LANDMARK PROGRAM: Establishment of Forest Genetics Research Center for Restoration of Major Timber Species in Cambodia
Countries: CambodiaDuration: 2016 - 2025
Goal
To produce the genetically improved seeds within Cambodia through a long-term tree breeding plan
Objectives
- To implement the long-term tree breeding plan
- To strengthen the restoration and tree breeding capabilities of the Forestry Administration of Cambodia
Outputs
- Plus tree selection of 3 targeted major timber species (Dalbergia cochinchinensis, Pterocarpus macrocarpus and Dipterocarpus intricatus)
- Establishment of progeny test plantation (24 ha)
- Establishment of seed orchard (6 ha)
- Establishment of demonstration forest (18 ha)
- Silvicultural management in genetic resources conservation forest and forest restoration area (200 ha)
- Training on tree breeding for the ForestryAdministration technical staffs in the ROK and Cambodia
- Education programs on the restoration techniques and tree breeding
- Local training on forest protection for villagers
- Publication of textbook on tree breeding in Cambodia (English/Khmer)
Supporting the conservation of major timber species in Cambodia
Project monitoring activity in 2018
