The 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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