Arable Land Soluions in Forest Conservation Area at Lower South 7 Provinces

Abstract

          This research article aimed to explain problem arable land and arable land solutions in forest conservation area at lower south 7 provinces. Qualitative methods were conducted by reviewing related literatures, in-depth interview with 388 people (22 scholars and local philosophers, 55 government officials, 71 local leaders and chiefs along, 34 forestry officers with 158 local residents and community organization representatives), informal interviews with people who suffer arable land solutions. In addition, 42 participatory meetings and the involvement in various local activities were conducted to collect data.
         The results showed that problem arable land of contradictory views regarding land management between the local people, local community and public sector. The government which emphasizes legal rights verification and policy-based land management, local people and community organizations which demand fairness and the land rights document. And arable land solutions model in Forest Conservation Area at Lower South 7 Provinces must be created with engaging problem-solving mechanisms for the zoning of arable land and certifying the use of the land.