THE SUITABLE SOLUTION OF COMMUNITY RIGHTS ON MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY FORESTS

Abstract

The concept of forest preservation for the benefit of the public has been developed and operated continuously for years, the results of the development and maintenance of forest resources have played a role in the formulation of policies and treatment of forest resources in a manner that is consistent with the ecological, economic, social and political environment of the country which has changed over time. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the suitable solution of Community Rights on management and utilization of the Natural Resources and Community Forests by holding at Ban Dong Yang Community, Ko-eh sub-district, Amphur Khuang Nai, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand. The instrument was an in-depth interview of 12 key-informants and focus discussion for 12 persons and using the content analysis for analyzing data. The research results found that; there was a suitable solution namely; t (1) Internal factors of the cooperation and strength of community leaders, community forestry committees, child and youth network partners, civil society, religious organizations, and educational institutions. (2) External factors that give the support and promotion were government agencies, local government bodies, the Forest Resources Management Office, the private sector, associations, foundations, community forest network organizations, and partners. And (3) the conditional factors for success include awareness of community forest values, positive community attitudes, community involvement, forest management knowledge, volunteerism, and community unity.