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Training
and extension material for tree seed
Marcus Robbins compiled a
series of technical notes that can be used in extension
materials for tree seeds. The original publications were reformatted in
electronic form and with some modifications as a follow-up to a study
commissioned by FAO to make tree seed extension literature more widely
available.
AN OUTLINE OF TREE SEED
BIOLOGY
Abstract: This technical
note provides an outline of the biological principles behind the
various practices of tree seed handling, so that they may be carried
out with a better understanding of why they are done. It is not
intended to be a detailed treatise (for which there are many good texts
available), but rather a means by which forest officers can refresh
their memories as to the principles, and provide a framework within
which they can expand their knowledge, when necessary.
Author: Robbins AMJ
Publication: 2004
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Study-note F120a. AN OUTLINE OF TREE SEED BIOLOGY. Based on
the text and graphics in: Robbins AMJ (1987) AN OUTLINE OF TREE SEED
BIOLOGY With special reference to seed handling in Nepal. Technical Note no.
6, HMG/EEC/ODA National Tree Seed Project.
GUIDELINES FOR TREE SEED
COLLECTION
Abstract: Afforestation
in Nepal
is currently around 15 thousand hectares per year, equivalent to 30
million saplings. This production requires at least 150 million viable
seeds, equivalent to 15 tonnes of seed per year or 150 tonnes of fruit.
These amounts will double within 5 years. In view of this demand for
seed, HMG/N has agreed to start a National Tree Seed Project (NTSP),
with assistance from the European Economic Community (EEC) and the UK
Overseas Development Administration (ODA), with the object of ensuring
adequate supplies of high quality seed for all programmes of
reforestation within the Kingdom
of Nepal. The
NTSP is based at the national Tree Seed Unit facilities of the
Community Forestry and Afforestation Division (CFAD), which were
established in 1981 under the Nepal Australia Forestry Project. The
geography of Nepal
means that it is neither practical nor advisable to collect and
distribute such quantities of seed as a centralised operation, and
therefore each forest district or project must endeavour to become
self-sufficient in seed supplies as far as is possible. The strategy of
the NTSP is, therefore, to provide support to the districts in
achieving this self-sufficiency, and to take responsibility for aspects
of seed supply that the district cannot handle.
Author: Robbins AMJ
Publication: 2004
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Robbins AMJ (2004). NR
Study-note F120b. GUIDELINES FOR TREE SEED COLLECTION. Based on
the text and graphics in: Robbins AMJ and Shrestha NB (1986) TREE SEED
HANDLING: A manual for field staff in Nepal.
Field Document No. 11, HMG/EEC/ODA National Tree Seed Project,
HMG/UNDP/FAO Community Forestry Development Project
TREE SEED PROCESSING AND
TREATMENT
Abstract: Afforestation
in Nepal
is currently around 15 thousand hectares per year, equivalent to 30
million saplings. This production requires at least 150 million viable
seeds, equivalent to 15 tonnes of seed per year or 150 tonnes of fruit.
These amounts will double within 5 years. In view of this demand for
seed, HMG/N has agreed to start a National Tree Seed Project (NTSP),
with assistance from the European Economic Community (EEC) and the UK
Overseas Development Administration (ODA), with the object of ensuring
adequate supplies of high quality seed for all programmes of
reforestation within the Kingdom
of Nepal. The
NTSP is based at the national Tree Seed Unit facilities of the
Community Forestry and Afforestation Division (CFAD), which were
established in 1981 under the Nepal Australia Forestry Project. The
geography of Nepal
means that it is neither practical nor advisable to collect and
distribute such quantities of seed as a centralised operation, and
therefore each forest district or project must endeavour to become
self-sufficient in seed supplies as far as is possible. The strategy of
the NTSP is, therefore, to provide support to the districts in
achieving this self-sufficiency, and to take responsibility for aspects
of seed supply that the district cannot handle. As a first step in
providing such support, this manual has been written for District
Forest Controllers and their staff, with the aim of ensuring that
proper seed handling practices are used in each forest district. The
manual was originally written as 4 separate technical leaflets which
have been put together under one cover. The manual covers general
techniques only, and detailed handling of individual species will be
published by the NTSP as separate leaflets.
Author: Robbins AMJ
Publication: 2004
PDF version: Click here to access the
information (new
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Suggested citation:
Robbins AMJ (2004). NR
Study-note F120c. TREE SEED PROCESSING AND TREATMENT. Based on
the text and graphics in: Robbins AMJ and Shrestha NB (1986) TREE SEED
HANDLING: A manual for field staff in Nepal. Field Document No.
11, HMG/EEC/ODA National Tree Seed Project, HMG/UNDP/FAO Community
Forestry Development Project
BASIC RULES FOR STORING
TREE SEED
Abstract: Afforestation
in Nepal
is currently around 15 thousand hectares per year, equivalent to 30
million saplings. This production requires at least 150 million viable
seeds, equivalent to 15 tonnes of seed per year or 150 tonnes of fruit.
