The Bamboo Management Guidlines of Ban Phatub Community Dwelling Surrounding Tham Phatub National Park, Muang District, Nan Province

Abstract

This research aimed to study the situation in the bamboo forest management of Ban Phatub  community dwelling surrounding Tham Phatub Forest Park, Muang District, Nan Province and to investigate the guidelines operation of the bamboo forest management in Ban Phatub communities dwelling surrounding Tham Phatub Park, Muang district, Nan Province. There were 13 key informants including the national park officers, the local officers, the community leaders, the leaders of group related to bamboo, and group members. They were operated with in-depth interview and focus group discussion to find guidelines for proper bamboo forest management under the community context through a participatory process. The data were analyzed using by descriptive content analysis.

The results of the research were as follows: Ban Phatub Community, around Tham Phatub Forest Park, Muang District, has managed bamboo forest with the form of 3 groups related to bamboo, as the basketry group, the elderly group and the bamboo forest conservation group. These groups were supported by the government, local and sectoral organizations linked as a working network in each role, for instance, group chairmen, committee members, and members who work in the organizational structure according community context. Also, the bamboo forest operational guidelines were set through a process of participation in all sectors, which were divided into 3 levels: administration, advisors and practitioners. Moreover, the procedures were executed through the activities of: protection, conservation, prevention, information, public relations and partnerships, a network of participation for a working alliance working of bamboo forest resource management of nearby communities and the scheme transmitted to youth groups for continuity. Therefore, the bamboo forest management of Ban Phatub community will be led to sustainable development. In addition, to use the process of participation, it also requires elements that are factors to strengthen the community and be able to be self- reliant. It is necessary to plan. The management guideline under the community context in order to achieve the balance in various dimensions, including economy, society, environment, as well as the existing cultural way. This will be able to manage the bamboo forest of Ban Phatub community to create a bamboo management pattern with suitable scheme for community.