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The Rong Bon community in Chiang Rai province has restored more than 400 rai of degraded land, significantly reducing PM2.5 pollution. This restoration began in 2001 under village head Pranee Ratchakom, leading to a thriving forest buffer that now supports sustainable agriculture.

The community's efforts have nearly eliminated fire hotspots, providing year-round water for local farms. Rong Bon participates in the 'Carbon Credit from Community Forests for Sustainability' project, launched in 2021, contributing to a reduction of 2,624 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. Communities receive about 29,000 baht per rai over three years for limiting forest fires and managing funds.