Laguna Legacy Forests
Setting to rights the ecological heritage of an ancient forest.
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The ecological heritage of Banyan Tree Resorts is located in the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in the north of Phuket island. An important conservation area that is home to a number of endangered species.
Sustaining the biodiversity of an ancient forest presents a challenge and requires a multi-faceted approach. An emphasis was put on the planting of native medicinal tree species as they are particularly beneficial to pollinators. Miyawaki Method hedgerows also provide fast growing, long term privacy, as well as environmental, ecological and social benefits.
By implementing ideas, such as labyrinth screening and wildflower meadows, this project offers unique wild space experiences for visitors to discover Thailand’s native flora and fauna.
Forest Maker
James Godfrey-Faussett
Forest Partner
Forest Design
Labyrinth Forest
Veya Grove Pocket Forest
Laguna Park
“We are incredibly invigorated by the creative, practical and optimistic approach of SUGi, with whom we have awakened our regenerative mission at the core of our founding ethos of 'Embracing the Environment, Empowering People'.”
Ho Ren Yung, Deputy CEO, Banyan Group
Forest Update: July 2024
Forest Report: 2023
Labyrinth Forest + Veya Grove Pocket Forest
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Average of Tallest 3 Trees
The first phase of this forest is growing well, exhibiting a 95% survival rate.
Biodiversity Notes:
Planting: April 2023
“We all need a mind-set and heart-set paradigm shift towards a culture of Stewardship, and collaborations such as this catalyse that.”
Ho Ren Yung, Deputy CEO, Banyan Group
The Ancient Forest
Up until the early 19th century, Phuket was blanketed in primary virgin rainforest.
Full of diversity and supporting abundant biodiversity, the forests were home to an immense range of flora and fauna. Currently, only one small area of this original forest vegetation remains and is known as the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park.
