Acacia planting techniques

The Research Centre for Forest Tree Improvement (RCFTI) is a unit within the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam (FSIV) which specialises in tree improvement research and delivery of genetically improved seed and planting stock to meet the planting requirements of the Government of Vietnam (GoV) as well as community and private sector plantation programs. RCFTI carries out an active program of research at stations throughout Vietnam, with its principal research station at Ba Vi.

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The collection of seed from planted trees in a Seed Orchard (SO) Seed Production Area (SPA) generally requires access to seed-bearing branches at heights. High lift machinery or climbing methods can be used to obtain required working heights. High lift machinery is the more efficient option, reducing the risks associated with climbing and chainsaw operation. In cases where high lift machinery is not available or too expensive, climbing is a viable option.

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Activities completed in the reporting period have included • seed collections from six Acacia mangium seed production areas (SPAs) in Vietnam • germination and raising of over 2000 seedlings from the SPAs at RCFTI, Hanoi • further training of four Vietnamse staff in molecular techniques in Hanoi • extraction at RCFTI of DNA from 70 maternal parent trees and 700 progeny from the SPAs • design of field trials for planting of seedlings to allow assessment of inbreeding depression • arrangements made for training of RCFTI staff in Canberra in October 2001. ...

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In recent years Vietnam’s forest coverage has undergone rapid expansion, with a marked increase in plantings of exotic species of Eucalyptus, Acacia and Pinus. This expansion provides excellent opportunities for new international export markets for timber products. However it also represents new and increased risks from forestry pests and diseases, which in outbreak circumstances can have catastrophic consequences on plantation establishment and productivity. These risks come from pest and disease species already established in Vietnam, and exotic species not yet present in the country....

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This project supports the development of crops with small profit at the central Vietnam, increase high-value sawlogs glue for the wood processing industry of Vietnam's solid. Project to build scientific capacity of the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam (FSIV) Acacia seed varieties suitable for sawlog production, and conduct applied silvicultural research to support sustainable forestry and profitable.

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This project supports the development of crops with small profit at the central Vietnam, increase high-value sawlogs glue for the wood processing industry of Vietnam's solid. Project to build scientific capacity of the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam (FSIV) Acacia seed varieties suitable for sawlog production, and conduct applied silvicultural research to support sustainable forestry and profitable.

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