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Development of Natural Resource Database
This is a computerized database programme
developed to provide SDF a systemized electronic storage for
the information of community-based natural resources management
practices. This information will be keyed in to the database
for easy search capabilities and use. SDF is planning to use
this electronic tool to present information on community's
practices to the government sector and use the information
for policy advocacy. The system also helps broaden the skills
of staff members of SDF in carrying out their tasks, as well
as the community since the process of information gathering
puts an emphasis on generating learning processes between
the staff members and the community.
The database is a new initiative adopted
by SDF and needs to be furthered developed. This activity
has received support from the British NGO Voluntary Service
Overseas (VSO) and its Sharing and Promotion of Awareness
and Regional Knowledge (SPARK) regional initiative. They seconded
volunteer Richard Alexander, who originally wrote the Natural
Resources Database application while posted to a placement
in the Philippines.
Information on Community Forestry in the
Northeast
This activity involved gathering of data
on practices and traditional knowledge on community forest
management in 15 provinces of the Northeast. These were Mukdaharn,
Ubolratchathani, Mahasarakam, Khonkaen, Nongbualumpoo, Amnartcharoen,
Udonthani, Loei, Nakhonratchasima, Roi-et, Nongkhai, Petchaboon,
Srisaket, Surin and Yasotorn. The process of information gathering
gave priority to joint efforts of the staff members and grassroots
people, which fostered learning in local community.
Results of the research will be used in planning
of the regional network of community forests of the Northeast.
Information on hand is being processed in computerised format
and will be disseminated through publications produced by
the King Prajadhipok's Institute who had provided supported
for the project.
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