Nghiên cứu khoa học nông nghiệp: Protecting productivity, incomes and trade through improved health surveillance of Vietnam’s plantations (MILESTONE 1 REPORT)

Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development 023/07VIE Protecting productivity, incomes and trade through improved health surveillance of Vietnam’s plantations MILESTONE 1 REPORT Date: 4 September 2008 Table of Contents 1. Institute Information ____________________________________________________ 3 2. Project Abstract________________________________________________________ 4 3. Executive Summary ____________________________________________________ 4 4. Introduction & Background ______________________________________________ 4 5. Progress to Date _______________________________________________________ 6 5.1 Implementation Highlights _____________________________________________ 6 5.2 Smallholder Benefits__________________________________________________ 6 5.3 Capacity Building ____________________________________________________ 6 5.4 Publicity ___________________________________________________________ 6 5.5 Project Management __________________________________________________ 6 6. Report on Cross-Cutting Issues ___________________________________________ 7 6.1 Environment ________________________________________________________ 7 6.2 Gender and Social Issues ______________________________________________ 7 7. Implementation & Sustainability Issues _____________________________________ 7 7.1 Issues and Constraints_________________________________________________ 7 7.2 Options ____________________________________________________________ 7 7.3 Sustainability________________________________________________________ 7 8. Next Critical Steps _____________________________________________________ 7 9. Conclusion ___________________________________________________________ 7 10. Statuatory Declaration ________________________________________________ 7 Institute Information Project Name Vietnamese Institution Vietnamese Project Team Leader Australian Organisation Australian Personnel Date commenced Completion date (original) Completion date (revised) Reporting period Protecting productivity, incomes and trade through improved health surveillance of Vietnam’s plantations Forest Protection Research Division, Forest Science Institute of Vietnam Dr Pham Quang Thu Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Office of the Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Ian Naumann March 2008 June 2010 Feb 2010 5 months to August 2008 Contact Officer(s) In Australia: Team Leader Name: Position: Organisation Dr Ian Naumann Director, SPS Capacity Building Program Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Office of the Chief Plant Protection Officer Telephone: Fax: Email: +612 6272 3442 +612 6272 5835 Ian.Naumann@daff.gov.au In Australia: Administrative contact Name: Position: Organisation Dr Ian Naumann Director, SPS Capacity Building Program Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Office of the Chief Plant Protection Officer Telephone: Fax: Email: +612 6272 3442 +612 6272 5835 Ian.Naumann@daff.go v.au In Vietnam Name: Position: Organisation Ass. Pro. Dr. Pham Quang Thu Head of Forest Protection Research Division Forest Protection Research Division , Forest Science Institute of Vietnam (FSIV) Telephone: Fax: Email: 84 4 836 2376 84 4 838 9722 phamquangthu@fpt.vn Project Abstract The rapid expansion of Vietnam’s forest coverage, provides opportunities for new international export markets for timber products. However, it also represents new and increased risks from forestry pests. Comprehensive surveillance and a database of pest and disease records are critical to detecting incursions, managing outbreaks of pests and diseases, and producing pest lists. This project aims to establish a forest pest and disease database and reference collection, provide training on pest surveillance and risk assessment, and establish a network of observation centres supported by linkages with relevant national and regional organisations. The project outputs will support forest pest detection and management, as well as provide the expertise and records to underpin market access opportunities. Key achievements during the reporting period include: • Development of Forest Health Surveillance database and field forms for distribution to regional centres • Preparation for travel to Vietnam to deploy database and assess collections • Development of baseline survey and draft questionnaire • Procurement of equipment. Executive Summary Progress during the first 6 month reporting period has been in accordance with the project Logframe. Highlights include: • Development of Forest Health Surveillance database and field forms • Preparation for travel to Vietnam to deploy database and assess collections • Development of baseline survey and draft questionnaire; and • Procurement of equipment. Key challenges during the next 6 months include fine tuning the database and training FSIV staff in its use, accessing and identifying relevant forestry pest specimens in Vietnamese collections, and preparing for the upcoming training workshop to be held in Australia in early 2008. Introduction & Background Project objectives and outputs expected are as follows: Objective 1 To establish a forest pest and disease database and reference collection. Output 1.1 Operational specimen-based forest pest and disease database. Output 1.2 Identify key pests and diseases for each of the main plantation species grown in Vietnam; reference material of these pests and diseases assembled. Objective 2 To provide training on forest health surveillance, damage assessment, pest risk analysis, collection, preservation, identification and curation and to increase awareness and understanding of forest health surveillance among stakeholders. Output 2.1 Surveillance training program for staff from regional research centres. Output 2.2 Monitor awareness, knowledge, attitudes and practices of key stakeholder groups towards forest health surveillance in Vietnam. Output 2.3 Extension material produced detailing symptoms and management options for key pests and diseases. Objective 3 To establish and equip a pilot network of observation centres based on FSIV regional centres supplemented by provincial Departments of Crop Protection. Output 3.1 Network of suitably equipped surveillance centres established at 3 regional centres throughout Vietnam. Output 3.2 Ongoing Forest Health Surveillance and Static trapping Programs initiated in each regional centre. Output 3.3 Forest Health Guide developed from existing data and data collected during training. Objective 4 To create linkages between Forestry, Agriculture and Quarantine agencies within Vietnam and with regional and international organisations. Output 4.1 Joint training in surveillance and diagnostics for FSIV and MARD. Output 4.2 Information routinely exchanged between MARD and FSIV. Objective 5 Manage and report on the project. The approach and methodology to achieve these objectives and outputs includes: • Developing and deploying a Forest Health Surveillance database, incorporating existing material from FSIV collections and records and incorporation of new FHS records. • Accessing and identifying relevant material in existing insect collections in Vietnam. • Providing practical training in forest health surveillance skills in Australia and Vietnam supported by training materials. • Preparing extension material and Forest Health Guide for FSIV staff and tree growers. ... - tailieumienphi.vn