Bio-diversity

Target Population/Location of project: 25 families in Baan Thungdarb, Tambol Kor Phrathong; participants earn their living by fishing, providing various services, and agriculture. The project is located in the Sundaic Sub-Region of the Biogeography. Planned activities: 1. Collect endangered orchid species for propagation 2. Conduct training on propagation technology and maintenance for orchids and other native species 3. Propagate 5,000 rare orchid species using tissue culture technique 4. Propagate 1,000 native species using seeds 5. Disseminate information about project activities and results Anticipated outputs: 1. Protection of orchid and other native species, (especially endangered) 2. Creation of a conservation ethic within both target population and outsiders 3. Project serves as a conservation model for other communities

Thailand