plants that anchor Thailand Shaolin Red Crescent Du Man software etc.
Wildlife include deer, wild boar, wild fowl, which are soft, gray fox, porcupine, hyena, rabbits, squirrels, bats, some wild weasel, mongoose, monkeys, gibbons, tigers, etc., with a minimum chamois Hornbill etc.


Reed River National Park

Reed River National Park. 
Located in Muang District, Mae Suai district and district to Laos. Chiang Rai. It includes three of the area, including Khun Korn Waterfall Forest Park. Huai Kaeo Arboretum - Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring. And Forest Park King Pong. River Park area of ​​approximately 458,110 acres, or 732.98 square kilometers it. Covering four districts of Chiang Rai province, including parish wild strain T. Mae Mae Chan Tha Best Parish Nang Lae Mae Long Huay Chompoo T. Doi Hang sub Bandu Mae Kon Muang district Wawee district, Mae Suai district, Mae Suai district. Skip to spread th Bulge Hamada fog glass Mae Lao district boundary line north take Highway Chan - Ai. Tambon Pa Tung, Mae Chan District, Chiang Rai Province. South down the highway Rai - Mae Suai. Pong and Mae Suai district, Mae Suai district of Chiang Rai full gear. Eastern border with Tambon Mae Tha district of Mae Chan district Nang Lae and Mae Doi Hang, Pong Kon Muang Phrae, Chiang Rai, Mae Lao district. West down the Mae Huay Chompoo Muang and Mae Suai district, Mae Suai district of Chiang Rai Wawee.
Khun Kon Forest Park area. Huai Kaeo Arboretum - Huai Mak Liam Hot Spring. And Forest Park King Pong. Chiang Rai. It is located in the National Forest and close to the border with the state of nature, but rather the management of such areas to meet law. It is a major attraction to the area and have sufficient capacity to accommodate the growth of the community. And tourist arrivals in Chiang Rai province. Which is an important tourist outpost of the North.
Topography.
River reeds landscape of the park. There is a steep hill on a narrow plateau. Small patches of the valley. Northern and southern areas of the lower slopes of the high central plains of the basin, interspersed with knee pads. With elevation ranging from 500 to 1720 meters above sea level. The Doi Chang, the highest mountain. It has a height of about 1720 meters above sea level. Mountains also include the Doi Doi Doi Chang, Doi Pha Mu well as on the Mae Kok River, a major river flowing through the upper north central plains region. The water began to flow through the country from Burma to Mae Ai district, Chiang Rai, Tha now. From west to east. The total distance from Thaton district, about 85 kilometers to the park as well as many other areas in the river from its headwaters in the mountains. In areas such as Huai Huai Mae Mon Huai Mae Kon great grandmother Rosa and Huai Huai Huai Phu's mother left me and creek access. The streams. These rivers flow together and flows well with the Lao and Nam Mae Kok, which is the main water line to the destination.
Climate.
Chiang Rai province is located in the monsoon. Influenced by the southwest monsoon in the rainy season. The northeast monsoon in winter is divided into three distinct summer season from March - May. The average temperature is about 38 degrees Celsius, the rainy season begins from June - October. Rainfall from year 2534 - 2543 average of 1629 mm per year. And winter from November to February. December is the month with the lowest average temperature is about 5 degrees Celsius, the foggy winter Fun.
Plants and wildlife.
River reeds in the park. Plant communities can be classified into four types.

  • Evergreen forest is found at an altitude of 800 meters above the sea at Doi Chang. Khun Kon Forest Park. Trees and ground flora, including the bone atherosclerosis, the chain formed spindle formation catechu Pyaamg finishing wood Makhampom Dong on gold Champi Pa Miang, Doi white roses are red than red roll down cork Slipper Kmlagchgagsar Stone Roses mail address was dick white fern states. million.
  • Forest covered an area as possible. In height from 50 to 800 meters above sea level. Trees and ground flora include a source anchor Thailand Krapigekacwai Rkฟga Tabak blood croton Kha Luang wild olive shoot, bamboo plantation, bamboo, bamboo canes, bamboo, clay Cruz correspondents turmeric, etc.
  • Deciduous forests are found scattered in the area since the altitude of the water 400 to 600 feet above ground vegetation and crops, including deciduous antimony Hiang harrowing strafing Makhampom Peggy Jo bamboo, etc.
  • Found in dry evergreen forest at an elevation of 300-600 meters above sea level. In the valleys and along the creek. And ground flora species including red rubber Krabak Showcase stone chancel matches Ecieimcanag Caแln Kraeba Keaihnam Kradokceag bitter apple wood cane with red Cobra swept black dong fern, banana leaves, bamboo, grass, soil CPB Pak Bia and jungle vines still a sample.

