s Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Contents Welcome Invitation from the Conference Chair...................................................................................................... 3 Welcome Message FAO.................................................................................................................................................... TEAKNET............................................................................................................................................. IUFRO................................................................................................................................................. ITTO................................................................................................................................................... 4 5 6 7 Overall Programme Conference themes............................................................................................................................... List of Keynote Speaker......................................................................................................................... Programme at a glance......................................................................................................................... Organising Committee........................................................................................................................... Scientific Committee............................................................................................................................. Oral Presentation Programme................................................................................................................. Poster Presentation Programme.............................................................................................................. 8 8 9 10 11 12 19 Abstarcts Oral- Abstracts..................................................................................................................................... Poster- Abstracts.................................................................................................................................. List of Participants................................................................................................................................ 23 62 88 2 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Invitation from Conference Chair On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the World Teak Conference 2015, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us in this international event that will take place at the Hilton Colon Hotel, Guayaquil, Ecuador from the 11th to the 15th May, 2015. The World Teak Conference 2015 is being jointly organized by Asociación Ecuatoriana de Productores y Comercializadores de Teca y Maderas Tropicales (ASOTECA), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), TEAKNET, an international teak information network, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and Soluciones Ambientales Totales (SAMBITO), the event organizer. The Conference’s theme “Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development” will focus on economic, social, technical and environmental issues that have an impact on the production, marketing and trade of teakwood. It will also facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology among teak growing countries. I take this opportunity to express our special gratitude to all of our sponsors, allies and strategic partners who entrusted us to make this Conference possible, as well as our honorable speakers, organizers and committee members for their unparalleled dedication and commitment to deliver an event of upmost quality. Once again, thank you for your interest to attend the World Teak Conference 2015 and I look forward to meeting you in beautiful Guayaquil this coming May. Sincerely, Antonio Pino Gómez-Lince President, ASOTECA Chairman World Teak Conference 2015 3 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Welcome Message from FAO Dear delegates from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Oceania, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, I am deeply honoured by the opportunity to welcome you at the World Teak Conference 2015 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. This event has been organized for the 3rd time after previous conferences have been held in Costa Rica (2011) and Thailand (2013) that have attracted worldwide attention of plantation managers, growers, investors, traders, scientists and researchers. As a member of the Scientific and Organizing Committee I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the Asociación Ecuatoriana de Productores y Comercializadores de Teca y Maderas Tropicales (ASOTECA) for having taken the initiative to organize this event in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Teak Information Network (TEAKNET), the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) and the event organizer Soluciones Ambientales Totales (SAMBITO). Teak (Tectona grandis) has gained worldwide recognition as the most preferred tropical hardwood reputed for its exceptionally superior physical, mechanical and aesthetic qualities. Teak is one of the tropical hardwoods in high demand for the luxury market and for heavy duty applications. Since the 1980’s, this species has attracted large-scale investments from the private sector in approx. 70 countries throughout tropical Asia, Africa, Latin America and Oceania. Growing private investment in teak plantations is a clear indication of the perceived potential of the species. Ecuador is an important teak growing country and has emerged as one of the largest teak exporters in Latin America. The government of Ecuador has launched a national support program that provides financial incentives for reforestation with commercial species, among them teak. It is estimated that today, more than 1200 teak plantations cover an area of approx. 50,000 hectares in Ecuador. The annual export of round logs and sawn timber to mainly Asian countries is estimated at approx. 150,000 cubic meters. In this context I am convinced that we are looking forward to an interesting and stimulating convention that will provide ample opportunities to learn about teak resources and markets in different country contexts and to discuss their contributions to sustainable livelihoods and rural development. I encourage you to fully embrace this event and to take the opportunity to mobilize your networks and meet familiar colleagues from the international teak community and, equally important, to make new friends and to share with them your views on old and innovative ideas. I am also looking forward to enjoying Ecuador’s rich culture and hospitality, which will make this event a significant milestone in the history of the international teak community. Sincerely, Walter Kollert Planted Forests Officer, FAO, Rome 4 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Welcome Message from TEAKNET Let me extend a most sincere welcome to all of you to the 3rd World Teak Conference here in the beautiful city of Guayaquil. On behalf of the Conference Scientific Committee and TEAKNET, the Co-organiser of the event, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 3rd World Teak Conference with the theme: “Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development” with major focus on economic, social, technical and environmental issues that have an impact on the production, marketing and trade of teakwood. This is in fact the second time that the World Teak Conference is being held in Latin America which is home to about 6% of the world’s planted teak resources. Ecuador is the largest teak exporting country in Latin America. The government of Ecuador has launched massive reforestation programme and provide financial incentives for commercial species, including teak. It is estimated that today, more than 1200 teak plantations covering an area of approx. 46,000 ha in Ecuador. . The local organizers, ASOTECA has taken lot of efforts and pains to make elaborate arrangements for the successful organisation of this conference. The scientific programme was developed in 4 major sessions that include 30 Oral presentations and an equal number of Posters encompass all aspects of teak plantation management, production, marketing and trade, highlighting the problems faced by the teak sector, globally. TEAKNET which is an international R & D network established by FAO of the United Nations is one of the technical sponsors of this conference. TEAKNET is more than delighted and committed to work for the sustainable development of the world teak community, this time at the largest gathering of growers, traders and researchers assembled here for the face to face dialogue and continued interaction between the stakeholders. We, from TEAKNET are extremely happy to wish you very successful and memorable days in Guayaquil. Sincerely, Lars Graudal Chairman, TEAKNET Copenhagen, Denmark 5 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Welcome Message from IUFRO On behalf of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) I am honoured to be able to welcome you to the 3rd World Teak Conference. An important meeting underpinned by the theme “Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development” and held in Guayaquil, Ecuador from 11 to 15 May 2015. It makes me particularly proud to be able to highlight the fact that IUFRO, via its Working Party on “Utilization of Planted Teak” is co-sponsoring this international event. More than 300 participants from across the globe will meet in Guayaquil to discuss important aspects of teak conservation and management including silviculture, genetics, plantation management, marketing and trade. These discussions will play an important role in promoting teak as a quality product from sustainable forest resources management. IUFRO is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of forest science institutions that advances research excellence and knowledge sharing. Importantly, it fosters development of science-based solutions to forest-related challenges for the benefit of forests and people worldwide. With its 650 member institutions in more than 120 countries, IUFRO is able to generate and disseminate scientific information on key economic, social, technical and environmental issues impacting on the production, marketing and trade of many different products including teak products.Therefore, the World Teak Conference provides an excellent opportunity for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and the private sector to interact, to learn from each other and in this way to strengthen partnership and cooperation. One of the outcomes of the World Teak Conference held in Bangkok in 2013 was the recognition that the genetic resource base of natural teak forests is under constant threat and that urgent conservation measures were needed. IUFRO together with TEAKNET and FAO has been at the forefront of initiating a global project on the genetic conservation and management of teak resources. To this end, a Project Formulation Workshop for Asian partners coordinated by IUFRO’s Special Programme for Development of Capacities (SPDC) was organised in Bangkok in May 2014. As a follow-up and aiming at further developing the project, a similar 2-day workshop for African and Latin American countries will be held prior to the 2015 Ecuador Conference. ASOTECA, the local organizers of the World Teak Conference, together with, FAO, IUFRO, TEAKNET and other sponsoring agencies are commended for their hard work in organising this important event. I am confident that this conference spanning 3 days with an additional day of field visits will provide a platform to discuss and deliberate all aspects of teak production. And importantly that the outcomes will include measures to overcome the challenges faced in the sustainable development of the global teak sector. IUFRO is all the more happy to join you in this conference in Guayaquil. Sincerely, Mike Wingfield 6 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development President, IUFRO, Vienna Welcome Message from ITTO I am extremely glad to learn that the 3rd World Teak Conference is going to be held in Guayaquil, Ecuador during 11-15 May 2015 with the theme: “Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development”. This will be a historical event of global significance in developing international strategic plans for sustainable utilization of naturally renewable resources, especially teak. The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is an intergovernmental organization promoting the conservation and sustainable management, use and trade of tropical forest resources. With these mandates, ITTO joins hands with international organizations like FAO, TEAKNET, IUFRO and other stakeholders to promote sustainable development in the forests products sector thereby increasing their capacity to export legally harvested timber and other forest products from those forests. ITTO serves the international teak community by providing the trade policies and market information of teak logs and squares through its Market Information Service published bi-monthly. I congratulate the organizers, ASOTECA, the consortium of private owned teak enterprises in Ecuador who have come forward to conduct this international conference in the land of the largest teak exporting country in Latin America, in association with FAO, TEAKNET and other organizations. I hope you enjoy your time in Guayaquil and I encourage you to take advantage of the wider opportunities to develop your new networks. Sincerely, Emmanuel Ze Meka Executive Director, ITTO, Japan 7 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development The Conference Scientific Themes The 3rd World Teak Conference with the theme - Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development will address the most crucial issues of the global teak sector and it is planned to centre around the following major themes: Session 1: Economics, investments and trade Session 2: Genetics, tree improvement, silviculture and wood quality Session 3: Management models for different value chains, including smallholder forestry Session 4: Teak plantation management and environmental protection Keynote speakers General Keynote : Mr. Darshan Raiyani, OLAM International, Singapore Keynote in Session I : Dr. Walter Kollert, FAO, Rome Keynote in Session II : Dr. Oliver Monteuuis, CIRAD, France Keynote in Session III : Dr. Henri Bailleres, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia Keynote in Session IV : Mr. Hans Lemm, Kilombero Valley Teak Company, Tanzania 8 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Program at a Glance Tuesday, 12 May 2015 Wednesday, 13 May 2015 08:00-09:00 09:00-09:30 Registration Session II: Thematic Keynote 09:00-09:20 Presentation 20 09:30-09:50 Presentation 9 09:20-09:40 Presentation 21 Opening ceremony 09:50-10:10 Presentation 10 09:40-10:00 Presentation 22 Government of Ecuador & ASOTECA 10:10-10:30 Presentation 11 10:00-10:15 Discussion 10:00-10:45 General Keynote 10:30-10:45 Discussion 09:00-10:00 10:45-11:15 11:15-11:45 Session I: Thematic Keynote 11:45-12:05 Presentation 1 10:15-10:45 Session IV: Thematic Keynote Morning Break 11:15-11:35 Presentation 12 11:15-11:35 Presentation 23 11:35-11:55 Presentation 13 11:35-11:55 Presentation 24 12:05-12:25 Presentation 2 11:55-12:15 Presentation 14 11:55-12:15 Presentation 25 12:25-12:45 12:45-13:00 Presentation 3 Discussion 12:15-12:35 12:35-13:00 Presentation 15 Discussion 12:15-12:35 12:35-13:00 Presentation 26 Discussion Presentation 16 14:15-14:35 Presentation 27 14:35-14:55 14:55-15:15 Presentation 28 Presentation 29 13:00 -14:15 Lunch 14:15-14:35 Presentation 4 14:15-14:35 14:35-14:55 14:55-15:15 Presentation 5 Presentation 6 14:35-14:55 Presentation 17 14:55-15:00 15:15-15:30 Discussion Discussion 15:00-15:30 16:00-16:20 16:20-16:40 16:40-17:00 Presentation 7 Presentation 8 Discussion 19.00 Welcome Dinner Session III: Thematic Keynote 15:30-16:00 Afternoon Break 16:00-16:20 16:20-16:40 16:40-17:00 17:30-19:00 Presentation 18 Presentation 19 Discussion 15:15-15:30 Friday, 15 May 2015 Field Trip Monday, 11 May 2015 15:00-17:00 Registration Thursday, 14 May 2015 Discussion 16:00- 17:00 Closing Ceremony FAO, ITTO & TEAKNET TEAKNET Steering Committee Meeting 9 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Organizing Committee Chairman : Antonio Pino Gómez-Lince, President ASOTECA, President FORESCAN Co-Chairman : Xavier Elizalde, Executive Director ASOTECA 1. Walter Kollert, Planted Forests Officer, FAO, Rome 2. PK. Thulasidas, TEAKNET Coordinator, India 3. M.P. Sreelakshmy, TEAKNET Secretariat, India 4. Adolfo Rodríguez, Director ASOTECA, President AGRONACUI, Ecuador 5. Jorge Román, Director ASOTECA, Grupo ENDESA-BOTROSA, Ecuador 6. Fernando Muirragui, Director ASOTECA, President EPACEM, Ecuador 7. Teodoro Malo, Vice-President ASOTECA, Teak Grower, Ecuador 8. Enrique García, Director ASOTECA, General Manager ALLTEAK, Ecuador 9. Fernando Montenegro, General Manager NEOFORESTS, Ecuador 10. Diego Maruri, Director Asoteca, AGROTROPICAL Representative, Ecuador 11. Néstor Medrano, General Manager MENPROE, Ecuador 12. Luis Fernando Jara, General Manager, Ecuador 13. Juan Carlos Palacios, Executive Director, COMAFORS, , Ecuador 14. Bianca Dager, Corporate Director, SAMBITO, , Ecuador 10 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Scientific Committee Chairman Co – Chairman : Lars Graudal, University of Copenhagen, Denmark : P.K. Thulasidas, TEAKNET, India Session I: Economics, investments and trade Walter Kollert, FAO, Rome Mammen Chundamannil, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, India Dominique Y. Leuba, Novelteak Costa Rica S.A., Costa Rica Session II: Genetics, tree improvement, silviculture, Wood quality Lars Graudal, University of Copenhagen, Denmark P.K. Thulasidas, TEAKNET, India Jurgen Stock-Omar Carrero, PROTEAK, México Session III: Management models for different value chains, including smallholder forestry Henri BAILLERES, ACIAR, Australia James Roshetko, ICRAF, Indonesia Edwin Jiménez Ruiz M.Sc., ESPOL, Ecuador Session IV: Teak plantation management and environmental protection Markku Kanninen, University of Helsinki, Finland Stephen Midgley, Salwood Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, Australia Folkert Kottman, PANAMERICAN WOODS, Costa Rica 11 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Oral Presentation Programme 12 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 11 May 2015, Monday 15:00-17:00 Registration 12 May 2015, Tuesday 08.00-09.00 Registration 09.00-10.00 Opening Ceremony Government of Ecuador & ASOTECA 10.00-10.45 General Keynote Mr. Darshan Raiyani OLAM International, Singapore 10.45-11.15 Morning Break Session I (a): Economics, Investments, Markets and Trade Chairperson: Dr. Michael Kleine, IUFRO HQ,Vienna, Austria 11:15-11:45 11:45-12:05 12:05-12:25 12:25-12:45 12:45-13:00 13:00-14:15 Thematic Keynote : Dr. Walter Kollert, FAO, Rome Global Teak Trade in the Aftermath of Myanmar’s Log Export Ban OI–01: Prof. Ohn Lwin, University of Forestry, Myanmar Current Status of the Legal Framework and Administrative Procedures in the Forestry Sector Shaping Teak Management in Myanmar OI-02: Dr. Rafael de la Torre, ArborGen Inc, USA What are the Key Teakwood Market Drivers in the Western Hemisphere? OI-03: Mr. Rahul Ahuja, ARON Global, Singapore Insights into the Teak Market from a Latin American Perspective Discussion Lunch Break 13 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Session I (b): Economics, Investments, Markets and Trade Chairperson: Mr. Hans Lemm, Kilombero Valley Teak Company, Tanzania 14:15-14:35 OI-04: Mr. Vikram Aditya Watal, OLAM International, India Teak Supply from LATAM in the Next 3 Years: Quarterly Peaks, Valleys and Age Classes 14:35-14:55 OI-05: Mr. Carlos Rojas-Guzman, AGSA, Mexico The Global Teak Alliance: A Proposal to Develop an Association that can Represent the Global Plantation Teak Industry 14:55-15:15 OI-06: Mr. Juan Lopez, Camcore at North Carolina State University, USA Profitability Model for a Teak Tree Breeding Program 15:15-15:30 Discussion 15:30-16:00 Afternoon Break 16:00-16:20 OI-07: Mr. Gaston Mauvezin, PROTEAK, Mexico Maximizing Returns on Teak Investments through Logistics Optimization 16:20-16:40 OI-08: Mr. Sid Bhargava, APP Tiimber, India Teak - Perception & Usage in India 16:40-17:00 Discussion 19.00 Welcome Dinner 14 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 13 May 2015, Wednesday Session II (a): Genetics, Tree Improvement, Silviculture and Wood Quality Chairperson: Mr. Lars Graudal, Forest and Landscape, University of Copenhagen, Denmark 09:00-09:30 Thematic Keynote : Dr. Oliver Monteuuis, CIRAD, France Teak Clonal Forestry: Rationale, First Accomplishments and Suggestions 09:30-09:50 OI-09: Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, India Genetic Improvement of Teak in India for Growth and Timber Quality 09:50-10:10 OI-10: Dr. Yazar Minn, Forest Research Institute, Myanmar Genetic Diversity and Breeding of Teak (Tectona grandis Linn f.) in Myanmar 10:10-10:30 OI- 11: Mr. Ricardo Lujan, BARCA S.A., Costa Rica Experiencias y Tendencias al Analizar el Manejo Aplicado a Diferentes Rodales de Teca (Tectona grandis) Después de 19 años de su Establecimiento en el Pacífico Central de Costa Rica. BARCA S.A. 10:30-10:45 Discussion 10.45-11.15 Morning Break Session II (b): Genetics, Tree Improvement, Silviculture and Wood Quality Chairperson: Dr. Olivier Monteuuis, CIRAD, France 11:15-11:35 OI-12: Mr. Lars Graudal, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Worldwide Teak Resources: Genetic Map of Natural Populations 11:35-11:55 OI-13: Mr. Mario Espinoza, Novelteak, Costa