| Author | Pham Cuong |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.NR-08-10 |
| Subject(s) | Logging--Vietnam--Thua Thien Hue
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfill ment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Natural Resources Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. NR-08-10 |
| Abstract | Nam Dong natural forest in Thua Thien Hue province is one of important part of green corridor zone for biodiversity maintenance and conservation in central Vietnam. Nevertheless, over exploitation and forest disturbance are serious problems for not only tropical forests but also in Nam Dong forest. Selective logging system focuses on seven commercial species which are Hopea pierrei, Erythrophloeum fordii, Palaquium anamensis, Parashorea stellata, Paviesia anamensis, Canarium sp., and Madhuca pasqulerz. A comparison between unlogged, I-year logged and IS-year logged forests shows the effected of high selective logging on any aspect of forests. Generally, there were the differences about forest structure and quality between unlogged forest and logged forests. There was the significant difference seedling density in I-year post logging and unlogged forest and IS-year logged forest. Regeneration by saplings in unlogged forest was significantly higher than those in logged forests. Evidence demonstrates inadequate extraction and recruitment of selective logged timber species in the logged forests. Some species disappear in the logged forest can not justify continued timber extraction in this site. Data showed the canopy disturbance and fragment after post logging. There were more created canopy gaps; remained small individuals and unevenness distribution in logged forests. |
| Year | 2008 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. NR-08-10 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Webb, Edward L. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Schmidt-Vogt, Dietrich;Shivakoti, Ganesh P.;Steinmetz, Robert |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Norway |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2008 |