21 Maret 2013 - 2580 klik
Identification of Eaglewood (Gaharu) Tree Species Susceptibility

The gaharu-development project of the so-called ITTO PD425/06 Rev.1 (I) was responsible for conducting several activities, one of which turned out the output entitled “Identified tree species”. This output consisted of (1) Reviewing on existing literature on eaglewood species, potency, distribution, and cultivation; (2) Conducting field survey on eaglewood at natural and plantation area; and (3) Identifying selected susceptible eaglewood stand. These activities were conducted by the National Experts and Consultants, who were very competent and proficient in their field.

To find the gaharu literatures either in Indonesian or in English is difficult as their stocks are still very limited. Conducting the field survey related to the gaharu-yielding trees is not easy either, and nor is carrying out the identification of gaharu tree stands which are very potential to produce gaharu, suitable with the Indonesia’s condition. Nevertheless, in the end the researchers should strive hard as capably as they could formulating their research results and interpretation to draw up conclusions and reach the target they want in these outputs.

This report was prepared and arranged based on field research, literature study, and discussions as performed intensively by the groups of gaharu farmers and other stakeholders. This report can expectedly bring some benefits to the policy holders of gaharu production and gaharu practitioners in the field.

Penulis : Irnayuli R. Sitepu, Erdy Santoso, and Maman Turjaman

Download : TECHNICAL REPORT NO. 1.pdf