NEW BOOK: The original version of Manual on Peat Swamp Forest Rehabilitation and Planting in Thailand (in Thai) was written by Mr. Tanit Nuyim from the National Park, Widlife and Plant Conservation Department (NPWPC), Thailand in 2003. With the collaboration between Global Environment Centre, Wetlands International Thailand, and the NPWPC Department under the joint support from the UNEP-GEF's Integrated Management of Peatlands for Biodiversity and Climate Change project and CIDA funded Climate Change, Forests and Peatlands in Indonesia project, this manual was translated into English and published in May 2005.

Peat-portal members may request a copy from David Lee at GEC.

Abstract: The manual started by giving an overview and scenario of the peat swamp forest in Thailand, inlcuding some basic characteristics and features of the peat swamp in the country. Chapter 3 provides a list of plant species that was tested for suitability in peat swamp replanting. The findings was a product of a long research conduted since 1988 to 2002. Besides, the manual also described in detail the steps and methodology for seedlings preparation, nursery set up, as well as information on plant growth study. I am sure research scientist in forestry will find this book a useful reference in future attempt to conduct any replanting of peat swamp forest species.