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2 Executive Summary

This Completion Report covers the period 1^stJuly 2006 to project completion in May 2007.

As anticipated, this was a very busy period under the project with Milestones 6, 8 and 9 being

completed. A summary of the activities and outcomes achieved are listed below.

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Milestone 6. Training was provided in Vietnam with respect to laboratory seed technology and seed

orchard management. The training was supported by reports on the training including assessments

of competencies by participants. Training in field collections had been completed during the

previous six month period.

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Milestone 8. A breeding strategy for RCFTI focussing on eucalypts was prepared following

considerable interaction between the authors in Ensis and key staff within RCFTI.

Milestone 9.

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A training module for trained staff to train others at the provincial level in seed

technology has been developed.

A report has been prepared as part of evaluating the effectiveness of the training

program under the project.

A business concept strategy plan has been prepared for RCFTI to implement as part of

its long term commercialisation plan.

Development of a strategy for distribution of improved seed, other germplasm sources

and services by RCFTI.

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Completed compiling the RCFTI seed operations manual.

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Follow-up visit by Ms Bronwyn Clarke in relation to the seed database.

All these reports have been prepared in Vietnamese and English.

3 Introduction & Background

A summary of the project objectives, outputs and approach is listed below:

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A total of 12 Vietnamese staff will participate in one study tour and four training visits to Australia.

Managerial level training – four persons for two weeks at the commencement of the project to

study general operation in Australia to include the ATSC, visit seed orchards in Queensland,

New South Wales and Victoria.

Technical staff training – eight staff comprising four groups of two to receive hands-on

training and lectures in seed technology associated with field work (seed collection and

processing, seed orchard management, seed laboratory training and associated documentation.

Training will also cover development of tree breeding strategies, trial design and data analysis

of trials associated with seed orchard activities. Techniques to monitor the reproductive

biology of key species will also be studied. The understanding of reproductive biology is an

important component of understanding outcrossing rates and factors influencing quality and

quantity of seed production.

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Four Ensis staff will make a total of 12 visits to Vietnam to work with RCFTI and regional centres

over the course of the project.

Project inception meeting followed by visit of field sites and regional collaborators

install the computerised seed database and train staff. This to be undertaken in 2005 with a

follow-up visit in 2006 to assess and make modifications to the database to ensure the process

is working effectively and data has been correctly entered.

a hands-on training course in seed collection at a pre-determined location (Dongha) for 10

participants and facilitated by ensis staff. Post harvesting seed processing and seed storage

requirements, reproductive biology studies will also be covered.

extensive field assessments of seed orchards in the north, centre and south of Vietnam

analyse field data to determine genetic variation within seed orchards and to provide baseline

data for thinning based on genetic parameters.

set up experimental plots for silvicultural treatments within one selected seed orchards.

Results will have application throughout all seed orchards in the country.

monitor flowering rate and seed production capacity in the sample plots

determine outcrossing rates of seed-orchard seeds to confirm genetic quality

develop breeding strategies for long-term genetic improvement and conservation

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Vietnamese staff will be trained how to properly document Seed Centre operations and to use the

ATSC seed database, and will discuss with ATSC experts the appropriate modifications to

documentations and database, for RCFTI.

RCFTI and ATSC staff will work together to produce a Seed Centre Operations Manual for RCFTI,

adapted from the existing ATSC Operations Manual.

4 Progress to Date

4.1 Implementation Highlights

Milestone 6 – Competent staff in RCFTI

As part of Milestone 6, two one-week training workshops were held in Vietnam. The first

workshop was on ‘Seed Orchard Management’ held in Dong Hoi during the week commencing

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3^rdJuly 2006. The workshop was attended by 10 participants from various forest offices in nine

provinces who had some involvement with seed orchards. The objective of the workshop was

to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to efficiently and confidently undertake

establishment and management of seed orchards. A report on the workshop was submitted to

CARD with a copy attached to this report under Appendix 1.