Rica Mejoramiento Genético de Teca (Tectona Grandis Linn. f.) Asistido Por Marcadores Moleculares 15 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 11:55-12:15 OI-14:. Prof. Liang Kunnan, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, China Heartwood Colour Variation in Different Geographical Provenances of Teak at 27 Year-Old 12:15-12:35 OI-15: Dr. Helaine Carrer, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil The Functional Genome of Teak 12:35-13:00 Discussion 13:00-14:15 Lunch Break 14:15-14:35 OI-16: Dr. Doreen K.S Goh, YSG Biotech Sdn Bhd, Malaysia Top Teak – From Test Tube to Worldwide Exportation 14:35-14:55 OI-17: Dr. Anoop E.V, College of Forestry, Kerala Agriculture University, India Towards Securing Geographical Indicator Status for Nilambur Teak – The Wood Quality Perspective 14:55-15:00 Discussion Session III (a): Management Models for Different Value Chains, including Smallholder Forestry Chairperson: Dr. P.K. Thulasidas, TEAKNET, India 15:15-15:30 Thematic Keynote : Dr. Henri Bailleres, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia Enhancing Key Elements of The Value Chains for Plantation-Grown Teak Wood in Lao PDR 15:30-16:00 Afternoon Break 16:00-16:20 OI-18: Dr. James Roshetko, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Indonesia Models of Smallholder Teak Production in Indonesia: The Emerging Dominant Value Chain 16:20-16:40 OI-19: 16:40-17:00 Discussion 17:30-19:00 TEAKNET Steering Committee Meeting Prof. Mauricio Jerez, Universidad de Los Andes,Venezuela Modeling a Planning and Management System for Industrial Forest Plantations 16 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 14 May 2015, Thursday Session III (b): Management Models for Different Value Chains, including Smallholder Forestry Chairperson: Mr.Henri Bailleres, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia 09:00-09:20 OI-20: Ms. Nelly Grace Bedijo, Sawlog Production Grant Scheme, Uganda Promoting Teak Plantation Development in Uganda: Analysis of the Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) Model for Community- Based Management of Planted Teak Forests 09:20-09:40 OI-21: Prof. Ana Mercedes Quevedo, Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela Simulador de crecimiento y secuestro de carbono para plantaciones de teca 09:40-10:00 OI-22: Ms. Sreelakshmy. MP, TEAKNET, India Future Perspectives of TEAKNET 10:00-10:15 Discussion Session IV (a): Teak Plantation Management and Environmental Protection Chairperson: Mr. Walter Kollert, FAO, Italy 10:15-10:45 10.45-11.15 Thematic Keynote : Mr. Hans Lemm, Kilombero Valley Teak Company, Tanzania Teak Plantations Embedded in the Natural Landscape Morning Break 11:15-11:35 OI-23: Mr.Luit Smith, Tectona Agroflorestal, Brazil Key Factors for Optimizing Teak Growth - a Case Study in Tangara da Serra, Brazil 11:35-11:55 OI-24: Ms. Marcela Arguedas, Instituto tecnológico de Costa Rica, Costa Rica Plagas y Enfermedades en Plantaciones de Teca (Tectona Grandis L.f.) en Centroamérica –Nuevos Reportes 17 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 11:55-12:15 OI-25: Dr. Mario Guevara, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Costa Rica Aumento de la productividad de plantaciones establecidas de Tectonagrandis en sitios marginales mediante el mejoramiento de las condiciones físicas y químicas del suelo 12:15-12:35 OI-26: Mr. William Andrew Whittier, Camcore at North Carolina State University, USA Teak Seedlings Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in a Hydroponic System Correlated with Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) Models 12:35-13:00 Discussion 13:00-14:15 Lunch Break Session IVb: Teak Plantation Management and Environmental protection Chairperson: Mr. Xavier Elizalde, ASOTECA, Ecuador 14:15-14:35 OI-27: Dr. Ahmad Zuhaidi Yahya, Forest Research Institute Malaysia Long-Term Assessment on the Growth and Yield of 15-year-old Plantation-Grown Teak (Tectona grandis) in Tawau, Malaysia 14:35-14:55 OI-28: Mr. Leon Viljoen, Kilombero Valley Teak Company, Tanzania Fire Management at Kilombero Valey Teak Company in Tanzania 14:55-15:15 OI-29: Mr. Geoff Smith, University of New England, Australia Wind damage was related to thinning intensity in a 10 year old teak plantation 15:15-15:30 Discussion 15:30-16:00 16:00- 17:00 Afternoon Break Closing Ceremony Summary Report: Dr. Walter Kollert, FAO & Dr. P.K. Thulasidas, TEAKNET Closing Remarks: Dr. Tetra Yanuariadi, ITTO, Japan Cultural Dance programme Official Closing of Conference: Mr. Lars Graudal, Chairman, TEAKNET Friday, 15 May 2015 Field Trip 18 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Poster Presention Programme 19 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 12 May 2015, Tuesday Session II: Genetics, Tree Improvement, Silviculture and Wood Quality P II - 01 Mr. Fernando Montenegro, Neoforests, Ecuador El programa clonal de Teca en Ecuador P II - 02 Prof. Guihua Huang, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, China Study on Seedling Growth Traits, Photosynthetic Characteristics and Influencing Factors in Teak (Tectona grandis Linn.) Clones P II - 03 Mr. Petr Madera, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic Growth of Teak (Tectona grandis L. f) in the Dry Tropics of Nicaragua P II - 04 Mr. João Vicente de Figueiredo Latorraca, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Effect of tree spacing on swelling properties of teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) wood from central-west region of Brazil P II - 05 Mr. Sinan Hagenah, University of Goettingen, Germany The reproduction system of Teak (Tectona grandis): Flowering phenology in a Clonal Seed Orchard population in Java, Indonesia P II - 06 Mr. Roberto Bacilieri, UMR AGAP, INRA-CIRAD-SupAgro, France Genetics of growth in teak CSO families and provenances in two contrasted tropical sites 20 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development P II - 07 Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, India Genetic Improvement of Teak in India for Growth and Timber Quality P II - 08 Dr. P.K. Thulasidas, Kerala Forest Research Institute, India Ring-width variability and growth rate of natural teak provenances from India P II - 09 Mr. Fernando Velez, Refocosta S.A., Colombia Teak (Tectona grandis) plantation management based upon stand density index concept P II - 10 Ms. Isabel Schargel, Unellez, Venezuela Influencia de la posición fisiográfica sobre el crecimiento de una plantación de teca (Tectona grandis L.F.) de siete años de edad, en Guanarito, estado Portuguesa, Venezuela P II - 11 Dr. Mario Guevara, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Costa Rica Tiempos y rendimientos de aserrío de madera escuadrada (rough squares) en plantaciones de teca en la zona norte de Costa Rica P II - 12 Dr. Luis Ugalde, International Forestry & Agroforestry - INFOA, Costa Rica Superior Yield and Growth of Teak Clones on a Wide Variety of Sites Can Increase Land Value P II - 13 Ms. Novinci Muharyani, Research and development center-Perum Perhutani, Indonesia Genetic Parameter Estimation of 10 years old Half-sib Teak Stands P II - 14 Dr. Mohd Zaki Abdullah, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia Evaluation of The Performance Of Tectona Grandis Progenies From Plus Trees In Peninsular Malaysia 21 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Session III: Management Models for Different Value Chains, including Smallholder Forestry P III - 01 Mr. Ana Milena López Aguirre, Universidad del Tolima, Colombia Stand-level simulation system applied to Teak (Tectona grandis) plantations in Colombia P III - 02 Prof. Ana Y. Moret, Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela Variación de la relacion area basal-volumen en función de la calidad de sitio y la edad para plantaciones de Tectona grandis L.f.en los Llanos Occidentales de Venezuela P III - 03 Dr. Luis Ugalde, International Forestry & Agroforestry - INFOA, Costa Rica Software to Predict Bucking of Standing Teak Trees for Maximum Commercial Volume and Value Session IV: Teak Plantation Management and Environmental protection P IV - 01 Mr. Hensy Froilan Caal, Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala Evaluación del primer raleo comercial en plantaciones de Teca (Tectona grandis Linn f.) en El Petén, Guatemala P IV - 02 Mr. Elemer Briceño, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Costa Rica Mejoramiento tecnológico de suelos para el incremento de la productividad en plantaciones de Tectona grandis: incremento en biomasa de raíces finas P IV - 03 Ms. Nohelia Bedoya Velásquez, Departamento de Ciencias Forestales, Colombia Modelación Calidad de Sitio en Plantación Juvenil de Teca P IV - 04 Mr. Juan Camilo Patiño Zabala, Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Medellín, Colombia Manejo de plantaciones de Teca aplicando modelos de distribución diamétrica P IV - 05 Prof. Mauricio Jerez, Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela Historia y Manejo Actual de Plantaciones de Teca en Venezuela 22 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Abstracts Oral Presentations 23 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development SESSION I ECONOMICS, INVESTMENTS, MARKETS AND TRADE 24 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development General Keynote World Teak Market – What’s next? Darshan Raiyani The Teak market has gone through a dramatic change with the Myanmar government imposing a ban on export of round logs of teak and other hardwoods from March 31st 2014. Myanmar was the world’s largest supplier of high quality teak logs with an annual exports of 300,000 Ht (Hoppus tons) or about 425,000 cbm of teak. This huge deficit is expected to bring about significant changes in the international Supply & Demand of teak and will most likely have a lasting impact on both the exporting and importing countries. The world’s largest importer and consumer of teak, India, will be the most affected. There are signs of some changes in preferences in India due to the very high prices of the Myanmar teak. Other Asian countries like Thailand, Pakistan, China, Vietnam and Middle East, which relied on Myanmar teak would also have to reconcile with this change and alter consumption patterns. The high end consumers in Europe and America would also feel the pinch due to the reduced volume and increased competition for the available quantities of Myanmar lumber. What would be the impact of these changes in India and the other markets? Will there be a drop in consumption or will there be an increased demand for plantation teak from Latin America and Africa? Can the gap left by Myanmar be filled by other countries, albeit in plantation Teak? Can the suppliers look forward to better prices from the consuming markets? Can the destination markets pay higher prices? What are the risks of substitution by other timber species and other materials like iron, aluminium, synthetic materials? Will Myanmar restart the export of logs? Once Myanmar has the necessary processing capacity, what would be the expected volumes of teak lumber and how will it impact the other teak exporting nations? How will Myanmar Teak lumber be received by high-end consumers? What are the ramifications of these changes on the world Teak market? Darshan Raiyani Senior Vice President and Head – Wood Products Olam International Limited Singapore Email: [email protected] 25 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Thematic Keynote Global Teak Trade in the Aftermath of Myanmar’s Log Export Ban Walter Kollert and Przemyslaw Jan Walotek Myanmar and its major trading partners, in particular India and China, traditionally take a significant role in the global teak trade. However, uncontrolled and illegal exports of teak and other hardwoods (Dalbergia spp., Pterocarpus spp.) from Myanmar have led to increased deforestation and forest degradation which have increased the risk of natural disasters. As a consequence, the government of Myanmar has halted log exports as of March 31st, 2014 in order to promote the export of more finished products. This log export ban has had significant impacts on the forestry sector and local timber market. Immediately before the log export ban entered into force Myanmar forestry authorities observed a considerable rise of illegal harvests, log smuggling and illegal exports. As logs can no longer be legally exported, but have to be processed locally the tenders conducted by the Myanmar Timber Enterprise (MTE) are hardly frequented by private international buyers, and, as a result, the prices for locally produced teak are reported to have collapsed by up to 40% (IHB Timber network). On the other hand the log export ban in Myanmar is said to have created a market opportunity for international suppliers of plantation teak from Africa and Latin America to expand sales to India and other countries. In this context Indian importers are urging plantation teak suppliers to improve plantation tending and management techniques in order to produce higher quality logs that come near to the quality of teak logs from natural forests. In view of the rising scarcity of high quality teak logs international teak prices, e.g. in the US, are reported to have risen by approximately 10% -20% for average quality, while prime quality timber for yacht building have jumped by up to 30% and are expected to go even higher as the stock of available raw material continues to dwindle. The paper aims to assess and evaluate the available data and information on global teak trade based on official timber trade and price statistics, and analyse and evaluate the impact of the Myanmar log export ban on global teak trade, the international timber market, and the future management of teak plantations. Walter Kollert Forestry Officer FAO, Rome, Italy Email: [email protected] Przemyslaw Jan Walotek Director,WaKa Serviços de Investimentos Florestais Ltda. Garopaba, Brazil Email: [email protected] 26 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Current status of legal framework and administrative procedures in the forestry sector shaping teak management in Myanmar Ohn Lwin Teak (Tectona grandis Linn.f) has substantially contributed to the country's economy and pride for its premium quality. However, due to unavoidable longterm harvesting to earn foreign currency and other human interventions such as illegal logging, encroachment, shifting cultivation, land-use changes etc., deforestation and forest degradation have emerged resulting in decreased production and distorted sustainable forest management. This article gives an overview on the current teak management and on investment opportunities that will be improved by way of amending legal frameworks and regulatory administrative procedures in the forestry sector along with changing government policies in Myanmar. The growing, harvesting, manufacturing and marketing of teak has been previously a major government concern, however administrative reforms have opened opportunities to shift the responsibility of forest management to private companies and small holder communities, and to facilitate foreign investment in the forestry sector. These reforms comprise: (i) amending the legal framework for the possession of teak resources, (ii) implementing the drafted land use policy, (iii) formulating guidelines for foreign investment, (iv) introducing a log export ban, (v) planning to regulate the volume of the timber harvest within the limit of the annual allowable cut (AAC), (vi) restructuring the Myanmar Timber Enterprise to be a state-owned economic organization in the future and (vii) scaling up the regional and international cooperation in trade, environment and climate change issues. The author will draw attention to a number of challenges and recommendations to overcome them by implementing realistic achievements in the forestry sector of Myanmar. Ohn Lwin Professor, Forest Products Department University of Forestry, Forestry Department Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry Yezin, P.O Box 05282, Nay Pyi Taw Myanmar Email: [email protected] 27 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development What are the Primary Investment Returns and Market Opportunities of Teakwood? Rafael De La Torre A forestry company, like any other organization oriented towards profitability and economic sustainability with social responsibility, seeks to maximize financial returns adjusted for their asset category risk. Investments in forest resources are attractive because they preserve capital, biological inventories increase in value faster than in volume, land appreciates, and they are an instrument for mitigating risk in investment portfolios. The management of these real assets has its own attributes and financial assumptions, which are examined specifically and quantitatively in industrial teak forests. Study Objectives: Assess the contribution of primary drivers of timberland investment returns in teak plantations, analyze their implications, and define actions to follow Describe case studies of the impact of government regulations, preferences and consumer trends of hardwoods Identify commercial teak opportunities in major markets of the Western Hemisphere Envision trading platform that teak producers might consider to minimize risks of their investment (market survey, promotional teak marketing campaign/ check off programs, consumer market preferences, and recommendations of experts) This study also investigates the minimum requirements for marketing forest products, certification requirements, procurement policies, price ranges, variable volumes, preferences and substitutes in the acquisition of wood products, customer perception of the value / quality of special products, etc. Based on the analytical results, collection and analysis of information on potential markets, the implications of the regulations on teak marketing in the European Union and North America, we will be able to determine the path to follow that benefits teak growers, particularly when forests are fragmented and small. Keywords: Profitability, teak plantations, marketing, regulations Rafael De La Torre Manager of Planning and Analysis ArborGen Inc., 247 Davis Street, Athens, GA 30606 USA Email: [email protected] 28 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Insights into the Teak Market from a Latin American Perspective Rahul Ahuja The teak business has traditionally seen supplies being controlled by Government entities in Asia and at a later point of time in Africa as well. These entities have dominated the teak business from a supply side over the last 150 years. Over and above this, the teak business has largely seen supply being lesser than demand, lending itself to a market space where the seller has always wielded disproportionate power. This overall market situation has, till now, obviated the need for greater insights into the workings of the teak market. The last three decades have seen the entry of commercially driven supply entities in the teak market space, primarily in Latin America. There are, today, several hundred thousand hectares of commercially planted teak in the region. It is in the last few years, when supplies from these commercial teak plantations have started finding their way into the market, that we are seeing the balance of power getting more and more balanced between the sellers and the buyers. This trend, which has yet to run its full course, is coupled with the fact that these supply entities have a greater interest in the inner workings of the teak market to protect their commercial interests. The teak supplying entities and the teak market literally lies on the opposite sides of the world. This paper attempts to shed light on the workings of the teak market space in Asia, with a primary focus on India, through the commercial expertise of a trading entity with several hundred man hours of marketing experience gained over the last two decades Rahul Ahuja CEO, Aron Global Pte Ltd. Singapore Email: [email protected] 29 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Teak Supply from Latin America in the Next 3 Years: Quarterly Peaks, Valleys and Age Classes Vikram Aditya Watal In the last few years teak originating from Latin America is being seen as a significant and reliable source of timber. Impressive year-on-year growth in supplies from this region, aided by change in international teakwood-supply-demand dynamics have resulted in the emergence of a whole new dimension of Latin American Teak. With more than 300,000 ha of planted teak and annual exports of around 400,000 cbm, the region is significantly contributing to the international supply of teak wood. The presentation aims to quantify supply potential from the various regions in Latin America and arrive at a supply segmentation based on the age, quality & seasonality in the delivery of wood. Some clear visible trends in supplies from established countries like Costa Rica & Ecuador or developing origins like Panama, Colombia or Brazil are visible. The presentation intends to quantify and link the crop availability in these countries to possible supply scenarios. At the same time the interplay with upcoming origins like Guatemala & Nicaragua will be analyzed as well as questions regarding the situation in Mexico or Honduras in next 3 years. Will Latin America continue to see a 20% year on year growth and end up exporting close to 600,000 cbm of teak logs in the next 3 years? The presentation will attempt to answer questions, which may affect individual countries or Latin America as a region. What is the total potential of the region for next three years? Can the potential be met or will there be delivery challenges? How is the total potential and supply divided between various age groups? Can we expect a high volume of wood from thinnings in the