There are three main vegetation types in the area. Dry Dipterocarp forest is fairly rich and found on the foothill. Plant species found here are Shorea obtuse, Shorea siamensis, Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, Dipterocarpus tuberculatus and Phyllanthus emblic. Mixed Deciduous forest is mainly found in plain area. Plant species found in this forest type include Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Syzygium glaucum, Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, Shorea obtuse, Shorea siamensis, Lagerstroemia cuspidate, Dillenia Spp. Gmelina Spp., Mangifera caloneura, Anisoptera costata and Morinda coreia. Dry Evergreen forest grows in hill cracks and junction areas with Bhu Pan ranges. Flora recorded here include Afzelia xylocarpa, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Hopea ferrea and Ficus Spp. Wildlife spotted here are Macaque, Flying Lemur, Slow Loris, Junglefowl, Mole and Squirrel. Villagers used to find Wild Pig in dense forest. Various bird species can still be seen today.
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