Khruankhreng Wetland in Cha-uad District of Nakhonsithammarat Province , with approximately 8,700 ha is rated as semi-degradation. The area has been a prime source of biomass balrush for surrounding communities.The biomass balrush is woven into mats and other materials for selling ,thus providing a way for subsistence. The degradation had been worsened by construction of road,drainage and water canal through and around the wetland. The enviromental system of the land has been changed. The main problems of surrounding communities are the shortage of water supply and the decrease in number of water species which are essential for their daily lives. Besides, Some area of the land are being enchroached by human settlement.

Therefore, if the surrounding communities are made aware of the problems and the benefits the wetland is providing ,through additional training, learning from other wetland areas with similar condition, the Khruankhreng wetland will be sustainably conserved through communities actions.

Activities to be carried out under project:

1. launching a study tour to the Toa Daeng Wetland as a learning and experience sharing process
2. Formulating a plan for conservation and protection of the Khruankhreng wetland by combining the experience and information obtained in 1. with the community resources
3. Developing the water canals by community-participating dreding so that they will be free of weeds and become a source of fishes
4. Establishing the Nature Learning Centre and organize an exhibition to furnish knowledge and information about the wetland
5. Organizing training and seminar for youths and general population
6. Building the nursery centre and subsequently plant trees in the degraded area of the wetland

Project participants and/or beneficiaries:

1. The direct and immediate beneficiary is the population of 11 villages of Tambol Khruankhreng, Cha-uad District of Nakhonsithammrat
2. Community leaders including TAO members
3. Students / teachers from Cha-uad Khreng Tham Vittaya School
4. Students and instructors from the Nakhonsithammarat Agricultural and Technological College

Anticipated results of project:

1. The trees grown in the wetland create purer climate for communities.
2. The wetland is rehabilitated and become rich in natural resources and fuelwoods.
3. The income of communities is increasing.
4. The migration into big towns for employment is reduced.
5. The Khruankhreng wetland is a centre for nature and environment learning.