Canon’s 43rd Volunteer Project Restores Ecosystem in Khao Yai National Park
The volunteers built artificial salt licks, cleared invasive plants, restored natural food sources, and surveyed nature trails,
supporting the park's conservation mission while fostering environmental responsibility.
Canon Marketing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. organized the 43rd Canon Volunteer project at Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima, on November 22–23, 2025. A total of 54 employee volunteers and their families participated in forest and wildlife conservation efforts, including restoring natural food sources, maintaining grasslands, and surveying nature trails. The initiative supported the park’s mission to rehabilitate the ecosystem while fostering environmental awareness among employees and future generations.
Mr. Phongthep Prasertvoranun, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Canon Marketing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said, “Canon has long prioritized environmental conservation, especially the protection of biodiversity that sustains diverse wildlife. The 43rd Canon Volunteer project at Khao Yai National Park involves hands-on work to restore the ecosystem, from forest restoration and wildlife food sources to supporting conservation efforts by local officials.”
“Canon has collaborated with partners and environmental agencies to expand forest conservation efforts nationwide. Our work with Khao Yai National Park marks another long-term partnership that supports government initiatives while offering Canon employees and their families hands-on experiences with natural resources. These experiences help employees develop environmental awareness that carries into their daily lives,” added Mr. Phongthep.
Over the 2-day program, Canon volunteers undertook 3 major conservation tasks.
First, the team constructed 2 artificial salt licks at kilometer marker 33 (Nong Phak Chi) to provide essential minerals for wildlife. Volunteers dug basins and added mineral salts to create a sustainable nutrient source for herbivores, including wild elephants, gaurs, banteng, barking deer, deer, and various bird species.
Second, the group removed invasive weeds—such as giant mimosa, bitter bush, and mempat—that displace native grasses eaten by herbivores. Clearing these plants allowed native grasslands to recover, restoring balance to the ecosystem.
Finally, the volunteers surveyed nature trails to study the forest’s biodiversity and wildlife behavior.
Khao Yai National Park is a World Heritage Site and ASEAN Heritage Park, spanning approximately 2,206 square kilometers across 4 provinces: Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, and Nakhon Nayok. As the headwaters of several major rivers and a sanctuary for rare and endangered wildlife—including over 280 bird species—it is a key destination for birdwatchers and conservationists worldwide. Volunteer efforts such as creating salt licks, maintaining grasslands, and monitoring ecosystem changes help sustain the park’s ecological richness and reinforce its role as a World Heritage Site.
The 43rd Canon Volunteer project achieved tangible conservation results while fostering environmental awareness among employees and their families. This initiative reflects Canon's Kyosei philosophy—living and working together for the common good—aligning business growth with environmental sustainability. Canon hopes these efforts will inspire wider participation in forest conservation, preserving Thailand's natural heritage for future generations.
