Estimated Financial Performance of Exotic and Indigenous Tree Species in Smallholder Plantations in Leyte Province

Authors

  • Steve R. Harrison School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Qld 4072, Australia
  • Tyron J. Venn Risk and Sustainable Management Group, School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
  • Renezita Sales College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Leyte State University, Visca, Leyte, the Philippines
  • Edwin O. Mangaoang College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Leyte State University, Visca, Leyte, the Philippines
  • John F. Herbohn School of Natural and Rural Systems Management, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Qld 4343, Australia

Keywords:

Leyte smallholders, indigenous species, net present value

Abstract

This paper examines the need for estimates of financial performance of individual tree species for promoting smallholder forestry on Leyte Island in the Philippines, and presents some initial estimates of net present value and internal rate of return for smallholder plantings of indigenous and traditionally grown (exotic) tree species. Levels of profitability are found to be marginal for commercial production, particularly for native species. Data deficiencies are noted, and improved estimates of tree growth rates and rotation lengths in particular are needed to improve predictions of financial performance of smallholder forestry.

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2024-12-05

Published

2005-06-18

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Harrison, S. R., Venn, T. J., Sales, R., Mangaoang, E. O., & Herbohn, J. F. (2005). Estimated Financial Performance of Exotic and Indigenous Tree Species in Smallholder Plantations in Leyte Province. Annals of Tropical Research, 27(1), 67–80. Retrieved from https://atr.vsu.edu.ph/article/view/432

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2005)

Section

Research Article

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