Tabo–Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary (;) is a wildlife sanctuary in Bueng Sam Phan, Nong Phai, Mueang Phetchabun districts of Phetchabun Province and Nong Bua Daeng, Phakdi Chumphon districts of Chaiyaphum Province of Thailand. The sanctuary covers an area of and was established in 1997.
Geography Tabo–Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary is located about southeast of Phetchabun town in Sa Kaeo Subdistrict, Bueng Sam Phan District and Bo Thai, Tha Duang subdistricts, Nong Phai District and Na Yom, Tabo subdistricts, Mueang Phetchabun District of Phetchabun Province and Nang Daet, Tham Wua Daeng, Wang Chomphu subdistricts, Nong Bua Daeng District and Ban Chiang, Chao Thong, Laem Thong, Wang Thong subdistricts, Phakdi Chumphon District of Chaiyaphum Province. The sanctuary's area is and is abutting Tat Mok National Park to the north, connected with Phu Khiao Wildlife Sanctuary to the northeast and neighbouring Sai Thong National Park to the southeast. Mountain ranges lie on the east and west sides of the sanctuary, the altitude varies from to .
Topography Landscape is covered by forested mountains, such as Khao Khi Tao, Khao Lam Luk, Khao Pak Song, Khao Phraya Fo and Khao Tabo. The area is divided into 34% high slope mountain area (shallow valleys, mountain tops, upper slopes and deeply incised streams), 62% hill slope area (open slopes, midslope ridges and u-shaped valleys) and 4% plains.
History According to the Cabinet Resolution dated May 14 1991, the Forest Department took steps to establish the Tabo–Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary on January 14 1992, as announced in the Government Gazette, part 114, section 19 Kor, page 22, date June 10 1997. Since 2002 this wildlife sanctuary has been managed by Protected Areas Regional Office 11 (Phitsanulok).
Flora The sanctuary features mixed deciduous forest (51%), dry evergreen forest (25%), agricultural area (16%), Abandoned farms (3%), dry deciduous forest (2%), degraded forest (2%) and savanna (1%).
Fauna In the sanctuary are the following number of species: 60 mammals, 178 birds, 66 reptiles and 32 amphibians.
Mammals in the sanctuary are:
Five mammal species are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List:
Seven mammal species are listed as Vulnerable:
Birds with Hornbill sightings. Reptiles in the sanctuary are:
Amphibians in the sanctuary are:
Location Tabo-Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary in overview PARO 11 (Phitsanulok) Wildlife sanctuary 11Mae Charim12 Nam Pat13Phu Khat14Phu Miang-Phu Thong15Phu Pha Daeng16Tabo-Huai Yai National park 1Khao Kho2Khwae Noi3Lam Nam Nan4Nam Nao5Namtok Chat Trakan6Phu Hin Rong Kla7Phu Soi Dao8Tat Mok9Thung Salaeng Luang10Ton Sak Yai
See also List of protected areas of Thailand DNP - Tabo-Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
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