Although data shows that there has been a decline in timber imports from China in recent years, the consumer demand for wood-related products has increased from 70% to 90%. Ban Pad Oom is a model of sustainable forest management where the local community works closely with government agencies to protect and manage the surrounding forest areas.
June 2023, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand: Ban Pad Oom, a community situated in the heart of Thailand’s forested region, is on the brink of change. Once ...