next 3 years? How is the supply from each of the originating countries following certain patterns (peaks or bottom)? Is the six month supply period from each origin a desired supply situation? Do similar quality teak logs from Panama or Colombia or Ecuador compete with each other? Will the uniqueness of the product portfolio from each origin count e.g. Costa Rica as consistent supplier of long lengths versus rough squares from Ecuador? The presenter will share the data and analysis on supply scenarios from Latin America for the next three years. Meaningful conclusions will be drawn from the data in order to present a clear view on the supply potential emerging in the short term. Vikram Aditya Watal General Manager Olam International India Email: [email protected] 30 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development The Global Teak Alliance: A proposal to develop an association that can represent the global plantation teak industry S. Coutinho, H. Lemm, D. Leuba, A. Pino and C. Rojas-Guzmán During the last two decades the teak market has witnessed significant growth following the development of multiple commercial teak plantations throughout the world. Plantation teak has filled the gap that has been developing as a result of dwindling supply from natural teak forests and in addition offers a sustainable substitute for other hardwoods from natural forests. As (volume) supply from plantation teak is increasing and with several older plantations reaching its full potential, buyers and producers have expressed a desire to better understand the market drivers and potential for their products. Many industry players have identified three areas where market information is lacking: (1) pricing, volume flows and trade statistics; (2) grading and quality standards; and (3) knowledge and acceptance of plantation teak in the non-traditional markets (i.e. outside India). This paper will present the need for an international and coordinated effort to promote plantation teak in existing and new markets by enhancing demand growth without intensifying competition, for the benefit of all players in the value chain. Silvio Coutinho Floresteca, Caixa Postal 257/ CEP 13330-970 Indaiatuba, São Paulo Brazil Email: [email protected] Hans Lemm Kilombero Valley Teak Company PO Box 12452 Dar es Salaam Tanzania Dominique Leuba Novelteak P.O. Box 63-5000 Liberia, Guanacaste Costa Rica Antonio Pino Fore Scan Cia. Ltda Samborondón SBC Office Center Ecuador Carlos Rojas-Guzmán Agropecuaria Santa Genoveva S.A.P.I. de CV Niebla 8, Campeche México 31 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Profitability Model for a Teak Tree Breeding Program Juan Luis Lopez Better adaptation and increased productivity may be achieved in commercial plantations of Teak (Tectona grandis) through the implementation of a tree breeding program (TBP). A financial model to the forest level was built to measure the profitability of a TBP that includes the costs of establishment, management, and measurement of provenance/progeny trials, clonal trials and seed orchards, and estimate genetic gains derived from them. As part of the genetic improvement costs, the annual membership dues to a cooperative program like Camcore at NC State University were included. Within the model, strategic direction, analyses of data, and results for genetic selections are provided by Camcore as part of the membership services. Costs of intensive land preparation, silvicultural practices, and timber harvesting of commercial plantations as well as wood market prices are inputs to the model. Results are presented for a time horizon of 40 years, equivalent to two 20-year rotations. The minimal operational land area that has to be planted by a tree grower every year to justify the investment in the TBP with Teak and the net present value at different discount rates are outputs of the model. Sensitivity analyses of profitability to wood prices, mean annual increment, discount rates and genetic gains are also illustrated. Juan Luis Lopez Associate Director Camcore NC State University Raleigh USA Email: [email protected] 32 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Maximizing Returns on Teak Investments through Logistics Optimization Gaston Mauvezin and Enrique Espinosa The production decline of natural forests worldwide as a result of deforestation, coupled with a growing population with higher purchasing power, particularly in Asia, pose a unique opportunity for commercial plantations as the only sustainable alternative to satisfy the increasing demand for wood. Tropical wood plantations are expected to increase their supply 13 times in the next 20 years; by 2035, over 60% of demand for tropical wood will be supplied by plantations. Thus, how can international suppliers of plantation tropical wood, particularly teak, leverage this unique market opportunity? Traditionally, plantation suppliers have focused mainly on improving forestry management techniques to produce higher quality logs by optimizing key factors such as genetic material, tree spacing, irrigation and drainage, fertilization, thinning and harvesting schedules, etc. All these factors, while undoubtedly important, are, however, not enough to guarantee a high return on a plantation investment; they have to be coupled with an efficient logistics strategy. Logistics costs represent up to 40% of the final value of the wood and their adequate management can add (or deduct) several percentage points to the return on any plantation investment. Based on PROTEAK’s own experience of over 14 years in three different countries, the paper will analyze the impact of the different components of an efficient logistics strategy in a teak plantation. Gaston Mauvezin and Enrique Espinosa PROTEAK Uno S.A.B. de C.V. Mexico Email: [email protected] 33 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Teak - Perception and Usage in India Sid Bhargava India is one of the biggest markets for teak. Different teak origins have different perception and corresponding pricing. Pricing is dependent on colour, sap content, formation of logs, (straight, bend), defects like knots, channels, hole etc. There is a marked preference of logs over sawn timber and finished products due to a progressive duty structure for logs, rough squares, clean squares and finished products like panels and floorings. Logs are also preferred in India due to a high efficiency of labour intensive sawing techniques. The Indian saw mills are used to optimize on logs required for veneers, flooring and other uses which vary from region to region. There is also a fairly large market for mouldings. Timber from fast-growth plantations suffers from softer core which tends to split in India due to extreme temperatures, especially in Northern India. There is a marked difference in preference with respect to sizes and quality between North and South India. Consumption and usage of teak is facing competition from other products that are competing like stone, plastic, composites, panels etc. Moreover, the public perception is being created that wood is not good as it leads to deforestation, and using non-wood products would be better. Sid Bhargava Country Manager APP Timber Ltd. India Email: [email protected] 34 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development SESSION II GENETICS, TREE IMPROVEMENT, SILVICULTURE AND WOOD QUALITY 35 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Thematic Keynote Teak Clonal Forestry: Rationale, First Accomplishments and Suggestions Olivier Monteuuis The rationale of opting for teak clonal forestry is to overcome the serious hindrances associated with the use of seed-derived planting stock. These encompass insufficient fruit production, too low germination rates, a positive correlation between flowering age and forking height and substantial variability for economically important traits. In contrast, soundly selected and wisely deployed teak clones are theoretically expected to produce in much shorter time superior yield of premium and uniform quality timber. Practically, due to the inhibitory effect of ageing on adventitious rooting, clonal propagation of mature selected teak trees has been restricted for decades to the use of grafting/budding mainly for establishing clonal seed orchards. Thanks to the development in the early 1990’s of efficient nursery and in vitro techniques for mass clonally propagating true-to-type any selected tree regardless of its age, teak clonal forestry has lately become a reality. Millions of clonal offspring have been produced and planted under the tropics in Asia, Oceania, Latin America and Africa. Judiciously selected clones have been proven to outperform local seed-issued teak planted material in every place they have been introduced so far, and to thrive in site conditions assumed formerly to be unsuitable for teak. Teak clonal plantations are still in their infancy. More and longer time assessments supported by efficient and application-oriented R and D programs are needed before drawing any conclusive statement. Enriching the genetic diversity of the current clonal populations by the infusion of new genotypes derived from multi-criteria selection taking into account also site adaptability remain priority concerns. Notwithstanding these aspects, it can already be assumed that teak clonal forestry will have a noticeable impact on teak plantations considering the urgent need to meet the increasing demand for high grade teak timber in the wake of declining supplies from natural stands. Olivier Monteuuis CIRAD - BIOS Department - UMR AGAP TA A-108/03- Avenue Agropolis, F-34398 Montpellier, Cedex 5 France Email: [email protected] 36 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Genetic Improvement of Teak in India for Growth and Timber Quality Ashwani Kumar India has around 6.8 million hectares of natural teak-bearing forests and about 1.7 million hectares of plantations. It has a wide but discontinuous distribution from about 8 to 24 oN latitudes covering a range of climatic and soil conditions. It occurs in areas receiving rainfall as low as 700 mm to more than 3000 mm. Expectedly teak in India shows a large amount of variation in terms of growth, stem form, wood quality and vegetative and reproductive phenology. Teak populations are recognized as dry, semi-moist and moist subtypes based on the environmental conditions and tree characteristics. Several studies have shown a genetic basis for this observed variation and India is generally regarded as the centre of diversity for teak. Most of the introductions of teak outside its natural distribution range were made with Indian provenances and they showed the best growth in many international provenance trials particularly in central and South America. Despite the large area under teak forests and plantations, India is one of the largest importers of tropical timber particularly teak. The forest policy adopted during the last three decades gave more emphasis to conservation of natural forests than timber extraction. The steady economic growth during the same period resulted in increased timber demand and heavy imports to meet the demand. Research on increasing plantation productivity started with the launching of teak improvement progamme in 1962 with selection of plus trees, establishment of seed orchards and seed production areas. Significant achievements have been made in developing fast-growing clones with high timber quality and cost-effective clonal technology, tissue culture, improving seed production in orchards and understanding the genetic structure of Indian teak populations and the patterns of inheritance for growth and wood traits. Alongside silvicultural improvements like clonal plantation establishment, agroforestry models, managing soil fertility after successive rotations and reduction in harvest age have also been attempted. This paper reviews the progress made in these recent initiatives and presents a strategy for sustaining them in the future. Ashwani Kumar Director General Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Dehradun-248006 India E-mail: [email protected] 37 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Genetic Diversity and Breeding of Teak (Tectona grandis Linn f.) in Myanmar Yazar Minn Genetic diversity is indispensable for stability and productivity of forest ecosystems; thus conservation of genetic diversity is a key element of sustainable forest management. Genetic diversity of teak (Tectona grandis) in Myanmar has been analyzed using microsatellite and Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) markers. The study revealed high level of genetic variation within populations and strong genetic differentiation among populations. The study also reported that the northern and southern teak populations are genetically highly significant, suggesting two major conservation and breeding zones of teak genetic resources. Genetic diversity plays a fundamental role for breeding of forest tree species. Due to the high genetic diversity of teak, Myanmar still possesses strong genetic basis for tree breeding programs. The selection of plus trees has been the foundation for tree improvement programs in Myanmar. The number of selected plus trees are currently 155. The number of seed production areas are currently 191 in different regions covering 3256 ha while that of clonal seed orchards are still quite limited in the country. Meanwhile, in-vitro culture of teak offers one of the possible solutions for sufficient supply of quality genetic materials for reforestation programs. However, it is still in the experimental stage. Hedge gardens serve as sources for production of vegetatively propagated materials like shoot cuttings, though the production is not sufficient for operational level at present. Some provenance trials were also initiated in some regions but more genetic testing like progeny and clonal tests are still needed. While strengthening current breeding activities, further breeding strategies should be developed to maximize genetic gains by utilizing broad genetic basis of teak. In this paper, genetic diversity of teak for in situ and ex situ conservation and potential breeding strategies are discussed. Keywords: Teak, Genetic diversity, Breeding, Conservation Yazar Minn Forest Botany and Tree Improvement Section Forest Research Institute Forest Department, Nay Pyi Taw Myanmar Email: [email protected] 38 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Experiencias y tendencias al analizar el manejo aplicado a diferentes rodales de teca (Tectona grandis) después de 19 años de su establecimiento en el Pacífico Central de Costa Rica. BARCA S.A. Ricardo Luján, Jose Corrales and Fred Schutter En este estudio se analizan las respuestas (variables dasométricas) de la teca, a nivel de pequeños rodales, en relación a su manejo y correlacionado con los diversos micro-sitios, eventos específicos atmosféricos y de mortalidad (enfermedades), después de 19 años de su establecimiento en la zona de Parrita, Costa Rica. Las tendencias identificadas al analizar el crecimiento de éstos, en relación al manejo efectuado como a los efectos de micro-sitio, brindan recomendaciones claves para lograr mejorar la calidad de las plantaciones de teca. Se llevó a cabo un censo de los árboles de teca existentes en 16.6 hectáreas divididas en 19 rodales de diversos tamaños (entre 0.2-4.2 ha.). Se hicieron análisis de suelos, y recopilación del manejo silvicultural como también de los eventos adversos del clima (fuertes vientos) y enfermedades que afectaron árboles y rodales en la plantación. Los promedios generales del censo de los rodales de teca a sus 19 años de edad resultaron en una densidad de 174 árboles/ha, un área basal de 16.9 m2/ha, una dap promedio de 34.6 cm, una altura comercial de 8.6 m y un volumen comercial de 108 m3/ha. Las variaciones de promedios entre los diferentes rodales resultaron en: 86-340 árboles/ha, entre 8-27 m2/ha de área basal, el dap osciló entre 32-43 cm, y el volumen entre 47-200 m3/ha. Un 3% de la población total resultó con diámetros (dap) arriba de los 50 cm y un 20% con diámetros mayores a los 40 cm. El manejo de la densidad y efecto del micro sitio, (fertilidad y drenaje) son los principales factores en la variabilidad de los rodales. Ricardo Luján, Jose Corrales and Fred Schutter BARCA S.A. San José Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 39 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Worldwide Teak Resources: Genetic Map of Natural Populations Ole K. Hansen, Suchitra Changtragoon, Bundit Ponoy, Yazar Minn, Reiner Finkeldey, Lars Graudal and Erik D. Kjær For the first time a comprehensive population genetic analysis of teak from the entire natural distribution range of the species has been conducted with DNA markers. This analysis, based on twenty nine provenances of teak, showed large differences in genetic diversity, strong genetic structure among populations and a clear geographic pattern. Provenances originating from the semi-moist east coast of India had the highest genetic diversity, while provenances from Laos showed the lowest. In the eastern part of the natural distribution area, comprising Myanmar, Thailand and Laos, there was a strong clinal decrease in genetic diversity the further east the provenance was located. Overall the pattern of genetic diversity supports the hypothesis that teak has its centre of origin in India, from where it spread eastwards. The analysis of the population genetic structure of Teak was made through Analysis of Molecular Variance (AMOVA) and gave an overall highly significant Fst value of 0.227. Population pairwise Fst values were in the range 0.01-0.48. A neighbour-joining (NJ) tree, using the pairwise population matrix of distance values as input, as well as Bayesian cluster analyses using both the STRUCTURE and the GENELAND software gave results which clearly reflected the geographical distribution of the 29 provenances. The strong genetic differences and structure gives hope of being able to identify the origin of the different land races of teak found outside Asia; an issue which have been speculated about for more than forty years. Ole K. Hansen, Erik D. Kjær and Lars Graudal University of Copenhagen Rolighedsvej 23, 1958 Frederiksberg C Denmark E-mail: [email protected] Suchitra Changtragoon Forest and Plant Conservation Research Office, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Thailand Yazar Minn and Reiner Finkeldey Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding, Georg-AugustUniversitätGöttingen, Germany Bundit Ponoy Forest Research and Development Bureau, Royal Forest Department, Thailand 40 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Mejoramiento genético de teca (Tectona grandis Linn. f.) asistido por marcadores moleculares Mario Espinoza Pizarro Novelteak, empresa de Capital Suizo, con más de 23 años de experiencia como productor de teca y manejando más de 6679 Ha de plantaciones entre Costa Rica y Nicaragua; siendo líder en innovación, estable desde el año 1995 unos de los mejores programas de mejoramiento genético y silvicultura clonal de toda la región, plantando hasta el año 2014 un total 2315 hectáreas clonales, con una ganancia en volumen comercial de 40% con respecto a plantaciones no mejoradas. No obstante este resultado, la empresa, consciente de que su base genética es estrecha, decide a partir del año 2012 invertir en una nueva estrategia de mejoramiento genético, con el objetivo de establecer la base con la cual se desarrollarán todas sus poblaciones comerciales en el futuro. Esta nueva estrategia tiene un primer componente de ampliación de la base genética, un segundo componente de selección recurrente de material mejorado por medio de sublíneas y como tercer componente la optimización de la interacción genotipo-ambiente. Paralelamente se han desarrollado dos importantes herramientas: las técnicas de propagación vegetativa y los marcadores moleculares, siendo estos últimos fundamentales la consecución de los objetivos. Se desarrolló un protocolo de genotipeo de individuos por medio de marcadores microsatélites (VNTR´s) que se aplica actualmente en la identificación de clones, relaciones de parentesco y determinación de relaciones filogenéticas en poblaciones. Además se está trabajando en genómica de teca a través de la secuenciación de marcadores específicos con el objetivo de establecer relaciones filogenéticas y también correlacionar marcadores moleculares con el fenotipo de los individuos, por medio de SNT´s. Los resultados obtenidos permiten determinar la probabilidad del origen genético de un individuo así como la factibilidad de usar dicho individuo como progenitor en alguna línea de mejoramiento, garantizando mejores resultados a largo plazo. Mario Espinoza Pizarro Gerente I & D Gerente de Investigación y Desarrollo en Novelteak Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 41 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Heartwood colour variation in different geographical provenances of teak at 27 years-old Pengxiang Peng, Kunnan Liang, Guihua Huang and Kaifu Li Heartwood colour of eight different geographical provenances of teak (Tectona grandis L.f) at 27 years-old from a provenance trial established at Hainan Island in China was characterized by using CIE 1976 (L* a* b*) system and Munsell system in order to study the colour variations among different geographical provenances. Two defect-free trees for each provenance were selected to fell and Colour measurements were made on 10 standard flat-sawn boards with a size of 100×50×20 mm. The results measured by the two systems showed that there were significant or highly significant differences on each parameter among eight provenances; therefore, wood decorating property could be improved by provenance selection. The range of the degree of