Bordered poles for coastal protection have also been constructed at the Prajulajomklow Fort of Samutprakarn Province. The bordered poles are made from old electric cement posts that are at least eight meters high. Old car tires, some donated by private companies and general public or bought by MEA, were used to cover portions of the cement 40 THE ASIA REGIONAL FORUM ON BIODIVERSITY posts to help slow down and break strong sea waves. MEA provided funds to support mangrove planting projects arranged by students from secondary schools and universities. Aside from mangrove planting activities, the project also involved exhibits on mangroves, construction of boardwalks as nature trails, development Figure 1. Top view of the protection area. Figure 2. Old temple of Ban Samuth Jeen in Samutprakarn Province still remains because of the cement wall that protects it.
In Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 84th Birthday Anniversary
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