Salawin National Park
The Salawin National Park or Salween National Park(Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติสาละวิน) is located in Mae Sariang and Sop Moei Districts in Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand, adjacent to its border with Burma.[2] Much of the Thai part of the Salween River[3] is included in the 721.52 square kilometres (278.58 sq mi) park.
Salawin National Park | |
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อุทยานแห่งชาติสาละวิน | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
![]() The Salawin River at Mae Sam Laep, a village located within the park | |
![]() ![]() Location within Thailand | |
Location | Mae Hong Son |
Coordinates | 18°05′N 97°45′E[1] |
Area | 721.52 |
Established | 1994 |
Governing body | สำนักอุทยานแห่งชาติ |
The terrain includes the mountainous forested area of the Dawna Range and the rocky river. Populated areas within the park include the Karen village of Ta Tar Fan,[4] and the riverside village of Mae Sam Laep.[5]
Flora
Thailand's second-largest teak tree is located in the park.[5] Other flora includes Asian redwood and cherrywood. In 1997, an illegal logging scandal, involving forestry and military officials, was uncovered at the park.[6] Almost a third of its trees, and that of the Salawin Wildlife Sanctuary, were logged between 1996 and 1998.[7]
References
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