Above-ground biodiversity and productivity assessment for alternatives to slash and burn

Project ID:

FST/1998/022

Collaborating Countries:

Indonesia, Thailand

Commissioned Organisation:

Center for International Forestry Research, Indonesia

Project Leader

Dr Andy. N. Gillison
Phone: 62 251 622 622
Fax: 62 251 622 100
Email: a.gillison@cgnet.com

Collaborating Institutions:

Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Gajah Mada University, Indonesia
Herbarium Bogoriense, Indonesia
Gajah Mada University, Indonesia
SEAMEO Regional Centre for Tropical Biology, Indonesia
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Royal Forest Department, Thailand
CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences, Australia
Australian National University, Australia

Project Budget:

$100,000

Project Duration:

01/04/1998 - 31/03/1999

Project Extension:

31/03/1999 - 31/12/1999

ACIAR Research Program Manager

Dr John Fryer

Project Background and Objectives

The project aims to develop a generic method of rapid biodiversity assessment (RBA) that can be used to complete the ASB Phase II target of quantifying impacts on biodiversity and productivity along definable land use intensification gradients at landscape level. If this is achieved it will help define gradients of sustainablility and thus parameters for generating improved management options for forested landscapes. As far as possible the project will be integrated with other ASB activities in order to facilitate the establishment of systems and linkages to support the overall ASB goal. The target clients are middle management, policy planners and researchers, with the landowners as the ultimate beneficiaries.

Project Outcomes

Outcomes for this project are currently being prepared