What We Do
Conservation and restoration efforts
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Soil
The rapid expansion of soil resource utilization for food production has led to soil degradation to the point where it is unsuitable for cultivation. Conservation and soil quality restoration activities at the PANNAR Center involve
Soil mulching using straw
leaf litter, and grass clippings helps cover the soil surface, retaining moisture to ensure beneficial microorganisms survive and thrive, promoting plant survival and growth.
Adding organic matter from composted manure
which includes animal dung, rice husk, and rice husk charcoal, improves soil texture, making it loamy and enhancing water retention while also increasing nutrient for plant.
Adding live microorganisms to the soil
Not destroying the soil
through the use of chemicals like chemical fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, as well as avoiding burning crop residues and rice straw.
Planting vetiver grass
prevent soil erosion.
Planting leguminous plants
to serve as green manure
Water
Water is essential for all life on Earth, as it is necessary for agriculture, livestock farming, and serves as a habitat for fish and other aquatic animals, which are a source of food for us. Challenges include flooding, drought, and water pollution. Activities related to water resource conservation and restoration at the PANNAR Center include
"Khok Nong Na" model
Water management utilizing the "Khok Nong Na" model aims to maximize rainwater harvesting in the area. It is designed based on geographical and sociological characteristics. By calculating the amount of rainfall in the area from the size of the area and the average annual rainfall, it determines the need for digging ponds and canals, as well as how much rice field area should be utilized for water storage.
Not using any chemicals
in cultivation to prevent the accumulation and leaching of toxins into natural sources of water.
Wastewater treatment
Constructing natural wetland wastewater treatment areas involves creating settling ponds for sedimentation, disinfecting microbes with sunlight, treating wastewater with aquatic plants and microorganisms that aid in organic matter decomposition, and oxygenating through the creation of waterfalls.
Excavating canals and constructing low weirs
to slow down water flow and trap sediment carried during the rainy season, aiming to prevent water sources from becoming shallow.
Sorting waste
into proper categories, using it for composting, recycling, and as a source of energy to reduce the amount of waste dumped in landfills, thereby preventing the release of micro plastics and toxins into the ocean.
Forest
Forests provide countless benefits to all life on Earth. Today, we are facing challenges such as the reduction of forested areas and the degradation of forest health. Conservation and restoration activities conducted by the PANNAR Center include:
5-tier forest
The activity of planting forests mimicking natural ecosystems, or the "5-tier forest" approach, involves planting diverse species of trees and various breeds, categorized into five levels: tall trees, medium trees, shrubs, groundcover, and geophyte. This approach replicates the natural structure of forests, allowing trees to coexist and support each other within their ecosystem.
Bank of Trees
The "Bank of Trees" program aims to conserve and propagate various species of trees, over 100 species especially tall tree such as Teak, Ironwood, Siamese Rosewood, Burmese Rosewood, Black Rosewood, Siamese Sal, Burmese Sal, White Meranti. Tall trees are those with the highest canopy in the forest. They are large, long-lived trees that provide shade and help maintain the forest ecosystem.
Planting perennial trees
that consume tender shoots, flowers, or young pods such as Cassod Tree, Moringa Oleifera, Neem Tree and Mempat Tree, to reduce vegetable plot areas.