The second workshop was on ‘Forest Seed Handling in the Laboratory’ held at RCFTI facilities

in Hanoi during the week commencing 14^thAugust 2006. The course was attended by 12

participants from RCFTI and other forest offices. The objective of the workshop was to

provide participants with the knowledge and skills to handle seed from the time of collection in

the field through seed storage and dispatching seed to users. A report on the workshop was also

submitted to CARD with a copy attached to this report under Appendix 2.

Training in seed collection had been provided during the previous reporting period so is not

included here. However, the reports from the three training workshops and other related

training in seed orchard management and seed handling was summarised and submitted to

CARD as part of meeting requirements under Milestone 6.

Milestone 8 – Genetic Improvement Framework

In fulfilment of Milestone 8, Four key persons: Messrs Phi Hong Hai, Vice Director,

RCFTI/FSIV; Doan Ngoc Dao, MARD Forestry Department; Dang Phuoc Dai, Eastern South

Vietnam Forest Science and Production; and Do Huu Son, Researcher, RCFTI/FSIV visited

Ensis Canberra for one week commencing 21st August 2006 as part of developing the tree

breeding strategy and receive training in trial design and analysis. This was followed up with a

trip by Mr Pinyopusarerk to Hanoi for one week in order to gather further data on tree breeding

work that had taken place by RCFTI and other tree breeding work on eucalypts carried out in

Vietnam. This data was used to develop the strategy document ’Genetic Improvement for

Eucalypts in Vietnam’ which has been submitted to CARD and is attached in Appendix 3 for

reference.

Milestone 9 – Extension and Outreach

As part of preparing the various documents under Milestone 9, Messrs Pinyopusarerk and Gunn

made a one-week visit to RCFTI at the beginning of February 2007. This enabled Ensis project

staff to work closely with RCFTI to discuss earlier drafts of the documents and prepare final

drafts for translation.

RCFTI have developed a training module for use by trainers who were trained under the

project. The module will be used by trained provincial staff to train others associated with seed

orchard management and seed handling. This document has been submitted to CARD and is

attached in Appendix 4 for reference.

As a key part of assessing the effectiveness of training provided under the project, a

questionnaire was designed and distributed to all personnel involved with training. The focus

of the questionnaire was to seek feedback from participants to determine what new practices

have been improved or changed since undertaking training and how this impacted on the work

environment. This document was submitted to CARD as part of meeting Milestone 9 and is

attached in Appendix 5 for reference. Briefly, 64% of course participants provided responses to

the questionnaire. Of these, 75% reporting that they had applied their skills in the workplace.

Those that had not applied their skills provided comments that there had not been involved in

any seed handling activities associated with their work since training. Almost 50% of the

responses indicated they had applied their training to improve existing practices. A further 27%

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indicated they had applied their skills to implementing new practices and procedures including

training others.

In response to the requirement to provide a ‘Seed centre commercialisation strategy and

implementation plan’, Ensis and RCFTI initially discussed the relevance of such a document in

relation to RCFTI’s current commercial situation and future opportunities. As a result it was

agreed that a document allowing RCFTI to develop a Business Plan for Tree Seed Supply and

Technical Services would be the most appropriate strategy. The outcome of this planning is the

preparation of a ‘Business Plan Strategy’ detailing steps required to be taken for its

development over time. Since RCFTI is not currently in a position to implement the plan, it is

designed to take effect from about 2009 to coincide with the implementation of the

government’s requirement that RCFTI moves towards self sufficiency as a commercial arm of

the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam (FSIV). The document has been submitted to CARD

and is attached under Appendix 6 for reference.

In addition to the ‘Business Plan Strategy’, a ‘Strategy for Distribution of Improved Seed’ by

RCFTI was also prepared and submitted to CARD. This document is linked to the business

plan but has a more immediate focus for the distribution of seed, other germplasm and linked

services. The document was prepared in close consultation with RCFTI to ensure that it

addressed the current situation as well as offering ideas for future development as RCFTI’s

seed and other resources expands. A copy of the report is provided in Appendix 7.

