Doi Phu Nang National Park

Doi Phu Nang National Park
Doi Phu Nang National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยภูนาง
IUCN category II (national park)
	Than Sawan Waterfall in the national park
	Location within Thailand
Location	Phayao Province
Coordinates	19°00′N 100°10′E / 19.0°N 100.16°ECoordinates: 19°00′N 100°10′E / 19.0°N 100.16°E
Area	512 km2
Established	2012

Doi Phu Nang National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยภูนาง) is a national park in Dok Khamtai, Pong and Chiang Muan Districts, Phayao Province, Thailand.

Description[]

It is located in two mountain chains of the Phi Pan Nam Range, Mae Yom and Nampi, with a not-protected area in between. There are both mixed evergreen forests, dipterocarp forest and dry deciduous forests in the park area.

, the mountain that gives its name to the park, with an altitude of 1,202 m, is the highest peak in the area. The sources of two tributaries of the Yom River are in this mountain.^[2] The park also has scenic rock formations and two impressive waterfalls, Namtok Than Sawan and Namtok Huai Ton Phueng.^[3]

Flora and fauna[]

A green peafowl near the park office

Trees in the protected area include Malabar ironwood, Afzelia xylocarpa, Lagerstroemia calyculata, , Ailanthus triphysa, Michelia alba, , Schleichera oleosa, Vitex pinnata and Pterocarpus macrocarpus.

A variety of birds are found, especially the rare green peafowls, threatened by habitat destruction, which come to the park area for breeding from January to March. Among the other animals, the fishing cat, Asiatic black bear, muntjac, masked palm civet, bamboo rat, tree shrews, the Asiatic softshell turtle and the Bengal monitor deserve mention.

References[]

^ "Doi Phunang in Thailand". Protected Planet. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
^ "Doi Phu Nang National Park". Bangkok Post. No. Travel. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
^ "Doi Phu Nang National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Retrieved 31 October 2018.

External links[]

[1] "Doi Phunang in Thailand". Protected Planet. Retrieved 31 October 2018.

[2] "Doi Phu Nang National Park". Bangkok Post. No. Travel. Retrieved 31 October 2018.

[3] "Doi Phu Nang National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Retrieved 31 October 2018.

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National parks	Budo–Su-ngai Padi Chae Son Chaloem Rattanakosin Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan Doi Luang Doi Pha Hom Pok Doi Phu Kha Doi Phu Nang Doi Suthep–Pui Erawan Hat Khanom–Mu Ko Thale Tai Huai Nam Dang Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krung Kaeng Tana Khao Khitchakut Khao Kho Khao Laem Khao Lak–Lam Ru Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang Khao Luang Khao Phanom Bencha Khao Phra Wihan Khao Sok Khao Yai Khlong Lan Khao Nam Khang Khlong Phanom Khlong Wang Chao Khuean Srinagarindra Khun Chae Khun Khan Khun Nan Khun Phawo Kui Buri Khwae Noi Lam Nam Nan Lan Sang Mae Charim Mae Ping Mae Wa Mae Wang Mae Wong Mae Yom Nam Nao Nam Phong Namtok Chat Trakan Namtok Chet Sao Noi Namtok Huai Yang Namtok Mae Surin Namtok Phlio Namtok Sam Lan Op Khan Op Luang Pa Hin Ngam Pang Sida Pha Daeng Pha Taem Phu Chong–Na Yoi Phu Hin Rong Kla Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham Phu Kradueng Phu Laen Kha Phu Pha Man Phu Phan Phu Pha Thoep Phu Pha Yon Phu Ruea Phu Sa Dok Bua Phu Sang Phu Soi Dao Phu Toei Phu Wiang Ramkhamhaeng Sai Thong Sai Yok Salawin Si Lanna Si Nan Si Phang Nga Si Satchanalai Sirinat Ta Phraya Tai Romyen Taksin Maharat Tat Mok Tat Ton Thale Ban Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Thap Lan Thong Pha Phum Thung Salaeng Luang Ton Sak Yai Wiang Kosai
Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Hat Wanakon Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao
Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pran Buri Sa Nang Manora
Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Phru To Daeng Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area