"Forest Robe Offering for Watershed Conservation" - Bangchak Marks 21 Years of Phu Long Reforestation, Advancing the Royal Initiative of "Wet Fire Breaks" to Restore Nature

Phu Long Forest, part of the Phu Laen Kha mountain range in Chaiyaphum, is a vital watershed forest for the Lam Pa Tao River before it flows into the Chi River. Rich in biodiversity, it provides water, food, and livelihood support for surrounding communities. However, the forest has faced recurring wildfires that have damaged the ecosystem, depleted soil fertility, and threatened community well-being. This has prompted continuous restoration and fire-prevention efforts led by Phra Paisal Visalo in collaboration with local residents, volunteers, public agencies, and private sector partners, with Bangchak as one of the key supporters.

Since 2005, Bangchak has organized the Forest Robe Offering ceremony to raise funds for Sukato Forest Monastery, which has been used to support forest stewardship. In 2020, the project adopted the royal initiative of "Wet Fire Breaks" or "Mountain Forests" as a guiding principle for conservation and restoration. The outcomes have been clear: planted trees are thriving, providing water sources, food, and habitats for wildlife, enhancing biodiversity, and serving as natural carbon sinks that help mitigate climate change. Earlier in 2025, a wildfire incident underscored the effectiveness of wet fire breaks, which functioned as natural fire barriers and prevented flames from spreading into surrounding forest areas. Building on this success, Bangchak and its partners have expanded wet fire break planting this year to further strengthen forest conservation outcomes.

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