Activities to explore, study and assess changes in ecosystems and carbon sequestration in forest areas.

objective

To study and develop a carbon sequestration survey and assessment system in the country's forest areas that meet standards and raise the confidence level in the country's carbon sequestration assessment. Including the development of equations and emission coefficients in the forest sector.

To survey and study the changes of forest ecosystems to climate change in order to formulate a plan for ecological restoration. increasing the forest area and planting more trees

to study and develop indicators Including guidelines for assessing the impact of climate change on forest ecosystems and changes in species and forest types in the future. To support protection and adaptation to the impact of climate change.

Goals

To obtain carbon storage data in each forest area of the country. and improving the assessment of the country's carbon sequestration from Tier 1 to Tier 2 and Tier 3.
To provide the basis for monitoring changes in carbon sequestration in forest areas.
To develop the carbon emission coefficient of the area (Emission Factor) of Thailand
to monitor the impacts of climate change on the country's forest ecosystems
to develop biomarkers (Bio-indicator) to indicate the impact of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity.

Operation area/unit

Dry evergreen forest, Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Chanthaburi Province, Office of Conservation Area 2 (Sriracha)
Mixed forest, Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi Province, Office of Conservation Area 3 (Ban Pong)
Humid evergreen forest, Khao Luang National Park and Suan Somrom, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Office of Conservation Area 5 (Nakhon Si Thammarat)
Rainforest, Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary, Phatthalung Province, Office of Conservation Area 6 (Songkhla)
Dry dipterocarp forest, Ban Na Wa, Ubon Ratchathani Province Office of Conservation Area 9 (Ubon Ratchathani)
Dry evergreen forest, Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, Tak Province, Office of Conservation Area 14 (Tak)
moist mixed forest Forest connecting Doi Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Province, Office of Conservation Area 16 (Chiang Mai)
Deciduous dipterocarp forest, Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province, Office of Conservation Area 16 (Chiang Mai)
Dry dipterocarp forest and mountain rainforest Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province, Office of Conservation Area 16 (Chiang Mai)

how to proceed

Coordinate forest conservation research To send experts in the aforementioned areas to train in knowledge and techniques in plot planning, surveying, and record keeping. data analysis for academic staff Pilot Project Officer and communities who are interested in participating in research from the pilot area. and plan operations
Schedule surveys to assess the carbon stocks of each forest type in each region. and is in the conservation area management office conducting pilot activities
Procurement of satellite images, images from Google Earth to select the sampling area and determine the location of the sampling plots to distribute representatively in that forest.
Model plots to study carbon sequestration and ecosystems.
plant society data storage local weather Soil biomass, soil carbon and carbon sequestration in various forest ecosystems. continually
study the changes in forest ecosystems in permanent plots
Study the response of forest ecosystems to climate change.
Explore and study the efficiency of carbon emissions and storage in various forest ecosystems.
Develop knowledge of carbon circulation and carbon balance of ecosystems across forest types.

Training and clarification to increase operational potential

Activities/Operations	fiscal year				note
Activities/Operations	2557	2558	2559	2560	note
Increase the potential for studies and research related to climate change in the forest sector.
1. Remote assessment of carbon stocks in protected forests	30
2. Development of bio-indicators to indicate the impact of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity.	40
3. Development of models to assess the impact of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity.	30
4. Survey and assessment of carbon stocks in forest areas					45
discussion and brainstorming
1. Clarification of forest resource survey methods Distribution of each type of forest and the selection of wood species that are important for carbon storage in each type of forest.	80
2. Performance tracking Surveying and studying the changes in ecosystems and carbon sequestration in forest areas.	100

progress of action

fiscal year	operation area	action results	note
Starting fiscal year 2014 until now	1. Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Chanthaburi Province, Office of Conservation Area 2 (Sriracha)	- 8 permanent specimen plots, size 40 x 40 m. and 1 plot size 50 x 50 m., in a very complete forest medium and less, 3 plots each - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass and carbon in the soil - Continuous data collection
	2. Khao Luang National Park and nearby areas Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Office of Conservation Area 5 (Nakhon Si Thammarat)	15 plots of permanent specimens, size 40 x 40 m, in a very complete forest. medium and less, 5 plots each - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass - Continuous data collection
	3. Ban Na Wa Forest Ubon Ratchathani Province Office of Conservation Area 9 (Ubon Ratchathani)	15 plots of permanent specimens, size 40 x 40 m, in a very complete forest. medium and less, 5 plots each - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass and carbon in the soil - Continuous data collection
	4. Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, Tak Province, Office of Conservation Area 14 (Tak)	10 permanent specimens, size 40 x 40 m, 5 plots each in moderate and less fertile forests, and 5 plots 50x 50 m. in more fertile forests. - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass - Continuous data collection
	5. Doi Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Province, Office of Conservation Area 16 (Chiang Mai)	15 plots of permanent specimens, size 40 x 40 m, in a very complete forest. medium and less, 5 plots each - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass - Continuous data collection
	6. Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province (Decider dipterocarp forest, Chom Thong District) Office of Conservation Area 16 (Chiang Mai)	13 permanent specimens of size 40 x 40 m. and 2 plots of size 50 x 50 m. in a very fertile forest. medium and less, 5 plots each - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass - Continuous data collection
2558	7. Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi Province, Office of Conservation Area 3 (Ban Pong)	9 plots of permanent specimens, size 40 x 40 m. in a very fertile forest. medium and less, 3 plots each Collect data on plant communities, climate, aboveground biomass and soil carbon. - Continuous data collection
	8. Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary, Phatthalung Province, Office of Conservation Area 6 (Songkhla)	7 permanent specimens of size 40 x 40 m. and 2 plots of 50 x 50 m. medium and less, 3 plots each - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass - Continuous data collection
2559	9. Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province (deciduous dipterocarp forest and evergreen forest, Mae Chaem District), Conservation Area Administration Office 16 (Chiang Mai)	9 plots of permanent specimens, size 40 x 40 m. in a very fertile forest. medium and less, 3 plots each - collect data on plant communities, weather conditions, above-ground biomass - Continuous data collection

note Data analysis will be analyzed in terms of general information, tree information, climate in the study area. above-ground biomass Biomass of humus Amount of fallen plant matter and follow up the changes every 5 years

further action plan

1. Continuous data collection

2. Collect soil carbon data in the fiscal year 2017 in the area of the Office of Conservation Areas 5,6,14 and 16.

3. Prepare an additional exploration plan in the area of Sor Bor. 10 (Udon Thani).

4. Review documents, gather data, equations and emission factors that have already been implemented to review the suitability and accuracy of carbon sequestration assessment representation. for further development planning

5. A meeting to present progress, accuracy, and analysis of further action guidelines around June 2017.