Bio-diversity

Target Population/Location of project: 300 families in three tambols of Pakham District, 80% of which support themselves by farming. The project area is an ecological portion of the Indo-Chinese Sub-region. Planned activities: 1. Creation of tree nursery; reforestation of erosion-retarding species along buffer zones 2. Community-led forest surveillance 3. Capacity building activities for CBOs 4. Dissemination of project activities and results to a wider audience Anticipated outputs: 1. 70% reduction in forest encroachment into the buffer zones and Dong Yai Forest 2. Additional 900 trees planted per ha; reduced land erosion rate 3. 50% reduction in illegal logging 4. 50% increase in income of project members 5. Community leaders, CBOs, and youth groups display capacity to manage natural resources sustainably

Thailand