Koh Yao Yai.: Phangnga province’s total area of4,171km² is comprised of 57% of evergreen forests and mangroves. Beach forests on Koh Yao Yai are full of por thalay (sea hibiscus) trees. Biodiversity on some of the beaches there is excellent. In October last year, a number of green turtles were found laying eggs on some of the beaches. Beach forests play a major role in maintaining coastal ecosystems by protecting sandy beaches against coastal erosion and impacts of wind and storms as well as damage caused by human settlement and vegetation. Adjacent beaches are nestling areas for sea turtles.Evergreen forests are in the middle ofKoh Yao Yai and surrounded by fourvillages. In this watershed area, wild animals, including mouse deer,wild boars and hornbills, can be found. Koh Yao Yai has never experienced water shortages because it has fertile forests that have been well-conserved by local villagers. The villagers have duties to care for parts of the forests adjacent to their farmland, which they benefit from collecting oil from yang na (gurjan) trees.They also have an abundance of waterfrom the mountains for use year roundfor a nominal only 20 baht per monthtap water maintenance fee.
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