Economic Valuation of Timber in Phratamnak Muang Nakhon Area, Phrom Khiri District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
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This research aimed to explore the diversity of tree species and evaluate the economic value of wood in the area of Phratamnak Mueang Nakhon. A sample plot of 20 x 50 meters with a total of 5 plots was designed for surveying plant species and number of plants. The value of wood, logging costs including net worth were evaluated. The results showed that Pratumnak Muang Nakhon had a total area of 52 rai with 3,777 trees of 16 species and 12 families. Champathongs was found to be the most abundance followed by Mangosteen, Niang, Longkong, Sato, durian, Ma Fai Krathon, Mahogany, Rambutan, Langsat, Yang Na, Artificial, and Mafaika, respectively. The total forest volume was 3,399.28 cubic meters, which is an economic value. The total forest timber cost was 22,232,800.65 baht, with a logging cost of 2,726,322.93 baht and a net worth of 19,506,477.72 baht.
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