resources management and help support local livelihoods; and enhance harmony among local communities through participation in seagrass planting activities. Implementation A survey was conducted to select suitable areas for seagrass replanting. MEA then selected an area in Trang Province that used to have abundant seagrass habitats but were reduced by both natural disasters and human actions. Planting of seagrasses would thus help rehabilitate the area and restore it to a more fertile stage. Among 12 species of seagrass found in Thailand, MEA chose to plant Enhalus acoroides. They are grown in separated plot, i.e. 2,000 plants by clumps and 1,000 plants by seeds to compare the growth of seagrass. Figure 1. Preparing seagrass for planting in the coastal area of Trang Province. The project was then promoted among relevant organizations in the local community, so that local people, specifically the youth, would participate and learn to care for seagrass habitats. A total of 200 participants including MEA executives, staff and stakeholders, government officials, local people and youths, participated in seagrass planting and releasing of marine animals. MEA ran a campaign among staff members to disseminate knowledge and raise consciousness of the importance of seagrass rehabilitation for environment conservation. Figure 2. MEA Executives and staff members plant seagrass. ENCOURAGING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY 9
In Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 84th Birthday Anniversary
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