Namtok Chat Trakan National Park

Namtok Chat Trakan National Park
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 / 17.15000; 100.84722Coordinates: 17°09′0″N 100°50′50″E / 17.15000°N 100.84722°E / 17.15000; 100.84722
Established	1987
Visitors	31,140 ^[1] (in 2007)

Namtok Chat Trakan National Park is a national park located in Phitsanulok Province of Thailand, established in 1987. It encompasses a substantial portion of Amphoe Chat Trakan.

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.^[2]

Pakrong Waterfall

The Pakrong Waterfall, a.k.a. Chat Trakan Waterfall, is located within the park.^[1] The sandy beach near the falls is suitable for swimming.^[1] Some of the cliffs near the falls are inscribed with yet unexplained rock carvings.^[1] The stream from the waterfall joins the Phak River.

Wildlife

Phitsanulok Wildlife
Endangered
Tiger Phayom Hopea ferrea Dalbergia oliveri
Vulnerable
Asiatic black bear Hopea odorata Sumatran pine
Near threatened
Siamese fireback Oriental darter
National Parks
Kaeng Chet Khwae Namtok Chat Trakan Phu Hin Rong Kla Thung Salaeng Luang

Animal species in the park include barking deer, wild boar, jungle fowl, chevrotain, squirrel, chipmunk and numerous bird species.^[1]

Plant species found within the park include:^[1]

Siamese sal
Ingyin
Dipterocarpaceae
Ironwood
Buemese ebony
Shorea
Yang
Fagacear
Wild mango
Makhaa Mong
Lagerstroemia
Palm
Rattan
Bamboo

References

National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand

National parks	Budo-Su-ngai Padi Chae Son Chaloem Rattanakosin Doi Inthanon Doi Khun Tan Doi Luang Doi Pha Hom Pok Doi Phu Kha Doi Phu Nang Doi Suthep-Pui Erawan Hat Khanom - Mu Ko Thale Tai Huai Nam Dang Kaeng Chet Khwae Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krung Kaeng Tana Khao Khitchakut Khao Kho Khao Laem Khao Lak–Lam Ru Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang Khao Luang Khao Phanom Bencha Khao Phra Wihan Khao Sok Khao Yai Khlong Lan Khlong Phanom Khlong Wang Chao Khuean Srinagarindra Khun Chae Khun Khan Khun Nan Kui Buri Lam Nam Nan Lan Sang Mae Charim Mae Ping Mae Wa Mae Wong Mae Yom Mukdahan Nam Nao Nam Phong Namtok Chat Trakan Namtok Mae Surin Namtok Phlio Namtok Sam Lan Op Luang Pa Hin Ngam Pang Sida Pha Daeng Pha Taem Phu Chong–Na Yoi Phu Hin Rong Kla Phu Kao–Phu Phan Kham Phu Kradueng Phu Pha Man Phu Phan Phu Ruea Phu Sa Dok Bua Phu Sang Phu Soi Dao Phu Toei Phu Wiang Ramkhamhaeng Sai Thong Sai Yok Salawin Si Lanna Si Nan Si Phang-nga Si Satchanalai Sirinat Ta Phraya Tai Rom Yen Taksin Maharat Tat Mok Tat Ton Thale Ban Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan Thap Lan Thong Pha Phum Thung Salaeng Luang Wiang Kosai

Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao

Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pranburi Sa Nang Manora

Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area

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