What is FREDA?

Forest Resource Environment Development and Conservation Association (FREDA) is a non-political, non-profit and non-government organization in the forestry sector of Myanmar. Its strength is expertise, dedication and dynamism. Founded in 1996, FREDA is currently composed of (409) members, comprising foresters, botanists, agronomists, zoologists, veterinary scientists, hydro-geologists, engineers, timber businessmen, journalists, artists, etc. Membership is open to any citizen of Myanmar over the age of 18, except those in active government service.

FREDA is the country Focal Point for Myanmar in the ten nation South East Asia Civil Society Environment Alliance (SEACSEA) formed in May 2007 to promote environmental protection and sustainable development in the ASEAN region.

Organization

The 15- member Central Committee (CC) approved at an appropriate General Assembly for a term of three years governs FREDA. The CC forms the Executive Committee, consisting of (7) CC members to oversee day-to-day operations. Field activities are implemented by the members recruited for specific assignments with people’s participation.

Executive Committee

Standing Executive Committee members of FREDA includes:

• U Sein Maung Wint Chairman
  (Retired DG, FD)		 Chairman
• U Soe Kyi Vice-
  (Retired DG, FD)		 Vice Chairman
• U Ohn
  (Retired Director, FD)		 General Secretary
• U Myint Than
  (Retired GM, MTE)		 Secretary (Finance)
• U Tin Swe Latt
  (Retired Director, FD)		 Executive Committee Member
• U Sit Bo
  (Retired Director, FD)		 Executive Committee Member
• U Than Nwai
  (Retired DDG, FD)		 Executive Committee Member

FD = Forest Department
MTE = Myanma Timber Enterprise
DG = Director General
GM = General Manager
DDG = Deputy Director General

Objectives

To promote participation and partnership in :
• sustainable forest management
• natural environment conservation
• wildlife protection
• grassroot level community development
• human resource development

Organ gram