Other activities completed during this reporting period

The RCFTI seed handling operations manual has been completed in both English and

Vietnamese which outlines seed handling procedures by RCFTI staff. The manual has been

developed over the two years of the project in order to ensure that appropriate techniques have

been adopted relevant to RCFTI and provincial forestry offices. The document was submitted

to CARD.

Ms Bronwyn Clarke visited RCFTI for one week commencing 15^thApril 2007 for follow-up

training on installation of the RCFTI computerised seed database and management and use of

the information support system. The seed database is now functioning effectively with several

staff at RCFTI now competent at managing the database. Backing up of the database to provide

added security for the data is now fully operational. Some procedural adjustments to managing

the seed store and information processes were discussed. This included checking the physical

weights of the seed in store to ensure they matched with the database. Ensuring that all seed

sent out was recorded on the database and that a consignment note is generated as a critical step

in ensuring seed weights are correctly recorded. A hard copy filing systems was created to

keep information on correspondence with clients. A copy of Ms Clarke’s trip report is attached

in Appendix 8 for information.

4.2 Smallholder Benefits

Activities under the project are related to capacity building within RCFTI. There are therefore

no smallholder benefits to report on.

4.3 Capacity Building

Training of RCFTI staff has been the key activity within the reporting period as outlined above

and in the Logframe. In summary, the following training and supporting information was

provided

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• Seed orchard management workshop held in Dong Hoi, Vietnam for 10 participants for

a week commencing 3^rdJuly 2006. Participants gained skills in establishment and

maintenance of seed orchards including cultural management.

• Forest seed handling in the laboratory workshop was held at RCFTI, Hanoi, Vietnam for

the week commencing 14^thAugust 2006 involving 12 participants from both RCFTI and

regional forestry agencies. The training covered handling seed from the time of arrival

at the ‘centre’ through to storage and seed dispatch.

4.4 Publicity

4.5 Project Management

The project has been managed within the framework of the Project Proposal. Effective

collaboration has been on-going between RCFTI and Ensis.

5 Report on Cross-Cutting Issues

5.1 Environment

No issues to report.

5.2 Gender and Social Issues

No issues to report.

6 Implementation & Sustainability Issues

6.1 Issues and Constraints

No issues or constraints were experienced under the project during this reporting period.

6.2 Options

6.3 Sustainability

There are no sustainability issues associated with the above options.

7 Next Critical Steps

There are no critical steps to be taken since this is the completion of the project.

8 Conclusion

In reflecting back over the project, it can be said that the project objectives were well and truly

met in terms of quality and quantity and have had an impact on the Vietnam forest industry.

Systems are now in place for effective seed handling of research seedlots by RCFTI. Strategies

for cultural and genetic management of seed sources are well documented with examples of

implementation by RCFTI taking effect. Sixty four Vietnamese personnel from about 10

forestry related agencies across Vietnam attended training courses either in Vietnam or in

Australia directly through the project. As indicated in the training survey, 75% of those who

responded to the training questionnaire indicated that they were applying the skills they had

gained.

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Apart from strengthening the skills of RCFTI and other agencies in seed handling and tree

breeding there has been the commissioning of the seed database and a number of documents.

These documents include:

• Genetic improvement for eucalypts in Vietnam

• Seed handling operation manual for RCFTI

• Strategy for distribution of improved seed

• Business plan for tree seed supply and technical services by RCFTI

These four documents are significant having application well in to the future with options for

modifications.

The association between staff at RCFTI and CSIRO Ensis, has been very close, highly effective

and professional. Without this close collaboration, this project would not have been able to

achieve the level of outcomes that have resulted. The support of CARD team and funding

support from AusAID is acknowledged in enabling the project to achieve these successful

outcomes.

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9 Statutory Declaration

STATUTORY DECLARATION

COLLABORATION FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

CARD Project Title: - Strengthening Capacity in Forest Tree Seed Technologies Serving Research

and Development Activities and ex-situ Conservation

CARD Project Number: - 058/04VIE

We the undersigned hereby declare that during the period 01/07/2006 to 31/03/2007 we have

delivered the following inputs to assist in implementation of the above project.