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Doi Luang National Park

Doi Luang National Park.
The territorial boundaries of the three areas, Lampang, Chiang Rai and Phayao province is a national park that has held the position of Forest Park Jampatong. Wat Pha Eklednac. Forest Park crab curry. Crystal Palace and Forest Park, including 4 of the contact area is the same piece. Natural and featured as one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of the region. The total area of approximately 731,250 acres or 1,170 square miles.
Topography
Complex terrain is mountainous stretches along the north - south. By relatively higher from north to south. The highest point is the summit of Mount Royal, which has an elevation of about 1,694 meters above sea level. The soil is a mixture of rock, gravel, especially on top of him. The valley is a black soil rich in minerals. The stone is a stone, gravel, sand or limestone. Forested watersheds of the palace and Phayao.
Climate
With the third season is the rainy season from June to October during the winter months from November to January, during the summer months, from February to May.
Plants and wildlifeThe wild-type and five types of mixed dipterocarp forest, dry evergreen forest and pine forest with tree species such as teak Salao Inthanin Makhampom wild olive, wild mango Showcase rock Takianthong rosewood, padauk Krabok cedar rock cedar scented ironwood dipterocarp Hiang antimony. Weekend in Rubber Key pivot cause the incense cones includes three white bamboo forest, bamboo, fern, banana stem ginger, black orchid bee orchids, rattan forest soil Chaiผgasida Kraแtateamg Etgasinghs orchids grow in the dark bats Dusita Peacock glitter silver buttons.
Chamois, wild boar, barking deer, wild deer wildlife includes bears, gibbons, macaques, leopard marmot, weasel, civet cats, black dogs, hares, squirrels, flying lizards, snakes, turtles, Polo, including various species of fowls Pyaaฟ hornbill bird. The Scottish yesteryear. The white cross on the red. Siva blue bird wings. Migratory birds and rare birds such as black-necked long-tailed Sunbird. More than 200 species of birds and many are also many types of insects, such as butterflies. Moths, butterflies, leaves him over the head. Butterfly tail lobe Paris. Gold butterflies etc.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Khun Chae National Park


Khun Chae National Park. 
Is known by the name of Khun Jae Waterfall. Located just north of Chiang Mai. It takes about one hour from Chiang Mai highway - Chiang Rai Khun Chae National Park. Founded in 2538 is a major water source of the area to 270 square kilometers. Within the National Park. There are many natural resources such as forests, wildlife, waterfalls and spectacular views. The National Highway No. 118 (Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai), cut through the middle of the area. The area is divided into two parts.

Topography

Khun Chae National Park terrain is mountainous and hilly plains switch. Igneous and sedimentary rocks composed of two types. Area is mostly granite rocks which are common along the northern part of Thailand. Caused by the melting of granite. Of the rock under the Earth's surface and flows out until the pressure cracks on the surface of the earth. And cool down slowly and appeared on the Earth's surface by erosion processes. Granite will look like salt crystals reflect light. And large black pepper. The color is white, like salt, is the mineral quartz France and reflections spa that is black is mica granite one was found in a national park called basalt at (basaltic) as a result of volcanic lava cool. down quickly. A gray stone with fine texture. These volcanic rocks are found in the eastern part of the park, sandstone and sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of sediments Chelsea in the long time. The sandstone layer is found in Khun Chae National Park. A small gray sand layer deposition. Rock of Cashel, the color is soft and easy to break. The highest point is the summit of Doi Lanka Luang has an elevation of 2031 meters above sea level. Upper reaches of the river is Laos, where it flows into the river. The terrain of the national park. Most of the abyss. Caused by the action of water erosion. Cause many falls. Rainfall is very high rate of soil erosion. This feature makes the depths.
                                                 Climate
Khun Chae National Park in the dry season. During the months from November to July. A temperature of about 2-29 ° C. The rainy season starts from July to February with average rainfall 60 mm / month. A temperature of about 19-29 degrees Celsius during the summer season from March to June. (During the fire), the temperature is between 22-23 degrees Celsius.

