Originated in the Banthad Range, Klong(canal) Nang Noi flows through Nayong District, Munag District of Trang Province and the Trang River which constitutes the ecology of the Indian Ocean. Throughout the past, the canal has been supplying water for household as well as agriculture. At present due to the population growth in conjunction with human activities, the canal has become degraded. The water quality is affected by chemical substance from agriculture. The soil erosion is increasing due to deforestation in the watershed area and along both sides of the canal. Water species is dwindling. All these have both direct and indirect effects to the ecology of the Indian Ocean.

In an effort to reverse further degradation, the club together with 7 communities residing along the canal have initiate the conservation project and plan to cooperate with other communities in the future.

Project goals or objectives (including GEF problem-area addressed by projects):

1.To rehabilitate the ecosystems of Klong Nang Noi
2.To encourage and transfer indigenous knowledge on food processing and handicraft
3.To forge networks for the conservation of natural resources and environment

Activities to be carried out under project:

1.Conducting 2 surveys on geographical data and information
2.Organizing a seminar on ?Community and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources?
3.Collecting ,monthly, data and monitoring water quality
4.Conducting training on environment conservation and launching reforestation in the watershed area

Project participants and/or beneficiaries:

1.Sawasrattanaphimuk School, Trang Province
2.Ban Nang Noi Savings Group
3.Nayong District Hospital
4.Women?s Group of Tambol Khok Saba
5.Environmental Education Centre of Trang Province

Anticipated results of project:

1.There emerge 5 more groups in the Conservation Network
2.Supplementary income for communities from handicraft and food processing
3.Water quality in the canal is improving
4.Communities possess capacity and skill in managing their own environment and natural resources