The Relationship between People and the Forest of Santirat-Chao Pha Community, Palian Sub-district, Palian District, Trang Province.

Abstract

     This research article presents the relationship between people and forests of Santirat-Chao Pha community, Palian sub-district, Palian district, Trang province. This qualitative research used grounded theory methodology, document study, and field studies using interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observation to verify the information. The group of key informants consisted of 17 people, including community leaders and forestry officials, local scholars, and members of the Maniq ethnic group. Analyze data to create conclusions. The analysis method used is deductive content analysis. The results of the study found that the relationship between people and the forest in the Ban Santirat- Chao Pha area can be divided into a relationship in which people take advantage of the forest area. There were 2 main utilization characteristics; 1) the use of land in forest areas is to grow monoculture crops such as rubber and palm plantation. In addition, it was found that the villagers planted crops in combination. It is also found that it is often a characteristic of fruit orchards that are grown in a variety of types, which has the characteristics of a mixed orchard. , and 2) Utilizing forest and wildlife resources, it was found that villagers find forest products such as wild fruits (Champada, Sator), wild bamboo shoots, grass flowers, wild honey, lilyfish, snails, as well as animals, especially fish, frogs, and shellfish. It was found that here there is still the existence of 2 Maniq ethnic groups, namely the Khlong Tong group and the Khao Hua Sum group. Both Maniq groups continue to make use of forest areas in various ways, including building habitats, food sources, medicinal plants, and spiritual values. Therefore, it is empirical evidence that the forest area in this area is still fertile.