Bio-diversity

Implementing NGO/CBO:Community Council of Tambol Baan Muang (CCTB): Established in 2008 as a registered community organization, with focus on strengthening community capacity in dealing with community problems in various aspects as well as collaborating with local and national public agencies in advancing community development. Location of project: Community forest-cultivated area of about 192 ha around the 28,800-ha Phranphrao-Kaengkai national forest reserve, in Sangkhom District, Nongkhai Province a watershed area of Mekong River. Due to current public promotion of cash crop and lucrative alien species, the location has been under threat. Target Population: 763 families from 7 villages who earn living through agricultural practices- paddy farming, seasonal crop - and husbandry and provide general services. 364 families from the villages directly participate in the project. Per capita income is THB: 55,178. Main Activities to be carried out: 1.Launching technical capacity building of targeted population through open forum 2. Launching demonstration of conservation activities through zoning, regulations for use and chemical reduction 3. Launching dissemination of project results 4. Launching participatory evaluation / knowledge management Anticipated Results and Indicators: 1.Increased capacity and awareness of targeted population witnessed by ability to collaborate with concerned authorities/sectors and formulate managing plan and regulation for use of community forest 2. Established network for self-reliance with 70 members from the 7 villages 3. Clearer demarcated buffer zone of 10-km long for community forest of about 192 ha- significant native trees and at least 4 species of nutritious value being protected 4. Evinced increased of organic farming practice/reduction of chemical use among 180 families with area of approximately 104 ha

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