Doi Phu Nang (15094)
Thailand, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Doi Phu Nang
Central coordinates: Latitude: 18.8333, Longitude: 100.0833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 1200
0KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site comprises Doi Phu Nang proposed national park, which spans the western and eastern flanks of the Mae Yom river, and is contiguous with three other IBAs: Doi Pha Chang Wildlife Sanctuary (TH013), Wiang Lor Wildlife Sanctuary and adjacent area to the east (TH014) and Mae Yom National Park (TH016). The topography of the site is predominantly hilly, and the vegetation is dominated by mixed deciduous forest and deciduous dipterocarp forest.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas) The site has been reviewed and re-confirmed as a KBA in the process of compiling the revised 2011 CEPF Ecosystem Profile for the Indo-Burma Hotspot.
Additional biodiversity: Doi Phu Nang proposed national park is perhaps the most important site for the conservation of the globally threatened Green Peafowl Pavo muticus in northern Thailand. Of the protected areas situated within the Mae Ping, Mae Yom, Mae Nan and Mae Ang basins, which together support a population of over 200 individuals, Doi Phu Nang is thought to hold the largest number. Non-bird biodiversity: Mammals Southern Serow Capricornis sumatraensis (VU) Northern Pig-tailed Macaque Macaca leonina (VU) Plants Afzelia xylocarpa (EN)
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: The site comprises Doi Phu Nang proposed national park, which spans the western and eastern flanks of the Mae Yom river, and is contiguous with three other IBAs: Doi Pha Chang Wildlife Sanctuary (TH013), Wiang Lor Wildlife Sanctuary and adjacent area to the east (TH014) and Mae Yom National Park (TH016). The topography of the site is predominantly hilly, and the vegetation is dominated by mixed deciduous forest and deciduous dipterocarp forest.
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Hunting, forest fire, egg collection, tourism and selective logging are the main on-going threats to biodiversity at the site. A major potential threat is infrastructure development: some areas of the site will be inundated if the proposed Kaeng Sua Ten dam is constructed.
Additional information
References: BirdLife International (1998) Proceedings of the Thailand IBA workshop, Bangkok, November 1998. Unpublished report. BirdLife International (2001) Threatened birds of Asia: the BirdLife International Red Data Book. Cambridge, UK: BirdLife International. Meckvichai, W. (1999-2001) Biodiversity research plan and management guidelines for the conservation of pheasants in northern Thailand. Unpublished report. Singhakaw, S. (1988) Survey for the establishment of Doi Phu Nang National Park. Bangkok: Division of Wildlife Conservation, Royal Forestry Department. (In Thai.)