Figure 3. Workshops and seminars for increasing local awareness on sustainable use of natural resources. Promotion of sustainable use of natural resources. Workshops and seminars on restoring and conserving natural resources were conducted to raise awareness of local people and elementary school students. Leadership trainings and symposia were organized, and pamphlets were distributed to promote environmental protection. Reforestation. Nursery systems for growing nursery trees were set up for reforestation activities, and to establish forests in the elementary schools. Promotion of eri-culture, multi-cropping, gum, resin and honey productions in socio-ecological 26 THE ASIA REGIONAL FORUM ON BIODIVERSITY production landscapes for sustainable use of natural resources. Eri-culture, multi-cropping, gum, resin and honey productions were promoted to deepen environmental awareness and to raise income for local farmers. The cultivation of eri silkworm was promoted since its cocoon is very unique. It has a so-called ‘nano-tube structure’, which has high ultraviolet protection and high moisture absorbency. Some of the hosts of eri silkworm are leaves of castor, cassava and papaya, which can be found in the villages and are not utilized. Local people can easily start eri-culture without any change of Figure 4. Setting up tree nursery system for reforestation.
In Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 84th Birthday Anniversary
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