luminosities for eight different provenances by using CIE 1976 (L* a* b*) system were from 46.94 to 64.65 with a mean value of 55.33, belong to medium brightness wood. Although provenance 3071 had the lowest brightness, it had the greatest the green–red relative position, the blue–yellow relative position and chroma. Similarly, provenance 3071 with the lowest value by Munsell Color System had the highest chroma. Therefore, provenance 3071 was selected as superior provenance with good decorating property by using CIE 1976 (L* a* b*) system and Munsell system. The results of correlation analysis also showed that wood brightness had significant positive correlation with the latitude of origin. Keywords: Tectona grandis, Provenance variation, CIE Lab color system, Munsell color system Pengxiang Peng Yueyang Changde Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Yueyang, 414007 China Kunnan Liang and Guihua Huang The Research Institute of Tropical Forestry CAF, Guangzhou, 510520 China Email: [email protected] Kaifu Li College of Forestry South China Agricultural University Guangzhou, 510642 China 42 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development The Functional Genome of Teak Esteban Galeano, Tarcísio Sales Vasconcelos and Helaine Carrer Teak (Tectona grandisL.f.) is one of the most valuable trees in the world and there is no large gene dataset available. In order to obtain the functional genome of teak, we have sequenced the genetic material (RNA) from plantlets after two weeks from seed germination, leaves and roots from two month-old in vitro plants, flowers and secondary xylem from branches and stems from 12- and 60-year-old trees from Brazilian plantations. A widely catalog of 462,260 functional genes from all the tissue/organs was produced using Illumina technology for sequencing and the de novo assembly with Trinity program. Deep bioinformatic analyzes allowed us to discover more than two thousand genes from secondary xylem related with lignin deposition such as phenylpropanoid members along with analogous binding proteins, carbohydrate enzymes and response-to-stress genes which seemed to be essential for teak. Interestingly, secondary xylem exhibited substantial differences when comparing with non-lignified tissues (roots, plantlets, leaves and flowers) with highly expressed genes such as transcription factors and heat-shock proteins, and in roots, several drought stress genes were found such as aquaporines, AREB and DREB members. A detail analysis of the MYB transcription factor family from secondary xylem was done. The MYBs are one of the most important gene regulators in plants, and they grouped phylogenetically with several gymnosperms and angiosperms, which explain that wood formation is conserved among vascular plants. Furthermore, quantitative real-time PCR showed that Tectona grandis MYB2 and CAD3 (Cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase) genes are highly expressed in young secondary xylem (12-year-old trees) and Tectona grandis MYB1, MYB4 and CAD4 genes are highly expressed in mature secondary xylem of sapwood (60-yearold trees) and seem to have a crucial role in wood formation, maturation and lignin deposition in teak. The functional genome of teak will open new perspectives for plant transformation, gene characterization, biological, ecological and evolutionary understanding of this species, improving the knowledge of this tropical tree. Finally, our results will allow the generation of molecular markers to select genotypes for breeding programs aiming for growth rate and adaptability improvement. Esteban Galeano, Tarcísio Sales Vasconcelos and Helaine Carrer Laboratório de Genômica e Biologia Molecular, Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola (CEBTEC), Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", Universidade de São Paulo Brazil Email: [email protected] 43 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Top Teak – From Test-tube to Worldwide Exportation Doreen K. S. Goh Yayasan Sabah Group Biotech (YSG Biotech), a commercial subsidiary of the Sabah Foundation Group is involved in the mass propagation of superior clonal teak using a tissue culture technique developed jointly with the forestry division of CIRAD in the early 1990s. This presentation describes the evolution of the company from a pilot research and development project into a commercial entity over a span of 15 years. The challenges and accomplishments of the company are highlighted starting with the development of the technologies for in-vitro culture of any selected teak genotype regardless of ortet age, to the ex-vitro acclimatization of plants to the field-ready stage, leading finally to the exportation of teak plants to many tropical and sub-tropical countries across the globe. YSG Biotech is a pioneer in many aspects of the mass production and exportation of teak planting materials, making it one of a very few existing companies that has managed to sustain its core activity against numerous odds. With a collection of one of the broadest known teak genetics in the world, the company today stands as one of the most reputable supplier of quality clonal teak. In turn, this has allowed the establishment of clonal teak plantations on a large scale in buyer countries, thus bringing the potential of overcoming teak timber shortage in the world market much closer to reality. Keywords: Teak clones, tissue culture plants, exportation, clonal teak plantations Doreen K. S. Goh YSG Biotech Sdn Bhd., Yayasan Sabah Group Voluntary Association Complex Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia Email: [email protected] 44 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Towards Securing Geographical Indicator Status for Nilambur Teak – the Wood Quality Perspective E.V. Anoop, C.R. Elsy, M.C. Anish and R. Vishnu Geographical indications are names used to identify the place of origin and quality, reputation or other characteristics of products that are unique to the place. The GI tag is a mechanism instituted by the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the UN to prevent unfair competition in trade where the public can be mislead about the real origin of goods. Nilambur Teak, which is a name instantly recognized by connoisseurs of teak around the world will soon be protected against unauthorized labeling. Efforts are on to get the name registered as a Geographical Indication (GI). The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) along with the local self-government at Nilambur, the Kerala Forest Department, Kerala Forest Research Institute and the GI Registry, Chennai recently took an initiative for the registration of the Nilambur variety of Teak or Malabar Teak, which enjoys a world-wide reputation for the log dimensions and desired wood figure. Nilambur holds a special status as the home of the world’s first commercial teak plantation established in 1840’s. The Conolly’s plot and the Chathu Menon plot remain preserved to this day and attract tourists from far and wide. In this connection, a study was undertaken at the department of Wood Science, College of Forestry to compare wood quality of Nilambur teak with that of important provenances from within the country as well as abroad. Wood quality parameters like specific gravity, resistance to deformation, heartwood color and total extractive content were found to be superior for Nilambur teak, apart from qualitative characters such as the golden brown heart wood, attractive figure and straight grain. Findings from previous studies using AFLP markers had indicated that natural teak population of Nilambur population had a separate genetic identity among southern western ghats populations matching with its popularly known phenotypic identity and wood quality. The GI tag ensures that the product name can be used only by those who are authorized as the beneficiaries. Developing technologies to trace timbers to its geographical region of origin assumes importance in this context. The GI registration will give growers and users of Nilambur teak the legal right to exclusive use. It is expected to encourage more people to take up teak planting and improve the prosperity of the region through export of teak timber. Keywords: Geographical Indicator, Nilambur teak, wood quality, GI registry E.V. Anoop, M.C. Anish and R. Vishnu Department of Wood Science College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University Kerala, India Email: [email protected] C.R. Elsy Intellectual Property Rights Cell College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Kerala, India 45 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development SESSION III Management Models for Different Value Chains Including Small Holder Forestry 46 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Thematic Keynote Enhancing Key Elements of the Value Chains for Plantation-Grown Teak Wood in Lao PDR Henri Bailleres, Barbara Ozarska and Lathsamy Boupha Laos has an emerging forest plantation industry, based on both smallholder and corporate growers. The Lao PDR Forestry Strategy to 2020 envisages a substantial forest plantation estate, with a target of a total of 500,000 hectares of tree plantations. Plantations and planted trees have the capacity to provide significant financial benefits to Lao PDR, and to smallholder growers. The plantation resource could have an annual farm gate value of $197 million at full production and will offer further value through primary and secondary wood processing. However, there are many challenges, constraints and opportunities which need to be addressed in order to maximise returns to smallholders and support the development of competitive value-added wood industries. Although the Lao timber industry has grown rapidly over the past three decades, the export value of finished wood products has been very low compared to that of squared logs or basic sawnwood. Research and development is needed in the value-adding wood processing and manufacturing sector to assist in the production of high value wood products such as furniture and flooring. To meet these research needs the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) in conjunction with 14 partner organisations from Lao PDR and Australia are funding a project titled Enhancing key elements of the value chains for plantation-grown wood in Lao PDR. It is a four-year project spanning years 2012 to 2016. The overall aim is to improve livelihoods for farmers and processing workers and the international competitiveness of Lao PDR wood industries through improved efficiency of key elements of the planted wood value chain. Specific objectives are to (1) Address constraints and inefficiencies in the value chain, from harvest to processor stages, that limit returns to smallholder growers; (2) Increase returns to processors and smallholders through improved efficiencies of the primary wood processing sector; (3) Improve the value and quality of wood products for domestic and export markets; (4) Enhance the competitiveness and capacity of wood processing industries. The current primary wood processing practices and efficiencies in Lao companies have been identified and characterised through a series of onsite surveys. Further studies provides a broad assessment of opportunities to improve current primary wood processing practices and efficiencies in order to optimise the research direction required for subsequent activities. Henri Bailleres Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Horticulture & Forestry Science, Agri-Science Queensland, Australia Email: [email protected] Barbara Ozarska Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science The University of Melbourne Australia Lathsamy Boupha Faculty of Forestry, National University of Laos Vientiane Capital Lao PDR 47 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Models of Smallholder Teak Production in Indonesia: the Emerging Dominant Value Chain James M Roshetko, Gerhard Sabastian, Aulia Perdana, Dede Rohadi and Philip Manalu Teak (Tectona grandis) was introduced to the Indonesian archipelago from India in as early as the second century. The species has become widely naturalized, with most people believing it to be indigenous. Indonesia is the second largest producer of teak in the world. Originally teak and other forest resources were controlled by Javanese sultans. During its period of dominance, the Dutch East India Company (1619-1796) gained control over the teak resource as a means to maintain the global dominance of its navy. In the early 1800s, the Dutch government assumed direct control over the colony. While control of teak was initially weak, between 1870 and 1934 central authority over all teak resources was firmly re-established. Following independence, the government of Indonesia established a state-owned forest enterprise to control and manage the nation’s teak resources. While restrictions remain, individuals and other parties own the teak grown on their land. Managing plots of less than a hectare, farmers have become a major supplier of teak timber to Indonesia’s furniture industry. On Java alone, approximately 1.5 million farm families manage 444,000 ha of teak-based farming systems. Farmers cultivate teak in four models of systems Tegalan (mixed tree annual crop systems), Pekarangan (homegardens), Kitren (teak-dominated woodlots), and line plantings (on agriculture land). Species composition, tree density, management intensity and location differ between the systems. Household and farm characteristics also affect the type of system that developed. Marketing strategies and economic and financial return vary by system. This paper details the difference between the models of smallholder teak production systems, as well as, a historical evolution between the models. Recommendations are provided regarding how to move from the current low input timber production systems towards more intensive, market oriented systems. Keywords: smallholder farmers, timber production and marketing, intercropping, alternative livelihood strategies James M Roshetko, Gerhard Sabastian and Aulia Perdana World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) PO Box 161, Bogor 16001, Jawa Barat Indonesia Email: [email protected] Dede Rohadi and Philip Manalu Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Jl CIFOR, Situ Gede, Sindang Barang Bogor 16115, Jawa Barat Indonesia 48 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Modelling a Planning and Management System for Industrial Forest Plantations María A. Quintero and Mauricio Jerez A multi-objective forest planning model was developed for optimizing timber production and carbon sequestration on industrial scale forest plantations in Venezuela. The model integrates two operational scales: the stand level and the forest level (multiple stands). At stand level, a growth and yield simulator with a heuristic thinning optimizer finds a set of near optimal thinning regimes and rotation ages for individual stands differing on initial spacing and site quality, given a set of biological, silvicultural, and financial constraints. Then, a forest-level model assigns and integrates the best regimes. The output is a harvest plan indicating which and how stands should be thinned or cut in each year of a planning period. Because of the system complexity, classical mathematical programming approaches were not feasible; therefore, Genetic Algorithms and Simulated Annealing heuristics were used to find solutions at both levels. Experimentation for obtaining optimal harvest plans was done on hypothetical teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) plantations with up to 10.000 ha and 200 stands. The potential for CO2 sequestration and the average time carbon remains stored on the various biomass components before returning to the atmosphere were estimated based on data from existing literature. Spatial constraints were indirectly considered. The heuristic approach allowed a quick analysis of interactions among management regimes, timber yield, and carbon sequestration, as solutions were obtained in very short time, independently of problem size. The results indicate that the objectives of timber production and carbon sequestration are in conflict, and that regimes that increase carbon sequestration, reduce the benefits of timber production. A sensitivity analysis showed that the system is very sensitive to variables related to stand growth rates; moderately sensible to interest rates and production quotas; and barely sensible to harvest and transport costs. The generic nature of the model allows easy modification and calibration. María A. Quintero and Mauricio Jerez Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y Ambientales Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, 5101 Venezuela Email: [email protected] 49 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Promoting Teak Plantation Development in Uganda: Analysis of the Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) Model for Community-based Management of Planted Teak Forests Bedijo Nelly Grace and Walter Mapanda Different models of community forestry management have been implemented in various parts of the world including Uganda. A unique approach to community forestry development which involves payment of retrospective and conditional plantation establishment and maintenance grant was developed in Uganda in 2004 under the management of Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS). Since inception, 47,000 hectares have been planted by 400 private growers spread throughout the country. SPGS is a government institution, funded by the European Union, and the Governments of Norway and Uganda. Major hindrances to community forestry development identified are: Limited capital, lack of knowledge and skills, lack of improved planting material, land and limited access to information. The Government of Uganda together with SPGS have been successful in addressing some of these challenges. The model incorporates most categories of tree growers in a community setting each playing a unique role in the forestry sector. SPGS contracted clients receive a retrospective subsidy, which covers 50% of the establishment cost. Practical field based training courses for forest supervisors, managers, contractors and investors to impart skills and knowledge and acquire positive attitudes in forestry have been institutionalised. Guidelines, standards and a quarterly newsletter have been developed. In addition, the contracted clients are visited regularly for technical guidance onsite. Success of the SPGS model is attributed to its commercial and result oriented approach, a high level of autonomy, where the government has less intervention on the operations, a team of young, motivated, commercially focused staff. 