Basic arborist training to care for trees within the University

The University pays great attention to the care of perennial trees by organizing training courses on tree trimming and tree care during transplant in order to beautify the landscape and prolong the lives of perennial trees. Besides, the information of the trees within the University is collected to determine the proportion of green spaces and shaded areas in the University.

 

Tree plotter project

According to the policies of Thammasat University to promote environmental sustainability by focusing on the management and creation of green space and tree conservation within Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, our previous efforts aim to provide knowledge to the staff of Thammasat University so that they can assess damages on large trees and analyze potential risk that may occur if trees are not properly managed. Thammasat University has cooperated with Big Trees Foundation in developing and establishing Thammasat Tree Academy.

Thammasat University has thus established Tree Plotter Project to extend the successful campaign to the people who are interested in proper large tree care especially toward younger generations or students who utilize the space of Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus to develop knowledge and promote care of large trees in the area of Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus.

    

On  21 March  2021, training course on care and assessment of trees at risk of damage was organized for both Thai and foreign students with supports from University staff with expertise and representatives from Big Trees Foundation in educating the participants

     

Trees within Thammasat University Rangsit Campus has an average trunk diameter of 16.93 cm (measured at the height of 120 cm), an average height of 10.17 m, and an average bush width of 6.8 meters. These trees yield the air pollution treatment capacity of 1,937.18 lbs per year and the carbon storage capacity of 291,457.60 lbs per year. (Calculations are referenced from i-Tree database of the United States Forest Service.)

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