Environmental valuation of durian cultivation in agroforestry and commercial agricultural systems in Uttaradit province

Abstract

A study on environmental valuation in agroforestry systems and commercial agroforestry, Uttaradit province examined durian farms in 3 areas, namely, Fai Luang sub-district and Mae Poon sub-district in Laplae district and Ban Dan Na Kham sub-district in Muang District, Uttaradit Province. By placing a quadrate sampling method, place the transformations by inference in the best representation of the community of tree. The plots methods were total of 14 plots of 12 durian trees plots and 2 commercial plots were planted. The total ecological value was 5.20 baht per rai and 12,233.71 baht per rai and It was lower than 12233.71 baht and accounted for 2,352.64 times.

Keywords

• durian
• environmental value
• agroforestry
• commercial agro-systems