The Pran Buri Forest Park () is a

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. It is at the mouth of the Pran Buri River to the

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in Pran Buri District,

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. Pran Buri Forest Park was founded either in 1974 or on 30 September 1982 by the Forestry Department, after

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visited Pak Nam Pran Buri Village in Pran Buri and was inspired to support the growing of more trees along the coastline. This project developed 1,984

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of Khlong Kao and Khlong Doi forests, consisting of

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s, mixed deciduous forests, and coastal plains. The park protects the mangrove forest of the Khlong Kao-Khlong Kop National Reserve Forest. It covers .

References

Forest parks of Thailand Protected areas established in 1982 Geography of Prachuap Khiri Khan province Tourist attractions in Prachuap Khiri Khan province 1982 establishments in Thailand {{PrachuapKhiriKhan-geo-stub