Voices of the Forest: Thailand

Video: Local stories of community forestry in Thailand

The village of Pred Nai is hailed as a success in fighting for the right to manage their own forest, in this case one of Thailand's last remaining mangrove ecosystems. The locals took their battle to the highest level and drove out the developers.Since then, the community members have organized themselves to conserve their mangroves, with everyone taking part in making decisions that also improve their livelihoods. Now the warriors of 20 years ago are passing the baton to a new generation. How do they see their future?

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