This project supports the development of crops with small profit at the central Vietnam, increase high-value sawlogs glue for the wood processing industry of Vietnam's solid. Project to build scientific capacity of the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam (FSIV) Acacia seed varieties suitable for sawlog production, and conduct applied silvicultural research to support sustainable forestry and profitable. It will expand capacity of forest development agencies and local provinces to prove optimal development adhesive technology for improved varieties, and will help farmers plant group to optimize financial and labor inputs to suit their local circumstances | Ministry of Agriculture Rural Development Australian Government AusAID Project Progress Report FIFTH SIX-MONTHLY REPORT APRIL 2008 -SEPTEMBER 2008 Wednesday 1 October 2008 1 Table of Contents 1. Institute Information. 2. Project Abstract. 3. Executive Summary. 4. Introduction Background. 5. Progress to Date. Error Bookmark not defined. Error Bookmark not defined. Error Bookmark not defined. Error Bookmark not defined. .6. Implementation Highlights. Smallholder Benefits. Capacity Building. Publicity. Project Management . Error Bookmark not defined. Error Bookmark not defined. Error Bookmark not defined. Error Bookmark not defined. Error Bookmark not defined. 6. Report on Cross-Cutting Bookmark not defined. Bookmark not defined. Gender and Social Issues Error Bookmark not defined. 7. Implementation Sustainability Bookmark not defined. Issues and Bookmark not defined. Options . Error Bookmark not defined. Bookmark not defined. 8. Next Critical Bookmark not defined. 9. Bookmark not defined. 10. Statutory Bookmark not defined. 2 1. Institute Information Project Name Sustainable and profitable development of acacia plantations for sawlog production in Vietnam Vietnamese Institution Forest Science Institute of Vietnam Vietnamese Project Team Leader Dr Ha Huy Thinh Australian Organisation Ensis now CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems Australian Personnel Dr Chris Harwood Dr Sadanandan Nambiar Dr Chris Beadle Mr Khongsak Pinyopusarerk Date commenced 1 03 2006 Completion date original 31 12 2008 Completion date revised Reporting period 1 4 2008- 30 09 2008 Contact Officer s In Australia Team Leader Name Position Organisation Dr Chris Harwood Principal Research Scientist CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems Telephone Fax Email 61-3-62375664 61-3-62267901 In Australia Administrative contact Name Linda