Huai Nam Dang National Park

This park was formerly know as an area of Doi Samoeng highland development project, which was initiated by His Majesty the King to solve the problem of forest encroachment and poaching, as well as to enhance the lives of the local hill tribe people. As this area is filled with attractive nature and virginal forests which provide vital watersheds, Huai Nam Dang was declared the 81st National Park of Thailand by the Royal Forest Department on 14 August 1995. Later on it was designated as the National Park to commemorate hundredth year establishment of the Royal Forest Department and also for the celebration of His Majesty the King's 50th year on the throne. Huai Nam Dang National Park covers four districts: Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, and Wiang Haeng in Chiang Mai province and Pai district in Mae Hong Son province, an area of approximately 1,247 square kilometres. The healthy natural condition of Huai Nam Dang National Park provides highly diverse habitat types. Wild animals dwelling in this rich forest, include elephants and some rare animals such as salamanders.

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