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Thap Lan (Tab Lan) National Park, Thailand (UNESCO site)
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Thap Lan National Parkis the second largest national park in Thailand and includes attraction such as Lan forest, Huai Yai Waterfall, Bo Thong Waterfall, Suan Hom Waterfall, Khao Makha
The park is home to the rare species of palm named “Lan” (Corypha lecomtei) and features rugged mountainous area with the highest park, Khao Lamang (992 metres above sea level). The lush jungle of Thap lan originates many streams which are tributaries to Mun River and Bang Pakong River. Deciduous dipterocarp forest, mixed deciduous forest, moist evergreen forest, and dry evergreen forest dominate most area of the park. Its lush forest is home to many endangered animals and various birds.
The park is part of theDong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest ComplexUNESCO World Heritage Site based on “It is internationally important for the conservation of globally threatened and endangered mammal, bird and reptile species, among them 19 that are vulnerable, four that are endangered, and one that is critically endangered. The area contains substantial and important tropical forest ecosystems, which can provide a viable habitat for the long-term survival of these species”
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