ATechnology development and demonstration on reforestation using tropical hardwood species in Yunnan

China

The project aimed to contribute to the sustainable social and economic development of the tropical mountain forest areas in Yunnan Province through development and demonstration of sustainable reforestation technologies with active participation of forestry related research and development agencies and local communities, especially the indigenous forest dwellers and resettled populations. Its specific objectives were to: i) establish the sustainable technologies for different reforestation management models with tropical hardwood species at both large and small scales, ii) create a genetic improvement base of selected hardwood species for further development, and iii) transfer the established technologies and working experiences to forestry officials and extension workers and local communities in Yunnan Province.