SIG - Planting Event

SIG - Planting Event

SIG Combibloc Ltd. Supports Forest Restoration with Generous Donation and Hands-On Planting Effort

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Dr. Elliott , RIF and SIG Group pose for a photo with a 100,000 baht donation sign given by SIG to FORRU.SIG Combibloc Ltd. donated 100,000 baht to restore forest on degraded land at Ban Pong Yaeng Nok ,Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai and joined hand-on tree planting.FORRU collaborates annually with Rajapruek Institute Foundation  (RIF), national parks and schools to organize tree planting to restore forest ecosystems on degraded sites. These activities are held at the beginning of each rainy season. FORRU uses the framework species method to restore forest ecosystems on degraded land and takes care of the trees for at least two years after planting them.

In 2024, the Doi Suthep National Park Authority asked FORRU-CMU to help with restoring a burnt, degraded site, near Ban Pong Yeang Nork, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, by planting saplings of native tree species, typical of bamboo-deciduous forest. Tree saplings were grown in the community tree nursery at Ban Mae Sa, by local villagers. SIG Combibloc Ltd.  generously donated towards the cost of the project, coordinated by the Rajapruek Institute Foundation  (RIF).

Tree planting at the site was implemented over 3 days.

  • On 29th June 2024 : FORRU-CMU collaborated with Doi Suthep National Park officers, local villagers and students from the YFR Project. (Experiment area - testing fertilizer dose)
  • On 11th July 2024 : FORRU-CMU joined with SIG Combibloc Ltd  to plant 1 rai of the buffer zone with 400 saplings.
  • On 13rd July 2024 : FORRU-CMU collaborated with Doi Suthep National Park officers and more students from YFR Project to complete planting of the buffer zone.

SIG Combibloc Ltd. donated 100,000 baht to support both the planting and ongoing care of the restoration area. Their generosity ensured that the planted trees received the necessary maintenance to thrive.

On July 11, 2024, a dedicated team of 35 employees from SIG Combibloc Ltd., in collaboration with RIF, joined hands with FORRU-CMU staff to have a more tangible impact on the site, by planting 400 saplings.

FORRU-CMU contributed to the success of the event by providing expert guidance on proper planting techniques. The team demonstrated each step of the process, to ensure the seedlings were planted correctly, giving them the best chance of survival. After planting, the SIG team applied 50 g fertilizer to each tree, to boost their initial growth and resilience.Hauling saplings on to PYN24 site by SIG staff SIG staff haul saplings on to the PYN24 site ready for planting

This initiative highlights the power of collaboration in ecological restoration. Thanks to the commitment of SIG Combibloc Ltd., and its partners, another step has been taken towards restoring bamboo-deciduous forest to this area for the future use and enjoyment of the younger generation of the nearby communities. For more information about the Ban Pong Yeang Nork Restoration Project, please click here.

FORRU, SIG, and RIF Group pose for a photo after planting in the restoration area.
FORRU, SIG, and RIF Group pose for a photo with a 100,000 baht donation sign.
Everyone gathered in a circle, and the FORRU staff demonstrated the correct way to plant seedlings.
The FORRU staff demonstrated the correct way to plant seedlings. (Zoom in to FORRU staff)
RIF (sitting on the right) and SIG (sitting on the left) helped plant the seedlings.
SIG planting tree and fertilizing.
Dr. Elliott (Standing in the middle holding a bucket of fertilizer.) and SIG (Standing next to him, holding a seedling ready to plant.) join together to planting.

Our wonderful partner for this year's rainy season tree planting event—SIG Combibloc Ltd. funded 100,000 baht to restore bamboo deciduous forest to a degraded site at Ban Pong Yaeng Nok ,Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai.