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Leading the way in sustainable plantation management

Thailand Plantations

Forestry in Thailand has always been about more than tree management. The countries Royal Forestry Department (krom pa mai, RFD), established in 1896, dates to a time of great political and social change in Siam. Its creation reflected Siam's need to demonstrate to European powers (and to European logging companies) its ability to provide bureaucratic order. Not coincidentally, the department's first head was a British forestry officer. In keeping with the policy, Asia Plantation Capital prides itself in creating sustainable employment in areas where previously there were few opportunities for the hard working farm and plantation workers, our workers now have sustainable employment, as well as our forestry plantations being sustainable, we will also strive to improve living and general conditions for our workers and families.