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With a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities, RECOFTC Thailand has been laying the groundwork and enhancing the capacity for community forestry in the country since 1987.

Working with government, civil society, community, academia, private sector and other stakeholders, we help strengthen the implementation of sustainable landscape management in Thailand. Our focus is on developing capacities and nature-based solutions to address climate change and biodiversity loss and promote forest governance. 

Road in forest
Securing Thailand's threatened Nan landscape and the well-being of its people

The Nan landscape in Thailand is home to a forest ecosystem of vital importance to the country’s largest watershed, the Chao Phraya.

RECOFTC and ZSL staff conducting a plot sampling training for Ban Sa Si Mum community forest members. This practice enables them to systemically identify and monitor biological resources in their forest.
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Citizens’ Forest Masters: Empowered communities strengthen biodiversity and forest management

The Citizens’ Forest Master capacity development initiative was the small first step that put community forests on a bigger path towards biodiversity conservation, equitable forest management and economic empowerment.

Community forestry models in Asia-Pacific

An overview of the formal community forestry models in RECOFTC’s seven countries of engagement: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam. It can guide the work of those working on or interested in learning about community forestry, including decision-makers, forestry practitioners and civil society.

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Projects in Thailand
Two wooden boats with colorful seats docked beside a wooden platform in a partially flooded area surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
Project status
Ongoing project

Urban resilience building and nature

This project aims to enhance urban climate resilience, environmental sustainability and well-being in Chiang Rai and Surat Thani provinces of Thailand...

Location:
Thailand
Duration:
01 August 2022 - 31 October 2028
Donors:
IUCN
A group of people are planting trees wearing hats and gloves for protection.
Project status
Ongoing project

Trees4All (Phase II)

This initiative seeks to create a replicable model for forest restoration that balances environmental conservation with improved livelihoods for local...

Location:
Thailand
Duration:
01 June 2024 - 31 May 2026
Donors:
Wyss Academy for Nature
A woman in a plaid shirt sits on a small boat navigating through a mangrove forest, surrounded by roots and calm water.
Project status
Past project

Strengthening capacities for biodiversity management in Thailand’s community forests

This project aims to enhance biodiversity conservation in Thailand's community forests.

Location:
Thailand
Duration:
01 April 2023 - 31 March 2025
Donors:
Darwin Initiative
Two women crouched on the ground in a green forested area, tending to a young sapling.
Project status
Ongoing project

Enhancing the adaptive capacity of smallholders in Thailand through the Trees for All Fund

This project addresses climate impacts and deforestation in Nan Province, northern Thailand. 

Location:
Thailand
Duration:
18 November 2022 - 31 December 2025
Donors:
IUCN
cambodia
Project status
Ongoing project

DISES: Modelling interactions between community forest dynamics and local livelihoods amidst institutional changes

This research initiative evaluated the effects of community forest management on forest cover, biodiversity and community livelihoods.

Location:
Cambodia
Thailand
Viet Nam
Duration:
01 September 2021 - 30 August 2026
Donors:
US National Science Foundation
Putting out fire
Project status
Past project

Community-based Fire Management

This project is helping communities and governments in the Asia-Pacific region reduce the frequency and intensity of forest fires and build resilience...

Location:
Cambodia
Lao PDR
Thailand
Viet Nam
Duration:
01 October 2022 - 31 March 2025
Landscape
Project status
Ongoing project

Explore

Explore is a research network and community of practice dedicated to expanding and applying knowledge on forest landscape governance in Southeast Asia...

Location:
Timor-Leste
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Myanmar
Philippines
Thailand
Viet Nam
Duration:
22 April 2021 - 30 September 2027
Donors:
Government of Sweden
A forest landscape with tall, slender trees and sparse foliage.
Project status
Past project

FLOURISH

FLOURISH is a four-year forest landscape restoration initiative that combines market forces with community forestry to address climate change, restore...

Location:
Lao PDR
Thailand
Viet Nam
Duration:
01 May 2018 - 01 April 2022
Donors:
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

Thailand

P.O. Box 1111

Kasetsart Post Office

Bangkok 10903, Thailand