Tree Seeds and Seedlings for Restoring Forests in Northern Thailand

The forests of northern Thailand are fast disappearing, along with their wildlife and the many products and ecological services they provide for local communities and the national economy. In recent years, public awareness of the problem has greatly increased and impressive efforts are underway to restore degraded forestland, by planting a wide range of native forest trees. An essential part of any tree-planting project is recognition of the tree species being planted. However, identifying tree seedlings is difficult, because they have different characteristics to those of adult trees. Based on a research programme, carried out by the Forest Restoration Research Unit (a joint initiative between Chiang Mai University and Doi Suthep-Pui National Park), this book provides essential information about 45 native forest tree species, known to be useful in forest restoration projects. Detailed descriptions of fruits, seeds and seedlings, a key to aid seedling identification, and tips on propagation and planting are presented in this handy book, for use in the nursery or in the field. Line drawings, full colour illustrations and an extensive glossary of technical terms complement the text.