90% of the funds are allocated to the actual tree planting ventures with only 10% to administrative costs, making it a very cost-effective model. This paper calls for urgent need for supportive policies among donors and a sustained promotion of the model, which might be the best incentive option to ensure profitable community forestry investments. Bedijo Nelly Grace and Walter Mapanda Sawlog Production Grant Scheme P.O. Box 5244, Kampala Uganda Email: [email protected],[email protected] 50 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Simulador de crecimiento y secuestro de carbono para plantaciones de teca Ana Quevedo, Mauricio Jerez , María Quintero and Ana Moret La simulación es una herramienta de gran valor en la investigación ambiental, ecológica y forestal; y en los procesos de toma de decisiones para el manejo de recursos ambientales. Los modelos de simulación permiten representar la complejidad de diversos procesos e integrar la información de numerosas investigaciones en un único sistema que puede utilizarse para predecir su estado futuro y evaluar el efecto de alternativas de decisión. Se creó un prototipo de simulador del crecimiento y rendimiento para plantaciones de teca (Tectona grandis) basado en un sistema de ecuaciones diferenciales bajo el enfoque de espacio de estados. El simulador se implementó en SIMILE v. 6.0, un lenguaje de simulación visual, ye fue utilizado para analizar el crecimiento de las plantaciones, su volumen aprovechable, y la capacidad de secuestro de carbono en respuesta a escenarios de manejo silvicultural: calidad de sitio, espaciamiento inicial y régimen de aclareo. El simulador desarrollado mediante el lenguaje visual es útil particularmente para propósitos educativos, al facilitar la experimentación de alternativas que incluyen la producción de madera y el secuestro de carbono permitiendo analizar muchos escenarios simultáneamente y representarlos espacialmente, examinar el efecto de cambios en los parámetros del modelo, el examen de los supuestos, la calidad de los datos, el enfoque de construcción, la eficiencia de los algoritmos de computación y la calidad de las predicciones. Ana Quevedo, Mauricio Jerez, María Quintero and Ana Moret Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y Ambientales, Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida, 5101 Venezuela Email:[email protected] 51 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Future perspectives of TEAKNET Sreelakshmy. M. P and Thulasidas. P.K TEAKNET, established in 1995, is an international network of institutions and individuals interested in teak. Its members are mostly growers, traders and researchers apart from policy makers and others who have a profound interest in teak. TEAKNET was established to address the issues of the global teak sector. The goal of TEAKNET is to transform the global teak sector from its current suboptimal state to that of a dynamic entity for the benefit of all stakeholders of the sector. Its mode of operation is through collective discussions and persistent follow up actions. Issues are identified through periodical workshops and meetings of the stakeholders. The most basic activity of TEAKNET is information exchange which is achieved through its website www.teaknet.org and the TEAKNET Bulletin. The members have certain additional privileges with respect to access to information supplied by the organization. Apart from the networking, TEAKNET also undertakes much promotional activities on teak and its products. By linking the various institutions across the world, the network really acts like a virtual research and development organization for the species. This approach is designed to develop appropriate future perspectives and plans for the organization based on the expectations of the stakeholders. Sreelakshmy. M.P and Thulasidas. P.K TEAKNET (International Teak Information Network) Kerala Forest Research Institute Peechi - 680653 India Email: [email protected] 52 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development SESSION IV Teak Plantation Management and Environmental Protection 53 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Thematic Keynote Teak Plantations Embedded in the Natural Landscape Hans Lemm Globally, natural forests are under pressure whilst demand for fibre is set to continue to grow in the near and long term. Ultimately, this will result in an ever increasing imbalance in supply and demand that can only be curbed by expanding, high-productivity forest plantations.Softwoods, acacia, eucalyptus and other forest plantations have taken on an increasingly dominant role in the global supply of industrial lumber and fibre; there has been relatively little progress made in the replacement of natural hardwoods for decorative use. Teak is widely recognized as a premier hardwood and one of the few species that can be commercially grown in plantations. As a result of its relatively high value compared to other plantation species, teak plantations can be viable on a much smaller scale than, for instance, pine or eucalyptus plantations and thus avoiding some of the social and environmental conflicts associated with large-scale, greenfield forest plantations. The Kilombero Valley Teak Company has developed a landscape approach where, a relatively small area of land has been set aside for commercial plantation development whilst the balance of its landholding has been dedicated to conservation management. Although for many years, this approach has been seen as controversial by the environmental community it is now gaining recognition as a model for integrated plantation and conservation projects. The landscape approach adopted by KVTC is now seen as a new plantation model for Africa. Keywords: Plantation Teak, Environment, Landscape, Deforestation Hans Lemm Kilombero Valley Teak Company PO Box 12452, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Email: [email protected] 54 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Key Factors for Optimizing Teak Growth -a Case Study in Tangara da Serra, Brazil Luit Smit and Evaldo Oestrich Filho This paper presents a case study of commercial teak plantations located in Tangara da Serra, in the cental-western part of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. The latitude is 14° South, altitude varies from 200-350 m.a.s.l, and the annual rainfall is around 2000 mm, with 4 months of dry season. The excellent growth figures of this specific teak project with a mean annual increment of 25-30 m3/ha/year are highlighted, and the key factors for such growth optimization are discussed. Graphs of growth are presented based on the performance of conventional planting material after 16 years of inventory as well as the performance of clonal material compared to conventional planting material after 8 years, on 4 different soil types. The influences of soil characteristics and corrective fertilizer applications are explained, as well as the importance of soil moisture retention capacity. The phenological differences between traditional seedling planting stock and clonal materials are highlighted. The role of key factors for plantation forest management such as good initial establishment, weed control, proper pruning, and timely thinning is also discussed. The conclusion is that optimal growth of teak depends upon a conjunction of favourable factors. When one of these factors is not optimal, growth can be seriously affected. Luit Smit and Evaldo Oestrich Filho Tectona Agroflorestal Ltda Brazil Email: [email protected] 55 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Plagas y enfermedades en plantaciones de teca (Tectona grandis L.f.) en Centroamérica – Nuevos reportes Marcela Arguedas, María Rodríguez and Mario Guevara La teca (Tectona grandis L.f.) es una de las especies mayormente usadas en reforestación en las regiones tropicales. Durante los últimos diez años, plantaciones comerciales de T. grandis en la región centroamericana han sido inspeccionadas para la determinación de herbívoros y fitopatógenos asociados a la especie. Se han identificado 57 especies de insectos, 34 de patógenos, cinco de vertebrados (Campephilus principales, Odocoileus virginianus, Orthogeomys underwoodii, Sciurus spp. y Sigmodon hispidus), el ácaro Tetranychus sp. (Tetranychydae, Acari) y el muérdago (Struthanthus cf leptostachyus). Durante los años 2013-2014, en el departamento del Petén, Guatemala se presentaron defoliaciones muy severas causadas por Schitocerca peceifrons (Acridae, Orthoptera). Es una especie con comportamientos solitarios o gregarios. Los daños en el follaje de T. grandis lo producen en su forma gregaria, en la cual las mangas alcanzaron hasta 500 m de ancho y se alimentan tanto de esta especie forestal como cultivos agrícolas, especialmente el maíz. Aparentemente presentan dos generaciones por año. La hembra oviposita en el suelo en grupos de hasta 100 individuos dentro de una vaina, las ninfas requieren de 45 días para alcanzar la fase adulta; los adultos alcanzan los 6 cm de largo, de colores brillantes, principalmente amarillo o pardo rosáceo con manchas negras. También en el follaje se reporta por primera vez una larva de una especie no identificada del género Acharia y manchas producidas por las “cenicillas polvorientas” (Oidium sp.). En las inspecciones de los últimos tres años, se observa un incremento en la severidad del ataque de las bacterias Erwinia en plántulas y Ralstonia en árboles recién establecidos. En follaje defoliaciones por los lepidópteros Hyblaea puera (Hyblaeidae) y Oxidia spp. (Geometridae) y el coleóptero Walteraniella sp. (Chrysomelidae) y la “roya de la teca” (Olivea tectonae); en el fuste de árboles jóvenes el “cancro rosado” (Erythricium salmonicolor) y a nivel de raíz la pudrición producida por Dematophora sp. Marcela Arguedas, María Rodríguez and Mario Guevara Escuela de Ingeniería Forestal Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 56 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Aumento de la productividad de plantaciones establecidas de Tectona grandis en sitios marginales mediante el mejoramiento de las condiciones físicas y químicas del suelo Mario Guevara, Elemer Briceño, Dagoberto Arias, Edwin Esquivel y Adrián Chavarría La disponibilidad de tierras para el cultivo de teca (Tectona grandis) en la zona norte de Costa Rica, por lo general tienen limitaciones físicas y químicas que en muchas ocasiones impiden el buen crecimiento de los árboles. Ante esta problemática surge la necesidad de realizar estudios que proporcionen posibles soluciones y que permitan recuperar la productividad de plantaciones en sitios marginales. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo mejorar la productividad de plantaciones ya establecidas, mediantes el mejoramiento de las propiedades del suelo. Se estableció un diseño experimental de tres bloques completos al azar con arreglo factorial y ocho tratamientos que combina el efecto de tres niveles de labranza (sin labranza, labranza a 25 y 50 cm de profundidad) y tres "intensidades" de implementos de labranza, usando un arado de cincel con 1, 3 y 5 púas. Los primeros resultados indican que los tratamientos no se han diferenciado entre sí con respecto al incremento en diámetro y altura.Esto posiblemente a que debe darse más tiempo para que las diferencias puedan apreciarse. Sin embargo, se observa un crecimiento radical debido al efecto de la aplicación de los tratamientos. Además no se evidenció la presencia de plagas o enfermedades producto de la poda radical realizada. Palabras clave: Plantaciones forestales, productividad, Propiedades físico-químicas, Tectona grandis Mario Guevara, Elemer Briceño, Dagoberto Arias, Edwin Esquivel y Adrián Chavarría Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Escuela Ingeniería Forestal Costa Rica E-mail: [email protected] 57 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Teak Seedlings Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms in a Hydroponic System Correlated with Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) Models Andrew Whittier Growers working with teak seedlings in nursery settings often encounter issues related to incorrect nutrition. In order to monitor the growth of individual seedlings with respect to nutrition issues, a study was initiated looking at the symptoms of twelve macro and micro nutrient deficiencies and toxicities on hydroponically grown teak seedlings. Preliminary studies were conducted to determine ideal hydroponic solution strength, pH level, and buffer solution for hydroponically growing teak seedlings. This research was done in preparation for the nutrition study. In the larger symptomology experiment, seedlings were grown in greenhouses in both a conventional liquid hydroponic setup and in sand culture hydroponics in order to investigate the efficacy of each system. In the sand culture hydroponic experiment, significant differences in height were observed at eight weeks. The most dramatic differences in height occurred between control seedlings and those grown without one of the macronutrients. Additional teak seedlings were also grown in sand under varying levels of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in order to investigate whether Near Infrared Spectroscopy models could be developed that accurately determine levels of these nutrients in seedling foliage. Near Infrared models were developed using both a handheld Microphazir NIR scanner on fresh leaves and with dried ground leaves in the laboratory with Foss NIR 6500 machine. Both systems were investigated in order to compare the accuracy of the less expensive and more efficient handheld machine withthat of the more intensive wet-laboratory module. Results from all sections of this study will be incorporated into a guide that provides growers with a suite of tools to accurately diagnose issues with their seedlings. Andrew Whittier Camcore College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University USA Email: [email protected] 58 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Long-Term Assessment on the Growth and Yield of 15-year-old Plantation-Grown Teak (Tectona grandis) in Tawau, Malaysia Ahmad Zuhaidi Y The paper highlights the achieved stand growth and yield, and comparison on the field performance of plantation-grown teak (Tectona grandis) in two different sites in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia. Both sites were generally of volcanic soil origin, and at 15 years after planting, site A with sandy loam and high sand content has lower growth and yield as compared tosite B comprising loamy soil with a fair amount of silt. During this period, a low thinning was conducted in the 8th year by removing 20−25% of the remaining standing trees. At age 15, the achieved volume ha-1 in both sites was 144.51 and 206.06 m3ha-1equivalents to an average annual volume increment of 9.63 and 13.74 m3ha-1year-1. Subsequent assessment on the measured growth, the average diameter of dominant trees (100 biggest trees ha-1) in both sites was 24.4 and 28.0 cm while the average stand diameter at breast height was 17.2 and 18.8 cm, respectively. As the stands were managed for sawlogs in 15 year rotation, the average merchantable and total height varies from 18.7 to 24.2 m in site A, while 20.0 to 30.6 m in site B. Despite having the information obtained from two localized sites, the results show the effects of ecological and sites requirement of the species for higher growth and yield as compared with some planted stands in different soils types in the country. The observation from this long-term assessment demonstratesthe potential growth and yield of teak and the need to evaluate the proposed rotation length andsite suitability for commercial production of logs. Ahmad Zuhaidi Y Forest Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia Email: [email protected] 59 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Fire Management at Kilombero Valley Teak Company in Tanzania L. Viljoen, A. Callister and H. Lemm The Kilombero Valley Teak Company (‘KVTC’) is an integrated forestry operation consistingof 8,000ha of teak plantation, 20,000ha of natural woodland, a sawmill and remanufacturing plant.Due to the geographic and social settings, the company has had a history of fires originating in surrounding (farming) communities as well as on its own land as a result of poorly managed fires by communities, pastoralists using fire to stimulate grass growth as well as hunters using fire as a tool for hunting. Little information is available on the effects of fire on wood properties, apart from reports that examined wood quality from old-age teak plantations that experienced many uncontrolled conditions such as fire and found wood quality to be acceptable. . The authors are not aware of any reports that draws a direct linkage between fire and degrade of wood properties. Observations in KVTC’s plantations do not show any direct correlation between reduced growth, decreased wood quality and other quality parameters. The only observation that was made is a slightly higher occurrence of heart rot in areas that have been frequently hit by fires. Despite the lack of scientific evidence, company management believes that fires are detrimental for growth of teak plantations and can result in increased pests and diseases. KVTC has taken the approach that fire should be avoided in its plantations. In 2011, a complete review of the fire management practices at KVTC was undertaken which results in several measures that range from social interventions and revised silviculture measures to better equipped, fire-fighting teams in the plantations. By 2014, fires hadbeen brought back to an acceptable levels showing the success of management’s interventions. This paper provides an overview of the various interventions and can serve as a tool for companies and tree farmers on how to manage fires in and around their plantations. Keywords:Fire, Plantation Teak, Damage, Final Crop, Economics L. Viljoen, A. Callister and H. Lemm Kilombero Valley Teak Company PO Box 12452, Dar es Salaam Tanzania Email: [email protected] 60 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Wind Damage was related to Thinning Intensity in a 10 year-old Teak Plantation Geoff Smith Wind damage is common in plantations and Northern Australia is subject to strong winds even many kilometres inland. Scotts tree plantation is 80km from the coast at Kunnunurra in the East Kimberley, NW Western Australia where wind gusts can be over 100km/hr during summer months. A 10 year old teak plantation was thinned to three residual stockings: 125, 250 and 650 trees per hectare in a randomised complete block design. One year after thinning, there were clear growth differences related to thinning, however, these were confounded by wind damage that was also related to thinning intensity. Greatest damage was in the 125 trees per hectare treatment where 50 trees per hectare had broken trunks. The 250 trees per hectare had only 30 trees per hectare broken, while the unthinned 650 trees per hectare treatment had only 15 trees per hectare damaged. Damage was due to broken trunks rather than uprooting. The damage was unrelated to height diameter ratio as the largest diameter trees were those retained after thinning. Thinning to stockings below 300 trees per hectare can result in significant stand damage. Geoff Smith University of New England Armidale 2351 NSW Australia Email: [email protected] 61 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Abstracts Poster Presentations 62 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development SESSION II GENETICS, TREE IMPROVEMENT, SILVICULTURE AND WOOD QUALITY 63 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development El programa clonal de Teca en Ecuador Fernando Montenegro NeoFORESTS desarrolla un programa de reproducción clonal en Ecuador desde fines 2007. Se han identificado sobre 210 Ortetos entre 9 y 31 años en 16 fincas con plantaciones de Teca distribuidas en las provincias de Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Esmeraldas, Manabi, Los Rios, y Guayas que han sido preparados para obtener explantes y reproducirlos mediante la técnica de cultivo de tejidos in vitro. A la fecha se han reproducidos comercialmente 9 clones, terminando los protocolos otros 14 clones, otros 17 estan en distintas etapas, en total se han introducido al laboratorio 40 clones. Ensayos y pequeñas plantaciones se iniciaron en 2012, en el 2013 se plantaron 19000 rametos y 40000 en 2014. Los rametos en campo presentan un crecimiento precoz y buena salubridad con un fenotipo peculiar. Palabras claves: Clones, Cultivo de tejidos, Teca, clones, plantaciones, Ecuador Fernando Montenegro Neoforests Ecuador E-mail: [email protected] 64 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Study on Seedling Growth Traits, Photosynthetic Characteristics and Influencing Factors in Teak (Tectona grandis Linn.) Clones Guihua Huang,Kunnan Liang,Zaizhi Zhou,Huaming Ma The growth traits, gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of teak clones and CK seedlings (clone from seed orchard) were measured and evaluated. The influencing ecological factors of net photosynthetic rate were also analysed. The results showed that there were abundant genetic variation in gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and growth traits in teak clones. The genotypes 7029, 71-5, 7219, 7412 and 7122 had relatively higher photosynthetic efficiency, and provenances 3070, 3074 and 3071 could be considered with higher photosynthetic efficiency. Germplasm resources from India and low longitude and latitude had higher photosynthesticefficiency and should be paid more attention in future teak breeding. Photosynthesis rate had significant positive correlation with seedling height. Photosynthesis rate (Pn), actual quantum yield of photosystem II centers (Yield), quantum efficiency of photosystem II centers (Fv/Fm) and stomatal conductance (Gs) were expected to be applicable for the evaluation of photosynthetic efficiency in teak resources. The results also indicated that the curves of diurnal variations of net photosynthetic rate for teak clones had one single peak curve in June at Guangzhou China, while it showed two-peak curves with “photosynthetic midday depression” in August and October. The average net photosynthetic rate of teak was October>June>August. Photosynthetic available radiation (PAR) had great significant positive correlation with net photosynthetic rate, high temperature in June and August had great significant depressing effect to net photosynthetic rate. Guihua Huang, Kunnan Liang, Zaizhi Zhou and Huaming Ma Research Institute of Tropical Forestry Chinese Academy of Forestry Guangdong China Email: [email protected] 65 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Growth of Teak (Tectona grandis L. f) in the Dry Tropics of Nicaragua Haninec P, Maděra P, Smola M, Cafourek J, Střítecký J, Habrová H, Šenfeldr M, Úradníček L, Rajnoch M, Pavliš J, Šmudla R, Trojan V, Jelínek P, Jelínek B, Úradníček L and Gryc V. The present study provides an overview of production characteristics of a teak plantation established near Diriamba in Nicaragua in an area with precipitation 1400 mm and the length of dry season (six months) at the bottom limit of the species tolerance. The production characteristics of one to nine years old stands are based on four-year repeated measurements on permanent research plots. There were 143 research plots; each of them contained 100 trees. The GBH, tree height, stem height, radial and height increment was evaluated, as well as the basal area and stem volume were calculated. The results allowed us to define the 4th site class of teak. These natural conditions can simulate the influence of global ecological changes on future growth of teak in recently better conditions. Haninec P, Maděra P, Smola M, Cafourek J, Střítecký J, Habrová H, Šenfeldr M, Úradníček L, Rajnoch M, Pavliš J, Šmudla R, Trojan V, Jelínek P, Jelínek B, Úradníček L and Gryc V. Mendel University Brno Zemědělská 1 Czech Republic Email: [email protected] 66 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Effect of Tree Spacing on Swelling Properties of Teak wood (Tectona grandis L.f.) from central-west region of Brazil João Vicente de Figueiredo Latorraca, Roger E. Hernández and Bruna Ugulino Knowledge of wood properties like its swelling behaviour, as a result of changes in its moisture content, helps to ensure a successful use of wood for a given purpose. Also, it is known that the variation in wood properties within and between trees is affected by silvicultural management like tree spacing. This study, therefore, deals with the swelling behaviour of both sapwood and heartwood in the longitudinal, tangential and radial directions of teak trees grew under three different spacing treatments (6x2, 5x2 and 4x2m) in the central-west region of Brazil. For this purpose, three disks (dbh) for each treatment were cut in forty-two samples (twenty one for heartwood and sapwood, respectively) of 20 x 20 x 60 mm (R x T x L) and stored in a conditioning room at 20°C; 60% RH. Dimensional changes and swelling coefficients were measured on each sample under five moisture conditions (0% RH, 30% RH, 60% RH, 85% RH and saturated). The swelling was different among the two types of wood, being nearly twice as greater in sapwood than in heartwood under all sorption conditions. The results indicated that planting density influenced the variability of wood in radial, tangential and volumetric shrinkage. The closer spacing showed the lowest swelling values than the other treatments. However, tree spacing had no significant effect on longitudinal shrinkage for sapwood and heartwood. Keywords: tree spacing, teak, wood swelling João Vicente de Figueiredo Latorraca Department of Forest Products Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro Seropédica (RJ) Brazil Email: [email protected] Roger E. Hernández Département des Sciences du Bois et de la Forêt Pavillon Gene-H.