Conservation agriculture is a new technique in Northern Lao PDR. This study on the patterns of diffusion and adoption of…
Authors: Nanthavong, K.; Keophoxay, A.; Khambanseuang, C.; Jobard, E.; Lestrelin, G.; Castella, J.C.
Publication Research Theme Products and Trade
Management of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) across the Nam Khan Watershed
Publication Year : 2011
This study on the use of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in the Nam Khan Watershed was conducted through household…
Authors: Nanthavong, K.; Cherief, M.; Keophoxay, A.; Castella, J.C.
Spatial changes in the use of Non Timber Forest Products in four villages of Viengkham District, Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR
Publication Year : 2011
The spatial patterns of NTFPs collection was investigated in four villages (Muongmuay, Vangmat, Bouammi and Phadeng) of Viengkham district in…
Authors: Thephavanh, M.; Ponkphady, S.; Boucard, A.; Boissiere, M.; Castella, J.C.; Basuki, I.; Mouaxeng-Cha, K.; Vongmany, O.
Evolving relations between agriculture and forest in Viengkham District, Luang Prabang Province
Publication Year : 2011
The paper investigates the changes in management and trade of non timber forest products (NTFP) in northern uplands of Laos…
Authors: Castella, J.C.; Thephavanh, M.; Vongkhamsao, V.; Mouaxeng-Cha, K.; Phonphakdy, S.; Fitriana, Y.R.; Kongay, K.; Phaipasith, S.; Ferrand, J.; Manivanh, V.; Pfund, J.-L.
Impact of maize expansion on household economy and production systems in northern Lao PDR
Publication Year : 2011
For many years, farmers in remote upland areas of northern Laos just produced rice for self consumption. The production surpluses…
Authors: Keophosay A.,; Viau, J.; Jobard, E.; Castella, J.C.
Dynamics of rubber expansion in Lao PDR: Policy making under uncertainty
Publication Year : 2011
The government of Laos long term policy is aiming at reducing rural poverty and stabilize shifting cultivation by creating permanent…
Authors: Bouahom, B.; Alberny, E.; Douangsavanh, L.; Castella, J.C.
Legal and institutional frameworks at national and subnational levels for biofuel promotion in Mexico
Publication Year : 2011
Mexico has recently taken significant steps toward promoting the bioenergy sector. Motivations to adopt bioenergy include: energy security, economic development…
Authors: Romero-Hernández, O.; Masera, O.; Romero, S.; Grunstein, M.
The economics of industrial trees plantations in Lao PDR: incentives or constraints to land conversion
Publication Year : 2011
The promotion of commercial crops and industrial trees is a key priority of the Lao Government for long term socioeconomic…
Authors: Nanthavong, K.; Khambanseuang, C.; Castella, J.C.
Woodfuel for urban centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The number one energy and forest product returns to the policy agenda
Publication Year : 2011
Policymakers should recognise the size and value of the woodfuel sector and its importance to many people. Harvesters and producers…
Authors: Schure, J.; Ingram, V.; Marien, J.; Nasi, R.; Dubiez, E.
A booming trade?: How collection of war residues affects livelihoods and forest in Vietnam
Publication Year : 2011
We investigated how demand for war derived scrap metal influenced livelihoods, forest use and environmental outcomes near the biodiverse Annamite…
Authors: Boissiere, M.; Sheil, D.; Basuki, I.