| Author | Sa'bani, Muhammad |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-91-07 |
| Subject(s) | Agroforestry--Thailand--Lop Buri
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| Note | A Research Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. HS-91-07 |
| Abstract | The Forest Village which is an improved version of traditional agroforestry system was introduced in Thailand in 1975 as a means of afforestation, and a step towards optimum utilization of land resources, as well as to solve the forest encroachment problem. The success of this approach will depend largely on how effective the project is fulfilling the legitimate expectations and needs of the members. This study is done to make an assessment of the effectiveness of the agroforestry to meet the people's needs taking the case of Sablanka Forest Village in Tambon Ku Ta Petch, Lamsonthi District, Lopburi Province, Thailand. The findings of the study show that the project seems to have been successfully in attaining the resettlement of the forest encroachers objective. With respect to other objectives encompassing afforestation, and welfare of the members, as well as agricultural production, the project seems to be less successful. Findings also show that though members are still complaining for the needs and expectations which had not been fulfilled, they possess the positive attitude and perception towards agroforestry indicating they accept and support the continuation of agroforestry. This Research Study was completed as part of the requirements for the SPRING (Asia) Programme. SPRING, an acronym for Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies, is a M.Sc. programme jointly offered by AIT and the University of Dortmund, Germany. Under the SPRING programme, a Research Study carrying 12 credits, must be conceptualized and completed within only one term, i.e. from 1 January to 31 March. Preferably, the topic should be related to the preceding District Development Workshop. The SPRING Programme thus differs from other M.Sc. programmes at AIT where most students write a thesis which spans at least 8 months. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project recport ; no. HS-91-07 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Demaine, Harvey; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Weber, Karl E. ;Suselo, Tri B.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), Germany; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |