Studying the applicability of the SSR markers in evaluating the growth of the eucalyptus hybrid lines Molecular assisted sellection are increasingly interested because it can shorten the selection time, even selecting in the seedling stage. The molecular markers which linked with the interested traits will be used to evaluate in order to select the superior lines. 14 SSR primer sets were used to evaluate the growth of the Eucalyptus hybrid lines from some of the hybrid combinations. These … [Read more...]
National germplasm BV32 – Natural Acacia hybrid between Acacia mangium and A. auriculiformis
April 7, 2014 by
Gernplasm code: BV32 Species: Natural Acacia hybrid between Acacia mangium and A. auriculiformis Decision No: 132 / QĐ/BNN – KHCN, dated 17th January 2000 Author: Le Dinh Kha, Ha Huy Thinh, Nguyen Dinh Hai Contact address: Research Centre for Forest Tree Improvement, Forest Science Institute of Vietnam, Dong Ngac – Tu Liem – Ha Noi – Vietnam Superior characteristics: Disease resistance: Good Growth and wood quality: well growth, good wood properties, few branches and … [Read more...]
National germplasm BV10 – Natural Acacia hybrid between Acacia mangium and A. auriculiformis
April 7, 2014 by
Gernplasm code: BV10 Species: Natural Acacia hybrid between Acacia mangium and A. auriculiformis Decision No: 132 / QĐ/BNN – KHCN, dated 17th January 2000 Author: Le Dinh Kha, Ha Huy Thinh, Nguyen Dinh Hai Contact address: Research Centre for Forest Tree Improvement, Forest Science Institute of Vietnam, Dong Ngac – Tu Liem – Ha Noi – Vietnam Superior characteristics: Disease resistance: Good Growth and wood quality: well growth, good wood properties, few branches and … [Read more...]
List of Research Project and Programs during the period of 2006-2010 at State level
March 31, 2014 by
No Research title Implementing Organization Research leader Implementing duration Total grant fund (VND Million) I Independent research Project 1 Study on the science & technology and socio-economic's solutions for establishing plantations for sawn logs on forestland and degraded forests Silvicultural Research Institute (SRI) Ass. Prof Dr. Tran Van Con 2008-2012 2.800 2 Study on the technology on … [Read more...]
MOU Signed Between VAFS and ICRAF
December 17, 2013 by
In the afternoon 16 December 2013, the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Vietnamese Academy of Forest Sciences (VAFS) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) hold at the office of ICRAF Vietnam. Attending the signing, the VAFS’s participants have Mr. Trieu Van Hung - Acting President, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc - Vice President, leaderships of some departments and institutes in Hanoi. The ICRAF’s participants have Mrs. Delia Catacutan - Country … [Read more...]
Increasing Forest Area under Community Management, Strengthening Control of Communities over Forests Key to Healthy Forests in Asia-Pacific
November 20, 2013 by
In November 19, 2013, in Bangkok, Thailand, more than 100 representatives of governments, civil society organizations, local communities, NGOs, academia, and international organizations from the region have come together for the Third Regional Forum for People and Forests. The Forum aims to strengthen community forestry in the Asia and the Pacific region by developing Joint Community Forest Country Action Plans. The Plans seek to prioritize increasing forest area under community management; … [Read more...]
Mapping the potential for REDD+ to deliver biodiversity conservation in Viet Nam
September 13, 2013 by
A preliminary analysis Rebecca Mant, Steven Swan, Hoang Viet Anh, Vu Tan Phuong, Le Viet Thanh, Vo Thanh Son, Monika Bertzky, Corinna Ravilious, Julia Thorley, Kate Trumper and Lera Miles Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 REDD+: opportunities and risks for biodiversity 1.2 Mapping and REDD+ planning 1.3 REDD+ readiness efforts in Viet Nam 1.4 Changes in quality and quantity of Viet Nam’s forests 2. Developing maps of forest biomass carbon, forest cover change and biodiversity 2.1 … [Read more...]
Trajectories of deforestation, coffee expansion and displacement of shifting cultivation in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
June 7, 2013 by
ABSTRACT Production of commodities for global markets is an increasingly important factor of tropical deforestation, taking over smallholders subsistence farming. Measures to reduce deforestation and convert shifting cultivation systems towards permanent crops have recently been strengthened in several countries. But these changes have variable environmental and social impacts, including on ethnic minorities. In Vietnam, although a forest transition – i.e. shift from shrinking to expanding … [Read more...]
Vietnamese Academy of Forest Science (VAFS) Annual report 2012
May 29, 2013 by
PART I. GENERAL CONTEXT, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES General context: • In 2012, althought domestic economy was difficult but VAFS has strengthened and developed in the right direction of Resolution 20/NQ-TW of The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam about science and technology development. • VAFS was awarded the Second Independent Medal; held successfully Conference on Forestry Science and Technology in North Central Coast Region of Vietnam and 30 year anniversary … [Read more...]
Forest Science Institute of Vietnam (FSIV) annual report 2011
May 29, 2013 by
PART I. ACHIEVEMENTS, POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES Achievements: · The Prime Minister announced the creation of the Vietnamese Academy of Forest Science by upgrading the status of the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam, · Implementation a new five year plan for the period of 2011-2015, · Seventh year FSIV has successfully tendered for the establishment and implementation of scientific and technological forestry projects and being … [Read more...]
