The Participation to Environmental Conservation of Semi-Agricultural Industries Area in Tumbon Nongchumpolneau, Khaoyoi District, Phetchaburi

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of participation of the people and 2) to improve public participation in environmental conservation of semi-agricultural industries area in Tumbon Nongchumpolneau, Khaoyoi District, Phetchaburi.  Research methodology was mixed method between survey research by using survey questionnaire with 370 samples and qualitative research by using documentary research, interviewed 10 local leaders, including focus group, groups of 10 people, 7 groups in 7 villages and setting up a public forum to present the information to determine policy. Research founded that 1) the level of participation in conservation the environment in the overall level was at high level, with an average of 3.75 and 2) the people were keen and kept the right to stay with the participation as follows: (1) participation to think, to identify problems, to search for causes and to seek for the ways to prevent the problems (2) participation in the practice by keeping clean.  (3) participation in environmental protection, and (4) engaging in monitoring and evaluation.