Mangrove forest

Mangrove Forest The trees in the mangrove forest do not lose their leaves and the forest floor is very dense. The roots of the trees are both for anchoring it in the soil and for breathing. This type of forest is found close to the seat of the mouth of major rivers where the sea washes ashore. The mangroves are found in every province in the east especially at the mouth of Mae Nam Wal, Chanthaburi. In the south they are found on both sides of the peninsula. On the eastern side it is found along the coast from Prachuab Kirikhan to Pattani . On the west coast it is concentrated from Ranong to Stul , especially in Phangnga Bay . Mangrove vegetation consists mainly of small trees that are useful for charcoal, firewood and house building material. Important trees include the Kongklang, Prasak. The plants grow on the forest floor include the various types of sea grasses.