Promotion of Watershed Area Sustainable Management
The project location is a watershed area under the eco-system of the greater Mekhong River. In the location ,there are 8 communities comprising the Thai natives and 2 other minority groups, i.e. the Lahu and the Karen.The mid 70?s had witnessed a drastic change in agriculture in the area. Clearing national forest for mono-cash crop and applying chemical substance to boost up the yield has been become a normal practice. During the mid 80?s , three food processing factories had been built to accommodate the production from the field. These factories had drained untreated waste into the rivers where the communities had staged a protest.
In order to reduce and solve the environmental problems , the following approaches are to be introduced. Firstly, at an individual or family level, the economical self-reliance must be realized through group process. Secondly, revival of the long traditional community relationship with environment must be initiated, starting from communities to networks and to wider outside group.
Project goals or objectives (including GEF problem-area addressed by projects):
1.To promote and materialize a sustainable pattern for watershed area management
2.To build capacity on environment among CBOs? and their networks
3.To establish educational network on the management of watershed area among target communities and wider public
Activities to be carried out under project:
1.Organizing training & study tour on management of natural resources and alternative agriculture
2.Demonstrating alternative agricultural practices & sustainable use of natural resources
3.Organizing training for rural youth and urban youth
4.Establishing centre for natural resources & watershed education
Project participants and/or beneficiaries:
1.Mae Suay District Office of Non-Formal Education
2.Social Investment Fund of the Thai Government
3.Mae Ta Chang Watershed Management Unit
4.Doi Wiang Pha National Park
5.Schools in Mae Suay District
Anticipated results of project:
-30 members of community possess training skill on alternative agriculture.
-24 farmers from target communities are capable of developing sustainable system of agriculture.
-7 target communities are capable of defining environmental activities and possess facilities for managing natural resources such as models and maps
-There emerges a centre for environmental education which will serve as a model or information source for other communities.
In order to reduce and solve the environmental problems , the following approaches are to be introduced. Firstly, at an individual or family level, the economical self-reliance must be realized through group process. Secondly, revival of the long traditional community relationship with environment must be initiated, starting from communities to networks and to wider outside group.
Project goals or objectives (including GEF problem-area addressed by projects):
1.To promote and materialize a sustainable pattern for watershed area management
2.To build capacity on environment among CBOs? and their networks
3.To establish educational network on the management of watershed area among target communities and wider public
Activities to be carried out under project:
1.Organizing training & study tour on management of natural resources and alternative agriculture
2.Demonstrating alternative agricultural practices & sustainable use of natural resources
3.Organizing training for rural youth and urban youth
4.Establishing centre for natural resources & watershed education
Project participants and/or beneficiaries:
1.Mae Suay District Office of Non-Formal Education
2.Social Investment Fund of the Thai Government
3.Mae Ta Chang Watershed Management Unit
4.Doi Wiang Pha National Park
5.Schools in Mae Suay District
Anticipated results of project:
-30 members of community possess training skill on alternative agriculture.
-24 farmers from target communities are capable of developing sustainable system of agriculture.
-7 target communities are capable of defining environmental activities and possess facilities for managing natural resources such as models and maps
-There emerges a centre for environmental education which will serve as a model or information source for other communities.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Mae Lao Protection Project
Country:
Thailand
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 9,005.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 7,330.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,405.00
Project Number:
THA/00/G43
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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