| Author | Khamphone Mounlamai |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.NR-02-03 |
| Subject(s) | Seed technology Laos Savannakhet
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. NR-02-03 |
| Abstract | The purposes of the study are to assess the biological factors of the Dongnatat
Conservation Area (DCA), Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR and social factors of the
villagers nearby, and to develop a management plan for seed source establishment in the
area. The two villages of Khanthabouly district, Ban That and Ban Phonsim, are selected
as the samples. The biological factors are obtained from forest inventory and forest
profiles. Ten transect plots are randomly selected in which four of the plots are located in
the mixed deciduous forest and the other six plots are located in the dry evergreen forest.
Four native species (Dipterocarpus alatus, Afzelia xylocarpa, Hopea ferrea, and
Anisoptera costata) are selected to see whether the DCA has a potential to be a seed source
or not. Stratified sampling is used to select the participants in the interview: the village
headman, the village leaders, and the ordinary male and female villagers. The results of the
study present a potential of the DCA as a seed source for the three species in study. The
three species are Dipterocarpus alatus, Hopea ferrea, and Anisoptera costata. The
biophysical factors and tree health indicate that the mixed deciduous forest has more
potential than the dry evergreen forest in terms of being the seed source. However, the
appropriate management plan, such as thinning, will help to improve the conditions of the
dry evergreen forest for being the seed source. The social factors show that the villagers
are willing to participate in the future seed source management in the DCA. However, they
need to be trained in seed collection and area maintenance and protection. The
management plan is developed for the DCA improvement. The recommendations for seed
source selections are proposed too. |
| Year | 2002 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. NR-02-03 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Webb, Edward; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Shivakoti, Ganesh P.;Schmidt-Vogt, Dietrich ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Lao Tree Seed Project-DANIDA
(Danish International Development Assistance); |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2002 |