Established
in 1985, the association has been operating in coastal villages
in Trang Province strengthening people’s organisations and
self-reliance in local fishing communities as a means to
promote a model of sustainable development compatible with
the ecological carrying capacity of the ecosystem. Their focus
on enhancing community solidarity, establishing savings and
credit schemes, and inter-village networking, in addition to
community-based resource management and mangrove
rehabilitation has proven successful over the years. Although
sometimes slow in progress, the process clearly demonstrates
the value of community participation in the wise use and
sustainable management of coastal wetland resources