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Wayfinders Circle Hin Lad Nai

  • Geographic Location Thailand
  • Size of Territory 3,667,496 hectares
  • Communities 3 Communities
    Hin Lad Nai (1,645 hectares, or 10,280 rai)
    Hin Lad Nok (1,068 hectares or 6,677 rai)
    Phayueng (954 hectares or 5,965.15 rai)
  • Population 264
  • Language(s)|t Karen (Pgazk’Nyau)

Hin Lad Nai is a small village nestled in the valley of Khun Jae National Park, a mountainous forest region located the Wiang Pa Pao District of Chiang Rai Province in Thailand. The community primarily includes Karen people who manage their resources and engage in rotational farming practices, non-timber forest collection, livestock rearing and paddy field cultivation.

The community actively manages an area spanning approximately 1,645 hectares, with 942 hectares designated as forest conservation zones and 274 hectares utilized for various agricultural purposes. This includes rotational farming, paddy fields and agroforestry gardens, such as coffee, bitter fruit and tea cultivation, along with areas dedicated to community forests for livestock. Additionally, the community has set aside 128 hectares for rotational farming practices, maintaining a balance between active farming areas and fallow lands.

Hin Lad Nai is commited to preserving their traditional knowledge, belief systems, and customary laws. The community enforces strict zoning regulations for different areas, including dwelling, farming, community forests, livestock, and permanent forest preservation zones. Furthermore, they actively engage in resource management activities such as creating firebreaks during the dry season, monitoring forest fires, preventing illegal logging, and maintaining a sustainable livelihood through practices like rotational farming, livestock rearing, and the collection of various forest products for income generation. As a result, Hin Lad Nai is developing effective resource management, sustainable practices, and harmonious relationship with the natural environment.

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