Project Update: June 2008

Surveying for tree population status has been carried out with the local elders and community. That was done in town areas; there are twelve wards shown in the document below.

Most of the trees are over 70 years to 80 years of age and some are over 100 years old according to local elders' sayings. About fifty percent of the trees and their hanging roots have been conserved. Young plants and seedlings collections are being conducted.

We have done public meetings and lectures within the town areas, and the activities will also be continued. My team and local volunteers are now going to conduct surveying and public talks at the surrounding villages. Besides, nursery has been established with the help of regional nature conservation committee.

Distribution of the species with map illustration will be reported in the final report.