The Royal Forest Department (RFD) began the second phase of its plan to transform a decommissioned zinc mine in Tak province into a learning centre for forest ecology on Monday. Amnuayporn Chondamrongkul, the department's deputy director-general said a reforestation method commonly known as the "Miyawaki" method was to be used to turn the wasteland into a forest park. The plan to reforest the area is a part of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's royal initiative project. Ms Amnuayporn said the RFD has been tasked to replant trees in the area using the Miyawaki method, which is different to the department's approach to reforestation. Named after the respected Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, the method is aimed at promoting ecological diversity.

Source: Bangkok Post June 04, 2019 00:00 UTC