WWF Foundation, in collaboration with WWF Thailand and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) led a team of world-renowned seagrass and dugong experts, including Dr. Leonard McKenzie and Dr. Helene Marsh, on a field survey to assess the status of seagrass meadows and dugongs in Trang, Krabi, Phang Nga, and Phuket from January 20-27, 2025. The main objective was to evaluate the current status of the vital coastal ecosystems, which are crucial for the survival of dugongs in Thailand. We extend our gratitude to the local DMCR offices, researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RMUTSV) and Prince of Songkla University (PSU), officials from Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, as well as representatives from Save Andaman Network Foundation (SAN), Ban Bohin Community Enterprise, and Ban Bang Phat Community for their collaboration and support. While observing a drone survey, the team caught a fleeting glimpse of five dugongs before they gracefully dove back into the sandy seabed. Dugongs are rarely seen during such expeditions, thus the researchers were able to document this unusual sighting. However, this promising encounter came with growing concerns. Seagrass meadows were determined to be in severe condition at numerous survey sites. The degradation […]
อ่านต่อSupported by WWF Foundation Thailand, the Center for Public Assistance on Wildlife (CPAW) was officially opened on October 2, 2024, National Parks Day. Dr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, presided over the ceremony. With World Wide Fund for Nature (Thailand), the center’s office on the 12th floor of the Seub Nakhasathien Building has undergone renovations. The goal of this initiative is to create a more harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife. By providing timely assistance to communities affected by human-wildlife conflict and promoting ecological citizenship, we aim to reduce property damage, protect wildlife, and foster a greater understanding of the importance of wildlife conservation.
อ่านต่อThe SMART Patrol System is a crucial tool for enhancing the effectiveness of preventing and combating wildlife and forest resource crimes in protected areas. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, recognizing the importance of developing patrol officer skills, has partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Thailand to conduct two training courses from 2019 to 2021 for trainers to equip park rangers with the necessary skills. However, currently, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation only has 62 trainer-instructors to develop the leadership and tactical skills of patrol teams for the SMART Patrol System, while there are 232 protected areas under the department that intensively use this system. In this regard, WWF Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Thailand, recognizes the need to increase the number of trainers to adequately cover conservation areas in all regions of Thailand. Therefore, we have jointly supported the “Training Program for the Development of Trainers to Enhance Efficiency”. As a result, they have jointly supported the “Third Training Program for Developing Trainers to Enhance the Effectiveness of Quality Patrols” – a training course for developing the […]
อ่านต่อOn June 6, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, in collaboration with WWF-Thailand, released 24 deer , 11 males and 13 females, back into the wild under the Tiger Population Recovery Project in the Upper Western Forest Complex, at Mae Wong National Park, Kamphaeng Phet Province. This was the fourth release after the first release in 2021. To date, a total of 114 deer have been released in Mae Wong National Park and Khlong Lan National Park. The deer is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Due to their important role in maintaining the balance of the forest ecosystem and being a part of the food chain, ungulates like the deer are another important component in driving our wildlife conservation projects. The deer released into the wild from the Khao Kho Wildlife Breeding Station (20 animals) and the Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Station (4 animals) are under the care of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. On this occasion, WWF Thailand received a Nissan Navara 4WD PRO-4X 7AT model from Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to be used in the operation to transport deer from the Khao Kho Wildlife […]
อ่านต่อOn March 26, 2024, Dr. Kobsak Chutikul, Chairman and Board Member of the WWF Foundation, attended the book launch and exhibition “Red Cow… Breath of the Lowland Forest”, which was attended by WWF Thailand, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and the Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, along with Nine other network organizations have collaborated to produce the book and exhibition at the auditorium and hall on the 5th floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The Javan cattle ( Bos javanicus ) is a symbol of Southeast Asia, with its beautiful and unique appearance. Today, the Javan cattle have a near-identical status. Extinct on the IUCN Red List due to hunting, especially for the collection of red cow antlers, as well as loss of lowland deciduous forest habitats, including: Deciduous forest or open forest These factors have caused the red cow population to be fragmented into small groups and their numbers are declining at an alarming rate. The banteng is a species that has received a great deal of attention in conservation work, as it helps create a balance in the food chain, maintains biodiversity in the ecosystem, and is a representative of the conservation […]
