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Improved silvicultural management of Endospermum medullosum (whitewood) for enhanced plantation forestry outcomes in Vanuatu
Publication Code:
FR2013-07
Final Report for project FST/2005/089: Improved silvicultural management of Endospermum medullosum (whitewood) for enhanced plantation forestry outcomes in Vanuatu
Australia–Laos Timber Chain of Custody Capacity Building Project
Final Report for C2010/159: Australia–Laos Timber Chain of Custody Capacity Building Project
International Forestry Review Vol. 14, No. 4, 2012
Publication Code:
CoP024
Two ACIAR-funded forestry projects in Vanuatu have researched the growth and management of whitewood (Endospermum medulosum) and the improved availability of whitewood germplasm. Whitewood is a fast-growing hardwood species in the natural forest that is well suited to plantation and agroforestry situations, and is able to survive cyclones without major damage. Improved knowledge of whitewood silviculture should enhance the benefits to both the landowners who grow the trees and the processing industries that will utilise them. This special issue of International Forestry Review deals with a diverse series of insights derived from these ACIAR projects in Vanuatu, covering the constraints, establishment, silviculture, genetics and marketing opportunities.
Enhancing livelihoods in Lao PDR through environmental services and planted-timber products
Publication Code:
TR081
Price:
$39.00
This report provides an exploration of the concept of payments for environmental services (financial benefits to land managers who, through improved practices, enhance environmental services such as carbon sequestration, protection of water quality and biodiversity conservation) and the value chains for wood products in Lao PDR. Both these topics are intrinsically linked by their focus on the forests of Laos and their aim of improving livelihoods for thousands of Lao people, many of whom live below the poverty line. The report recommends researchable issues and how these could be tackled.
Vanuatu sandalwood: growers’ guide for sandalwood production in Vanuatu
Publication Code:
MN151
Price:
$25.00
ACIAR has supported research into the growing and marketing of sandalwood in Vanuatu. This guide provides practical advice on how to grow sandalwood, including site and host selection, spacing, weeding, disease management, pruning and harvesting. Sandalwood’s high value and small size make it unique among forestry trees in that it can be incorporated into smaller ornamental gardens as well as larger commercial plantings. This guide will help the people of Vanuatu and other Pacific island countries to participate in this lucrative rural industry.
Biological control of eucalypt pests overseas and in Australia
Publication Code:
FR2012-26
Final report for project FST/2011/028, Biological control of eucalypt pests overseas and in Australia.
Opportunities for the smallholder sandalwood industry in Vanuatu
Publication Code:
TR079
Price:
$36.00
Sandalwood is one of the world’s most valuable forest products. However, much of the wild-sourced sandalwood has been overharvested. The Vanuatu Government has been implementing measures to foster the sustainable use of sandalwood, including controlling the quantity that can be harvested, requiring value-added processing, and producing sandalwood seedlings for planting by landowners.
Domestication and commercialisation of Canarium indicum in Papua New Guinea
Publication Code:
FR2012-21
Final Report for project FST/2004/055 - Domestication and commercialisation of Canarium indicum in Papua New Guinea
Insect pests in tropical forestry
Publication Code:
CoP020
The management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries.
Processing of Canarium indicum nuts: adapting and refining techniques to benefit farmers in the South Pacific
Publication Code:
FR2012-12
Final Report for project FST/2006/048,Processing of Canarium indicum nuts: adapting and refining techniques to benefit farmers in the South Pacific
