Acharaporn Sringam. Influence of biogeography characteristics on Monkey Pot (Nepenthes spp) use and conservation at Nongchaiwan wetland Srisongkram district Nakhon Panom province. Master's Degree(Sustainable Environment Planning). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2008.
Influence of biogeography characteristics on Monkey Pot (Nepenthes spp) use and conservation at Nongchaiwan wetland Srisongkram district Nakhon Panom province
Abstract:
The site for this study is Nongchaiwan wetland, Srisongkram District, Nakhonpanom
Province, within the Songkram watershed. Nongchaiwan wetland is a local wetland with high
biodiversity, especially Monkey pot (Nepenthes spp.) which is important for the ecosystem
and has local community value. The aim of this study focuses on: (a) the relationship between
Monkey pot and biogeography (water quality parameters and soil parameters) and was
conducted during the dry and rainy period of 2007 by survey throughout the wetland from 13
sampling stations; (b) the number and distribution of Monkey pot; (c) local wisdom on the use,
conservation, and mangement for Monkey pot by Rapid Rural Appraisal.
Findings from the study found that Monkey pot habitats are floating plants and
significantly correlate with the water quality parameters of temperature, pH, DO, NO3 and
TP. Nongchaiwan wetlands water quality is qualified for type 2 (based on surface water
quality standard by PCD). It also has high nutrient soils (based on soil quality Standard by
LDD). Ban Dondang is the community that uses Nongchaiwan wetland the most for fishery,
water supply, and recreation. The local people have a high awareness of 1) Monkey pot (they
found that Monkey pot had a higher prevalence than other wetlands in the Northeast of
Thailand, 2) The biogeography that infuences Monkey pot and its ecosystem and 3) the
community tried to conserve Monkey pot.
Therefore, it can be concluded that Monkey pot related positively with high quality
biogeography and community awareness. Thus, the management should improve on the
knowledge base of local people by providing information concerning spatial distibution and
density of Monkey pot and their environment in wetlands, which will lead to better
understanding and mangement of exotic species and its native biodiversity.