อ่านต่อMarch 3 of every year is World Wildlife Day , which coincides with the signing of the CITES Convention in 1973 in Washington, D.C., USA. Later, the 68th United Nations General Assembly officially declared March 3 as “World Wildlife Day under the United Nations (United Nations World Wildlife Day).” This year , WWF Foundation has joined in organizing knowledge-providing activity booths and exhibitions of wildlife conservation projects at the World Wildlife and Plant Day, organized by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation at the activity area, 1st floor, Seub Nakhasathien Building, Department of National Parks, on March 4, 2024, under the concept of “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation: Connecting the Wide World, Jointly Creating Innovation, Leading to Sustainable Wildlife and Plant Conservation.” In the event, there were many interested people joining in playing games, such as a quiz game about general knowledge about wild animals or guessing the name of wild animals from pictures taken by an automatic camera. They also received souvenirs such as note paper and stamps set “Adventure in Conservation of Reserved Wild Animals”, which had the inside cover picture from the winning artwork of the drawing contest by […]
อ่านต่อMR. ATHAPOL CHAROENSHUNSA, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, presided over the opening of the training course to enhance the effectiveness of SMART patrols and the SMART Patrol Center, along with Mr. Rungroj Aswakultharintr, Director of the 12th Regional Conservation Office (Nakhon Sawan), on February 27, 2024, at Mae Wong National Park, Kamphaeng Phet Province. As the SMART Patrol System is based on data-driven management principles, the National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Office 12 (Nakhon Sawan), in collaboration with the SMART Patrol Center and supported by the WWF Foundation, has organized a ‘Training Program to Enhance the Efficiency and Techniques of SMART Patrols.’ This five-day training program, held from February 27 to March 2, 2024, was designed to equip 45 officers from Mae Wong National Park, Klong Lan National Park, Klong Wang Chao National Park, Um Phang Wildlife Sanctuary, and Khao Sanam Priang Wildlife Sanctuary with the skills, strategies, and techniques needed to effectively and safely carry out prevention and enforcement tasks in their respective areas, said Mr. Ruangroj Atsawakultharind, Director of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Office 12 (Nakhon Sawan). The SMART Patrol Center is responsible for developing standards for SMART […]
อ่านต่อThe Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and WWF-Thailand have been continuously implementing the Tiger Population Restoration Project in the Upper Western Forest Complex after recognizing the threats to ungulates in many areas, especially the Sambar deer , which is another important variable in maintaining the balance of the forest ecosystem and the food chain. Currently, the Sambar deer is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN’s Threatened Species List. On July 7, 2023, Khlong Lan National Park, in collaboration with Khao Kho Wildlife Breeding Station and WWF Thailand, with support from WWF Foundation, released 14 wild deer back into the wild , 9 males and 5 females, into the grassland improvement area of Khlong Lan National Park, Kamphaeng Phet Province, to restore the ecosystem and increase biodiversity in Khlong Lan Forest. This year marks the 3rd year of the project since 2021, with a total of 56 wild deer released back into the wild at Mae Wong National Park and 34 at Khlong Lan National Park. In total, the project released 90 deer back into the wild. Since the project still recognizes the importance of monitoring and measuring the results after release to obtain data that will be […]
อ่านต่อMarine biodiversity in Southeast Asia is endangered and requires sustainable protection and restoration. On June 17, 2023 , WWF Foundation, led by Ms. Tharika Wongsinsirikul, Foundation Manager, together with Epson (Thailand) Co., Ltd., led by Mr. Yanyong Muneemongkolthorn, Executive Director and executives, organized the “Coral Reef Restoration” activity at the Marine Science and Conservation Camp, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. The objective was to expand the conservation of marine resources and restore coral reefs that are being destroyed by climate change to their full potential. This activity provided a concrete experience in coral planting to restore biodiversity and created understanding and awareness of the importance of marine conservation in a creative way through a lecture on the topic of “Current Situation of Marine Environment in Thailand”, which was honored by Mr. Prasarn Sangpaiboon, President of the Marine Science and Conservation Activities Foundation.
อ่านต่อOn 6-8 June 2023 , WWF Foundation organized the “Khanom Jeen Canal Biodiversity Learning Camp” under the Youth Water Guardians Project at Sakli Wittaya School and Ban Khok Chula Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, Sena District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The objective was to raise awareness and understanding among teachers and students from 6 network schools along Khanom Jeen Canal about the conservation of water resources in the area, which is a food source and the origin of the community’s cultural heritage. Within the learning camp, there are activities to provide knowledge on how to use tools to monitor and measure water quality in physical, biological and chemical aspects, to get to know local plant species, fish and birds which are one of the indicators of the completeness of the ecosystem, as well as learning about cultural wisdom in using natural ingredients found in Khlong Khanom Jeen to create menus that have been passed down from generation to generation, such as ancient Thai desserts such as Khao Tom Luk Yon which uses Lam Chiak leaves instead of wrapping them in banana leaves because it is a lowland area that is regularly flooded, so Lam Chiak leaves which are found along […]
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