Non-Timber Forest Products Utilization in Climate Change Mitigation

Training Course on NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS

UTILIZATION IN CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills on the utilization of non-timber forest products, and hands-on experiences on the propagation and utilization on of non-wood raw materials vis-à-vis environment-friendly processing techniques.

COURSE CONTENT

·      Principles and Techniques of Biomass Determination on Non-Wood Forest Products

·      Basic Properties and Propagation/Harvesting/Extraction Techniques of Selected Non-Wood Forest Products such as Bamboo, Vines, Pandan, Resin/Gums/Rubber, and Essential     Oils

·      Field Trips/Plant Visits/Field Practicum

DURATION AND DATE

Four Weeks: 06 Aug. – 02 Sept. 2013

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The training course is designed for professionals who are and will be engaged in the manufacturing processes of non-wood raw materials.

THINGS TO BRING

Participants must bring data on the project area where the prospective participant is working.

COURSE FEE

The course fee is US$4,000 inclusive of costs of tuition, training-related field/visits, supplies and materials, minimal group accident insurance and conveyance from and to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Payment of course fee should be made on or before the start of the course. Participant and/or sponsor should shoulder the following expenses:

a. Transportation from and to the participant’s point of departure to the Philippines, airport fees, passport and visa;
b. Daily subsistence allowance (DSA) for meals, lodging and other incidental expenses for the entire duration of the meeting.

To register and request for more information, please contact:

The Director 

TRAINING CENTER FOR TROPICAL RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY (TREES)

College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Tel. No. +( 63 49) 536-2736 Tel./Fax: + (63 49) 536-2639

Email: trees@uplb.edu.ph or trees.uplb@gmail.com

Agroforetsry For Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

Training Course on AGROFORESTRY FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOODS

The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills in planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating agroforestry models/systems that are adaptive to global climate change, enhancing  biodiversity conservation, and providing entrepreneurial sources of livelihood.

COURSE CONTENT

· Introduction

· Agroforestry Systems for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

· Enhancing Support Systems for Agroforestry as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

· Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating Agroforestry Projects for Climate Change

· Field Practicum

· Action/Re-entry Plan for an Agroforestry Project

DURATION AND DATE

Four Weeks: 09 July – 05 Aug 2013

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Mid-level managers of non government organizations (NGOs), People’s organizations (POs), TechnicalOfficers of government agencies and local government units who are doing agroforestry work but are not technically trained on agroforestry as well as extension and upland development workers implementing agroforestry development works.

THINGS TO BRING

Agroforestry project data – Maps (project area, topography, slope, soil and vegetation) and other related information/materials necessary for the preparation of indicative plans.

COURSE FEE

The course fee is US$4,000 inclusive of costs of tuition, training-related field/visits, supplies and materials, minimal group accident insurance and conveyance from and to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Payment of course fee should be made on or before the start of the course. Participant and/or sponsor should shoulder the following expenses:

a. Transportation from and to the participant’s point of departure to the Philippines, airport fees, passport and visa;

b. Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) for meals, lodging and other incidental expenses for the entire duration of the meeting.

To register and request for more information, please contact:

The Director

TRAINING CENTER FOR TROPICAL RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY

(TREES)

College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Tel. No. +( 63 49) 536-2736 Tel./Fax: + (63 49) 536-2639

Email: trees@uplb.edu.ph or trees.uplb@gmail.com

Training Course on AGROFORESTRY FOR CLIMATE

CHANGE ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABLE

RURAL LIVELIHOODS

The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills in planning,

designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating agroforestry models/systems

that are adaptive to global climate change, enhancing  biodiversity conservation,

and providing entrepreneurial sources of livelihood.

COURSE CONTENT

· Introduction

· Agroforestry Systems for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

· Enhancing Support Systems for Agroforestry as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

· Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating Agroforestry Projects for Climate Change

· Field Practicum

· Action/Re-entry Plan for an Agroforestry Project

DURATION AND DATE

Four Weeks: 09 July – 05 Aug 2013

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Mid-level managers of non government organizations (NGOs), People’s organizations (POs),

TechnicalOfficers of government agencies and local government units who are doing

agroforestry work but are not technically trained on agroforestry as well as extension

and upland development workers implementing agroforestry development works.

THINGS TO BRING

Agroforestry project data – Maps (project area, topography, slope, soil and vegetation) and other

related information/materials necessary for the preparation of indicative plans.

COURSE FEE

The course fee is US$4,000 inclusive of costs of tuition, training-related field/visits, supplies and

materials, minimal group accident insurance and conveyance from and to the Ninoy Aquino

International Airport in Manila. Payment of course fee should be made on or before the start

of the course. Participant and/or sponsor should shoulder the following expenses:

a. Transportation from and to the participant’s point of departure to the Philippines, airport

fees, passport and visa;

b. Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) for meals, lodging and other incidental expenses for the

entire duration of the meeting.

To register and request for more information, please contact:

The Director

TRAINING CENTER FOR TROPICAL RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY (TREES)

College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Tel. No. +( 63 49) 536-2736 Tel./Fax: + (63 49) 536-2639

Email: trees@uplb.edu.ph or trees.uplb@gmail.com