-Kruger Université Laval. Québec (QC) Canada Bruna Ugulino Département des Sciences du Bois et de la Forêt Pavillon Gene-H.-Kruger Université Laval. Québec (QC) Canada 67 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development The Reproduction System of Teak (Tectona grandis): Flowering Phenology in a Clonal Seed Orchard Population in Java, Indonesia Sinan Hagenah Teak (Tectona grandis) production forest in Indonesia covers an area of approximately 1.6 million ha and commonly occurs in monospecific, even-aged stands. The main part of these planted forests (1.1 million ha) is managed by the state-owned forestry company Perum Perhutani on the islands of Java and Madura. The management system of Perum Perhutani prescribes that harvested compartments are replanted with seedlings from tree nurseries, with about 70% of the reproductive material originating from three Clonal Seed Orchards (CSO) of mostly identical clonal composition. The extend of standing genetic variation in these CSO populations and the share of genetic variation that is inherited to their progeny during reproduction, thus decide to a considerable degree on the genetic constitution of teak plantations of Perum Perhutani. The flowering phenology is an important aspect of the reproduction system of teak, since the timing and intensity of flowering of tree individuals affects mating likelihoods and in this way the formation of genetic structures in the progeny generation. We studied the flowering phenology in a population of 420 trees in one of the three CSOs mentioned above. The beginning and end of flowering per tree as well as individual flowering intensity was measured throughout the flowering phase from January until April of 2014 by counting the number of inflorescence per tree repetitively. A characterization of flowering patterns in the CSO population shall show whether positive assortative mating can be expected from a phenological point of view, with possible implications for the design and management of propagation populations, in particular CSOs. Sinan Hagenah Section Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding, Göttingen University Büsgenweg 2 · D-37077 Göttingen · Germany Email: [email protected] 68 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Genetics of Growth in Teak CSO Families and Provenances in Two Contrasted Tropical Sites Roberto Bacilieri, Doreen K S Goh, Gilles Chaix and Olivier Monteuuis Teak is diploid (2n=36), has a small genome (480Mpb), and display a high level of heterozygosity (more than 70% in the less depleted forests), all favorable traits for improvement through selection and breeding. In spite of the interest of teak for the world market, R&D efforts in teak genetic improvement are still rare. As a result, forest companies still have little choice for their investment in genetically superior materials. As a first step towards a better exploitation of teak genetic potential, we tested 16 families derived from a clonal seed orchard (CSO) and 10 common provenances (Prov) of teak in two different tropical sites, a) to compare, in a statistically sound experiment, the provenances among them and with the CSO families and, b) to estimate the heritability of growth traits and the genetic gains that can be expected via breeding. Both sites are located in Sabah, East Malaysia. For the statistical analysis we used a mixed model accounting for spatial variation. Nine years after planting, the two genetic entries, CSO and Prov, showed highly significant differences for height, DBH and volume in both sites. The superiority of the CSO families compared with the Prov class was large for volume production, resulting in an advantage of +67.9% and +40.3% in Luasong and Taliwas, respectively. Narrow‐sense heritabilities for the 16 CSO families were larger for height (0.38) and volume (0.23). These promising results will translate in even better outcomes in the field, once geneticists will be able to concomitantly deal with the improvement of stem form, wood quality and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. In combination with the deployment of new modern DNA technologies, these favourable traits should make teak genetic improvement through selection and breeding attainable and effective with a reasonable R&D investment. Roberto Bacilieri INRA-CIRAD-SUPAGRO Genetic Improvement and Adaptation of Mediterranean and Tropical Plants Montpellier, France Email: [email protected] Doreen K S Goh YSG Biotech Sdn Bhd Yayasan Sabah Group Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia Gilles Chaix and Olivier Monteuuis CIRAD - BIOS Department UMR AGAP, ESALQ USP Piracicaba-SP Brazil 69 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Genetic Improvement of Teak in India for Growth and Timber Quality Ashwani Kumar India has around 6.8 million hectares of natural teak-bearing forests and about 1.7 million hectares of plantations. It has a wide but discontinuous distribution from about 8 to 24 oN latitudes covering a range of climatic and soil conditions. It occurs in areas receiving rainfall as low as 700 mm to more than 3000 mm. Expectedly teak in India shows a large amount of variation in terms of growth, stem form, wood quality and vegetative and reproductive phenology. Teak populations are recognized as dry, semi-moist and moist subtypes based on the environmental conditions and tree characteristics. Several studies have shown a genetic basis for this observed variation and India is generally regarded as the centre of diversity for teak. Most of the introductions of teak outside its natural distribution range were made with Indian provenances and they showed the best growth in many international provenance trials particularly in central and South America. Despite the large area under teak forests and plantations, India is one of the largest importers of tropical timber particularly teak. The forest policy adopted during the last three decades gave more emphasis to conservation of natural forests than timber extraction. The steady economic growth during the same period resulted in increased timber demand and heavy imports to meet the demand. Research on increasing plantation productivity started with the launching of teak improvement progamme in 1962 with selection of plus trees, establishment of seed orchards and seed production areas. Significant achievements have been made in developing fast-growing clones with high timber quality and cost-effective clonal technology, tissue culture, improving seed production in orchards and understanding the genetic structure of Indian teak populations and the patterns of inheritance for growth and wood traits. Alongside silvicultural improvements like clonal plantation establishment, agroforestry models, managing soil fertility after successive rotations and reduction in harvest age have also been attempted. This paper reviews the progress made in these recent initiatives and presents a strategy for sustaining them in the future. Ashwani Kumar Director General Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Dehradun-248006 , India E-mail: [email protected] 70 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Ring-width Variability and Growth Rate of Natural Teak Provenances from India P.K. Thulasidas and E.P. Indira In India, teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) is distributed naturally in the peninsular region below 24o latitude over a wide range of climatic and geographic conditions. This paper evaluates growth-ring variability of natural teak provenances from 23 geographic locations of India covering the dry and moist deciduous forests of 10 Indian States. A total of 150 samples from 82 trees of various ages were collected from dbh level and analysed. The collected samples were grouped into five age groups viz; G I (upto 24 yrs); II (25-34 yrs); III (35-44 yrs); IV (45-54 yrs) and V (>55 yrs). The ANOVA revealed that ring-width differed significantly between the 23 provenances and it varied within the age groups ((P≤0.01). The dbh increased with age and the mean ring width (growth rate) decreased after initial increase up to age class II, showing its consistent relationship with age of the tree rather than the growth rate, in later years. For a given age class, Nilambur provenance from Kerala shows higher dbh (72.5 cm) with wider growth rings (7.6 mm) followed by other provenance from south Indian States. The study proved that the South Indian teak provenances showed superior wood quality attributes as well as growth characteristics suitable for future genetic conservation programmes. Keywords: Teak provenance, ring width, growth rate, Tectona grandis P.K. Thulasidas and E.P.Indira Kerala Forest Research Institute Peechi - 680653, India Email: [email protected] 71 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Teak (Tectona grandis) Plantation Management based upon Stand Density Index Concept Fernando Vélez-Escobar This paper forms part of the development of a consultancy work to Refocosta S.A. company, during the years 2004-2011, at La Gloria project, for a 1.513 ha teak plantation area, located at Monterrubio county, Magdalena province, Colombia, 10◦ 23´ N 74◦ 23´ O, at 55 m.a.s.l., classified within Holdridge´s life zones as Tropical dry zone. The whole work includes development of volume and tape single tree equations, yield and growth studies up to 28 year-old stands, including potential intermediate thinning and remnant stand density variables after management, as well as crop volume classification by five log size ranges. The net of permanent plots has at age 25 years the following average variables: height 23 m, diameter 27 cm with 0,4 cm/year growth, basal area 27 m2/ha, volume under bark 173 m3/ha with 6,5 m3/ha-a for current and mean growth. To estimate productivity under forest management, defined stand density index to a minimum desirable level of 475 stems of 25 cm per hectare, thinning crops over 25 m3/ha, and a rotation age up to 40 years, a simulation model software developed by the author has been used, which uses the four study levels mentioned above: the project could therefore expect since year 2010 an annual growth of 10.000 m 3 (6,87 m3/ha/year), an average annual harvest volume of 3.278 m3 by thinning plus 5.225 m3 by final cut, 19% over 25 cm log diameter and 72% over 15 cm. An updated financial calculation is presented for this paper: an average site quality stand, applying the recommended forest management and rotation, expected production costs USD 66 m3 for logs over 15 cm, and internal rate of return (IRR) about 6%, with maximum sensitivity to wood price. Fernando Vélez-Escobar Consultant Reforestadora de la Costa S.A. Colombia Email: [email protected] 72 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Influencia de la posición fisiográfica sobre el crecimiento de una plantación de teca (Tectona grandis L.F.) de siete años de edad, en Guanarito, estado Portuguesa, Venezuela Isabel Scharge and Gregorio Hernando Se evaluó el crecimiento de una plantación de teca hasta los siete años de edad ubicada sobre suelos de origen aluvial en dos posiciones fisiográficas: napa de desborde con un suelo Fluventic Haplustept de textura franco arcillo limoso y cubeta de desborde con un suelo Fluvaquentic Epiaquepts arcillo limoso. La plantación se encuentra ubicada en el municipio Guanarito, estado Portuguesa, Venezuela. La población fue definida por una plantación de teca de 60 hectáreas, sobre suelos del orden de los Inceptisoles, la muestra se obtuvo al seleccionar al azar 10 hileras, en las cuales se seleccionaron al azar 10 plantas, para un total de 100 plantas seleccionadas en cada posición fisiográfica. Las variables evaluadas fueron: diámetro de tallo a la altura del pecho (1,30 m) y altura total. Se realizaron seis mediciones entre marzo de 2005, a los nueve meses de establecida la plantación y julio de 2011 cuando la plantación tenía siete años de edad. Los datos se procesaron mediante el análisis de la varianza (ANDEVA) y la prueba de comparación de medias t de Student. Se encontraron diferencias en el diámetro a la altura del pecho y altura total, que indican que el crecimiento es mayor sobre la napa de desborde, que corresponde a la posición más elevada y con suelos mejor drenados, diferencias que son más marcadas en los primeros años de la plantación. El promedio de altura total y diámetro a la altura del pecho sobre la napa de desborde a los siete años de edad fue 14,35 m y 19,43 cm respectivamente; mientras que sobre la cubeta de desborde la altura total fue 14,05 m y el diámetro a la altura del pecho 18,95 cm. El crecimiento obtenido en ambas posiciones fisiográficas, tanto en diámetro como altura total se consideran elevados para la especie en Venezuela. Palabras Clave: crecimiento, plantación, Tectona grandis, suelos, posición fisiográfica. Isabel Scharge Universidad Ezequiel Zamora UNELLEZ, Programa Ciencias del Agro y del Mar, Guanare, 3350 Po. Venezuela Email: [email protected] Gregorio Hernando Agropecuaria La Filera, C.A. Carretera Guanare – Guanarito, Km 13 Venezuela 73 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Tiempos y rendimientos de aserrío de madera escuadrada (rough squares) en plantaciones de teca en la zona norte de Costa Rica Mario Guevara-Bonilla, Jason Rojas Determinar la eficiencia y el rendimiento físico en el procesamiento de la madera es una de las mejores maneras de conocer las debilidades del proceso y realizar los ajustes necesarios que conduzcan a una mayor eficiencia. En Costa Rica, los productores de teca venden su madera procedentes de raleos en pie o escuadrada siendo esta última opción una de las más utilizadas y la que mejores precios presenta. Sin embargo, no hay información relacionada a la cantidad de tiempo ni los rendimientos que esta actividad posee. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar los tiempos y rendimientos de la operación de aserrío de bloques producto de un raleo forestal en plantaciones de teca de la zona norte de Costa Rica. Se realizó un estudio de tiempos y movimientos mediante el método de muestreo para determinar el porcentaje de eficiencia de la operación. El rendimiento de aserrío se determinó como el cociente entre el volumen aserrado y el correspondiente volumen de madera rolliza. Se encontró que el porcentaje de eficiencia fue mayor al 60% y el tiempo promedio de aserrío fue de 93 segundos. El rendimiento promedio de aserrío fue de 54%. Los valores de tiempo y rendimiento varían de acuerdo a la clase diamétrica de las trozas. Palabras clave: tiempos y movimientos, rendimiento de aserrío, plantaciones forestales, Tectona grandis. Mario Guevara-Bonilla Profesor e investigador Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Costa Rica E-mail: [email protected] Jason Rojas Reforestación Grupo Internacional Costa Rica 74 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Superioridad en Crecimiento y Rendimiento de Clones de Teca en una Variedad de Sitios puede Aumentar el Valor de los Terrenos Luis Ugalde Arias Se presenta una revisión del estado de la reproducción de clones de teca utilizados en plantaciones comerciales en diferentes países y bajo diferentes condiciones de clima y suelo. Los resultados obtenidos con los clones con procedencia de las Islas Solomon en crecimiento y productividad bajo diferentes condiciones de sitio, en comparación con plantaciones comerciales de semilla certificada, muestran diferencias altamente significativas a favor de los clones. Se discuten las características fenotípicas y el desarrollo del sistema radical que proporcionan y explican en gran parte, las ventajas en crecimiento y en una disminución en costos en las actividades silviculturales. Esto significa que, aunque el costo inicial por planta sea mayor, implican una menor inversión durante el turno de rotación (costo-beneficio menor). Experiencias de estos clones en plantaciones comerciales jóvenes en varios países de América Tropical como Brasil, México, Panamá, Nicaragua y Guatemala; en Australia y en el Sureste asiático (Malasia) arrojan una superioridad en volumen total (m3/ha) en los primeros años, de dos a cuatro veces más a favor de los clones en comparación con plantaciones de semilla certificada. Estos clones, en plantaciones comerciales, en varios países, han mostrado la capacidad de adaptarse a condiciones de suelos donde las plantaciones de semilla no crecen favorablemente. Las investigaciones recientes (Ugalde, 2013) y el monitoreo del crecimiento durante los primeros 10 años en plantaciones comerciales comprueban la capacidad de estos clones de poder crecer en suelos muy arcillosos, en suelos arenosos con poca fertilidad y en suelos ácidos. Estos clones abren nuevas oportunidades para reforestadores e inversionistas porque permiten utilizar y dar valor a suelos que tradicionalmente no eran aptos para plantaciones de teca. Características fenotípicas de los árboles de algunos de estos clones, hacen posible la producción de una mayor cantidad de trozas vendibles, de mejor forma y calidad, lo que permite mejorar la rentabilidad del negocio en plantaciones puras, agroforestería y sistemas silvopastoriles. Luis Ugalde Arias Asesor Forestal Internacional (International Forestry Advisor) International Forestry & Agroforestry – INFOA Costa Rica E-mail: [email protected] 75 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Genetic Parameter Estimation of 10 year-old Half-sib Teak Stands Erlangga Abdillah, Eko Sudaryanto, Novinci Muharyani Teak is a beautiful, luxury wood species that attracted people for centuries. Perum Perhutani, state owned forestry enterprise in Java, Indonesia, as one of the teak wood supplier, have engaged Teak (Tectona grandis) breeding programe since 1981, to obtain genetically superior planting teak. This study was conducted to determine the growth variation and some growth characteristic by estimating the genetic parameter of heights and diameter characteristics. The estimation was carried out on a 10 year- old half-sib teak stand, located in Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia. The trial was arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) which comprised of 20 families as treatment, 10 replication and each replication comprised of 4 tree plot with 3 x 3 meter planting space. The result of analysis of variance (ANONA) showed that height and diameter were significantly different between families. The individual heritabilities value for height characteristic was 0.45 and for diameter characteristic was 0.17. The family heritabilities value for height characteristic was 0.6 and diameter characteristic was 0.3 and the genetic correlation between the two characteristic were 0.704. The above values needed in the breeding activities are further discussed in the paper. Keywords: Half-sib teak, genetic parameter Erlangga Abdillah, Eko Sudaryanto and Novinci Muharyani Research and Development Center - Perum Perhutani Jalan Wonosari-Batokan Tromol Pos 6 Cepu Central Java Indonesia Email: [email protected] 76 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Evaluation of the Performance of Tectona Grandis Progenies from Plus Trees In Peninsular Malaysia Mohd. Zaki. A, Nor Fadilah. W and Mohamad Lokmal. N In Malaysia, teak cultivation is relatively new compared to neighbouring countries like India, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia. Planting of the species is preferred to ensure sustainable supply of the wood raw materials. A number of research projects have been formulated to strengthen the gaps in the technical knowledge of this species amongst which include the production of genetically improved planting material. