Salawin National Park

Salawin National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติสาละวิน
IUCN category II (national park)
The Salawin River at Mae Sam Laep, a village located within the park
Location within Thailand
Location	Mae Hong Son
Coordinates
Area	721.52
Established	1994
Governing body	สำนักอุทยานแห่งชาติ

The Salawin National Park or Salween National Park(Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติสาละวิน) is located in Mae Sariang and Sop Moei Districts in Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand, adjacent to its border with Burma. Much of the Thai part of the Salween River is included in the 721.52 square kilometres (278.58 sq mi) park.

The terrain includes the mountainous forested area of the Dawna Range and the rocky river. Populated areas within the park include the Karen village of Ta Tar Fan, and the riverside village of Mae Sam Laep.

Flora

Thailand's second-largest teak tree is located in the park. Other flora includes Asian redwood and cherrywood. In 1997, an illegal logging scandal, involving forestry and military officials, was uncovered at the park. Almost a third of its trees, and that of the Salawin Wildlife Sanctuary, were logged between 1996 and 1998.