1: PERSONNEL INPUTS

Australian Personnel Provided Days

in Days

in Trips

Vietnam

to

(Name)

Vietnam Australia

Brian Gunn

37

43

0

7

87

23

9

5

21

58

2

3

0

1

6

Khongsak Pinyopusarerk

John Larmour

Bronwyn Clarke

Total

Vietnamese Personnel Provided

Days

in

Vietnam

Ha Huy Thinh

Phi Hong Hai

Nghiem Quynh Chi

Nguyen Tuan Hung

Mai Trung Kien

Duong Thanh Hoa

Other staffs

12

40

45

35

6

15

168

Total

2: EQUIPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES

Equipment & Other Services Description

Ladders (3 sets - 6 m/ladder) (made in VN)

Thresher - acacia pod (made in VN)

Budget Limit (A$)

1,000

3,000

Tarpaulin - drying seed (made in VN)

Storage container (made in VN)

3,500

2,500

Some other laboratory equipments (Buy in VN)

2,000

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Project Progress Against Proposed Objectives, Outputs, Activities and Inputs

Note: In order that this Table reflects the ongoing project progress, developments undertaken between July 2006 and Project Completion date

(current reporting period) are shown in italics. Previous progress is shown in normal print.

Project Title: Strengthening Capacity in Forest Tree Seed Technologies Serving Research and Development Activities and ex- situ Conservation

Vietnamese Implementing Institution: Research Centre for Forest Tree Improvement

Narrative

OBJECTIVES

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PROPOSAL

PROGRESS REPORT

Information Required

All project objectives were considered relevant to the

project

Information Required

Performance Measures

i. Seed database compatible

with hardware, maintains

information which in turn

can be backed up to ensure

data security.

ii. Users of database able to

demonstrate appropriate

data entry, interrogation,

printed reports on various

outputs (seedlot listings,

consignment notes).

Assumptions/Risks

i. Existing ENSIS seed

database can be modified

to meet RCFTI needs.

Suitable computer is

available for installation

of database

ii Suitable staff can be

identified for training in

using the database

Implement an effective seed

tracking / recording system to

ensure accurate management

of seed records by the RCFTI

Tree Seed Centre.

Maintain accurate record of

seed in stock.

iii. Operations Manual

understood by staff

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Develop skills in safe methods

of seed collection and

i. Attendance records and

adoption of equipment and

safe climbing practices as

defined by instructor.

ii. Equipment accepted by

climbers and adopted as

routine procedure and use.

i. Suitable climbers

identified who are willing

to adopt new safety

techniques and equipment.

ii. Equipment able to be

sourced / imported into

Vietnam.

processing from forest trees,

including tree climbing, seed

harvesting, processing and

documentation. These skills

to be applied to RCFTI and

other stake holders identified

under Section 2.1.2 above.

iii. Higher yields of seed from iii. Seed available for

the range of sources which

reflect improved application

of skills. Accurate

collection

documentation supporting

seed supplied to users.

Better seed germination

associated with improved

seed handling and control.

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Develop

technology

personnel to effectively test, ii. Manual in use by lab staff

skills

in

seed i. Competency assessment at

enable conclusion of training.

i. Seed available to carry out

testing procedures

ii. Manual can be translated

in Vietnamese within the

timeframe of the project.

to

fumigate, store and document

and distribute seed entered

into seed centres. Ability to

handle seed for long-term ex

situ conservation measures

applicable in particular to

storage of indigenous tree

species. Flexible methods

will enable RCFTI to link a

seed database with a paper

at RCFTI.

system

while

other

stakeholders can adopt an

effective paper system.

Seed sent to growers is

accompanied by accurate and

relevant information.

Develop

a

seed Operations

Manual for RCFTI Seed

Centre.

