| Target | Indicator | Result |
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SDG 15
LIFE ON LAND
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| 15.6 Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed | 15.6.1 Number of countries that have adopted legislative, administrative and policy frameworks to ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits | Support the development and utilization of forest resources of local communities. Promote the distribution of benefits to communities through conservation and sustainable use of forests. |
| 15.9 By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts | 15.9.1 Progress towards national targets established in accordance with Aichi Biodiversity Target 2 of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011 2020 | Conservation and utilization of natural resources and the environment through local resource management in the form of community forests. It promotes people's participation in the management and access to natural resources and the environment with fairness. reduce inequality eradicate poverty This is in line with the people-centered country development plan. and promote value creation and development of the fundamental economy |
The objectives of this study were 1) to survey the community’s opinions toward the development of nature trails, 2) to survey the area’s characteristics of the community forest as a guideline for the development of nature trails and brochures, and 3) to develop a nature trail and related brochure at Ban Mae Kued Luang Community Forest, Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. The research included both qualitative and quantitative data, and the data were analyzed together with the use of descriptive statistics. The research was carried out by collecting opinions on the development of a nature trail using focus group discussions with 15 key informants, and using a community forest survey with representatives of the community forest committee. Then, the group discussion data and community forest surveys were analyzed. The results contributed to the development of nature trails and a brochure. The nature trails were developed from previous trails in the community forest. These trails were characterized by a loop form with two trails comprising 10 stations. Each station had academic content, which described the environment and important ecological knowledge. From the evaluation of the brochure content by three experts, the suitability of the content overall was ranked at a high level (x̅ = 3.96), and the evaluation of the suitability of the brochures in terms of the design was ranked at the highest level (x̅ = 4.81). The overall satisfaction with the brochures expressed by 48 secondary school students was ranked at a high level (x̅ = 2.48). Therefore, the nature trails and the brochure could be useful tools for promoting ecotourism in the community. Furthermore, these could help tourists visiting the community forest to learn more about the importance and value of forest resources and the community’s way of life.
Promote community participation in efficient and sustainable management of local resources Promote fair access to local resources and generate income for people in the community, generate income, reduce inequality and promote the conservation and restoration of the benefits of resources. in terrestrial ecosystems
