THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARBOREAL TOURISM PATTERN FOR KHONG LAMSIN WATERSHED FOREST SRINAKARIN DISTRICT PHATTHALUNG PROVINCE

Abstract

The objective of this research was to study the approaches for the development of the arboreal tourism model of Khlong Lamsin upstream forest, Srinakarin District, Phatthalung Province by using qualitative research methodology and Participative Action Research (PAR). The research target groups are general villagers in the community, villagers who own the area in the arboretum route, village scholars, villagers looking for forest products, government agencies, Private sector representatives, media and tourists

          The results showed that 1) Guidelines for the development of arboreal tourism model of Khlong Lamsin watershed forest Srinakarin District Phatthalung Province consists of the context and potential of the Ban Ton community, tourism potential of Khlong Lamsin upstream forest area Integration for arboreal, tourism management of Khlong Lamsin watershed forest and Ban Ton community, 2) perspectives, knowledge and understanding of tourists towards arboreal tourism of Khlong Lamsin watershed forest, the last one is public relations information about Khlong Lamsin upstream forest attractions.

The results of the study found that this concept of development using this arboretum tourism model is an important tool to help conserve or halt the ongoing changes to the natural resources and environment of this watershed forest but need to promote awareness and understanding of people in the community about arboreal tourism both the process and the consequences that will occur. The government in the area must encourage people in the community, entrepreneurs and tourists realize the importance and is eager to take part in the management as well.