Plants and wildlife

Khun Chae National plants that change with the altitude of 300-800 meters in the area of ​​bamboo forest and mixed deciduous forest at an elevation of 800-1000 meters and forest. Height between 1000-1500 meters, is evergreen and pine forests. The forest above 1,500 meters above the rainforest area blasts. Covered with dense green trees, rubber trees, a wood species that is predominantly plant floor, including bananas, wild ferns, moss and grass by male water.

Wildlife found in Khun Chae National Park. Can be seen differently according to habitat, and the valley between the rivers and forests, moist areas with lush vegetation. Which saw many wild animals, including wild boar, musk deer, porcupines, squirrels, many species. All live trees on forest and land animals, bats, rabbits are expected to be found in national parks, such as bears, lynx, chamois loris Gibbons common birds like Drongo Gray Falcon Falcon City Southern latitudes. Birds, insects, birds, green head, gray bird Barbets Kgantag blue grouse wings like reptiles. Green pit viper Cobra chameleon and iguana lizard etc.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Khlong Wang Chao National Park.


Khlong Wang Chao National Park.
The District covers an area of ​​Lan. District Kosamphi city.Kamphaeng Phet province. The King and Wang Tak is complete Rangers. Forested watershed of the Mae Ping River, with diverse wildlife and beautiful natural features such as waterfalls, caves, cliffs, natural gas, etc. bulging area of ​​approximately 466,875 acres, or 747 square miles.

Topography
Khlong Wang Chao National Park. In the boundary zone between the mountains of the western edge of the central plateau region. Steep mountainous terrain is complex. He was placed in the north - south. As part of the Thanon Thongchai Mountains. In the central plains area. Which is similar to a small bowl pan basin area of ​​2 acres from 2000 to 5000 he was a major mountain ranges, the Black Tortoise him dry he was jack pin Loh E. Ko Khao Wang hill the big bang him and he casually Vung it. The height of the property with a height of 200-1898 m above sea level, with a peak to the west of the region's highest. National Park Khlong Wang Chao is part of Ping River Basin consists of two basins is Khlong Wang Chao the canal I love the Khlong Wang Chao, Klong Khun Mak canals, freshwater and Khlong Suan Mak include Canal Garden Canal Vung my property Klongplu. The Bear Canal Canal Canal grapefruit big bang Klong Suan Mak Tortoise canal canal access canal adults lined the canal Khlong Ta Kha canal Champa Pang lot and figure out the canal.

