Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park | |
|---|---|
|
IUCN category II (national park)
|
|
 |
|
| Location | Phitsanulok Province, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 17°05′35″N 100°37′22″E / 17.09306°N 100.62278°ECoordinates: 17°05′35″N 100°37′22″E / 17.09306°N 100.62278°E |
| Area | 261 km² |
| Visitors | 16,551 (in 2007) |
Kaeng Chet Khwae National Park is a national park located in the Phitsanulok Province of Thailand.
Contents |
Topography[edit]
The park consists of mountains and forest which also includes scenic steep valleys, rugged mountains, rocky terrain and waterfalls. .It comprises an area of 261 square kilometers approx. [1]
Forest[edit]
Types of forest within the park include mixed deciduous, deciduous, hill evergreen and dry evergreen.[1] The park 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[edit]
See also: Wildlife of Phitsanulok Province
Plant species include teak, Afzelia xylocarpa Roxb., Xylia xylocarpa (Deang), Pterocarpus macrocarpus (Pradoo) and rubber trees.[1]
Among the species of animal in the park are:[1] Muntiacus muntjak, Wild boar, Monkey, Langur, Masked palm civet, Porcupine, Rabbit and many bird, reptile and fish species.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
 |
This Phitsanulok Province location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
