The removal of weeds in agroforestry plots is very important to reduce the competition of weeds that affect yield quality and prevent crop-damaging insect diseases.

Diakonia officials of Thailand visited the representatives of the Kok River Basin Environmental Conservation Network, Mae Yao Sub-District, Upper Zone (KOSH) and VSLA (savings) group to monitor and exchange the results of the project performance and to study the Ban Huai Lu Agricultural Forestry Project. Luang Village No. 13, Mae Yao Sub-district, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province

Villagers will pay great attention to the development of individual plots, farm areas and public places as a community database for managing natural resources and the community’s environment.

Saving Group (VSLA) in Mae Yao Subdistrict, Muang District, Chiang Rai Province, there was a summary of lessons learned from the performance of the activity project to find ways to further develop the activities.

Ban Huai Khok Moo, Village No. 7, Mae Na Wang Subdistrict, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai Province
Cultivate tea seedlings for planting, supplementing agroforestry to increase plant diversity and increase greenness in the area.

Ban Huai Lu Luang, Village No. 13, Mae Yao Sub-district, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province
1. Exchange experiences on natural resource and environmental management by the community.
2. Study visit and exchange the importance of agroforestry conversion.
3. Practice roasting tea and massage tea in the traditional community way.

Mae Kok Foundation, Doi Hang Sub-district, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province

Benefits of water softening weir
1. Retain water and slow down the flow of floods.
2. Traps sediment to create moisture in the weir and above the weir.
3. Reduce erosion of river banks
4. It is a breeding ground for aquatic animals.
5. Water retention for agriculture such as growing vegetables and pets.