Loei: By law, most of the forest in Na Haeo district in the northern province of Loei should be off-limits for habitation. "Forcing them out of the forest is not the right decision," the minister told media during a press trip to Na Haeo forest which has been chosen as a pilot case for the government's "Land Allocation" scheme. The scheme is an attempt by the government to adopt a forest dweller-inclusive environmental protection model. "Under the scheme, only strong communities with proven track records of protecting forest would be allowed to stay," Gen Surasak added. Villagers need to change their mindset and help to protect the forest, in order to preserve their right to stay.

Source: Bangkok Post September 05, 2018 00:33 UTC