PUBLISHED: 3 Oct 2024 at 07: 26
By 2026, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation ( DNP ) plans to resolve disputes with residents regarding the 75, 000 square meters of forest land.
The 22nd celebration of the DNP’s establishment was presided over by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on on Wednesday.
He stated during the service that the division is litigating the boundaries of the country’s forest land with other government entities and residents, and that he did find a way to end these conflicts while strictly adhering to legitimate precedents.
The minister emphasized the need to find solutions that do n’t harm forest areas while still supporting local people in their fight for justice.
He acknowledges that balancing these objectives is challenging, but he believes this issue needs to be addressed.
Mr Chalermchai even highlighted the important part of protection, saying that without such attempts, Thailand’s potential would be at risk.
He expressed his desire to raise the confidence of the DNP’s workers across the country, noting that the support they receive from the state frequently outweighs the monetary opportunities they receive.
Mr. Chalermchai mentioned discussions with officials from his ministry to improve team security support, which he said was in line with his theory that high morale is necessary for easy operations.
In terms of land boundary disputes, he claimed that the plan to review and address issues relating to the 75, 000 km2 of forest land is anticipated to be finished by 2026.
He claimed that this initiative aims to end native disputes between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
DNP director-general Atthapol Charoenchansa said his office, established on Oct 2, 2002, is largely responsible for conserving and protecting Thailand’s trees and wildlife while reducing wars between people and the environment.
He said there are already 74.25 million ray of guarded forest land consisting of 156 national gardens, 91 forest gardens, 60 wildlife temples, 98 non-hunting areas, 17 botanical gardens ensuring responsible biological services and 51 arboretums.
The ministry makes use of technology to improve performance, such as with its e-ticket national park system, which enables visitors to purchase tickets online, reserve lodging, and other services for national parks.