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Doi Tung Wildlife Culture Research Station
Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 06.00 - 18.00
Doi Tung Wildlife Culture Research Station Chom Mok Kaeo, Mae Lao, Chiang Rai. Many animals Including the natural environment. 20 kilometers away from Chiang Rai city.
At present, Doi Tung Wildlife Research Station Is another popular tourist destination Which is both a place to relax and be a source of knowledge Without paying entrance fees.
History Conservation of Thai wildlife Although Thailand has enacted laws regarding wildlife protection for a long time, such as Elephant Rats 119 Act (1900), but it is the only protection of elephants.
As for other wildlife Without real protection Until after World War 2, various weapons for hunting wild animals have been developed to be more effective, together with the citizens of the country increasing rapidly, therefore there is more destruction of forests and hunting of wild animals.
As a result, the habitat of animals has been destroyed and wildlife is extinct from Thailand. The government therefore issued a law on animal conservation and protection. HRH Princess Srinagarindra, Ubon Ratchathani In the reign of HRH the Princess Mother Sri Sangwan.
The regent signed the name of the King. The Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act BE 2503 was enacted on December 26 of every year as the "National Wildlife Protection Day".
Doi Tung Wildlife Culture Research Station Chiang Rai province Has cultivated and expanded many kinds of rare wildlife such as antelope deer, deer, bear, pheasant and many other species of wild animals in the 149 rai area.
The existing area is limited, cannot be extended to nearby areas due to With the condition of a mountainous area With no The area is flat enough to convert grass, forage crops. For deer.
From the seminar on wildlife breeding at the Royal Forest Department between 20 - 24 September 1995, the Doi Tung Wildlife Research Station was assigned by the Director of Wildlife Conservation Division to provide a suitable area for the separation. To support the increasing number of wildlife.
And the breeding of deer family wildlife requires the use of a flat and spacious area to produce grassland and water resources for wildlife Doi Tung Wildlife Research Station considers that the area of Mae San Watershed Management Unit has forest conditions and The area suitable for the establishment of a separate section has a wide flat area with sufficient natural water resources for animal husbandry operations, not disturbing the people or other animals.
Terrain and climate The foothills are 35 degrees high, from 520 to 680 meters in the middle of the sea. The type is sandy loam. The area is a horseshoe-shaped valley that is a resistance line to receive rainwater. The northeast and southeast are adjacent to reservoirs and roads.
North - Doi Mae Korn, Mueang, Chiang Rai.
South - Dang Mada Subdistrict, Mae Lao District, Chiang Rai Province.
East - Pong Phrae Subdistrict, Mae Lao District, Chiang Rai Province.
South - West of the ridge, Doi Chang and Wawee Heights agricultural areas.
Purpose of the station:
1. To study, research and experiment on the cultivation and propagation of wildlife with economic values and endangered wild animals to increase Research on food and wildlife diseases, conservation and breeding of wild animals according to genetic principles.
Wildlife release to nature Study, research, techniques for controlling and moving wild animals Marking wild animals Wildlife care in the middle of the case To increase the amount of wildlife that has lived in the same area even more.
2. To restore the deteriorated forest to have nature and other environments suitable for wildlife habitat and beauty. Good nature.
3. To be a training center for demonstration, theory introduction, and practice on forest resource conservation And studying, researching, experimenting on the culture and propagation of wildlife with economic values and Rare wildlife near extinction.
4. Being a tourist and recreation area As a result, due to the increase in aesthetic value to nature.
5. In order to develop Chiang Rai province, natural resources are used appropriately. Improve the quality of life of the population.
Station activities: Currently, Mae Lao Wildlife Breeding Station There are cultured wildlife divided into 3 types which are:
1. Animals mammals such as Sambar Deer clouded leopard, fishing cat, bear, bears the highly Weasel Gibbons monkeys, langurs, porcupine, etc.
2. Wildlife species such as peafowl, pheasant, bird, red duck, bird, parrot etc.
3. Reptile types such as python, python, yellow turtle, etc.
- Plant crops for animal feed such as bananas, papaya, pumpkin, vegetables, corn etc.
- Clean the area around Mae Lao Wildlife Breeding Station And decorate the place to be beautiful.
- Cultivate scarab As a poultry supplement.
- Prevent forest fires to prevent fire in the 1,093 rai area, publicize for the public to help preserve wildlife and forests to remain a national heritage.
Admission regulations:
1. No pets of all kinds. Into the cage area or the wild animal enclosure.
2. Not causing any danger to wildlife or nature in this area.
3. Please do not urge And should refrain from non-food for wildlife.
4. In some seasons, animals may be ferocious. Please do not approach.
5. Do not make loud noises or do anything that would disturb people and animals.
6. Do not bring weapons into the Mae La Wildlife Breeding Station.
7. Go to the designated location and throw the garbage at the designated place.
Category: Nature and Wildlife
Group: National Parks and Marine Reserves
Last Update : 5 YearAgo
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