Figure 3. Youth training for plant genetic conservation. Planting and Preserving Plant Genetic Resources EGAT has provided 1.5936 km2 around 11 dams to cultivate local plants and herbs (Table 1). Through the project, EGAT cultivated varieties of dominant and edible plants including local and endangered species. Two hundred fifty-four species (3,921 plants) were planted in the 11 dams. The plants all had botany and benefit tags to acknowledge those who planted them. Special Activities in Support of Plant Genetic Conservation Apart from planting and preserving plant genetic resources, EGAT also supports the communication and education initiatives of the RSPG Foundation. It helps generate a greater awareness among communities for the need to conserve natural resources. Under the theme “gathering local knowledge and learning together in the wild,” EGAT works with the locals and students within areas near the dams. Through the project, EGAT renovated 11 natural study routes in order to encourage youth and other people (3,500 people per year) to learn about plant genetic resources; trained RSPG-EGAT volunteers, youth and local people (3,000 people per year) as shown in Figure 3; and provided various communication tools such as brochures, videos and local radio. ENCOURAGING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY 47
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