Buddharaksa Community Forest Project: Integrating Nature Conservation and Moral Development in Local Communities

Description / Abstract (ภาษาอังกฤษ):This article presents the integrated approach of the “Buddharaksa Community Forest Project,” combining environmental conservation with the development of community ethics and moral awareness. The project, under the spiritual and administrative guidance of religious institutions, local leaders, and volunteers, utilizes Thailand’s Community Forest Act (2019) and the Baworn mechanism (temple-school-community) as the foundation. The study showcases field-based practices, emphasizing sustainability, intergenerational learning, and local wisdom in forest care.