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Improve productivity and

genetic quality of seed from

existing seed orchards and

seed production areas by

application of appropriate

silvicultural treatments

i. Increased yield and genetic

quality of seed in seed

orchards and seed

i. Practical and appropriate

technologies can be

identified for the

improved management of

the seed orchards.

production areas

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Develop breeding strategies for i. Proposed strategies accepted

key plantation species for

long-term genetic

improvement and

conservation

Project management

i. All project related reports

prepared on schedule

against project proposal

ii. Equipment purchased and

delivered

iii. Acquittals submitted

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OUTPUTS

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Effective information system to

track seed from field

i. Demonstrated ability to

manage the database in

accordance with the

i. Operational data base

adapted to RCFTI needs

ii. Staff able to master the

data base applications

i. The seed database has been modified to RCFTI needs

and installed on an RCFTI computer.

collection to end user with

the support of an electronic

seed database and paper trail

system.

ii. Staff at RCFTI trained in the database application.

One officer proficient at entering and interrogation of

data

indicators

ii. Seed sent out to clients with

associated origin data and

other relevant information

pertaining to the seed

Installation of licensed software to run the seed database

has enabled the data to be successfully backed-up as

required. The exercise of reinstalling the seed database

and re-entry of seedlots by Ms Chi has demonstrated

her proficiency at successfully achieving this task.

The visit by Ms Clarke’s from Ensis to RCFTI in April

2007 confirmed the effective use of the database

including back up facilities and proficiency of key staff

in its application. Examples of consignment notes for

distribution of seed held on file demonstrating proof of

application.

2

Field staff trained in seed

collection, processing and

documentation including the

use of safe tree climbing

practices.

Appropriate tree climbing

equipment provided to the

various field operators within iii. Demonstrated application

i. Staff able to climb trees

using equipment and

applying safety techniques

taught in the training course

ii. Seed cleaned to acceptable

levels of purity and

i. A 9 day seed collection training course was

implemented facilitated by J. Larmour and attended by

15 participants between 22 – 30 May 2006. Training

was split between RCFTI Hanoi and Ba Vi field station.

The course included tree climbing using equipment

supplied under the project. Further practice is required

to ensure proficiency. Contracted seasonal climbers

were not on hand for training.

viability.

RCFTI.

of a combination of

techniques applied to clean

the seed.

ii. Seed cleaning techniques were demonstrated and

discussions held on the need to develop facilities to

cater for increased seed productivity and hopefully

demand.

iii. Given that the training has only just been provided

and RCFTI staff still require to demonstrate application

in terms of developing facilities etc. Demonstrated

application of the skills will require to be assessed later

in the project. ie. During next years seed harvest. .

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Laboratory staff effectively i. Records in seed database

trained to enable them to test, matched with physical seed

i. Suitable staff available

for training

A 1-week training course in laboratory seed technology

was held commencing the week 14^thAugust. 12

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document and store seed,

including conservation ii.. Outputs from database

techniques for long-term seed show correct records

storage, and effective in ii. Seed sent to clients

in stock

ii. Document can be

translated into Vietnamese

within the duration of the

project

participants attended comprising staff from RCFTI Ha

Noi and from provincial forestry offices. Participants

demonstrated their ability to test seed, understand

storage requirements and prepare associated

documentation.

responding to seed requests

and distribute seed and

information

accompanied by

consignment notes

containing necessary

seedlot information

RCFTI has established an effective documentation system

to support the database and physical seed in and out of

the store. As mentioned above, consignments notes for

shipment of seed is stored on file in support of their

effectiveness in maintaining records. A refinement to

the system was introduced during ms Clarke‘s visit to

ensure the physical weight of seed in the store

Seed

operations

manual

representing the activities of iv. Monitoring of staff during

the seed handling operations training

from seed collection through v. Uptake of training in every

to storage and distribution

day use when handling seed

without supervision

corresponds with the seed database record.

vi. Document in use

Over the course of the project, a seed operations manual

has been developed to reflect RCFTI procedures. The

manual has been completed in both English and

Vietnamese.

