Diversity of Ecosystem and Local Wisdoms Related to Local Lifestyle at Khameun Watershed in Phu Hin Rongkla National Park, Phitsanulok Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the diversity of ecosystem in the area of Khameun watershed of Phu Hin Rongkla National Park in Phitsanulok Province, 2) to study the diversity of local wisdom diversity related to local lifestyle in the area of Khameun watershed. It is a mixed method: quantitative and qualitative research. The data collection of the former employed questionnaires with 383 participants from the samples by using Krejci & Morgan table with the error of .05 and analyzed by using mean, standard deviation. Then the data collection of the latter employed focus group discussion from 3 groups of 45 informants by purposive sampling and analyzed by using content analysis. The findings were as follows: (1) The ecosystem in the area of Khameun watershed at Phu Hin Rongkla National Park, Phitsanulok was found that the ecosystem in the dense forest, the plants found most are Zingiberaceae, Melastomataceae, Aceraceae, Fagaceae, as well bryophyte and ferns. Most of the soil called roam also found here so
the water can be drained well; the soil temperature is moderate; the pH level is rather low; it has the electrical conductivity. Salt value and organic matters in the soil are high with high Nitrogen and Potassium and low Phosphorus and, overall, the richness of the soil is moderate. And (2) the study of the diversity of local wisdoms related with local lifestyle in the area of Khameun watershed in Phitsanulok Province was found that the outstanding local wisdoms are the weaving of fishing net, the Hmong Designed embroidery, Hmong flute/bamboo mouth piece organ, Hmong backpack weaving, Hmong Pizza and the broom making from flower stalk.