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify the best genotypes or phenotypes to use as the criteria for the selection of parent trees for the production of improved planting stock for future breeding programmes. Teak fruits were collected from 34 teak plus trees growing at the plantation in Mata Ayer Forest Reserve, Perlis. The plus trees were evaluated based on their overall superiority in several important characters. The seeds were collected, germinated and raised at FRIM’s nursery. The progenies (seedlings) were then transplanted at four sites namely, Merchang Forest Reserve (FR), Papulut FR, Kemasul FR and Labis FR. The experimental design used in this study is a row and column design with 4 replications. Each plot was planted with 4 progenies from one family (plus tree). The trial was designed in a manner intended for future conversion into seedling seed orchard. The trial was evaluated and analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine the diameter and height increment variation among the plus trees and by Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT) to detect significant differences of means among the progenies. The result showed high variations on survival and diameter and height increments observed within and between the families. The environmental effects such as soil and micro climatic conditions have contributed to the high variations. This was shown by the differences in overall performance of the teak seedlings in different sites. Although there is strong indication of genetic x environment interactions, both in term of survival and growth rates among the families. The result from this trial can be used as the basis for the establishment of seed orchard. Mohd. Zaki. A, Nor Fadilah. W and Mohamad Lokmal. N Plant Improvement Programme Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Kepong Malaysia Email: [email protected] 77 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development SESSION III Management Models for Different Value Chains Including Small Holder Forestry 78 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Stand-level Simulation System Applied to Teak (Tectona grandis) Plantations in Colombia Ana M. López, Alonso Barrios and Víctor M. Nieto An increasing interest has been generated around the establishment of forest plantations in Colombia, with public and private investments leading to increase of the planted forestry sector in the country. Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the most important species used in the forestation programs, currently around 25.000 ha are planted mainly in the northern region of the country. To facilitate forest management and decision-making process of these forest plantations computational tools are required. The aim of this research is to develop growth models to be integrated into the forest growth and yield simulation system. SimFor v1.2 software, conceived as an easy to use tool to be applied as support for decision-making of forest plantations management. The data used for fitting and validating the growth models proceed from the measurement of more than 80 permanent sample plots during five consecutive years, installed in forest plantations covering 1-17 years-old and site indices ranging 17-24. The modelling strategy applied, considered the development of a stand-level model with disaggregation in diameter classes. The forest growth simulator use three transition functions (mortality, basal area, and dominant height) expressed as algebraic differences equations. Once the stand variables are known to a determined age, the number of trees per hectare in each diameter class is estimated by means of a parameter recovery algorithm of the Weibull function. The tree height of the mean diameter class is predicted using a generalized height-diameter model and the total and merchantable volumes are predicted through a taper model. Keywords: forest management, growth and yield, dynamic models, simulation. Ana M. López and Alonso Barrios Facultad de Ingenieria Forestal Universidad del Tolima, Ibagué Colombia E-mail: [email protected]. Víctor M. Nieto Corporación Nacional de Investigación y Fomento Forestal –CONIF Bogotá Colombia 79 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Variación de la relacion area basal-volumen en función de la calidad de sitio y la edad para plantaciones de Tectona grandis L.f.en los Llanos Occidentales de Venezuela Ana Y. Moret, Mauricio Jerez, Ana Quevedo y Lawrence Vincent La relación área basal-volumen es muy importante en ciertos métodos modernos de inventario forestal, debido a que permite obtener predicciones del volumen partiendo solo de la estimación del área basal la cual puede obtenerse rápidamente utilizando el método de parcelas variables. Sin embargo, esta relación parece ser afectada por la calidad de sitio, y la edad, por lo cual es importante tomar en cuenta el efecto de estas variables antes de emplearla operacionalmente. El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar la relación área basal:volumen en función de la calidad de sitio y la edad, en plantaciones de teca establecidas en varias localidades de los Llanos Occidentales y Centrales de Venezuela. Los datos utilizados provienen de parcelas permanentes de aclareo y rendimiento, con diferentes espaciamientos (2 × 2 m hasta 4 × 4 m) y regímenes de aclareo (0 a 4), y de 800 parcelas temporales. Las parcelas permanentes fueron establecidas opináticamente, mientras que las parcelas temporales obedecen a muestras sistemáticas con arranque aleatorio. Se planteó como hipótesis que la relación entre área basal y volumen es poco afectada por la edad, la densidad, el régimen de aclareos y el índice de sitio. El volumen en pie se calculó según la ecuación de Moret et al. 1998 que estima volumen en pie hasta 8 cm de diámetro en punta, utilizando el dap y la altura total de los árboles; y la clasificación de sitio se basa en curvas de índice de sitio generadas a partir de una curva guía tipo Chapman-Richards ajustada con modelos mixtos. Resultados preliminares indican que la relación área basal y volumen no es afectada por la densidad o tratamientos silviculturales, mientras que la calidad de sitio y la edad tienen un efecto importante en la misma. Para un rango más o menos amplio de edades y calidades de sitio, la relación área basal: volumen es de alrededor de 1:10,5 Ana Y. Moret, Mauricio Jerez, Ana Quevedo y Lawrence Vincent Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y Ambientales Universidad de Los Andes Mérida, 5101 Venezuela Email:[email protected] 80 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Software para Predecir el Troceo de Árboles de Teca en Pie para Maximizar el Volumen Comercial y su Valor Luis Ugalde Arias Se presenta una descripción del desarrollo y las bondades que ofrece el troceador con el fin de facilitar las proyecciones del número de trozas y volumen comercial en trozas de diferentes largos y su respectiva valoración. Las decisiones se basan en los catálogos de precios de compradores de teca, incluyendo la valoración de la madera en trozas por clase diamétrica. Se incluyen ejemplos para verificar y comparar las proyecciones realizadas por el troceador con resultados obtenidos, a través de la metodología de cadena de custodia desarrollada para cuantificar la producción real en el campo, de trozas de árboles individuales de un raleo o de una corta total de los árboles en las parcelas de medición (Ugalde, 2008). El troceador permite hacer las estimaciones del diámetro de las trozas a diferentes alturas del árbol utilizando ecuaciones de ahusamiento o factores de ahusamiento generados a partir de las cadenas de custodia de árboles individuales. Esta aplicación está integrada dentro del software MiraSilv (Ugalde, 2014) y permite la proyección de trozas y volumen por árbol individual en pie de acuerdo a la simulación de un raleo o de una corta total de los árboles en las parcelas de medición o del inventario forestal. Incluye reportes de trozas y volúmenes de árboles individuales, promedios por parcela, promedios por hectárea, y promedios por lote de plantación y su correspondiente valoración de trozas con o sin corteza y hasta un diámetro mínimo superior del tronco. Luis Ugalde Arias Asesor Forestal Internacional (International Forestry Advisor) International Forestry & Agroforestry – INFOA Costa Rica E-mail: [email protected] 81 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development SESSION IV Teak Plantation Management and Environmental Protection 82 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Evaluación del primer raleo comercial en plantaciones de Teca (Tectona grandis Linn f.) en El Petén, Guatemala Hensy Froilan Caal Chamám, Edwin Estuardo Vaides and Manuel Mollinedo La evaluación se realizó con la finalidad de documentar el primer raleo comercial efectuado en plantaciones de Teca al año 2,014, localizadas en los municipios de La Libertad y Las Cruces, del departamento de Peten, Guatemala. Dichas plantaciones fueron intervenidas a una edad de 7 años, siendo evaluadas las actividades de raleo con tres escenarios propuestos a densidades iniciales post-raleo de 550, 450 y 400 árboles por hectárea, quedando al final una densidad remanente de 527, 465 y 400 árboles por hectárea, para estas remanencias se utilizaron los métodos de cajas de marcación dobles y simple; donde se tomaron en cuenta las variables de crecimiento y productividad: DAP (cm), altura total (m), AB (m2 ha-1), Volumen (m3 ha-1), calidad del fuste y calidad de trozas. Para alcanzar los objetivos de esta evaluación se efectuaron mediciones antes y después del raleo, con parcelas permanentes de monitoreo. Después de ejecutar el marqueo se encontró que las cajas simples son más efectivas en relación a las densidades deseadas, al implementar el raleo se encontró que la corta de los individuos a través de los productos obtenidos para biomasa y exportación fueron de 0.67 m3 ha-1, 5.37 m3 ha-1 y 3.41 m3 ha-1 exportable respectivamente, según las densidades remanentes de cada escenario; a través del muestreo de productos se determinó que un 56.61% es de alta calidad y un 36.95% de calidad aceptable, ambos para el mercado de Teca. Esto confirma que con la ejecución del raleo, inicia el mejoramiento en la calidad de las plantaciones. Se generó la ecuación de Volumen Comercial (m3) = 0.00003 * (DAP cm) 2.9241 a obtener por árbol a partir del DAP (cm). Otra evaluación que se realizó fue el costo por hectárea la cual dio Q. 609.75, Q. 829.22 y Q. 849.48, correspondiente a las densidades iniciales post-raleo. Palabras claves: Teca, raleo, productividad, crecimiento, plantaciones. Hensy Froilan Caal Chamám Universidad Rafael Landivar Guatemala Email: [email protected] Edwin Estuardo Vaides Gerencia Técnica Tripan Guatemala Manuel Mollinedo Carrera Ingeniería Forestal Campus La Verapaz Guatemala 83 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Mejoramiento tecnológico de suelos para el incremento de la productividad en plantaciones de Tectona grandis: incremento en biomasa de raíces finas Elemer Briceño, Mario Guevara, Edwin Esquivel, Dagoberto Arias and Sara Molina Tierras tradicionalmente bajo cultivo de teca (Tectona grandis), están sujetas a adversidades físicas y químicas que requieren un mayor estudio y soluciones específicas. Costa Rica requiere que mantener las áreas reforestadas bajo el mismo uso; sin embargo hasta el momento no existe una discusión sobre la segunda rotación ha tenido lugar ni ninguna consideración respecto a continuar con la misma especie o no. Consideraciones en estado nutricional del sitio post-cosecha o qué paquete tecnológico asegurará una producción sostenible tampoco está bajo discusión. Lo prioritario es que estas plantaciones ya sean de moderada a alta productividad, deben mantener la producción de madera. El presente proyecto ha establecido varios tratamientos de mejora física de suelos en plantaciones con aparente deficiencia en crecimiento e historia de compactación. Se estableció un diseño experimental de tres bloques utilizando ocho tratamientos, que combinan el efecto de dos niveles de labranza profundos y tres "intensidades" de implementos de labranza, utilizando 1,3 y 5 arados de cincel; además, dos tratamientos más, incluyendo un tratamiento no fertilizado de inclinación y una parcela de control. Además de los efectos en las variables normales de crecimiento (diámetro y altura y consecuentemente volumen) se espera un cambio en el desarrollo radical, donde la intensidad de los tratamientos estimulen un mayor desarrollo radical, mayor área de absorción de nutrientes y razonablemente crecimiento. Los resultados aquí expuestos buscan mostrar el efecto de tratamientos en la demografía de raíces en estas plantaciones y recomendar la mejor intensidad a seguir en términos técnicos y económicos. Palabras clave:Tectona grandis, producción sostenible, biomasa de raíces, subsoleo. Elemer Briceño, Mario Guevara, Edwin Esquivel, Dagoberto Arias and Sara Molina Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Escuela Ingeniería Forestal Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 84 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Modelación Calidad de Sitio en Plantación Juvenil de Teca Nohelia Bedoya Velásquez Como proceso para el establecimiento, manejo y evaluación continua de una plantación juvenil de teca, previo a la siembra en zona de uso agroforestal en el norte del Urabá Chocoano, Costa Caribe, Colombia, Sur América se realizó la calificación de sitio por método indirecto (topografía, edafología y clima), identificándose buena aptitud de uso. Posteriormente al año y medio de siembra se realizó el monitoreo del crecimiento en la etapa juvenil con el establecimiento de 31 parcelas circulares de 300 m², bajo el criterio de muestreo estratificado por calidad de sitio. Los datos recabados durante cuatro años se utilizaron para el cálculo de IS con base en las ecuaciones de Schumacher, Korf y Richard-Chapman. Las regresiones arrojaron estadígrafos de R² Schumacher (67,2446 %), Korf (67,5393 %) y Richard-Chapman (67,4306%), la comparación para muestras pareadas indicó no diferencia significativa entre los dos últimos modelos. Los resultados para edad de referencia (12 años) en la familia de curvas IS promedio indican con Korf un límite superior 22,62 m. e inferior 12,57 m., Schumacher 19,94 m y 11,80 m. y Richard-Chapman 22,28 m y 13,25 m. El análisis ANOVA y prueba de comparación de los rangos IS Korf con los hallados por (Torres, Delvalle y Restrepo, 2011) región Caribe Colombia, IS superior 24,7 metros e inferior 9,8 m., ubica los valores estimados al interior de estos niveles. El análisis por parcela presentó igual comportamiento. Palabras Clave: Teca, índice de sitio, modelación crecimiento, plantación juvenil, Korf, Richard – Chapman, Schumacher Nohelia Bedoya Velásquez Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Departamento de Ciencias Forestales Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Medellín Colombia Email: [email protected] 85 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Manejo de Plantaciones de TecaAplicando Modelos de Distribución Diamétrica Juan Camilo Patiño Zabala Para las plantaciones forestales de producción de madera fina, el objetivo de producción puede llegar a ser no tanto la cantidad de volumen de madera producida, sino que está mucho más relacionado con alcanzar las mayores dimensiones por pieza de madera, reflejo de diámetros gruesos en los árboles. Por eso, la modelación de la distribución diamétrica de una plantación forestal es de gran interés para su evaluación y monitoreo y para la programación de los esquemas de manejo correspondientes. A partir de la medición sistemática durante 11 años de 173 parcelas permanentes en plantaciones de teca de diferentes edades en la costa ecuatoriana, se pudieron ajustar y caracterizar modelos para la distribución diamétrica con relación al paso del tiempo, mediante el uso de matrices de transición y procesos de difusión que permitieron simular escenarios óptimos de intervención y estimar con mayor precisión la producción futura a partir del comportamiento de las categorías de diámetro definidas. Estos análisis incluyen la calibración de un modelo logístico multinomial, para determinar la influencia la relación de las intervenciones con el desarrollo de la plantación en términos de la distribución diamétrica. Juan Camilo Patiño Zabala Posgrado en Bosques y Conservación Ambiental Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Medellín Colombia Email: [email protected] 86 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development Historia y Manejo Actual de Plantaciones de Teca en Venezuela Mauricio Jerez, Isabel Schargel, Gregorio Hernando, Yajaira Moret, Ana Quevedo, María A. Quintero, Lawrence Vincent Venezuela fue uno de los países pioneros en el cultivo de teca en Suramérica, donde fue introducida en 1936 en Rancho Grande, estado Aragua. Pese a que desde los años 70 se han establecido plantaciones con excelentes resultados (15-20 m3 ha-1 año-1) basados en investigación y experiencias sobre el crecimiento y adaptación a las condiciones climáticas y de suelo de Venezuela; el mercado de la teca tuvo poco desarrollo, principalmente debido a políticas forestales y la predominancia de los mercados de maderas del bosque natural. En este trabajo se hace un recuento de la historia del establecimiento y manejo de plantaciones de teca en Venezuela; las principales investigaciones y experiencias con especial referencia a los resultados provenientes de parcelas permanentes de aclareo y rendimiento con seguimiento por más de 40 años. Se destacan los logros en la biometría, crecimiento y rendimiento, calidad de sitio y regímenes de manejo silvicultural, que han permitido desarrollar simuladores para optimizar el rendimiento biológico y financiero, a escala de rodal individual y múltiples rodales, proyectos para la producción simultánea de madera y secuestro de carbono. Se analizan experiencias actuales de establecimiento y manejo intensivo en condiciones de sitio óptimas y en otras tradicionalmente consideradas sub-óptimas para el crecimiento de la teca. Se describe el estado actual de las plantaciones y las características del mercado en Venezuela, resaltando las ventajas y limitaciones que existen para su expansión. Finalmente, se discute la participación e impacto del cultivo de la teca a nivel comunitario en plantaciones a pequeña escala, en sistemas agroforestales a la luz de las condiciones sociopolíticas particulares existentes en Venezuela. Mauricio Jerez, Yajaira Moret, Ana Quevedo, María A. Quintero andLawrence Vincent Facultad de Ciencias Forestales y Ambientales Universidad de Los Andes, Mérida Venezuela Email:[email protected] Isabel Schargel and Gregorio Hernando Universidad Nacional Experimental de Los Llanos Occidentales “Ezequiel Zamora”, Guanare Venezuela 87 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development List of Participants ALEMANIA 1. Sinan Hagenah University of Goettingen Alemania Email: [email protected] AUSTRIA 5. AUSTRALIA 2. Henri Bailleres Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Agri-Science Queensland, Australia Email: [email protected] 3. Geoff Smith University of New England Australia 4. Timothy Fleming The International Woodland Company Australia Email: [email protected] Michael Kleine International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Austria Email: [email protected] 9. Alfredy Alvarez FORESTECA Bolivia Email: [email protected] 10. Assaad Daher FORESTECA Bolivia Email: [email protected] 11. Annette Daher FORESTECA Bolivia Email: [email protected] BOLIVIA 6. Andres Carrasco Pereira PLANT-FOR Bolivia Email: [email protected] 7. Marcelino Montero FORESTECA Bolivia Email: [email protected] 12. Francisco X. Sáenz Cabezas FORESTECA Bolivia Email: [email protected] Luiz Gonzaga de Oliveira Filho Tiete Agricola Ltda Brasil Email: [email protected] 13. Gilberto Francischetto Cia Vale do Araguaia Brasil Email: [email protected] 8. BRASIL 88 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 14. Helaine Carrer University of Sao Paulo/ESALQ Brasil Email: [email protected] 20. Fernando Torres PROTECA Brasil Email: [email protected] 15. Carmen Sanchis NOBLEINVEST Brasil Email: [email protected] 21. Rodrigo Vieira PROTECA Brasil Email: [email protected] 16. 17. 18. 19. Paulo Popenmayer Neto ECOFLORESTAL Brasil Email: [email protected] Alexandre Baldasso GUAVIRÁ Brasil Email: [email protected] Carolina Torres PROTECA Brasil Email: [email protected] Erick Espinoza PROTECA Brasil Email: [email protected] 22. Sylvio De Andrade Coutinho FLORESTECA Brasil Email: [email protected] 23. Cassiano Massakazu Sasaki FLORESTECA Brasil Email: [email protected] 24. Fausto Hissashi Takizawa FLORESTECA S.A. Brasil Email: [email protected] 25. Daniel Leandro Costa Oliveira FLORESTECA Brasil Email: [email protected] 26. Joao Vicente De Figueiredo Latorraca Universidade Federal Rural Do Rio de Janeiro Brasil Email: [email protected] 27. Luit Smith Tectona Agroflorestal Ltda Brasil Email: [email protected] 28. Przemyslaw Jan Walotek WAKA Forest Investment Services Ag Brasil Email: [email protected] 29. Selton Vieira Oito Florestal Ltda Brasil Email: [email protected] 30. Fernando Passos Bacaeri Florestal Ltda Brasil Email: [email protected] 31. Sueza Basso UNICENTRO Brasil Email: [email protected] 89 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development CANADA 32. 33. 37. Roger Hernández Universidad Laval Canada Email: [email protected] Eduardo Gutierrez Particular Canada Email: [email protected] 35. Alexis Wainer Tripan Guatemala S.A. Chile Email: [email protected] Diego Frederick Greenwood Resources Inc. Chile Email: [email protected] CHINA 36. Guihua Huang Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry China Email: [email protected] 43. Juan Camilo Patiño Zabala Grupo Htm Colombia Email: [email protected] 44. Andres Correa Reforestadora Caracoli Colombia Email: [email protected] 45. Maria Camila Villegas Piedrahita Fundación Grupo Argos Colombia Email: [email protected] 46. Julio Alfonso Pinedo Mejia Piloto de Colombia Colombia Email: [email protected] Reynaldo Escobar Perez JAEMSAS Colombia Email: [email protected] 47. Nelson Silva Universidad de La Salle Colombia Email: [email protected] Luz Nohemí Restrepo Builes Laefm Colombia Ltda. Colombia Email: [email protected] 48. Juan Rodríguez Santamaria Maderas Ts S.A.S Colombia Email: [email protected] COLOMBIA 38. CHILE 34. Liang Kunnan Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry China Email: [email protected] 39. 40. 41. 42. 