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Experiments on silvicultural

treatments in existing seed

orchards

i. Sample plots demarcated

and layouts mapped out

ii. Vietnamese staff capable of

assessment and analysis

iii. Seed orchards thinned

following data analysis

iv. Written guidelines and

practical thinning in Seed

production areas

i. completed

The Acacia crassicarpa progeny trial at Dong Ha was

thinned following assessment and analysis and has now

been converted to a seedling orchard The first

commercial collection will take place in May/June this

year.

Thinning seed production areas

The experimental design course provided to 4 officers by

Mr Pinyopusarerk has strengthened their skills in trial

design and analysis. The course also provided

opportunity for the officers from RCFTI to have inputs

in to the eucalypt tree breeding strategy.

v. Seed yield increases

vi. Genetic quality confirmed

by determination of

outcrossing rates

Current RCFTI trials are being assessed and analysed

iv. written guidelines prepared in English and Vietnamese

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Frameworks set for

management of genetic

improvement programs

Breeding strategies understood

and accepted for

implementation by RCFTI

Breeding strategy for eucalypts prepared jointly by Ensis

and RCFTI staff using information provided by RCFTI.

The preparation of the document was subject to

considerable discussions on approach to take and what

genetic material and results were available. It is

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generally accepted that the document may require

modification in years to come as priorities change and

different opportunities arise.

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Project managed in accordance i. As per document

Carried out in accordance with project document

with project proposal

ii. Equipment supplied

iii. Acquittals submitted

ACTIVITIES

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i. ENSIS to modify seed

database to meet RCFTI’s

requirements following

discussions between the two

parties.

ii. Develop a User Operations

Manual for the seed database

application in English

i. Seed database modified

i. The seed database was installed at RCFTI in September

2005 following successful modifications.

ii. Seed database operations manual prepared in English

and provided to RCFTI at the time of the training course

in use of the database.

ii. Manual prepared in English

iii. Records of visit to ENSIS

iii. Visit undertaken and reported under 1^st– 6 month

progress report

iv. Confirmation by RCFTI to

ENSIS that computer and

printer installed as per

specification

iii. 2 officers from RCFTI

earmarked to use the seed

database and undertake other

iv. computer and printer installed

v. submitted to CARD

seed activities to visit ENSIS v. Travel records and trip

Canberra for 3 weeks as part

of exposure to the ENSIS

seed database and to finalise

requirements for their own

report highlighting

achievements

vi. All seedlots (76) were entered into the database.

However, it will be necessary to re-enter all these

seedlots again once licensed MS software has been

successfully reinstalled.

database (see also 3 i below). vi. RCFTI confirm all seedlots

All seedlots have been re-entered in to the database.

At the same time discuss

hard copy system as a back-

up to the seed database.

Start designing/ modifying

documents where required to

support system.

entered

vii. Manual translated in to

Vietnamese

viii Report on effectiveness of

seed database application

and outstanding issues and

how they are to be

addressed .

vii Manual translated in to Vietnamese and presented to

CARD.

viii. New version of MS Windows and Office

professional installed resulting in the successful

application of the seed database.

iv. RCFTI to arrange for a

suitable computer and printer

to be made available for

loading up the seed database

v. One ENSIS officer (K. Aken)

to visit RCFTI for 2 weeks to

install the seed database and

familiarise staff with its

operation and ensure it is in

operation.

viii. Visit by Ms Clarke in April 2007 confirmed that the

database is running effectively, A minor problem relating

to the back-up of the data has been resolved amongst a

number of minor issues as outlined in her trip report.

ix. Study tour undertaken as reported in the 1^st– 6 month

report.

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vi. RCFTI to enter all their

seedlots into the database.

vii. Translate operations manual

into Vietnamese

ix. Record of visit to Australia

viii.One ENSIS officer (B.