Climate.
Khlong Wang Chao National Park is influenced by the southwest monsoon. From mid-May to mid-October. The moisture in the air is cloudy with heavy rain, rainfall 1318 mm per year. And influenced by the northeast monsoon around mid-October to mid-February. Makes clear the air temperature in January is 14 degrees Fahrenheit and summer monsoon is the connection between the two. Maximum temperature 36 degrees Celsius in April, the average temperature 26 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Plants and wildlife.
Khlong Wang Chao National Park area is covered by forests include five species.
  • Dry forest are scattered along the central valley area. At an altitude of about 400 to 1000 meters above sea level. Species were found Chumsaeng red Salao cedar rock Kraodgแdg fill Sabanga splash water Lamphu wild figs eye on Eteargag pillow, a habitat food source and refuge for bison, wild deer, mouse deer, mice Esaamwdaw squirrel black Hornbill Hornbill Kramchgag and birds set. wheels, etc.
  • The distribution of forest patches. By the peak or low hills. To the east and north of the park. Approximately 200-800 meters in altitude dipterocarp species were found Hiang pork before the formation of antimony cottages Big Mango Rosa goat head moth on the ground, etc. The plant is a species of grass and grass hay Hygaepek Joe Shaver small hermit. The wild boar, barking deer, monitor lizards, tortoises etc. were found.
  • A mixed forest plant communities cover approximately 65 percent of the park area. From the distribution of altitudes of 200-1000 m above sea species were found Rkฟga a Red Padauk and olive spots with large roller Salao Omkman Bassett Paul Tibbets Kagkigmad Hu, etc. There are also mixed in with the bamboo, pampas grass, bamboo is soft. Bamboo Farm as a habitat for wildlife and wild deer, barking deer, wild boar, bison refuge for rodents and fowl etc.
  • Forest patches are distributed. Along the ridges and peaks in the middle along the North - South. At an altitude of about 900 to 1200 meters above sea level. Species found included three pine Ma Doi Tam Sao Sarapee swinging the pan so I had to use some of the wild animals such as chamois, wild boar, civet macaque segmental tail panel. Small mouse Porcupines chassis, yellow van with the water and the various canals. In the park is a habitat of Hornbill Kramchgag. Kingfisher green bamboo forest. I like Tenchi small black birds, frogs Wagner Epedผi frog bog frog legs, the Bullfrog Creek, a small creek Kbtod the gourd bullfrog bullfrog bullfrog legs, the bottom limit Hgocreg dwarf frogs are toads in the Black Buffalo Fish Fish Ahmadinejad. Carp fishing, freshwater fish, stone fish, stone fish antimony in fish from the slope.
  • He found the forest on the steep west side. Along the north - south. Since elevation from sea level to 1,000 meters above species found are the pivot produces an iridescent pot lid is retracted Sarapee doi Pawa Posts by the blue sea swinging etc. ground flora is denser like me Po cardamom I Khaem rattan etc.. the use of large animals such as bison and the area in a small living animals such as flying squirrels, small whitish Tiny flying squirrel's belly birds birds Pyaaฟ Pyaaฟ small birds climb up the fourth seed, tamarind etc.
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Khlong Lan National Park

 Khlong Lan National Park.

Topography.
Terrain. The eastern side is flat. Sandy loam. Mountains are the finishing touch with Lan connection. About 1439 meters above sea level is forest. Forested watershed. Sources of rivers such as Klong Suan Mak Khlung flow together into the Ping River.

Climate.
Climate. Annual average temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius in summer, warm in the daytime. Maximum temperature 38 ° C. Winters are cool to see. Minimum temperature 17 degrees Celsius during the rainy season with an average rainfall of 1,300 mm per year.

Plants and wildlife.
Khlong Lan forest consists of various woods.
This species is found in forest by his height is 1,000 meters above sea level, there is not much.
Dry evergreen forest, which is found widely distributed at the height of the sea about 500 meters to the finishing Lan Khun Klong most fattening Khlung Khun Nam Yen species also include Takianthong Showcase rock Sompong cedar scented Sal anchor Pipek etc. Wild animals live. bison, wild deer, wild boar, wild type has a white hand gibbon Hrieg rats away bob. I wiped the native frogs of the Tao Huai Kha Polo necked chameleon and so on.Found in the forest at an elevation of about 400 - 600 m above sea level. Widely distributed east of the park. The deciduous species including rubber tires, antimony Yagkrad York Pa Hiang anchor etc. Pipek wildlife found in this forest type include. Completely flat after the bottle completely Ung Hong barking etc.
Most of the park is mixed deciduous forest. Important species include the exotics Makha Mong red padauk teak and bamboo, etc, various wildlife habitats found in this category including wild deer, barking deer, gaur, banteng, lizards etc..
Found abandoned farm southwest of the park. In the past, it was inhabited by various tribes. But these immigrants, he came to the plain to the allocation of government since 2529, the area became abandoned farm and pasture with spontaneous recovery. And some have been revived from the Reforestation honor.
Those areas. It is home to numerous species of wildlife, especially bison, also commonly found in small animals such as Chipmunk. The white squirrels, rats, bats ears, teeth and hair splinters mice. In the recesses of the cave is a rock and cliff habitats of wildlife, especially species such as chamois bag bat wings, red beard. Crown, tiny bat. Vampire bats to large. Page said the giant bats and tot activities along the creek. The canals are scattered throughout the park. Is hiding or living habitat of many kinds, including the time a Bullfrog Kbtod mess shelled ordinary circulation Fish, fish and fish sloping ground etc.

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