Community & Cultural Preservation - The Karen people believe humans are born and die with trees and bamboo, highlighting the deep connection with nature [1] - The community's traditional rotational farming (rai muan wian) is misunderstood as destructive shifting cultivation, but it's actually a sustainable agricultural practice that promotes biodiversity and forest regeneration [1] - The Bo Hue ritual connects humans with nature and unseen forces, seeking permission for sustainable living and ensuring fire is used responsibly [1] - The community designates over 80% (21,000 rai total area, using less than 20%) of their land as protected forest and watershed areas, demonstrating a commitment to conservation [2] - The community successfully advocated for the establishment of their village, Doi Chang Pa Pae, as a special cultural protection zone, preserving their traditional way of life [1] Sustainable Practices & Innovation - The community employs controlled burns with firebreaks to manage land, preventing uncontrolled wildfires [1] - The community has developed innovative green firebreak technologies, including timer-operated sprinklers, IOT-controlled systems, and smoke detectors [2] Challenges & Advocacy - The community faced challenges when traditional rotational farming was deemed illegal, threatening their livelihoods and cultural heritage [1] - The community actively collects data (maps, GIS, GPS) to advocate for policy changes and negotiate with government agencies [1] - Despite conservation efforts, the community faces blame for environmental disasters like landslides and haze, highlighting societal misconceptions [2] - The community emphasizes that individual actions contribute to global warming and advocates for collective responsibility in protecting the planet [2]