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Chiang Mai conserves historic Yang Na trees on old road, prioritizing safety.

Chiang Mai conserves historic Yang Na trees on old road, prioritizing safety.

MGR Online•Society•2d ago

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Chiang Mai province is undertaking a project to restore and conserve historic Yang Na trees along the Chiang Mai-Lamphun (Old Route) road, balancing the preservation of the route's identity with public safety.

  • •Chiang Mai province is implementing a plan to restore and conserve Yang Na trees on the historical Chiang Mai-Lamphun (Old Route).
  • •The initiative aims to ensure public safety and preserve the unique historical character of the route.
  • •Current issues include root damage from cement and asphalt, prompting recommendations for improved drainage systems.
  • •The Provincial Administrative Organization is also pruning trees to mitigate risks from falling branches.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, a meeting was held at the Subdistrict Municipality Office of Nong Phueng.
  • •The Subcommittee for Monitoring and Inspecting Environmental Protection Areas is driving the restoration of Yang Na trees.
  • •The project aims to preserve the historical identity of the route and ensure the safety of residents and commuters.
  • •Yang Na trees over a hundred years old line Highway No. 106 (Chiang Mai - Lamphun), also known as the Yang Na Route.
  • •Residents and commuters using the old Chiang Mai-Lamphun road are directly impacted by the tree conservation and safety measures.
  • •Relevant agencies recommended replacing surrounding cement and asphalt with caterpillar-shaped cement blocks to allow water to reach the roots.
  • •The Chiang Mai Provincial Administration Organization is undertaking pruning of Yang Na trees to reduce hazards.
  • •Pruning will aim to reduce tree height from 50-60 meters to 25-30 meters for approximately 200 trees annually to improve landscape and safety.

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Key Entities

Place

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the tree conservation project is taking place.
Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road (Old Route)(ถนนเชียงใหม่-ลำพูน(สายเก่า))
The historical road in Chiang Mai province where Yang Na trees are being conserved.
Nong Phueng Subdistrict(ตำบลหนองผึ้ง)
A subdistrict in Saraphi District, Chiang Mai province, where a meeting was held and tree conditions were inspected.
Saraphi District(อำเภอสารภี)
A district in Chiang Mai province where Nong Phueng Subdistrict is located and part of the conservation area.
Highway No. 106(ทางหลวงหมายเลข 106)
The highway route in Chiang Mai province also known as the Chiang Mai - Lamphun route, lined with Yang Na trees.

Person

Mr. Somkid Panyadee(นายสมคิด ปัญญาดี)
Director of the Chiang Mai Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office, who chaired a key meeting for the conservation project.

Organization

Chiang Mai Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office(สำนักงานทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อมจังหวัดเชียงใหม่)
The office responsible for natural resources and environment in Chiang Mai province, whose director chaired a meeting on tree conservation.
Chiang Mai Provincial Administration Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดเชียงใหม่)
The organization in Chiang Mai province that is undertaking the pruning of Yang Na trees for safety.
Subcommittee for Monitoring and Inspecting Environmental Protection Areas(อนุกรรมการติดตามตรวจสอบเขตพื้นที่คุ้มครองสิ่งแวดล้อม)
The subcommittee responsible for driving the restoration and conservation of Yang Na trees on the Chiang Mai-Lamphun (Old Route) road.