KFS-P46 : Environmental awareness of the forest dependent community in Myanmar

In Myanmar, enhancing environmental awareness of forest dependent community has been launched by Forest Department however the researches that assess on the level of environmental awareness of forest dependent community are so rare. With the aim to comprehend that gap of information, this study revealed the level of environmental awareness of forest dependent community by gender analysis, knowledge and participation. The survey was conducted by face to face interview and using Likert scale method. The study indicated that the awareness of forest dependent community regarding to the environment was low based on the findings: interesting on the changes in local environment; environmental knowledge and attitude; and participation in activities. By gender analysis, the awareness level was no significant difference between male and female (p< 0.05). Among mass media, radio can be considered as the most suitable media for contribution of environmental education. Furthermore, participation in environmental conservation programs showed positive correlation with the level of environmental awareness of forest dependent community.