The Wisdom and Value of Charcoal Production in Chompoo Nuea Village Noen Maprang District, Phitsanulok Province : Environmental Conservation and Economic Value Enhancement
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This research aims to study the wisdom of charcoal production in Chompoo Nuea Village, Noen Maprang District, Phitsanulok Province, and to study the value and utilization of charcoal production wisdom to increase economic value in Chompoo Nuea Village, Noen Maprang District, Phitsanulok Province. Field work data collection was conducted in Chomphu Nuea Subdistrict, Noen Maprang District, using the In-Depth Interview with community leaders, charcoal burners and charcoal users in the community, Using a structured interview with a total of 15 experts. The research findings revealed four areas of wisdom in charcoal production in Chomphu Nuea Village, Noen Maprang District: 1) Wisdom in selecting a site to build a charcoal kiln 2) Wisdom in selecting wood to burn charcoal 3) Wisdom in building a charcoal kiln and 4) Wisdom in burning charcoal. Part of the value and utilization of charcoal production wisdom to increase economic value. It was found that the value and benefits of charcoal production wisdom are in 6 aspects: 1) Lifestyle value 2) Environmental value 3) Cultural value 4) Public health value 5) Agricultural value and 6) Economic value. The benefits of the research are to support environmental conservation in the community, add value to local resources, and enhance the community’s economic value.
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