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Kayah–Karen Montane Rain Forests
The Kayah–Karen montane rain forests is a tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion in Myanmar and Thailand. The montane rain forests cover several connected mountain ranges, including the Dawna Range, Karen Hills, Thanon Thong Chai Range, Daen Lao Range, and Khun Tan Range. Geography The Kayah–Karen montane rain forests occupy an area of 119,158 km². The mountain ranges lie in the border region between Myanmar and Thailand. The Dawna, Thanon Thong Chai, Daen Lao, and Khun Tan ranges separate the Salween River basin to the west from that of the Chao Phraya and Mekong rivers on the east. The Karen Hills extend to the northwest, separating the Salween and Sittaung River basins. The ecoregion includes the valley of the Salween River in Kayin, Kayah, and southern Shan states. Climate The climate is tropical, with warm humid and rainy summers and dry and mild winters. Average annual rainfall ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 mm. The clim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park ( th, อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยผ้าห่มปก), formerly known as Mae Fang National Park and Doi Fa Hom Pok National Park, is the northernmost List of national parks of Thailand, national park in Thailand. It straddles Fang District, Fang, Mae Ai District, Mae Ai, and Chai Prakan Districts of Chiang Mai Province. The park covers 327,500 rai ~ of the mountain area of the Daen Lao Range, at the border with Myanmar. The tallest peak is Doi Pha Hom Pok at , the second highest in Thailand. The park was established on September 4, 2000. Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park is mostly covered with forest, where tree species such as ''Hopea odorata'' predominate with rare plant species such as ''Impatiens jurpioides'' and butterflies such as ''Teinopalpus imperialis'' and ''Meandrusa lachinus''. Doi Lang, located within the park, is an excellent area for birdwatching. There are many hot mineral springs near the park headquarters in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
