New and Noteworthy Records of Mosses from Doi (Mt.) Inthanon, Chiang Mai, Chom Tong District, Northern Thailand

Printarakul, Narin; Tan, Benito C.; Santanachote, Kanya; Akiyama, Hiroyuki

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“…Coupled by differences in topography and soil properties (Jindaluang et al, 2009), this climatic diversity is reflected in the different vegetation zones of Doi Inthanon (Sahunalu et al, 2001), forming an array of unique natural habitats supporting a rich plant biodiversity. This includes endemic and vulnerable species, especially in the more humid and higher altitude areas (Khamyong et al, 2008; Printarakul et al, 2013; Teejuntuk et al, 2003). By virtue of its importance and fragility, the region was designated a protected area and the Doi Inthanon National Park was established in 1972 and expanded in 1978.…”

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Ethnobotanical knowledge against the combined biodiversity, poverty and climate crisis: A case study from a Karen community in Northern Thailand

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2022

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Societal Impact Statement Global biodiversity is eroding at alarming rates due to anthropogenic factors, such as climate change and unsustainable land use management. These interrelated challenges often push forest ecosystems to their limits, leading many species to disappear before their characteristics and potential are explored. As a result, indigenous rural communities inhabiting the world's biodiversity hotspots are losing a vital resource that supports their subsistence and livelihoods against persistent poverty. This research documents traditional ecological knowledge of a Karen community inside the Doi Inthanon National Park, Northern Thailand, reporting ethnobotanical uses of 125 plant taxa. It provides a ranking of culturally important trees that can inform the selection of framework species for ecosystem restoration and sustainable development in the region's montane forests. Summary Climate change, population growth and persistent poverty are applying pressure to the world's most fragile ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots in unprecedented ways. There is an urgent need to document species that provide important ecological services and contribute to overall human quality of life. Participatory rural appraisal tools and collection of herbarium specimens were used to elicit ethnobotanical knowledge of an ethnic community inside the mountain forest of Northern Thailand. Statistical analysis was performed on the basis of quantitative indices to rank the cultural significance of the reported species in a Karen community inside Doi Inthanon National Park, Northern Thailand. This article presents an ethnobotanical inventory of 125 plants, including data on important botanical families, use categories and useful plant parts. A prioritisation of 30 culturally important tree species is attempted on the basis of four quantitative indices. Most of the reported plants are neglected and underutilised in need of further research and development for the diversification of agriculture, diets, livelihoods and landscapes. The integration of cultural criteria in the selection of framework species for ecosystem restoration embeds local community needs in conservation efforts, increasing their potential for success and fostering an integrated approach to sustainable development.

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Ethnobotanical knowledge against the combined biodiversity, poverty and climate crisis: A case study from a Karen community in Northern Thailand

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“…Recent studies of the moss flora in northern Thailand continue to yield new records and new taxa (Akiyama 2006;Pollawatn et al 2008;Wongkuna et al 2009;Nathi et al 2010;Akiyama et al 2010Akiyama et al , 2011 and references listed therein; Printarakul et al 2012Printarakul et al , 2013. In a recent study, we discovered another 19 species of mosses, collected mostly from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park in Chiang Mai Province, and representing new records for the country.…”

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The Indian connection of the Thailand moss flora, with one new species, Fissidens elizbrowniae

Printarakul¹,

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Wongkuna-Thananoppakun³

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Twenty species of mosses from northern Thailand are reported as new to the moss flora of the country. One of these, Fissidens elizbrowniae B.C.Tan & K.Wongkuna-Thananoppakun is described as a new species. Among the new records, a number of species exhibit a continuous range or disjunctive distribution between India and Thailand (Indochina), highlighting the little known floristic connection between the moss floras of Thailand (Indochina) and the Indian subcontinent. Other new moss records represent probable members of either the East Asiatic or Sino-Himalayan floras.

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New national and regional bryophyte records, 49

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New and Noteworthy Records of Mosses from Doi (Mt.) Inthanon, Chiang Mai, Chom Tong District, Northern Thailand

Cited by 9 publications

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Ethnobotanical knowledge against the combined biodiversity, poverty and climate crisis: A case study from a Karen community in Northern Thailand

Ethnobotanical knowledge against the combined biodiversity, poverty and climate crisis: A case study from a Karen community in Northern Thailand

The Indian connection of the Thailand moss flora, with one new species, Fissidens elizbrowniae

New national and regional bryophyte records, 49

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