Category Archives: Forest conservation & renewal

Mind the Monkeys!

Posted on July 19, 2018 by isantraveller

New book published We have recently published this book which tells the story of the Phana Monkey Project over seven years — the ideas, Phana people, the students, the volunteers, the forest, and, of course, THE MONKEYS! Available now!! Order direct … Continue reading →

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Termite migration in Don Chao Poo Forest

Posted on October 12, 2016 by isantraveller

There is plenty of evidence of termite activity in Don Chao Poo Forest. There are many termite mounds, new and active ones as well as inactive ones. There is also plenty of evidence that termites can and do destrof trees … Continue reading →

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BIRTH CONTROL PROGRAMME

Posted on August 29, 2016 by isantraveller

DONATIONS The birth-control procedures will be carried out by the Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation, who will provide vets, cages, transport, and so on, but this year the people of Phana are funding the medical supplies (chiefly … Continue reading →

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Counting the monkeys

Posted on August 26, 2016 by isantraveller

  We have just completed our count of the Phana long-tailed macaques in preparation for the birth control operations that are due to take place next week. We  counted them in four locations as they prepared to go to sleep for … Continue reading →

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Birth Control Planning

Posted on August 20, 2016 by isantraveller

Birth control for the long-tailed macaques of Don Chao Poo Forest, Phana, has been discussed for several years. The local council has been reluctant to take up the matter, fearing that it would make them unpopular with local people — their … Continue reading →

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Tree planting on mother’s day

Posted on August 12, 2016 by isantraveller

  360 trees of 10 different species were planted in Don Chao Poo Forest this morning. Today is a public holiday in Thailand — it is the Queen’s birthday and Mother’s Day is celebrated too. About 30 people of all … Continue reading →

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