These activities are praised by worldwide conservationists. And on 25 September 1986, the Queen was chosen to be a distinguished conservationist by the Fund. Other interesting projects of HM Queen Sirikit include Pa Rak Nam (Forest Preserving Water) Project which is aimed at protecting watersheds, reviving deforested areas by planting new trees, developing the villages and improving the villagers' way of life, and promoting an efficient agricultural management among them. The Queen's