Clarke) to make a 2 week

follow-up visit to ensure

effective operation of the

seed database and make

modifications where

required.

ix. Study tour of Australia by

senior managers from FSIV/

RCFTI (training item 1)

i. ENSIS in consultation with

RCFTI to prepare list of

equipment for seed

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i. List of equipment prepared

i. Equipment items purchased have been listed under the

stat declaration as well as in report form.

collection and processing

and purchase items within

limits of budget.

ii. Appropriate documentation

provided to ENSIS for

import of equipment

ii. Discussions held between RCFTI and Ensis on

requirements for imported equipment.

ii. RCFTI to arrange for

iii. Trip undertaken and report provided

importation of tree climbing iii. Travel records and trip

equipment.

report highlighting

achievements

iv. RCFTI has provided training to others through hands

on experience. A training module for use by trainers to

train other provincial staff has been developed by RCFTI

and submitted to CARD.

iii. One ENSIS officer (J.

Larmour) to visit Vietnam

for 1 week as part of

providing training (Dong

Ha) in seed collection and

processing.

iv. Program of training

developed by stake holders

and travel records / record

of people trained.

v. Travel records and trip

report

v. Completed as reported in 1^st– 6 monthly Project

report.

iv. Trained personnel to then

train other field staff in tree

climbing and seed collection

within their sphere of

influence.

v. 2 personnel to visit Australia

to undertake training in seed vi. Travel report on findings

biology and seed collection

techniques in conjunction

with seed processing,

and recommendations etc.

testing and documentation.

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3

i. 2 officers from RCFTI to i. Travel record, course

i. Completed as reported in 1^st– 6 monthly Project Report

undertake laboratory based

seed technology training as

part of their visit to discuss

the development of the seed

database. This to include ex

situ conservation strategies

for seed.

schedule, trip report.

ii. Training provided in Australia used to develop

procedures at RCFTI and in to provincial centres.

iii B. Gunn presented a training workshop in laboratory

seed handling in August 2006. training material was

provided and an assessment of skills learnt made at the

conclusion of the workshop. Following the workshop,

Gunn visited various field trials, seed stands and

provincial offices to assess and discuss adoption of new

seed handling facilities and approaches.

ii. On returning to RCFTI ii. Program of training

implement

appropriate

developed by RCFTI and

records of trained people

available

techniques into RCFTI seed

centre and train other staff as

required.

iii. One ENSIS officer (B. iii. Travel record and trip

Gunn) to visit Vietnam to

provide hands on training in

report

laboratory

handling and testing.

i. One ENSIS officer (K. i. Travel record and trip

based

seed

4

Completed

Pinyopusarerk)

to

visit

report; key stakeholders

attended meeting and fully

briefed of work plan

Vietnam to lead field work on

establishment of silvicultural

trials in seed orchards. Trip to

coincide

inception

with

meeting

project

with

stakeholders and beneficiaries

ii. Vietnamese counterparts to

study seed orchard

management and assessment

in conjunction with their visit

to Australia for seed

ii. RCFTI respond to

recommendations with own

management plans for seed

orchards

collection and processing

under (Activity 2 v).

iii. RCFTI and regional centres

to apply silvicultural

iii. Experimental plots

established following

treatment plans

treatments in seed orchards

iv. KP to supply guidelines and

demonstrate thinning in seed

production areas

iv. Records of flowering trees

and seed production

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iv. Monitoring flowering, seed

production and collection

i. One ENSIS officer (K.

Pinyopusarerk) to visit

Vietnam to review progress

and lead field assessment in

collaboration with

Vietnamese project staff

ii. RCFTI and regional staff

visit Australia to participate

in development of breeding

strategies

iii. RCFTI and regional staff

visit Australia for data

analysis

iv. Determine outcrossing rates

of seed at RCFTI lab

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i. Trip reports

i. Completed

ii. 4 officers including two from RCFTI visited Ensis for

one week as part of training in trial design and analysis.

Discussions were also held regarding the development of

a breeding strategy for eucalypts.

ii. Breeding strategies agreed

and developed

iii. The Acacia crassicarpa progeny trial at Dong Ha was

used for assessment and analysis, the results from which

have provided a basis for genetic thinning and conversion

to a seedling seed orchard.

iii. Data analysis completed

iv. Report on lab results

v. Trip report

iv. Seed production in A. crassicarpa SSO was found to

be very good after thinning. Seed collection is currently

underway and outcrossing rates will be determined by

RCFTI staff who have acquired the necessary skills

through a previous CARD project.

v. One ENSIS staff to visit seed

orchards and participating in

PCC meeting

v. Completed..

