Siam Kubota works on reforesting Thailand's mangrove forests
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Firm's reforestation project aims at planting 10,000 trees in coastal areas
Mangrove forests are important for coastal areas and a valuable resource to sustain the economy and environment of the country. However, Thailand’s mangrove forest areas have declined in recent years and are likely to decrease further.
Siam Kubota Corporation is one company that has been paying attention to the need for environment conservation. The company organised a project called the “The First Mangrove Reforestation to Grow 100,000 trees”, encouraging employees with a volunteer spirit and green conscience to help society.
Members of staff worked together to reforest tropical trees at the Royal Thai Army Natural Study Centre (Bang Pu) in Samut Prakan province.
Hiroshi Kawakami, president of Siam Kubota Corp, led more than 1,400 members of staff in an effort to plant 30,000 Avicennia alba plants worth Bt600,000 at the study centre compound.
Colonel Narongrit Chantrakul accepted the trees on behalf of the Quartermaster Department of the Royal Thai Army.
Hiroshi said Siam Kubota has recognised the importance of conservation in line with the group’s mission entitled “For Earth, For Life.” It focuses on creating sustainable food and water resources worldwide as well as protect and maintain the environment for a sustainable future.
In addition, the company has an Employee Social Responsibility (ESR) policy to encourage its employees to take part in public-service projects to pay back society.
Previously, the company released a million fish into local waters and has been working to regnerate coral reefs since 2011.
This year, the company shifted its focus to mangrove reforestation by aiming to plant 100,000 trees, because it wants to create a sustainable green area for mangrove forests.
The project is divided into three phases in three locations as part of the plan to spread greenery nationwide.
Once the first phase is complete, the company will look for two new locations for mangrove reforestation by working with other agencies.
The company aims to have 100,000 trees planted by 2016.
Mangrove reforestation requires a huge effort by workers to plant trees in the coastal area.
In the first of the three phases, 30,000 trees will be planted. And then another 35,000 saplings will be planted in the second and third phases.
