This session will bring together policy researchers and experts from a number of countries in the region to discuss current problems and best practice approaches to plantation development that best serves the needs of industry, communities, smallholders and the environment. This will include panellists from developed countries (Australia, New Zealand), emerging economies (China, Vietnam) and developing countries (Laos, Indonesia), industry and NGOs.
Organizers:
Professor Rodney Keenan, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia, rkeenan@unimelb.edu.au) & Dr Somvang Phimmavong, National University of LaosModerators:
Rodney Keenan & Somvang PhimmavongCIFOR Panelists:
Anne Toppinen
Presentation:
"Tree plantations, timberland ownership and control strategies"
"Tree plantations, timberland ownership and control strategies"
Tran Lam Dong
Presentation:
To be determined
To be determined
Vu Tan Phuong
Presentation:
To be determined
To be determined
Somvang Phimmavong
Presentation:
"Challenges with current plantation policies in Lao PDR"
"Challenges with current plantation policies in Lao PDR"
(CIFOR)
Presentation:
"Tree plantations and ecosystem services"
"Tree plantations and ecosystem services"
Luis Neves Silva
Presentation:
"Making tree plantations work for industry, people and environment"
"Making tree plantations work for industry, people and environment"