Project Update: September 2008

One hundred and sixty seven young plants of both species have been collected and cared in the nursery until 1st September. Among them, thirty eight young plants (35 Nyaung Painn Nell and 3 Nyaung Chyin) which are about 2-4 ft height and stout growth were transplanted on 2nd September 2008. These were planted along the either side of the road with interested local volunteers and regional nature conservation committee. The spacing (50 ft between plants and at least 10 ft distance from the road) was applied. Holes for transplanting are dug, and measurement of each hole is 2x2 ft2 and 1 ft depth.

Fences were made to protect young plants from cattle. The remaining young plants are kept at nursery to attain vigorous growth, proper age and height. We have made local meeting, interview and talk on the importance of these trees for local environment in some of the villages.

Surveying for tree population of the two species in the whole Pindaya Township have been carried out with participation of local volunteers and community. The survey data are shown in the document below.