Guidelines for The Use of Public Areas Around Huai Hin Hieb Reservoir, A Case Study of Ban Nong Chot, Khok Ko Subdistrict, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

This research has the objective to study the development of use in the area around Huai Hin Hiep Reservoir. and to study ways to utilize the area around Huai Hin Hiep Reservoir. The researcher used the method of data collection by participant observation. field note taking and interviews with stakeholders by selecting key informants, including groups of people who use the area around the basin. Representatives of villagers in Ban Nong Chot community and community leaders, totaling 20 people, then the data were analyzed content-wise and presented descriptive information. The research results found that Development of use in the area around Huai Hin Hiap Reservoir. there is a history of using the area around Huai Hin Hiap basin since 1967, when villagers pioneered the clearing of forests for agriculture and cultivation for household consumption. Later, they went in to clear more forest to occupy more space around the basin. Later, the forestry department took over to manage the use of the area. and make agreements with the villagers In addition, the Land Development Department came to support the dredging of the basin. and adjust the soil to be used as agricultural land for villagers who come to use the area After dredging the basin and adjusting the soil surface, there was a community gathering with the villagers. to allocate space together As for the guidelines for the use of the area around Huai Hin Hiep Reservoir, it was found that the use of the area around Huai Hin Hiep reservoir there are 45 people using the area, and the area is divided equally into 2 jobs for agriculture, with each plot growing many similar types of vegetables. It is farming for a living as well as generating income for oneself and the family. The channels for generating income include selling in the market, selling in the community, selling on consignment, selling in plots, and having middlemen come in to buy and sell further.