FORRU's grantees in 2023

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FORRU-CMU continues to support emerging scientists and provide them with the resources and opportunities needed to make a difference. This year (2022), the unit is supporting the research costs of three students working of forest restoration topics. Their dedication, diligence and innovative approaches are advancing our understanding of forest ecosystems and are paving the way towards more effective restoration strategies. We are proud to have been a part of their journey and are excited to see how their findings will inform future conservation initiatives.

Mr. Waiprach Suwannarat (MSc student) is focusing on LiDAR technology for monitoring recovery of forest structure at ground level. His thesis title is: 'Quantifying forest and tree canopy structural complexity by terrestrial LiDAR: testing efficiency in different forest types.'

Mr. Waiprach Suwannarat is working with LiDAR technology for monitoring canopy structural — Mr. Waiprach Suwannarat is working with LiDAR technology to monitor forest structural development from the ground.

Mr. Sirui Tao (BSc student) is testing the use of drones to monitor forest recovery from above: 'Canopy structure assessment and the relationship between drone and ground-based surveys of forest restoration plots of different ages', at the Mon Cham reforestation plot system.

Ms. Kunnaree Pakkad (BSc student) is focusing on seed storage. Her objective is to determine the optimum moisture content for seed storage and the germinability of seeds in the field after storage. This study will be invaluable for planning seed-collection strategies, optimizing nursery production of planting stock and to establish direct seeding as a viable restoration tool.

Seeds in jars — Maintaining viability during seed storage is vital, if direct seeding is to become an effective tool for the restoration of tropical forest ecosystems.