Sustainable of Living and Arable Land Management in Conservation Forest

Abstract

          This research has three main objectives: 1) to study the management conditions of living and arable land in conservation forest areas, 2) to analyze the management approaches for living and arable land in conservation forest areas, and 3) to propose a sustainable management model for living and arable land in conservation forest areas. This research is qualitative, involving 16 key informants including administrators of the Khuaeng Pao Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, and stakeholders, as well as residents of Baan Mai Lanna, Village No. 14, Khuaeng Pao subdistrict, Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai province. Data collection methods included interviews, participatory observation, and community forums, conducted in collaboration with community leaders, representatives from community organization development institutions, representatives from local administrative organizations, and representatives from community councils. The data was analyzed using descriptive methods, supported by photographs and descriptions of events related to sustainable management approaches for living and arable land in conservation forest areas.
          The research findings are as follows: 1) The condition of living and arable land management in the conservation forest area of Baan Mai Lanna, Khuaeng Pao subdistrict, Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai province are as follows: 1.1) Problems: Villagers are being arrested and prosecuted for encroaching on the national reserved forest. 1.2) Problem-solving efforts: Villagers, in cooperation with public networks, are calling on the government to resolve the issues. 1.3) Solutions: The Department of forestry has allocated areas within the project to improve national reserved forests for villagers to farm and protect. 2) Management approaches for living and arable land include eight methods: 2.1) Holding public meetings. 2.2) Conducting new land plot surveys. 2.3) Designing residential houses by villagers. 2.4) Coordinating assistance from various agencies. 2.5) Constructing housing. 2.6) Managing public utilities. 2.7) Managing land rights. 2.8) Managing the development of quality of life. 3) Sustainable management models for living and arable land in conservation forest areas include three models: 3.1) Participatory management by establishing a joint committee. 3.2) Community-based management, with community participation in the management process. 3.3) Government-led management.