A review of dipterocarps - Center for International Forestry Research

Management of Natural Forests
10.In most forests selective logging will soon enter into
the second cut. Logged over forest will be the future
source of timber in the region. Investigations are
needed on the consequences of a second cut on future
production, forest structure, floristic composition,
and seedling regeneration.
11. Selection of species for enrichment planting programmes
is still primarily ad hoc, usually based on
what is available. Incidental observations have suggested
that there is a core of species among
dipterocarps (e.g. Shorea spp. (engkabangs),
Dryobalanops aromatica, Shorea trapezifolia, and
others) which share characteristics including fast
growth and regular fruiting. Such species should be
developed for planting, and their tolerances and
growth requirements (light, water) should be investigated
further.
Acknowledgments
The idea of producing the series of reports on
dipterocarps that eventually led to this book was first
proposed by G. Maury-Lechon, and I am indebted to her
for the support. Likewise, C. Cossalter (Center for
International Forestry Research) was a constant support
throughout. Finally, I would like to thank the two
reviewers, F.E. Putz (Center for International Forestry
Research) and P. Burgess, for their detailed criticism of
an earlier draft. P. Burgess was particularly helpful in
providing many notes that were useful in the finalisation
of this chapter.
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