Bamboo and other potential Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) are increasingly important for both economic and environmental values. Bamboo as one among the precious NTFPs has been used as substitute material of wood. Bamboo plantations also play significant role in carbon sink and storage due to their fast growing capacity. Some other potential NTFPs, such as gemor (Alseodhapne), damar resins (Shorea javanica), sandalwood (Santalum album) and tengkawang (Shorea spp) have been commercially traded in global market.

Despite their important roles and commercial values, the development of plantations and utilization of bamboo and other commercial NTFPs are still constrained by many factors. The traditional styles in plantation management, lack of innovation in product development and unfair profit sharing among actors along the market chains are some key problems that hindrance th development of these commodities. In the mean time, the growing demand for wood and other substitute products as well as new opportunities in the Reducing Emission of Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus (REDD+) programs provide incentives to further develop these commodities into global market. It is therefore necessary to revisit the current status of research and development of these commodities and to find options on strategies to support better management and utilization systems of the products.

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This seminar is aiming at sharing experiences and views regarding the better way in managing and utilizing bamboo and some potential NTFP resources to deal with future challenges and opportunities.

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