I. The project participated in the mid-course evaluation workshop of Thailand-Year-6 GEF/SGP , organized on 25-27 January 2006 . It was one of 27 projects sending project leaders or representatives to report to the workshop on progress of activities, immediate outputs/results that could be witnessed or observed, problems / issues and solution.

With only a few exception, majority of projects concisely reported progress and summarized immediate outputs and results. The report format included from power point to photos to dissemination materials, and to verbal presentation. There was one project bringing product of chemical-free vegetable for sale and show at the venue.

All presentations mentioned about problems and issues, with varying degree, but they had been corrected or rectified. Or at least, the project possessed idea or approach to do so. However, there were a few projects that presented problems and hot issues on environment soliciting further discussion and advice from participants.

On the final day, participants spent half-an-hour sharing idea on forging future networking of the year-6 projects and submitted approach for sustainability. Majority of participants agreed to be tied by natural network, without any regulation or commitment, but hearts and minds. There were two members pledging their times and skill to help others according to their availability.

As a reminder and incentives to ensure most effective implementation of remaining activities, the NC proposed the idea of strategic project where successful SGP projects could gather together so that community actions affecting global benefits would be clearer.

The workshop had seen substantial sharing of experience, especially on related issues of project activities. Somehow, it was felt that the remaining activities would be carried out to their completion. Another evidence, a natural network of environment was formed with a lot of participants winning one another hearts.

II. The progress report was received on March 1 , 2006,and summarized as follows:

Activities Carried Out:

1. Building relevant environment capacity of target population through workshops, youth camps ,training and study tours
2. Building nursery and raising facilities for coastal and marine species
3. Launching reforestation of mangrove

Results:

1. Emergence of the followings:
- Resources database for further planning
-Three nursery centres
- Five relief maps
- 30 ha of degraded mangrove area reforested
2. Evinced increased capacity of 280 members of youth and women?s group through active participation

III. The completion report was received on 27 October 2006 , 15-page write-up with photos the details of which are as follows:

Activities Carried Out
1. Building relevant environment capacity of target population through workshops, youth camps ,training and study tours
2. Building nursery and raising facilities for coastal and marine species
3. Launching reforestation of mangrove
4. Building nine units of solar heaters and putting into use

Results:

1. Evinced creased capacities of target population through active participation in project activities such as building 5 relief maps
2. Increased area of reforestation to about 110 ha
3. The nursery still providing seedlings for members
4. Acquired data and information on resources in the ecosystems
5. Produced 960 litres of organic compost for use in 300 ha.
6. Emergence of conservation clubs in local schools

Participatory Evaluation: Conducted on 23-24 September 2006

Participants: 100 persons from representative of communities, representative from related district government offices and local academic institutes

Methods: Applying After Activities Review approach , groups sessions, and people forum

Impact: In addition to demonstrated increase capacity of target population and academic institutes, TAOs seemed to be more attentive on environment management

Future Plan: The project would give advice and encourage local administrative organization to initiate proposals to apply for funding from donors.