Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design by landscape technology course together with Ton Pao Municipality San Kamphaeng District and the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization organized a training project on academic service “Tree Doctor in Landscape Work” under Community Academic Service Mae Jo University Between March 27-31, 2023, which was honored by Mr. Krit Khemphet, Senior Deputy (Representative of San Kamphaeng District Sheriff) Chiang Mai Province Prof. Atcharee Hemsan, Director of the Landscape Innovation Project for Sustainable Urban Environment Development and Conservation, and Asst. Prof. Banchong Somboonchai, project leader. In this event, it was honored by the Mayor of Ton Pao Municipality, Lt. Viroj Chotthanapirak. Attended the closing ceremony and handed out certificates to the participants.
This project aims to transfer knowledge. Raise awareness of the importance of trees in the urban landscape. health assessment tree damage and taking care of trees under the academic principles of horticulture From simple technology to the use of modern innovative tools to assess tree health by scanning roots (TreeRadar), which is also a networking activity between agencies and communities. in tree care Environment and green space in the city Responding to academic services according to the Green University Strategy and Eco-City Community according to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Lectures and knowledge transfer from speakers both inside the university and from outside speakers, namely “Big Trees and Livelihoods” by Asst. Prof. Dr. Yaowanit Tarachai. Assessment and Management Principles” by Asst. Prof. Banjong Somboonchai “Safety in Operations on Roads with High Voltage Power Lines” by Mr. Arun Siripatwararin, Engineer, Level 10, Provincial Electricity Authority, Region 1, Northern Region, Province Chiang Mai (Senior Engineer, Highway District) “Working at heights and pruning principles” by experts working at heights. (Tree trimming) from Happy Tree arborists and teachers, students in landscape technology program as guest speakers “Evaluation of the health of large trees” in practice
The trainees consisted of government, private and community agencies such as Ton Pao municipal officials. Nong Phueng Municipality San Klang Subdistrict Municipality San Kamphaeng Municipality Chiang Mai Province Sao Crying Subdistrict Municipality Ang Thong Province Officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority PEA (Headquarters), San Kamphaeng Highway Division Chiang Mai Highway District 3 Volunteer Network for the Protection of Natural Resources and the Village Environment (BKK) San Kamphaeng Conservation Group Prachadham Foundation Ban San Khong School Tree trimming contractors and those interested in both Chiang Mai and other provinces. Suphanburi Province and Bangkok In total, more than 40 people participated in the project, creating a working network. Build understanding and cooperation at local and national levels.
