Participation in community forest management at Ban Ton Phueng, Mae Pong Subdistrict Doi Saket District Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

in this study. It is a qualitative research. Collecting data from community leaders Community Forest Board People's Representative 16 representatives from government and private sectors using in-depth interviews, discussions and questionnaires as research tools.

The results showed that Potential community forests are rich and biodiversity. There are benefits of community forests. as a source of food and additional income learning resources and eco-tourism Important problems and obstacles encountered in community forest management are: Participation in community forest management has not reached its full potential. Suggestions for ways to promote community participation in sustainable community forest management There are two appropriate forms: 1) Community Forest Management in a traditional cultural way 2) Community Forest Management in a multipurpose development model. There are three steps to promote participation in community forest management: 1) building awareness and awareness of participation 2) implementing sustainable community forest management activities 3) creating groups and networks. net Factors that are important elements for participation include community leaders, community forest committees, people's sector, and support from external agencies. under the conditions of time, age, occupation and income This will encourage community participation in community forest management to be stronger and more sustainable.