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i. Inception meeting in Hanoi i. Travel records of

Conducted as part of 1 st – 6 month Project report.

followed by visit to the 3

field stations (Bavi, Quang

Tri and Long An)

participants,

Meetings held routinely to coincide with visits by Ensis

staff to RCFTI. Under this report meetings were held in

August and February.

ii. PCC meetings (six monthly)

ii. Report on meeting to

include discussions on

management of project,

activities schedule by staff

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INPUTS

1

i. Contract software programmer i. ENSIS to contract

i. Seed database provided

to modify seed database

ii. Travel by RCFTI and ENSIS

officers between countries

iii. Computer hardware and

software

programmer. RCFTI

officer to Aust. 1 ENSIS

officer to Vietnam x 2 trips

ii. Computer hardware and

software

ii. Travel undertaken as per project schedule in order to

install software and provide training.

Follow-up trip to address outstanding issues at

conclusion of project.

iii. Training associated with

each visit

2

i. Travel by RCFTI and ENSIS

officers between countries

i. One ENSIS and 3 RCFTI

officer

All travel undertaken as per travel schedule

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ii. Equipment for seed collection ii. 3 sets of equipment for tree

Climbing equipment provided.

and processing

climbing

iii. Training to be provided, 1

in Aust. and 2 in Vietnam

Training provided as per schedule.

3

4

i. Travel by RCFTI and ENSIS

officers between countries

ii. Equipment for laboratory and ii. Equipment for laboratory

i. One ENSIS and 2 RCFTI

officer

ii. As discussed above

Training in seed processing and laboratory work

undertaken by B. Gunn in this reporting period

seed storage

and seed storage

iii. Training to be provided in

both countries

i. Travel by ENSIS to assist with i. One ENSIS officer to

i. In conjunction with a visit to Vietnam in July to

seed orchard management.

Vietnam

counterparts

Australia.

and

RCFTI

visit

conduct

a

training course on seed orchard

to

management, K. Pinyopusarerk also visited existing

seed orchards with key RCFTI staff and discussed

management strategies to enhance seed production.

ii. Training to be provided

As discussed above.

5

i. Travel by RCFTI and ENSIS

officer between Aust and

Vietnam

i. One ENSIS officer to visit

Vietnam and RCFTI

officers to visit Australia

ii. Resource material

iii. Training assistance in

developing breeding

strategies and analysing

data

i and ii. As discussed in #4 above

iii. The visit by VN staff to Australia has improved the

knowledge in tree breeding strategies. Trained RCFTI

staff made significant contribution to the report on

‘Genetic improvement for eucalypts in Vietnam’.

Trained RCFTI staff are capable of handling data analysis

of genetic trials.

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10 Appendices

10.1 Appendix 1. Report on Training Course in Seed orchard Management. 4 - 6^thJuly 2006

10.2 Appendix 2. Report on Forest Seed Handling in the Laboratory. 14 - 18^thAugust 2006

10.3 Appendix 3. Genetic Improvement for Eucalypts in Vietnam. December 2006

10.4 Appendix 4. Training Program for Provincial Forestry Staff in Vietnam. April 2007.

10.5 Appendix 5. Appraisal of training carried out under CARD Project 058/04VIE Part of

Milestone 9 – Provincial staff assessment of quality and value of training. April 2007

10.6 Appendix 6. Business Plan for tree Seed Supply & Technical Services by the Research

Centre for Forest Tree Improvement, Vietnam. April 2007.

10.7 Appendix 7. Strategy for Distribution of Improved Seed by Research Centre for Forest Tree

Improvement (RCFTI), Vietnam. April 2007.

10.8 Appendix 8. Project Trip Report by B. Clarke on Follow up training on installation of the

RCFTI computerized seed database and management and use of the database system. 15 –

21^stApril 2007.

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