These amounts will double within 5 years. In view of this demand for
seed, HMG/N has agreed to start a National Tree Seed Project (NTSP),
with assistance from the European Economic Community (EEC) and the UK
Overseas Development Administration (ODA), with the object of ensuring
adequate supplies of high quality seed for all programmes of
reforestation within the Kingdom
of Nepal. The
NTSP is based at the national Tree Seed Unit facilities of the
Community Forestry and Afforestation Division (CFAD), which were
established in 1981 under the Nepal Australia Forestry Project. The
geography of Nepal
means that it is neither practical nor advisable to collect and
distribute such quantities of seed as a centralised operation, and
therefore each forest district or project must endeavour to become
self-sufficient in seed supplies as far as is possible. The strategy of
the NTSP is, therefore, to provide support to the districts in
achieving this self-sufficiency, and to take responsibility for aspects
of seed supply that the district cannot handle. As a first step in
providing such support, this manual has been written for District
Forest Controllers and their staff, with the aim of ensuring that
proper seed handling practices are used in each forest district. The
manual was originally written as 4 separate technical leaflets which
have been put together under one cover. The manual covers general
techniques only, and detailed handling of individual species will be
published by the NTSP as separate leaflets.
Author: Robbins AMJ
Publication: 2004
PDF version: Click here to access the
information (new
window will open)
Suggested citation:
Robbins AMJ (2004). NR
Study-note F120d. BASIC RULES FOR STORING TREE SEED. Based on
the text and graphics in: Robbins AMJ and Shrestha NB (1986) TREE SEED
HANDLING: A manual for field staff in Nepal. Field Document No.
11, HMG/EEC/ODA National Tree Seed Project, HMG/UNDP/FAO Community
Forestry Development Project
SIMPLE GERMINATION TESTING
Abstract: Afforestation
in Nepal
is currently around 15 thousand hectares per year, equivalent to 30
million saplings. This production requires at least 150 million viable
seeds, equivalent to 15 tonnes of seed per year or 150 tonnes of fruit.
These amounts will double within 5 years. In view of this demand for
seed, HMG/N has agreed to start a National Tree Seed Project (NTSP),
with assistance from the European Economic Community (EEC) and the UK
Overseas Development Administration (ODA), with the object of ensuring
adequate supplies of high quality seed for all programmes of
reforestation within the Kingdom
of Nepal. The
NTSP is based at the national Tree Seed Unit facilities of the
Community Forestry and Afforestation Division (CFAD), which were
established in 1981 under the Nepal Australia Forestry Project. The
geography of Nepal
means that it is neither practical nor advisable to collect and
distribute such quantities of seed as a centralised operation, and
therefore each forest district or project must endeavour to become
self-sufficient in seed supplies as far as is possible. The strategy of
the NTSP is, therefore, to provide support to the districts in
achieving this self-sufficiency, and to take responsibility for aspects
of seed supply that the district cannot handle. As a first step in
providing such support, this manual has been written for District
Forest Controllers and their staff, with the aim of ensuring that
proper seed handling practices are used in each forest district. The
manual was originally written as 4 separate technical leaflets which
have been put together under one cover. The manual covers general
techniques only, and detailed handling of individual species will be
published by the NTSP as separate leaflets.
Author: Robbins AMJ
Publication: 2004
PDF version: Click here to access the
information (new
window will open)
Suggested citation:
Robbins AMJ (2004). NR
Study-note F120e. SIMPLE GERMINATION TESTING. Based on
the text and graphics in: Robbins AMJ and Shrestha NB (1986) TREE SEED
HANDLING: A manual for field staff in Nepal. Field Document No.
11, HMG/EEC/ODA National Tree Seed Project, HMG/UNDP/FAO Community
Forestry Development Project
TREE CLIMBING WITH SPURS
Abstract: This manual was
produced as part of a series of training courses held in Nepal, and organised by the HMG/EEC/ODA
National Tree Seed Project, assisted by the HMG/SATA Integrated Hill
Development Project1 the HMGN US Aid Rapti Integrated Rural Development
Project, and the DANIDA Forest Seed Centre, Denmark.
During the courses, the techniques described were
successfully introduced into Nepal with a view to
improving seed collection. The manual has been written as an
aide-memoire for trainees, once they have finished training. The notes next to each illustration are
written for the use of the literate trainee to remind him or her of the
main points. The manual is not intended as
an exhaustive treatise for someone wishing to climb by him/herself, and
it is emphasised that it should be used only as a support to proper
personal instruction and demonstration by an experienced climber.
Author: Robbins AMJ
Publication: 2004
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Robbins AMJ (2004). NR
Study-note F121. CLIMBING WITH SPURS. Originally published as:
Robbins AMJ, Shrestha
NB, Baadsgaard J and
Ochsner P (1987) Tree Climbing With Spurs: An Illustrated Manual for
Seed Collectors. HMG/EEC/ODA National Tree
Seed Project and HMG/UNDP/FAO Community Forestry Development Project.
NEP/80/030 Field Document No.14.
AN OUTLINE OF TREE
IMPROVEMENT
Author: Robbins AMJ
Publication: 2004
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Suggested citation:
Robbins AMJ (2004). NR
Study-note F122. AN OUTLINE OF TREE IMPROVEMENT. Graphics
and part of text reproduced from: Robbins AMJ and Ditlevsen B (1988)
Tree Improvement: an outline and plan of action for Nepal.
HMG/EEC/ODA National Tree Seed Project.
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