The potential of natural regeneration for re-establishment and restoration of forests in the Song Da Watershed

Title

The potential of natural regeneration for re-establishment and restoration of forests in the Song Da Watershed

Author or Responsible organization/project

Social Forestry Development Project Sonda (GTZ)

Year

1997

Total page

7

Code

22

Classification

report

Summary

This survey was carried out by means of randomly selected 5 x 5 m sample plots. Advantages of natural regeneration compared to plantations in the project area are summarized as follows: Natural regenerated stands show a high species diversity. They consist of tree species suited to soil and climatic conditions. Natural regenerated stands include a sufficient percentage of trees with useful timber and they are able to provide quick benefits to farmers through fuel wood harvesting. Natural regeneration is a very cost effective and labor extensive way of reestablishing forest. For comparison, the investment of the 327-program for plantations is at least 2.3 million VND. Re-establishment of forest by means of natural regeneration has low risk of failure. The stands ensure very effective soil watershed protection.

Publisher

MARD

Key word

gtz; natural regeneration; Song Da; silviculture technique