Chanthaburi Launches A Reforestation Project To Help Save Wild Elephants

[Jai Dee]

Chanthaburi launches a reforestation project to help save wild elephants

Kaeng Hang Maew (แก่งหางแมว) district in Chanthaburi will set aside 1,000 rai of land for reforestation and growing of plants that are food of elephants to mark the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s ascension to the throne.

District chief Wiwat Chanthananurak (วิวัฒน์ ฉันทนานุรักษ์) said villagers will jointly reforest 700 of the 1,000 rai and grow small plants for elephants in another 300 rai from June 24 onwards.

Mr. Wiwat said forests in the district have been destroyed leaving wild elephants with almost nothing to eat so they often invaded plantations of villagers.

He said the reforestation project will make the areas fertile again while also providing food sources for elephants.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 14 June 2006

[bina]

how fast do trees grow in thailand??? fast enough to provide food for elephants now? or ten years from now????