General Information
Bhu Pha Lom is a Forest Park of 8,500 rais in Pa Kok Padum, Pa Kok Nongkha and Pa Bhu Bo-bid Forest Reserve. The Forest Park is located in Num Suai District, Muang Ampur and Na Dok Kum District, Na Duang Ampur, Leoi Province and was gazetted on 15 March 1996 by Royal Forest Department.
Topography
Topography in the area is mainly high mountains with many sophisticated cliffs, ranging from 400-700 metres. The mountains are made of limestone and granite and there is a number of limestone caves. Surrounding by mountains is pan-shaped lowland resulting in rich forest inside.
Flora and Fauna
Vegetation found here are Dry Dipterocarp forest and Mixed Deciduous forest. Important plant species in the area are Afzelia xylocarpa, Phyllocarpus septentrionalis, Shorea siamensis, Shorea gratissima, Lagerstroemia cuspidate, Schleichera oleosa, Ton Nok, Garuga pinnata, Tetrameles nudiflora, Mangifera caloneura, Shorea obtuse, Dipterocarpus obtusifolius and Dipterocarpus tuberculatus. Undergrowth species consist of Bamboo spp. Serow, an endanger species, can be found on limestone range. Other wildlife spotted here include Macaque, Squirrel, Treeshrew, Monitor, Mongoose, Civet, Barbet, Drongo, Coucal, Dove, Myna, Junglefowl and
Bats.
Tourist Attractions
Unique geological features and dense forest on limestone range that is rare of its kind are special features here. Limestone caves intervened with cliffs resulted in natural beauty of landscape that is largely different from other
mountains.
Contact Address
Phu Pha Lom Forest Park phur Na Duang Loei Thailand 42210 Tel. 0 4281 1112 Fax 0 4281 1513
How to go?
By Car
From Leoi Province, take Leoi-Na Daung Ampur route which is 36 kms of bitumen road. Turn right around km 50, opposite Ban Pia School, and continue for 5 kms to reach the forest park.
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