LANDMARK PROGRAM: Establishment of Forest Genetics Research Center for Restoration of Major Timber Species in Cambodia

Countries: Cambodia
Duration: 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)