Group 2: Strengthening Forest Genetic Resources Network in Thailand
This group was facilitated by Dr. Komon Pragtong. Members of this group discussed and
proposed the followings:
• Roles and activities of various organizations from government, state enterprise,
private sectors, and non-government organizations involved and taking action on
FGR in Thailand.
• Establishing Forest Genetic Resources Networks in Thailand. APFORGEN National
Coordinator, Dr. Suwan Tangmitcharoen was proposed to be a coordinator among
the organizations and the RFD is the coordinating organization.
Existing networks that are partly involved with FGR throughout Thailand which
could be developed into an FGR network and partnership in the future.
Examples of the relevant networks are:
• The Network of Community Forest Management Bureau, Royal Forest Department.
• The Network of Regional Community Forestry Training Centre for Asia and the
Pacific.
• The Network of the Global Environment Facility’s Small-Scale Programme in
Thailand
• The Network of Green Globe Award
• The Network of Environment Fund of Office of Natural Resources and
Environmental Policy and Planning
• Tropical Forest Management Network
The members also proposed FGR activities that would need to be supported, which
would include establishing coordinating network team, establishing FGR network database,
training and seminars.
Closing of the workshop
In his closing remarks, Dr. Sim Heok-Choh, Executive Director, APAFRI, congratulated the
national focal point, Dr Suwan Tangmitcharoen and his team, for organizing such a
successful workshop. He also thanked all participants sincerely for sharing their experiences
during the workshop, and further expressed the desire in looking forward to closer
collaboration and enhanced contributions to the project.