| Namtok Chat Trakan National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
) Chat Trakan waterfall | |
)  Location within Thailand | |
| Location | Phitsanulok Province, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 17°09′0″N 100°50′50″E / 17.15000°N 100.84722°E |
| Area | 543 km2 (210 sq mi) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Visitors | 46,603[1] (in 2015) |
| Governing body | Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation |
| Phitsanulok Wildlife |
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| Endangered |
| Vulnerable |
| Near threatened |
| National Parks |
| Kaeng Chet Khwae |
Namtok Chat Trakan National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาดิ;RTGS: Utthayan Haeng Chat Namtok Chat Trakan) is a national park located in Chat Trakan and Nakhon Thai Districts of Phitsanulok Province of Thailand, established in 1987. It encompasses Lam Kwae Noi, Daeng and Chat Trakan forests a substantial portion of Chat Trakan District.
Topography
Most of the park is mountains covered with evergreen forest. The source of several rivers is within the park, including the Khwae Noi River and its tributary the Phak River.[1] The area of the park is part of the Luang Prabang montane rain forests ecoregion, Phu Khai Hoi is the highest peak in the park with 1,277 metres (4,190 ft).[2]
Chat Trakan Waterfall
The Chat Trakan Waterfall, a.k.a. Pak Rong Waterfall, is located within the park. The sandy beach near the falls is suitable for swimming. Some of the cliffs near the falls are inscribed with yet unexplained rock carvings.[1] The stream from the waterfall joins the Phak River.
History
A survey called "Khao Ya Puk Forest Park" was set up, in March 1982 the name changed to "Namtok Chat Trakan Forest Park". Namtok Chat Trakan was proposed for inclusion in the national parks system in 1985. Namtok Chat Trakan was declared the 55th national park on 2 November 1987.[3]
Climate
Summer is between March and May, with temperatures around 25–29 °C (77–84 °F). Rainy season is between June and October. Winter from November till February is very cold at night.[2]
Places
- Namtok Na Chan - a 7 tiers waterfall.
- Namtok Pha Ku Ka - a 50 metres (160 ft) high waterfall.
- Tham Pha Kradan Lek - a cave with pre-historic carvings.[4]
Flora
Plant species found within the park include:[1]
- Dipterocarpaceae:
- Siamese sal
- Ingyin
- Phayom
- Liliopsida:
- Betel palm
- Rattan
- Bamboo
- Fabales:
- Buemese ebony
- Makhaa-mong
- Mai daeng
- Further not specified:
- Lagerstroemia
- Wild mango
Fauna
In the park are the following animals:[1]
- Wild boar
- Barking deer
- Jungle fowl
- Chevotain
- Squirrel
- Chipmunk
And also various species of birds.
Gallery
- Chat Trakan waterfall
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References
- ^ a b c d e "Namtok Chat Trakan National Park". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ a b Namtok Chat Trakan National Park (PDF). Department of National Parks (Thailand). 2015. p. 72. ISBN 978-616-316-240-3. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ "พระราชกฤษฎีกา กำหนดบริเวณที่ดินป่าน้ำภาค ป่าลำแควน้อยฝ่ังซ้าย ป่าแดง และป่าชาติตระการ ในท้องที่ตำบลชาติตระการ ตำบลป่าแดง อำเภอชาติตระการ และตำบลน้ำกุ่ม ตำบลนครชุม ตำบลนาบัว ตำบลนครไทย อำเภอนครไทย จังหวัดพิษณุโลก ให้เป็นอุทยานแห่งชาติ พ.ศ.๒๕๓๐" [Royal Decree: Set the area of land, forest, water region Lam Khwae Noi forest on the left, Daeng forest and Chat Trakan forest in the area of Chat Trakan Subdistrict, Pa Daeng Subdistrict, Chat Trakan District and Nam Kum Subdistrict, Nakhon Chum Subdistrict, Na Bua Subdistrict, Nakhon Thai Subdistrict, Nakhon Thai District, Phitsanulok Province to be a national park. B.E.2530 (1987)] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 104 (220): 20–23. 2 November 1987. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ Phitsanulok. Provincial Development Stategy Group Phitsanulok. 2005. p. 100. ISBN 974-458-068-2.