Exploration of teak agroforestry systems in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR

The accumulated smallholder teak woodlots in Luang Prabang comprise a significant forest resource, comprising 60% of the approx. 25,000 ha of teak plantation in this region of northern Laos. FST/2004/057 commenced in 2008 to investigate improvements of the silivicultural management of these woodlots, and was granted a one-year extension from 2012-2013. The work conducted under the small research activity described in this report was undertaken over a 15 month period in Luang Prabang province, ending in June 2013, to support the transition between an existing ACIAR project (FST/2004/057) and a new project (FST/2012/041) with a much stronger focus on teak-based agroforestry systems.

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Title Exploration of teak agroforestry systems in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Description The accumulated smallholder teak woodlots in Luang Prabang comprise a significant forest resource, comprising 60% of the approx. 25,000 ha of teak plantation in this region of northern Laos. FST/2004/057 commenced in 2008 to investigate improvements of the silivicultural management of these woodlots, and was granted a one-year extension from 2012-2013. The work conducted under the small research activity described in this report was undertaken over a 15 month period in Luang Prabang province, ending in June 2013, to support the transition between an existing ACIAR project (FST/2004/057) and a new project (FST/2012/041) with a much stronger focus on teak-based agroforestry systems.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Income
  • Seasonal food
  • Intercropping
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Author Prepared by  Dr Mark Dieters, The University of Queensland Approved by Mr Tony Bartlett, Research Program Manager for Forestry, ACIAR
Year 2014
Type of document Report
Language English
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Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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