Stop the Smoke at Its Source
Help Us Replace Forest Burning with a Better Way to Harvest Mushrooms.
Every year in Northern Thailand, forests are set on fire.
Not because people want to cause harm—but because they are trying to earn a living.
Wild mushrooms are an important source of income. Burning the forest floor clears debris, making mushrooms easier to find and helping them grow.
But the consequences are severe:
At Warm Heart, we are not trying to stop people.
We are working to give them a better option.
Every year in Northern Thailand, forests are set on fire.
Not because people want to cause harm—but because they are trying to earn a living.
Wild mushrooms are an important source of income. Burning the forest floor clears debris, making mushrooms easier to find and helping them grow.
But the consequences are severe:
- Thick seasonal smoke that affects entire regions
- Serious health impacts for families and communities
- Long-term damage to forests and soil
At Warm Heart, we are not trying to stop people.
We are working to give them a better option.
A Practical Solution That Works
Instead of burning, we are helping communities test simple, low-cost methods that can produce equal or greater mushroom harvests without fire.
Our approach focuses on:
✔ Raking instead of burning
Clearing small patches of forest floor by hand
exposes the soil--just like fire—but keeps nutrients in place and avoids damage.
✔ Using biochar to improve soil
A light application of biochar helps retain moisture and supports healthy soil conditions
for mushroom growth.
Measuring Real Results.
We will work with local collectors to track:
This ensures that any new method is proven by results—not theory.
Our approach focuses on:
✔ Raking instead of burning
Clearing small patches of forest floor by hand
exposes the soil--just like fire—but keeps nutrients in place and avoids damage.
✔ Using biochar to improve soil
A light application of biochar helps retain moisture and supports healthy soil conditions
for mushroom growth.
Measuring Real Results.
We will work with local collectors to track:
- Number of mushrooms
- Size and quality
- Total harvest weight
- Income from each method
This ensures that any new method is proven by results—not theory.
Why This Matters?
Burning continues because it works.
If we can show a method that works better, change will happen naturally.
By replacing fire with improved techniques, we can:
If we can show a method that works better, change will happen naturally.
By replacing fire with improved techniques, we can:
- Reduce smoke across Northern Thailand
- Protect forests for future generations
- Help families earn more from the same land
What Your Support Makes Possible
Your donation directly supports:
🌱 Community TrainingTeaching practical, no-burn harvesting methods in real forest conditions
🌱 Demonstration PlotsSide-by-side test areas that show what works best
🌱 Tools and MaterialsProviding basic equipment and biochar for pilot projects
🌱 Expansion to New VillagesScaling successful methods to reach more communities
🌱 Community TrainingTeaching practical, no-burn harvesting methods in real forest conditions
🌱 Demonstration PlotsSide-by-side test areas that show what works best
🌱 Tools and MaterialsProviding basic equipment and biochar for pilot projects
🌱 Expansion to New VillagesScaling successful methods to reach more communities
This Is a Scalable Solution
We are not proposing a ban or enforcement.
We are building a system that communities will choose—because it works better.
With your help, this approach can spread across Northern Thailand and beyond.
Help us reduce smoke, protect forests, and support better livelihoods.
Donate Today
We are building a system that communities will choose—because it works better.
With your help, this approach can spread across Northern Thailand and beyond.
Help us reduce smoke, protect forests, and support better livelihoods.
Donate Today