Tabo–Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) 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.[3]
The sanctuary's area is 652 square kilometres (252 sq mi) 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 270 metres (890 ft) to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft).[4][5]
Topography
Landscape is covered by forested mountains, such as Khao Khi Tao, Khao Lam Luk, Khao Pak Song, Khao Phraya Fo and Khao Tabo.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] Since 2002 this wildlife sanctuary has been managed by Protected Areas Regional Office 11 (Phitsanulok).
^"เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าตะเบาะ-ห้วยใหญ่" [Tabo-Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary]. Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). Retrieved 21 October 2021, Appendix 4 - Landform.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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^"เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าตะเบาะ-ห้วยใหญ่" [Tabo-Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary]. Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). Retrieved 21 October 2021, Appendix 5 - Map of forest species.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าตะเบาะ–ห้วยใหญ่" [Tabo–Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary] (PDF). Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). Retrieved 22 February 2024, สัตว์ป่า - Animals{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าตะเบาะ-ห้วยใหญ่" [Tabo-Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary]. Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). Retrieved 4 October 2021, ทรัพยากรส้ตว์ป่า 1 - Wildlife resources 1{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าตะเบาะ-ห้วยใหญ่" [Tabo-Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary]. Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). Retrieved 4 October 2021, ทรัพยากรส้ตว์ป่า 2 - Wildlife resources 2{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่าตะเบาะ-ห้วยใหญ่" [Tabo-Huai Yai Wildlife Sanctuary]. Department National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). Retrieved 4 October 2021, ทรัพยากรส้ตว์ป่า 3 - Wildlife resources 3{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)