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Agroforestry Corridor Linking Campus and Community Landscapes

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science , Kamphaeng Saen Campus

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This project addressed fragmented land use around the campus by establishing an “Agroforestry Corridor” that integrates native trees, economic crops, and medicinal plants for combined ecological and livelihood benefits. Satellite imagery and community surveys identified planting zones to connect forest patches with agricultural plots, enhancing wildlife mobility, reducing erosion, and improving soil moisture.

Key activities included planting over 12,000 trees across 80 hectares, trialing understory medicinal herbs and local vegetables, and forming a community enterprise to maintain the corridor. Researchers partnered with farmers to monitor yields, soil health, and pollinator diversity, with results incorporated into agroforestry and environmental curricula for students.

First-year results showed soil moisture up 18%, notable increases in bird and butterfly diversity, and household incomes boosted by ~15% from herbal and safe-vegetable sales. The initiative advances SDG 15 and SDG 13 while directly meeting 2025 indicators 96, 210, and 111.