Our Partners

The strength of the IMFN and RMFN-Asia lies in the Model Forests themselves. Building relationships that allow for a broad range of stakeholders to work together over a long period of time is an investment. Model Forests acknowledge that this social side of sustainability is equally as important as other aspects and address social sustainability primarily through the creation of governance structures that are inclusive, participatory, open and accountable to its stakeholders.

Typically, Model Forest partners include governments at all levels, NGOs, community groups, indigenous peoples, industry (forest, mining, agriculture, etc), recreationalists, academia and others. In some cases, the army or Catholic Church has joined a Model Forest as important socio-cultural partners for an area.

Royal Forest Department in Thailand

The Royal Forest Department in Thailand is host to the RMFN-Asia’s secretariat and contributes to it through the provision of staff time to manage and promote the regional network. Dr. Preecha Ongprasert serves as Chair.