Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai forest complex

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai Forest Complex as a World Natural Heritage in 2005.

Dong Phaya Yen in Thai means " Forest of God of Ice ". This is a mountain range in Central Thailand, starting from the southwest of the Phetchabun Mountains , it is part of the dividing line between the valley of the Chao Phraya River and the Khorat plateau of Northeast Thailand. The mountain range is about 230 km long and followed by the Cardamom Mountains to the south and Dongrak steeply to the east.

Water from the mountain range to the north creates many tributaries. The whole area has an uneven height, where the altitude is 100 m, where it has a height of 1,351m compared to the sea level, in which the Khao Rom peak is the highest peak. In the community of Dong Phaya Yen forest, there are many national parks, the most famous of which is Khao Yai National Park , which is Thailand's first national park.

The brochures introduce each country Khao Yai and Dong Phaya Yen Forest Complex.

The remaining national parks include:

Ta Phraya National Park is at the border with Cambodia, Thap Lan National Park, Pangsida National Park, Phra Phutthachai National Park and Dongyai Wildlife Sanctuary. The total area of ​​the Dong Phaya Yen forest community is 6155 km².

In 2005, forests of the Forest Population Area - Dong Phaya Yen Range were recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage under the name " Complex of Dong Phaya Yen Forest - Khao Yai " (Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai Forest) Complex).

In Dong Phaya Yen forest complex, Khao Yai National Park is the most famous national park and the first national park established in Thailand. The park is located mostly in the land of Nakhon Ratchasima province but also includes parts of Saraburi, Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok provinces. Khao Yai National Park was established on September 18, 1962, initiated by Boonsong Lekakul , a famous environmentalist, who also played a major role in establishing the park.

The second largest national park in Thailand is also part of the Dong Phaya Yen forest complex, which covers an area of ​​2168 km² including trees and grass. The height of this garden ranges from 400 m to 1000 m above the sea. There are 300 species of plants, 320 species of birds and 67 species of mammals that reside here, including Asian black bears, Asian elephants, wild cows, tigers, gibbons, Indian sambar deer, jackals and wild boars . In it there are many waterfalls. The Haew Narok waterfall, which is 80 meters high, is a beautiful and famous challenge in Thailand.

In the recent wildlife studies of scientists and zoologists, a number of animal species, especially tigers, have been affected by human activities in the middle. garden mind.

Summarizing surveys and studies, Dong Phaya Yen forest community has more than 800 species of animals including 112 mammals, 392 birds and 200 reptiles and amphibians. In particular, there are 19 species listed in the vulnerable list, 1 species listed as extremely endangered and 04 endangered species. The entire forest community has created an excellent ecological , resident and nurturing environment for plants and animals.

Some animals reside in Dong Phaya Yen forest

Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai forest complex is recognized by Unesco according to criteria (x): there are 800 species of animals including 112 mammals, 392 birds and 200 reptiles and amphibians. In particular, there are 19 species listed in the vulnerable list, 1 species listed as extremely endangered and 04 endangered species.

The population area has an excellent ecological environment that creates habitat and growth for fauna and flora and at the same time constitutes a tropical forest ecosystem that has a great impact on the climate of northeastern Thailand.

Currently, Dong Phaya Yen - Khao Yai forest complex is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Thailand and is Thailand's 5th heritage recognized by Unesco.