Chiva-Som Hua Hin marks International Day for Mangrove Conservation with youth-led reforestation effort

Chiva-Som Hua Hin, a transformative wellness leader, marked this year’s International Day for Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem with significant steps toward environmental sustainability. The Chiva-Som team, joined by local youth, planted 500 mangrove trees at the Krailart Niwate Mangrove Project, reinforcing their commitment to preserving Hua Hin’s and the world’s ecosystems.

This annual mangrove reforestation initiative has become a tradition for Chiva-Som Hua Hin, with a focus on enhancing the Krailart Niwate Mangrove Ecosystem Preservation Project. Located in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, this urban mangrove forest is the last of its kind in Hua Hin. This year, the initiative gained momentum with the involvement of 20 students from Wat Nong Kae Municipal School, who participated in planting 500 mangrove trees from 10 different species. The inclusion of local youth aims to foster conservation awareness among the younger generation.

Key figures from Chiva-Som, including General Manager Vaipanya Kongkwangyuen and Operations Manager Win Rojanastien, alongside the resort’s sustainability team and members of Preserve Hua Hin, also took part in the day’s activities. The Krailart Niwate project, a collaborative effort between Chiva-Som, the Preserve Hua Hin Group led by Chairman Krip Rojanastien, Hua Hin Municipality, and Silpakorn University, has transformed a former wasteland into a thriving eco-sanctuary. Since 2007, over 12,000 mangrove trees have been planted across seven acres, with a 1,000 metre elevated boardwalk allowing visitors to explore the reserve.

In addition to the mangrove planting, Chiva-Som organised a visit to Pran Buri Forest Park for 80 members of the 13th Junior Ambassadors of The Preserve Hua Hin Group. The group participated in activities focussed on restoring natural resources, including beach reforestation and releasing blue crabs into the wild, further cementing Chiva-Som’s commitment to blending wellness with sustainability.