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How to Plant a Forest The Principles And Practices Of Restoring Tropical Forest By the Forest Restoration Research Unit –Chiang Mai University (FORRU-CMU) Following recent reports of forest restoration in Costa Rica(1) and Niger(2), there comes a manual that sets out the principles and methods by which regeneration can be accomplished through “understanding and enhancing the natural processes of forest regeneration to [achieve] complete recovery in a few years…” [which could otherwise take centuries]. Based on the joint work of FORRU-CMU and the people of Ban Mae San Mai in the Dai Suthep-Pui National Park of Northern Thailand, this book shows how use of the ‘framework species’ method of restoration - selection and propagation of species best adapted to rapid restoration while supporting the widest possible biodiversity – can achieve spectacular outcomes in largely deforestated landscapes. The book fulfils its function as a manual by giving detailed analysis of the replanting process, featuring clear diagrams and illustration. But for those with an educative interest in the subject, the manual also provides comprehensive discussion of project strategy issues, many of which illustrate key aspects of tropical rainforests such as the mixture of forest types, animal seed-dispersal and the effect of species disappearance on the ecosphere. Finally, the book emphasises the importance of involving local communities in the development and maintenance of the project. 1) New Scientist, 22 March 2008 'How to Plant a Forest' is available in English and Thai. Adaptations in Chinese, Lao and Khmer are being prepared. To obtain a copy of the book contact The Forest Restoration Research Unit at forru@science.cmu.ac.th or logon to their website where you can download the entire book (30.8 MB) or download chapter by chapter. The book has no copyright and has been designed to be easily reproduced. All that is asked is that proper acknowledgement is made as to the origin of the material.
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The Red List of Oaks
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"Education for Sustainable Development: Guidelines for Action in Botanic Gardens"
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How to Plant a Forest