Strengthening Network Potential Of Community Forest In Sriwichai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research are: 1) To study the potential level of the
community forest network in Sriwichai Sub-district. 2) To compare people's opinions
about the potential of the sub-district community forest network Sriwichai. 3) To
propose guidelines for enhancing the capacity of community forest network in Srivichai
Sub-district, Li District, Lamphun Province according to Saranee Dhamma principles.
Conduct research by mixed research are Quantitatively and Qualitatively. The statistics
used in the analysis are the frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation t-test
and the F-test. In the part of the interview content analysis was carried out by means
of descriptive speech.

Results of the research 1) The people had opinions about the potential of
the community forest network in Sriwichai Sub-district. Overall, it was at a moderate
level ( = 3.38). 2) Hypothesis testing, it was found that educational qualifications and
length of membership There are different levels of opinion. therefore accept the
hypothesis, regarding gender, age and occupation, there were no differences in opinion
levels. therefore rejecting the hypothesis. And 3) most key informants focus on
community involvement, raising awareness of the value and utilization of community
forests, linking the roles and duties of the Community Forest Committee to the villagers
and the government sector, taking into account the setting of rules, creating
transparency in fund management audits, building knowledge and understanding to
the villagers especially in terms of government regulations.