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Silvia Obando Cuestamoras Agropecuaria Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 53. Folkert Kottman Panamerican Woods Plantations Costa Rica Email: [email protected] Marcela Arguedas Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 61. Mario Guevara Bonilla Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 62. María Rodríguez Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 63. Elemer Briceño Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 64. Mario Espinoza NOVELTEAK Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 65. Francisco Xavier Matamoros Hernéndez NOVELTEAK Costa Rica Email: [email protected] Diego Perez Life Forestry Group Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 51. COSTA RICA 60. 91 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 66. Luis Diego Jiménez Alvarado CATIE Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 67. Andres Marten TECA GKM de Panamá Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 68. 69. 70. 71. Juan Jose Jimenez C & M Investment Gruop Costa Rica Email: [email protected] Juan Luis Fallas Zúniga GFA Certification Gmbh Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 72. 73. 74. 75. Raunak Bhatia Associate Group Costa Rica Email: [email protected] Sudesh Pillai Gujarat University Costa Rica Email: [email protected] Josue Brenes Adoniss Limited Costa Rica Email: [email protected] 77. Teodoro Malo ASOTECA Ecuador Email: [email protected] DENMARK 78. Poul Elgaard Tectona Production, Panama Dinamarca Email: [email protected] Xavier Elizalde ASOTECA Ecuador Email: [email protected] 79. Lars Graudal University of Copenhagen Dinamarca Email: [email protected] Yuchi Cen Ecuawood Sa Ecuador Email: [email protected] 80. Erick Anderzen The International Woodland Company Dinamarca Email: [email protected] Andres Moral MAGAP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 81. 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Andreas Haessler SYNERGY Ecuador 99. Emanuel Carrasco Hawa Solutions Ecuador Email: [email protected] 100. Alexandra Calero RICATIK Ecuador Email:[email protected] 101. Marcos Medina Particular Ecuador 102. Eduardo Ubilla Particular Ecuador Email: [email protected] 93 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 103. Gustavo Alfredo Davila Moncayo Hacienda Cañaguate Ecuador Email: [email protected] 109. Sebastian Bustamante Loyola Marymount University Ecuador Email: [email protected] 115. Felipe Pazmiño Aglomerados Cotopaxi Ecuador Email: [email protected] 104. Luis Bolivar Davila Silva La Pata del Lobo Ecuador Email: [email protected] 110. Maggic Arroyo Retratorec Ecuador Email: [email protected] 116. Bianca Dager Jervis SAMBITO Ecuador Email: [email protected] 105. Victor Borbor Cordova AGROPIEMER Ecuador Email: [email protected] 111. Tamara Panchana Bello Petroradia Sa Ecuador Email: [email protected] 117. Francesca Achi SAMBITO Ecuador Email: [email protected] 106. Heidemarie Sonnenholzner Planet Wood Ecuador Email: [email protected] 112. Gustavo Antonio Davila Silva Hacienda Cañaguate Ecuador Email: [email protected] 118. Anand Somani Nirmala International Pte Ltd Ecuador Email: [email protected] 107. Luis Antonio Cruz Particular Ecuador Email: [email protected] 113. Fernando Montenegro Neo Forests Sa Ecuador Email: [email protected] 119. Ashish Kumar Nirmala International Pte Ltd Ecuador Email: [email protected] 108. Alberto Jalil Asisbane Ecuador Email: [email protected] 114. Julio Alberto Salazar Valle Particular Ecuador 120. Kyra Peñareta DHL Global Forwarding Ecuador Ecuador Email: [email protected] 94 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 121. Christian Cordova DHL Global Forwarding Ecuador Ecuador Email: [email protected] 127. Pablo Burbano PROFAFOR Latinoamérica Ecuador Email: [email protected] 133. Cynthia Castro OLAM Ecuador Email: [email protected] 122. Andrea Celi DHL Global Forwarding Ecuador Ecuador Email: [email protected] 128. Juan Carlos Salazar PROFAFOR Latinoamérica Ecuador Email: [email protected] 134. Sohil Kumar Chovatiya Madhav Ecuador Email: [email protected] 123. Ivan Leon PROFAFOR Latinoamérica Ecuador Email: [email protected] 129. José Morán PROFAFOR Latinoamérica Ecuador Email: [email protected] 135. Becker Anasi Cecomex S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 124. Luis Fernando Jara PROFAFOR Latinoamérica Ecuador Email: [email protected] 130. Jose Vicente Palacios SEFNOR Ecuador Email: [email protected] 136. Gabriela Belica Cecomex S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 125. Pablo Mogrovejo PROFAFOR Latinoamérica Ecuador Email: [email protected] 131. Jorge Roman Forestal Bosquepalm Cia Ltda Ecuador Email: [email protected] 137. Rodrigo Anda Cecomex S. A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 126. Maria Jose Zambrano PROFAFOR Latinoamérica Ecuador Email: [email protected] 132. Juan Antonio Rivas OLAM Ecuador Email: [email protected] 138. Kit Combay Hacienda 5 Amigas Ecuador Email: [email protected] 95 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 139. Rolando Minda Fundacion Wilson Popenoe Ecuador Email: [email protected] 145. Maria Cevallos Abad Hacienda San José De Cerecita Ecuador Email: [email protected] 140. Fernando Torres Agridole S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 146. Alberto Peñalver Romeo Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil Ecuador Email: [email protected] 141. 142. 143. 144. Toni Marlon Flores Velastegui Tropibosques S.A Ecuador Email: [email protected] 147. Eddy Loor Aveiga Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil Ecuador Email: [email protected] Jorge Guzman Restrepo Tropibosques S.A Ecuador Email: [email protected] 148. Jose Castro Gaviria Tropibosques S.A Ecuador Email: [email protected] Juan Pablo Cedeño Forestal Cabo Pasado Ecuador Email: [email protected] 149. Tania Wazhima Pulla Exportadora de Maderas Tropicales Ecuador Email: [email protected] Eduardo Estrada Zamoranoteak S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 150. Ricardo William Naula Espinoza Sinergy Teak Managment Ecuador Email: [email protected] 151. Oscar Nuñez Sociedad Agricola E Industrial San Carlos S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 152. Gilberto Decker Sociedad Agricola E Industrial San Carlos S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 153. Jorge Chavez POLIDIST Ecuador Email: [email protected] 154. George Aguirre Diaz Particular Ecuador Email: [email protected] 155. Rodrigo Izurieta Particular Ecuador Email: [email protected] 156. Rafael Altamirano COPROCL Ecuador Email: [email protected] 96 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 157. 158. 159. 160. Sixto Valeriano Manobanda Alvarez EXP e Imp Manobal C. Ltda. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 163. Antonio Acosta PVS Internacional S.A. Salumbers Ecuador Email: [email protected] 169. Leonidas Yugcha Quisatasig CHEMCROP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 164. 170. Winston Jose Torres Quiñonez EXP e Imp Manobal C. Ltda Ecuador Email: [email protected] Sergio Muñoz PVS Internacional Sa Salumbers Ecuador Email: [email protected] Ever Sequeira Aguinaga Ecuatimber S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 165. 171. Denis Mieles Sociedad Agricola Manabi Ecuador Email: [email protected] Saurabh Sagar PVS Internacional S.A. Salumbers Ecuador Email: [email protected] Marjorie Patricia Mendoza Palma Agrimen S.A Ecuador Email: [email protected] 166. 172. Orlando Zambrano Madetec S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] Adriana Garcia PVS Internacional Sa Salumbers Ecuador Email: [email protected] Darwin Goyes Marcillo Universidad Estatal Técnica de Quevedo Ecuador Email: [email protected] 167. Diego Medina CHEMCROP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 173. Jaime Davila Silva Finca La Bonita Ecuador Email: [email protected] 168. Jaime Sanchez Vasquez CHEMCROP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 174. Luis Meneses INIAP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 161. Edwin Jimenez CFN Ecuador Email: [email protected] 162. German Rigoberto Espinoza Jumbo CFN Ecuador Email: [email protected] 97 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 175. Diana Almeida Arteaga INIAP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 181. Carlos Zambrano Nirmala International Pte Ltd Ecuador Email: [email protected] 187. Yovanny Buste La Vanguardia Forestal Ecuador Email: [email protected] 176. Ricardo Limongi INIAP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 182. Rodny Garrido ECUAFORESTAL Ecuador Email: [email protected] 188. Martin Umpierrez La Vanguardia Forestal Ecuador Email: [email protected] 177. Danilo Isaac Vera INIAP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 183. Gonzalo Quillupangui Particular Ecuador Email: [email protected] 189. Jhon Marcelo Ormaza Ponce Unversidad Tecnica De Manabi Ecuador Email: [email protected] 178. Ernesto Cañarte INIAP Ecuador Email: [email protected] 184. Vineeth Menon ARON Global Pte Ltd Ecuador Email: [email protected] 190. Xavier Perez Mac Collum Permac Agricola Los Potreros S. A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 179. Rafael Elizalde Nirmala International Pte Ltd Ecuador Email: [email protected] 185. Rahul Kaul Pamposh International S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 191. Sucre Hernan Perez Baquerizo Permac Agricola Los Potreros S. A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 180. Guillermo Ortega Nirmala International Pte Ltd Ecuador Email: [email protected] 186. Paul Palacios La Vanguardia Forestal Ecuador Email: [email protected] 192. Cesar Arboleda Lucero Permac Agricola Los Potreros S. A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 98 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 193. Fernando Muirragui Negcorpbis S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 199. Romulo Patricio Gonzalez Peñaherrera Reybanpac, Reybanano Del Pacifico C.A Ecuador Email: [email protected] 205. Juan Martin Gomez Agroeleonor Ecuador Email: [email protected] 194. Juan Salgado Negcorpbis S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 200. Sandro Navas Morondava S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 206. Boanerges Pereira Heightwood S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 195. Mohit Maheshwari Royal Global Exports Ecuador Email: [email protected] 201. Stephanie Navas Morondava S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] 207. Anand Motha Particular Ecuador Email: [email protected] 196. Juan Carlos Ludeña Velasquez Reybanpac, Reybanano Del Pacifico C.A Ecuador Email: [email protected] 202. César Nogales Zamorano Ecuador Email: [email protected] Jose Alberto Sandoval Muñoz Reybanpac, Reybanano Del Pacifico C.A Ecuador Email: [email protected] 203. Rafael Wong Reybanpac, Reybanano Del Pacifico Ecuador Email: [email protected] 204. 197. 198. Knut Radicke Life Forestry Ecuador S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] Manuel Bonifaz Capaltec S.A. Ecuador Email: [email protected] EMIRATOS ARABES UNIDOS 208. Vikash Nihalani PVS Internacional Sa Salumbers Emiratos Arabes Unidos Email: [email protected] 209. Vijay Nihalani PVS Internacional Sa Salumbers Emiratos Arabes Unidos Email: [email protected] 99 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development ESTADOS UNIDOS 210. 211. 212. 213. 214. 215. Felipe Veliz Times International Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] Mark Willhite World Forest Investment, Inc Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] Adam Watson Terrasource Valuation LLC Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] Jeff Wikle Terrasource Valuation LLC Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] 216. 217. 218. 219. 220. Juan Luis Lopez NC State University Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] William Andrew Whittier NC State University/ Camcore Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] 221. Rafael De La Torre Arborgen Inc Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] Luis Osorio University of Florida Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] John Turland RISI Inc. Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] Alex Finkral The Forestland Group Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] FRANCE 222. Olivier Monteuuis CIRAD Francia Email: [email protected] 223. Pierre-Yves Comte 571 Chemin De La Tuilerie Francia Email: [email protected] 224. Roberto Bacilieri INRA Montpellier Francia Email: [email protected] GHANA 225. Richard Andrew Hemisphere Forest Investment LP Estados Unidos Email: [email protected] Ravichandran Sarojanam Particular Estados Unidos Hugh Brown Forestry Commission Ghana Email: [email protected] GUATEMALA 226. Hensy Froilan Caal Chamam Consultorias Agrícolas Y Forestales Guatemala Email: [email protected] 100 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 227. Luis Alvarado GFP Guatemala Email: [email protected] 228. Edwin Estuardo Vaides López Tripan Guatemala Guatemala Email: [email protected] 229. Kurt Schneider CORVIGLIA Sa Guatemala Email: [email protected] 230. Mario Alberto Hurtado Montenegro HOLZ Guatemala Email: [email protected] 232. Biswajeet Singh OLAM India Email: [email protected] 238. Darshan Raiyani OLAM India Email: [email protected] 233. Vikram Aditya Watal OLAM India Email: [email protected] 239. Bhanu Avasthi OLAM India Email: [email protected] 234. Vignesh Tj OLAM India Email: [email protected] 240. Rakesh Semwal OLAM India Email: [email protected] 235. Priyank Pradeep OLAM India Email: [email protected] 241. Raja Shekhar Bogireddy OLAM India Email: [email protected] 236. Veronica Flores OLAM India Email: [email protected] 242. Kartar Singh Matharu India Email: [email protected] 237. Ashish Malik OLAM India Email: [email protected] 243. Sreelakshmy M.P TEAKNET India Email: [email protected] INDIA 231. Koustubha Bhutra OLAM India Email: [email protected] 101 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 244. Thulasidas P.K Kerala Forest Research Institute India Email: [email protected] 245. Siddhartha Bhargava APP Timber India Email: [email protected] 246. Anoop Elaveettil Vasu Kerala Agricultural University India Email: [email protected] 247. Ashwani Kumar Indian Council of Forestry Research And Education India Email: [email protected] 248. Gaurav Agicha Associate Group India Email: [email protected] 249. Narendra Agicha Associate Group India Email: [email protected] 250. Prateek Garg Madhav India Email: [email protected] 255. INDONESIA 251. James Roshetko World Agroforestry Centre (Icraf) Indonesia Email: [email protected] 252. Thomas Akuarin Tanjung HARFAM Afforestation Indonesia Indonesia Email: [email protected] 253. 254. Novinci Muharyani Research And Development Center of Perum Perhutani Indonesia Email: [email protected] Erlangga Abdillah Research And Development Center of Perum Perhutani Indonesia Email: [email protected] Eko Sudaryanto Research And Development Center of Perum Perhutani Indonesia Email: [email protected] IRAN 256. Amir Sohrabi Particular Irán Email: [email protected] ITALY 257. Walter Kollert FAO of the United Nations Italia Email: [email protected] 258. Graciela Andrade FAO of the United Nations Italia Email: [email protected] m 102 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development JAPAN 259. 260. Tetra Yanuariadi ITTO, Yokohoma Japón Email: [email protected] Rahmayanti Rahmayanti ITTO, Yokohoma Japón Email: [email protected] MALAYSIA 261. 262. 263. Abdullah Mohd Zaki Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Malasia Email: [email protected] 264. 265. 266. 267. Ahmad Yahya Forest Research Institute Malaysia Malasia Email: [email protected] Doreen Ks Goh Sabah Foundation Malasia Email: [email protected] 268. MEXICO 269. Jose Cibrian Forestal Milenium México Email: [email protected] Jurgen Stock PROTEAK México Email: [email protected] 270. Gaston Mauvezin PROTEAK México Email: [email protected] 271. Raul Alvarez Multimedios México Email: [email protected] 272. Ruben Quezada Multimedios México Email: [email protected] Victor Fernandez Agropecuaria Santa Genoveva Sapi de Cv México Email: [email protected] Carlos Rojas Agropecuaria Santa Genoveva Sapi de Cv México Email: [email protected] Mauricio Blanco Agropecuaria Santa Genoveva Sapi de Cv México Email: [email protected] Enrique Espinoza PROTEAK México Email: [email protected] MYANMAR 273. Yazar Minn Forest Research Institute Myanmar Email: [email protected] 103 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 274. Ohn Lwin University of Forestry Myanmar Email: [email protected] 280. Jinmy José Hernández Robles Nicaforestal S.A. Nicaragua Email: [email protected] 286. Salvador Zuñiga Teca GKM de Panamá Panamá Email: [email protected] 275. Than Swe CONCORD Commodities Myanmar Email: [email protected] 281. Eugenio Robelo EQUIFOREST Nicaragua Email: [email protected] 287. Elvis Yanguez Teca GKM de Panamá Panamá Email: [email protected] 276. Sameer Kaushal Organization Myanmar Email: [email protected] 288. Robert Kroesen United Nature, Inc. Panamá Email: [email protected] 289. Juan Carlos Arenas United Nature, Inc. Panamá Email: [email protected] 290. Ariel Urriola United Nature, Inc. Panamá Email: [email protected] 291. Abraham Nuñez United Nature, Inc. Panamá Email: [email protected] 277. Aye Thiha Royal Tree Services Myanmar Email: [email protected] PANAMA 282. 283. NICARAGUA 278. 279. Carlos Domke MLR Forestal Nicaragua Email: [email protected] 284. Ove Faurby Norteak Nicaragua Nicaragua Email: [email protected] 285. Ariel Uriola United Nature Panamá Email: [email protected] Ashish Parik Nirmala International Pte Ltd Panamá Email: [email protected] Fardeen Chhapra Matrix Green Central America Inc Panamá Email: [email protected] Hessel Van Straten Panamerican Reforestation Services Sa Panamá Email: [email protected] 104 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development 292. Edgar Guerra United Nature, Inc. Panamá Email: [email protected] 298. Diego Dipieri BARCA Panamá Email: [email protected] 303. Robert Hereña Banati Bosque Sac Perú Email: [email protected] 293. Martin Johansson Ecotopia Group Panamá Email: [email protected] 299. Naveen Singh Rawat Alkemal Singapore Pte Ltd Panamá Email: [email protected] 304. Franco Hereña Banati Bosque Sac Perú Email: [email protected] 294. Luis Rios ANARAP Panamá Email: [email protected] 305. Felipe Koechlin Universidad Pacifico Perú Email: [email protected] Freddy Céspedes Atlantexco Forestal Sac Perú Email: [email protected] 306. Duberli Elera Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca Perú Email: [email protected] Gonzalo de Aliaga Reforestal S.A.C. Perú Email: [email protected] 307. Mariano Bustamante Reforestal Perú Email: [email protected] 308. José Chlimper Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria North Carolina State University Perú Email: [email protected] 295. 296. 297. Ana Selena Lacayo ANARAP Panamá Email: [email protected] Carlos Omlin Navarro Empresas Darien S.A Panamá Email: [email protected] Melanio Aguilar Empresas Darien S.A Panamá Email: [email protected] PERU 300. 301. 302. Mauricio Scheelje Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina Perú Email: [email protected] 105 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development REPÚBLICA CHECA 309. 310. 311. 312. 314. 319. Petr Madera Mendel University in Brno República Checa Email: [email protected] Rahul Ahuja ARON Global Pte Ltd Singapur Email: [email protected] Juan Carlos Vega Malo Arbofino Switzerland Ag Suiza Email: [email protected] 315. 320. Josef Cafourek Mendel University in Brno República Checa Email: [email protected] SP Biyani Nirmala International Pte Ltd Singapur Email: [email protected] Egon Fink Life Forestry Switzerland Suiza Email: [email protected] 316. Himanshu Biyani Nirmala International Pte Ltd Singapur Email: [email protected] Peter Haninec Mendel University in Brno República Checa Email: [email protected] Martin Smola Lesprojekt Vychodni Cechy República Checa Email: [email protected] Reetesh Dalmia ROYAL Singapur Email: [email protected] 321. Leon Viljoen Kilomero Valley Teak Company Tanzania Email: [email protected] 322. Hans Lemm Kilombero Valley Teak Company Tanzania Email: [email protected] 323. Harbert Marwa Tanzania Email: [email protected] SWEDEN 317. SINGAPUR 313. TANZANIA Fredrik Lundberg VIMEK AB Suecia Email: [email protected] SWITZERLAND 318. Dominic Ziegler Arbofino Switzerland Ag Suiza Email: [email protected] 106 Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development VENEZUELA UGANDA 324. 325. 326. 327. 328. 329. Nelly Grace Bedijo Sawlog Production Grant Scheme(SPGS) Uganda Email: [email protected] 330. Bueno Dickens Sande Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) Uganda Email: [email protected] 331. Sim Katende Katende. Ssempebwa and Co. Advocates Uganda Email: [email protected] 332. Andrew Ireland Beaver Biotech Uganda Limited Uganda Email: [email protected] 333. Felician Kilahama Beaver Biotech Uganda Ltd Uganda Email: [email protected] 334. Abdul Safiq Beaver Biotech Uganda Ltd Uganda Email: [email protected] 335. 336. Mauricio Jerez-Rico Universidad de Los Andes Venezuela Email: [email protected] Mounir José Kabche El Douaihi Inversiones Britmar Ca Venezuela Email: [email protected] 337. Ana Moret Universidad de Los Andes Venezuela Email: [email protected] Helena Evelyn Dahdah Inversiones Britmar Ca Venezuela Email: [email protected] 338. María Isabel Gamboa Gessen Inversiones Britmar Ca Venezuela Email: [email protected] 339. Kevin Higinio Muñoz Cantor Inversiones Britmar Ca Venezuela Email: [email protected] 340. Neil Deivis Martínez Cantor Inversiones Britmar Ca Venezuela Email: [email protected] 341. Luis Brito Arismendi Inversiones Britmar Ca Venezuela Email: [email protected] Ana Mercedes Quevedo-Rojas Universidad de Los Andes Venezuela Email: [email protected] Isabel Schargel UNELLEZ Venezuela Email: [email protected] Gregorio Hernando Agropecuaria La Filera Venezuela Email: [email protected] Karim José Kabche El Douaihi Inversiones Britmar Ca Venezuela Email: [email protected] 107