A New Philautus (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from northern Laos allied to P. abditus from central Vietnam
The small rhacophorid frog Philautus abditus is geographically restricted to central Vietnam and adjacent Cambodia. Our fieldwork in northern Laos resulted in the discovery of a Philautus species that very closely resembles P. abditus, but is at least 330 km from the nearest known locality of that species. The Laos population differs from P. abditus […]
Melientha Cultivation – Farmer Guide
Melientha is an evergreen forest tree, up to 10 m high, with young leaves much favored in various Lao dishes. Unfortunately, the Melientha trees are unsustainably harvested, where parts or whole trees are cut down, seriously threatening the species.
In addition to the priority activities the province also support efforts to promote of Luang Prabang
Village forestry: Being connected to many NTFPs, village forestry needs support for conservation, management, and marketing of products. • Mushrooms: Wild mushrooms are lucrative but need support for habitat protection, farmer organization, and marketing. • Crispy Riverweed: Already a well-known product, loss of habitat suggests efforts are needed on production in new areas or different […]
Concept Notes BENZOIN PRODUCTION (YARN)
Benzoin Laos (Styrax tonkinensis), is known in Laos as the “Ton Yarn”. It is a deciduous fast-growing tree that can reach 15–20 meters in height and a diameter of 30 cm or more found in upland fallow systems 800-1,600 meters above sea level. Approximately 250 villages in three northern provinces of Laos (Phongsaly, Louang Prabang […]
Food from Northern Laos The Boat Landing Cookbook
Food from Northern Laos: The Boat Landing Cookbook is the child of the confluence of the skills, knowledge and abilities of these special friends. Dorothy has brought her love of cooking and cookbooks, Kees his photography and Joy her talent for cooking. Pawn and I have contributed our abilities to eat and critique. My passion […]
Gymnosperms of Laos
Gymnosperm plant species form a small relictual group of higher plants, representing the most sensitive ancient elements of modern tropical floras. Gymnosperms are highly vulnerable to numerous destabilizing factors presently affecting the Earth’s biosphere.
World checklist of Bamboos and Rattans
This book contains a global checklist of all known species of bamboos and rattans. It is an authoritative source of information on accepted species of bamboos and rattans, the correct names that should be applied to them, and the incorrect names that should not be used. It has been compiled from expert data sources, edited […]
Studies in Asian Nervilia (Orchidaceae) VII: Nervilia kasiensis, a new Lao endemic
A new species belonging to the terrestrial orchid genus Nervilia is described from Kasi District, Vientiane Province, northern Laos. Referable to the widespread and species-rich N. adolphi / punctata alliance on account of its solitary flower, slender white and violet-marked labellum and glabrous, angular leaf, N. kasiensis is morphologically most closely allied to N. muratana […]
Marketing potential of Lao Forest Honey: Prospects for a “healthy” future
MAIN MESSAGES The perceived health benefits and natural quality of Lao Forest Honey provide a marketing advantage over other competitors in the country and the region, where honey is predominantly used for health. Strengthen Lao Honey’s image and brand as pure forest honey in the domestic and export markets through (1) a national standard, (2) […]
