Creating a Learning Ecosystem through the Development of the Pak Phun Local Fisheries Manual in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Abstract

This research article aims to create a learning ecosystem through the development of the Pak Phun Local Fisheries Manual using a qualitative research methodology. The process involved document research, observations, interviews with local fisheries leaders and community sages, focus group discussions, and brainstorming workshops. The designated learning areas included the Pak Phun local fishing community, Pak Phun Canal, mangrove resource areas (Amazon Tunnel), the Pak Phun estuary, the Pak Phun Local Fisheries Resource Conservation Group office, and the Fisherman’s Happiness Market. The study found that knowledge management through the creation of the Pak Phun Local Fisheries Learning Manual is a key process for building a learning ecosystem and serves as an essential tool for establishing a communal space. This space allows Pak Phun's local fishers to share their knowledge and experiences. The manual highlights key issues such as the local marine resources of Pak Phun, the history of the Pak Phun local fishing community, its unique identity, community organizations, and conservation activities. Additionally, the manual development process has fostered the emergence of Pak Phun local fisheries learning managers. These individuals, totaling 30 leaders and members of the conservation group, were selected by group members to propose strategies to support community organizations. Their goal is to sustain continuous conservation activities, strengthen the community's identity, and enhance the management of marine resources.