Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn Results of a cooperative project on afforestation technology development on acid sulphate soils (Pham The Dung) The research described in this paper is the result of a collaborative project between JICA and the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam from March 1997 to March 2002. The project was implemented at Thanh Hoa Forest Experimental Station, Long An province. The aim of the project was to achieve … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn Research results on the establishment of a silvo-pisci model and the rehabilitation of a mangrove forest ecosystem in Thai Binh (Ngo Dinh Que and Nguyen Duc Minh) This paper deals with the silvo-pisci model as an ecological fish pond that provides forest protecton and at the same time allows shrimp farming on the 33 ha of extensive fish farming ponds in Thai Thuy, Thai Binh. Two years after implementation … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn Results of research on the relationship between tree species in natural forest (Hoang Van Thang) Research on the reciprocal relation between tree species in natural forests is a difficult and complicated job. To develop a precise scientific basis requires a reliance on biological characteristics and a detailed study of the phytotoxin of each tree species. This paper introduces a research method based … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn Physiological characteristics of Michelia mediocris seed and method of storage (Nguyen Huy Son and Nguyen Tuan Hung) Michelia mediocris Dandy is one of the main forest plantation species in Vietnam. M. mediocris seed rapidly loses its ability to germinate. Research on seed physiological characteristics and storage of this species is badly needed. Research results show that mean weight of a seed is 258 x 55 … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn 1. Results of Brazilian Eucalypt trial planting in Tan Lac — Hoa Binh Province (Nguyen Ba Trieu and Bui Kieu Hung) After three years of trial planting with 6 Eucalypt clones (5 Brazilian clones and the clone PH2) at the Tan Lac Scientific and Technical Experimentation Station in Hoa Binh, reasonably good results have been obtained by the Forest Science and Techniques Application Centre. Of the 6 … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn 1. Research on some biological characteristics of Parashorea chinensis Wang, as a basis for the development of the plant in the Cuc Phuong National park (Vu Van Can) Parashorea chinensis Wang is the timber species, which is normally used for construction and household commodities. Only a few plants remain in native forests. Parashorea chinensis Wang is obviously in danger of extinction. Various studies of … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn 1. MDF production: Global industry development and prospects in Vietnam (Nguyen Manh Hoat) Medium Density Fibre (MDF) board production technology was first launched 40 years ago, and with a very high growth of over 15% annually it now occupies an important place in the composite board market. In the future, MDF is expected to continue to be the preferred composite board since it is widely used for furniture … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn 1. Trial results of Acacia and Eucalyptus hybrids in Southeast Viet Nam (Tran Huu Bien) Hybridization is one of the advanced steps in forest tree breeding however this procedure has only been applied to some genera such as acacia, eucalyptus and melaleuca. Trial results on hybrids on ancient gleyed alluvial soil in the southeast of Viet Nam of Acacia hybrids 12 months after planting showed growth of D1.3 = … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn 1. Productivity of Acacia hybrid plantations in eastern South Vietnam and problems concerning techniques and site Pham The Dung, Pham Viet Tung and Ngo Van Ngoc A survey on productivity of Acacia hybrid plantations in three forest production units in eastern South Vietnam at the Xuyen Moc forest enterprise (Ba Ria-Vung Tau) and South Vietnam paper raw material company (Binh Phuoc) carried out in May 2003 showed … [Read more...]

Summaries of papers in the bulletin; for more information contact info@fsiv.org.vn 1. Temporary method proposed for assessment of yield of Acacia hybrid plantations in Eastern South Vietnam Pham The Dung, Ho Van Phuc Acacia hybrids have been, and continue to be, widely planted in South Vietnamese provinces. In the future, acacia hybrids will be one of the main species for industrial plantation establishment. For forest management and information on stocking and yield, a yield table or … [Read more...]