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  Trees for the King

Reforestation as a tribute to HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1994-Present)
            Carried out on behave of both public and private organization, this project aimed to reforest degraded watershed areas that were heavily encroached.  The foundation hired local residents, including hill tribe people, to plant trees indigenous to the areas and to care for them until they reach maturity.  Knowledge and skills in forestry were readily provided by officials from the Royal Forest Department and the Foundation’s officers.

The reforestation covered 80,000 rais of land in the following areas:
            a. Phitsanulok: 13,000 rais of watershed area around Nan River--one of the 4 most
                 important rivers in Thailand.
            b. Loei: 12,200 rais of watershed area around Loei River and Phasak River.
            c. Uttaradit: The Forests in Nan River Right side area 54,800 rais

  Despite the relatively small area, the benefit of this project will be immense. The reforested areas and its peripheries of 100,000 rais of rainforests will act as natural protection against further encroachment and degradation. The return of a balanced ecosystem to the areas has also been evident. Social impact upon the local people was equally eminent. The locals did not only make extra incomes from the project, but also realized the value of natural resources and became more understanding towards benefits of a healthy environment.


Reviving life through reforestation project (1992-1993)
            To commemorate HM Queen Sirikit’s 5th cycle birthday, the Foundation organized this project with the aims to conserve and restore watershed areas in the 4 regions of Thailand.  Based on the Foundation’s method of specific reforestation along the peripheries of forests, the project successfully revived over 1,000 rais of rainforests,  which in turn, support and strengthen existing forests in the neighbouring areas.  The project received support from the Royal Thai Army and interested individuals.


 

 
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