Potential of Chiang Mai city to as a buffer zone outside the protected area of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
2011
Pat Yardmak(Kasetsart University, Bangkok (Thailand). Faculty of Architecture. Division of Urban and Environment Planning) E-mail:[email protected] | Eggarin Anukulyudhathon(Kasetsart University, Bangkok (Thailand). Faculty of Architecture. Division of Urban and Environment Planning) E-mail:[email protected]
This study aims to investigate the potential of Chiang Mai city to develop a buffer area outside of the protected area of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park by analysis of physical data related to land use. It will cover factors such as characteristics and type of land use, information, the suitability of the soil, topography, waterways and irrigation etc. By studying data from documents and field surveys, researchers found that the area in close proximity to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park is a marginal area of the city and exclusively sensitive as it affects the conservation area. However, currently there are no buffer areas to allow impact protection against these harmful affects to the conservation area. Even with regard to the maintenance of a green belt to prevent the urban growth of the city, there are no clear substantial guidelines in place. Various agencies are focusing on problem solving on this issue and land use activities consistent with the region's physical potential. It is, therefore, possible to determine directives and guidelines for conservation and development in keeping with the concept of buffer zone management, ecological land use and so on based on the concept of sustainable use of natural resources with buffer zones and conservation areas within the forest area of the park and outside the protected areas, in which the urban planning could have damaging effects. For spatial development strategies in areas with specific development goals, cooperation and integration into government policies is necessary, to study the potential of the region and consider the needs of the community.
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