WFFT Forest Restoration and Conservation

Forest Restoration and Conservation

Since the beginning of 2006, WFFT has been engaged in a new project to restore the local forests to their original condition for the purpose of wildlife rehabilitation and to use the project as an educational tool to promote awareness and respect for forests and their wildlife inhabitants. Volunteers are welcome to come and take part in this important restoration project.

Volunteer Duties

We require assistance with basic nursery and forest restoration plot duties, typically including the following:

  • seed collecting and phenology trail monitoring
  • germination monitoring & record keeping
  • assisting with nursery work, e.g. seed treatment and potting seedlings
  • site preparation and after care; weeding, watering and fertilising
  • digging holes and planting trees (seasonal June-Aug)
  • growth rate monitoring & record keeping
  • preparation and delivery of educational materials in English to students from international schools
  • nursery maintenance

The types and variety of duties will depend largely on the duration of stay of each volunteer and number and skills of volunteers participating. Some of the work is also seasonal and dependent upon available resources on-site at the time.

Depending upon specific requirements and number of volunteers, it may also be possible for participants on this project to help out with animal care duties at the wildlife rescue centre.

Your stay will provide you with an insight into the methods of forest restoration and wildlife rehabilitation as well as the issues surrounding the inter-dependence of forests on their wildlife and of wildlife on their forests.

Volunteer requirements

Volunteers must have enthusiasm and team spirit. A good level of fitness is also very important, as some of the volunteer duties will require hard physical work.

No forestry, botany, biology or ecology experience is necessary, although representatives from relevant fields are more than welcome to contribute to the team. The ability to climb trees to collect hard-to-reach seeds and fruits is a bonus!

We are looking for max 2 volunteers throughout the year, excluding planting season (late June to early August), where we can accept up to 8 volunteers at one time.

The working language for overseas volunteers is English, but Thai-speakers are also welcome. Hence the ability to communicate in one or both of these languages is a requirement.

Duration

We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 weeks, except during the planting season when we will accept volunteers for as little as 5 days. There is no maximum limitation on the tenure; volunteers at WFFT in the past have stayed up to 6 months.

Application

You can ask for additional information about our projects, including any conditions for volunteering and trip costs. If you are interested in a volunteer position, please send an e-mail or letter of motivation via email to volunteer@wfft.org explaining your interest in the project, a brief paragraph about yourself and your proposed length of stay.

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