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Cost-Benefit Analysis for transforming from monoculture systems to agroforestry models in
Surat Thani Supervised by: WWF-Thailand Agri-forestry Project Manager
: (WWF-Thailand)
Work location: Surat Thani Province
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Duration: 2 March 2026 30 June 2026 (4 Month): Part-Time
Estimate is that this project entails approximately 20 days of work.
: 2 2569 30 2569 (4 ):
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- (Background of services assignment)
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Thailand) is implementing a project on forest ecosystem restoration and increasing green spaces in residential villages located within the national reserve forests of Surat Thani Province. This initiative aligns with the government's policy on land allocation for community use, under the supervision of the Department of Forestry. The target areas are classified based on watershed quality into two major groups: Watershed Class 1 and 2, and Watershed Class 3, 4, and 5. The project aims to restore forest ecosystems while improving the quality of life for farmers in the region by promoting agroforestry, a sustainable agricultural practice that enhances biodiversity, mitigates deforestation, and generates long-term income for local communities. The transition from traditional or monocultural farming to agroforestry is seen as a critical strategy that benefits both the economy and the environment. However, this transformation requires an in-depth analysis of costs and benefits to ensure its viability, as well as strategies to add value and process agricultural products in a manner that aligns with the community's context. Furthermore, the project emphasizes assessing various impacts, including opportunities, constraints, and carbon emissions, to support the formulation of appropriate and sustainable development plans.
The Project Has Developed a Plan To Restore Forest Ecosystems And Improve Agricultural Areas Across Watershed Classes 1-5 Through Collaboration Between Communities And Relevant Stakeholders. The Project Also Requires Comprehensive Quantitative And Qualitative Study On The Following Topics
- Costs and benefits of transitioning to agroforestry systems.
- Income enhancement and value addition through agroforestry production and processing.
- Opportunities and constraints in developing agroforestry systems in community areas.
- Assessment of carbon emissions and environmental impacts.
(WWF-Thailand) (.) 2 1,2 3,4,5 / 1-5 :
- (Objective of the Services)
- To assess and compare the costs and returns of transitioning from monoculture production systems to agroforestry systems in the project's target areas.
- To develop detailed cash flow models for selected agroforestry systems, and to compare these with conventional monoculture systems, to support practical decision-making by farmers and relevant stakeholders.
- To analyse the potential for value addition and processing of agricultural products derived from agroforestry systems, including opportunities to enhance market access and farm-level income.
- To identify approaches to increase farmers income through agroforestry systems that are tailored to local biophysical conditions, farmer interests, labour availability, and available resources.
- To assess and refine carbon sequestration estimates of selected agroforestry models, and to integrate carbon benefits into the overall economic and financial analysis.
- To identify and recommend a standardized list of suitable tree and crop species for agroforestry systems, including minimum quality standards for planting materials (e.g. seed origin, minimum height and diameter, and survival rates), in collaboration with local and private nurseries.
- To identify, document, and validate at least one successful agroforestry model for rubber-based systems and one for oil palm-based systems that can be demonstrated and scaled up, while remaining flexible and adaptable to site-specific conditions such as soil characteristics, slope, and market access.
- To develop each agroforestry model with clearly defined plantation rationale and planting schemes, including detailed analysis of establishment costs, maintenance costs, harvesting costs, labour requirements (both in monetary terms and man-days), input quantities and unit costs, plantation rotation length, and timelines for income generation from different products.
- To clearly define products, yields, and price assumptions for each model, enabling the demonstration of cash flows over the full rotation period, and the calculation of key investment indicators, including Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), as well as sensitivity analysis through adjustable input parameters.
- To support the application and piloting of selected agroforestry models on the ground, in collaboration with the project team and relevant stakeholders, with the objective of translating analytical results into practical implementation, learning, and refinement, with the potential to extend this support into Year 2, subject to budget availability and project agreement.
2.1 (Monoculture)
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2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6 ( )
2.7 1 1
2.8 (man-days) (rotation length)
2.9 (NPV) (IRR) (sensitivity analysis)
2.10 2
- (Scope of work/ Major responsibility)
- Develop the study methodology and tools, including testing, and obtain IRB approval (if required).
- Conduct field studies in Watershed Classes 15 within the project's target villages in Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province, covering a total of eight (8) villages, as follows:
- Ban Rai Yao, Village No. 16, Prasong Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Ban Tha Mai, Village No. 17, Prasong Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Ban Khlong Rok, Village No. 15, Prasong Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Ban Huai Khiam, Village No. 22, Prasong Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Ban Khlong Song, Village No. 18, Prasong Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Ban Khao Kaeo, Village No. 12, Prasong Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Ban Nam Dam, Village No. 3, Prasong Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Ban Klang, Village No. 5, Khlong Pha Sub-district, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province.
- Conduct field surveys and interviews with local communities, forestry officials, national park staff, and
other stakeholders.
- Collect data and use statistical analysis and additional sources to examine the costs and benefits of transitioning from monoculture to agroforestry, as well as assess carbon emissions and sequestration in the target areas.
3.1 (IRB) ()
3.2 15 8
3.3
3.4
- (Outputs/deliverables of performance and time schedule)
No. Activity Expected outputs Estimate time
4.1 Develop study methodology, tools and obtaining IRB (if required) A study methodology and tools for the study (including the instruments to be used, the collection methods, and the questionnaires) are developed and approved by WWF. Then, IRB approval is obtained if required. ( ) WWF IRB 4.2 Preliminary study and field data collection. * A presentation and interim report to summarize the finding. 3-4 months after contract signing 3-4 4.3 * Analytical results on the costs and benefits of agroforestry systems, forest ecosystem restoration. - 4 months after contract signing 4 4.4 Presentation of final study results. * * Presentation of the final results to the project team and residents of the target villages as a foundation for developing forest ecosystem restoration plans. 4 months after contract signing 4 4.5 Preparation of the draft report. *
A final report in both Thai and English. 4 months after contract signing 4
- Delivered in electronic format to project staff at WWF-Thailand's office. * WWF-
- (Payment Composition)
No. Payment period
Payment Condition & Output to deliver
Percentage of payment
5.1 1st instalment 1 After the contract is signed by both parties 25% of total contract value 25% 5.2 2nd instalment 2 Submit Tools for collection methods, instruments to be used in the study, a preliminary report on the data obtained from the collection and the questionnaires to WWF-Thailand WWF-Thailand 25% of total contract value 25% 5.3 3rd instalment 3 After finishing the presentation of the results study to the project team and residents of the target villages as a foundation for developing forest ecosystem restoration plans. 25% of total contract value 25% 5.4 4th instalment 4
Submit Report Cost-Benefit Analysis for transforming from monoculture systems to agroforestry models in Thai and English. - 25% of total contract value 25%
5.1 The payment of a total professional fee will be processed after the consultancy tasks outlined in Section 5 are completed. In contrast, WWF Thailand shall deposit payments into the service provider's designated bank account.
5.1 5 WWF
5.2 The consultant is responsible for covering the transportation and accommodation expenses for activities outlined in section 4 functions.
6.1 The service provider shall coordinate with Kanokwan Urairak ([Confidential Information]) , Pongsatorn Ninlaphan ([HIDDEN TEXT]) , Cc. [HIDDEN TEXT] at WWF Thailand on all matters related to this Job Order/TOR with in 18 February 2026
6.1 ([HIDDEN TEXT]) ([HIDDEN TEXT]) Cc. [HIDDEN TEXT] WWF / 18 2569
6.2 Other than those indicated above, this Job Order/TOR does not create an employer-employee.
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