"Nam Pang Model: the proof of sustainability from public cooperation" Mae Charim District, Nan Province
Charoen Pokphand Group

According to the 2014 forest reclaim policy to increase forest area to 40 percent of the country, Nam Phang sub-district is one of the targeted areas, with forests reaching 90.91% of the area and only 7% of the area for arable land, resulting in 103 rai of criminal cases. With 120 households, the affected villagers came together to formulate a community-based sustainable land and resource integration strategy. project "Nam Phang Model" to allow people to live with the forest in balance and sustainability.

Implemented by developing an integrated strategy for managing land and natural resources by local communities. Develop rehabilitation and change the production model to develop a career and improve the quality of life. Encourage integrated crops to replace monocultures. Making fire breaks and preventing forest fires. Supporting forest trekking activities Build and repair check dams Establishment of Nam Phang Sub-district Farmer Community Enterprise Group “to support the production from the promotion of the Nam Phang Model. Give farmers access to a fair market ”

Able to maintain the original forest and increase the green area in the project to 2,767 rai. Farmers generate income from the sale of Robusta coffee. and cashew nuts total 252,326 baht. The enterprise processed the products for sale and generated income of 325,024 baht.