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

Project ID:
FST/1998/022: Above-ground biodiversity and productivity assessment for alternatives to slash and burn
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