2010 Volume 1 Issue 2 Pages 28-32
Deforestation which causes the forest area decreasing and lead to the global environmental change through biodiversity loss and emissions of greenhouse gases is one of the most of important environmental problems faced by developing countries like Thailand. Forest management is the one of an important strategy in biodiversity conservation and carbon mitigation. The aim of this study was to investigate the suitable strategy for forest management in local community of Northeastern Thailand based on the community participation. Plant biodiversity in Khon Kaen local community forest 200 Rai (6.25 Rai = 1 hectare) was surveyed during 2008-2009. Focus Group Interview and SWOT analysis was used as a tool to find out the sustainable strategy for forest management. The results found that forest biodiversity was rich. Ninety-four plant species were found in this study area. Indigenous community forest management such as traditional, cultural, local commitment and believe was found to be the most suitable strategy in managing this community forest. The outcome of this project in long term would be beneficial for biodiversity conservation, carbon mitigation and sustainable rural development.
