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John L. Herbohn1 and Steve R. Harrison2 ABSTRACT This paper presents the results of a cost-benefit analysis of the likely impact of research project ASEM/2003/052 Improving financial returns to smallholder tree farmers in the Philippines – funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. Three main categories of project benefits are identified which coincide …

Potential Economic Impact of Improving Returns to Smallholder Tree Farmers in Leyte: A Cost Benefit Analysis of ACIAR Project ASEM/2003/052 Read More »

Jerome Vanclay ABSTRACT This paper introduces the concept of a landholder typology as a means for targeting non-industrial forest policy and extension. An intuitive typology for farm forestry in sub-tropical Australia is developed, and used to illustrate how an extension strategy can be varied to reach the various groups in a cost-effective manner. Types of …

Using a Typology of Tree-growers to Guide Forestry Extension Read More »

Felipe S. Calub ABSTRACT The Philippines government has a policy of encouraging landholders to plant trees, and where practicable to relax all impediments to the harvest and transport of trees. A clearly defined set of regulations applies nationally to the harvest and disposition of trees planted in private land. This policy involves a balance between …

DENR Rules and Regulations Governing Timber and Timber Products Planted on Private Land Read More »

Dennis P. Peque ABSTRACT This paper discusses the status, impediments and prospects for microfinancing of smallholder forestry on Leyte Island, the Philippines. Surveys were conducted to determine the availability of microfinancing as well as the interest of landlords and finance providers in microfinancing. Representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department …

Impediments to Microfinancing of Smallholder Forestry on Leyte Island, The Philippines Read More »

Steve R. Harrison1, Tyron J. Venn2, Renezita Slales3, Edwin O. Mangaoang3 and John F. Herbohn4 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 …

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

Jungho Suh1 and Nick F. Emtage2 ABSTRACT A survey was undertaken during a workshop to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of Community-based Forest Management in Leyte Province, the Philippines. A form with open-ended questions, rather than oral discussion sessions traditionally associated with the SWOT analysis, was presented to each member of the …

Identification of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the Community-based Forest Management Program Read More »

Nick F. Emtage1 and Jungho Suh2 ABSTRACT This paper presents data from a survey of rural households in four rural communities in Leyte Province, the Philippines. Households in extreme poverty were found in each of the communities; on average more than half the households have cash incomes below the poverty threshold. The situation is particularly …

Variations in Socioeconomic Characteristics, Farming Assests and Livelihood Systems of Leyte Rural Households Read More »

Edwin D. Cedamom1, Nick F. Emtage2, Jungho Suh3, John L. Herbohn2, Steve R. Harrison4 and Eduardo O. Mangaoang5 ABSTRACT Demand for timber in Leyte Province continues to increase whilst supplies from domestic sources have contracted following suspension of logging in remaining natural forests. One approach to meet the deficit in timber supplies has been to …

Present Tree Planting and Management Activities in Four Rural Communities in Leyte Province, the Philippines Read More »

Eduardo O. Mangaoang, Edwin D. Cedamon and Arturo E. Pasa ABSTRACT Experience from the ACIAR Smallholder Forestry Project reveal that production and use of high quality seedlings is a critical consideration for successful tree farming and reforestation activity, considering that most reforestation activities have been largely dependent on nursery-produced seedlings. While the use of polyethylene …

Cost-Effective Systems for Seedling Production and Tree Farm Establishment Read More »

Edwin D. Cedamom1, Eduardo O. Mangaoang2, Nestor O. Gregorio2, Arturo E. Pasa2 and John F. Herbohn3 ABSTRACT A polybag is widely used for seedling production in the Philippines. Seedlings commonly have root deformation which has adverse effects as they grow and develop into mature trees. This study assessed the influence of potting technique and hardening …

Nursery Management in Relation to Root Deformation, Sowing and Shading Read More »