Abstract:
The objectives of this study were to study the peoples participation in forest conservation and to study obstacles and recommendation for preserving in Banqueting, Tumbon Pongtao, Ngaow District, Lampang Province. Data were analyzed with the use of the percentage and mean in order to discuss and find out the results. The results of this study showed that local peoples participation in forest conservation was at a moderate level, in descending order as follows: the participation in monitoring and evaluation, Activities, Planning and the participation in the allocation of benefits. The problems and obstacles to the participation in forest conservation include lack of continuity of the government budget and lack of participation of the youth in the community.""