Wind and the Environment of Buddharaksa Community Forest

Wind is a natural factor closely associated with the environment, ecosystems and community forest management, particularly through its effects on the dispersion of heat and smoke and the spread of forest fires. This article examines wind resource potential in the Buddharaksa Community Forest Project, Nong Nam Sai Subdistrict, Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, using wind resource maps and data from a nearby wind farm project. It also analyzes the relationships between wind conditions, the environment and forest fire prevention. The findings indicate that wind data are important for environmental management planning, particularly in developing fire prevention measures suited to local terrain and fuel conditions. The establishment and maintenance of firebreaks are essential measures that help break fuel continuity, reduce fire spread and facilitate access to affected areas for fire suppression.