The Bamboo & NTFP Development Association (BNDA)
For many rural communities in Houaphan Province, bamboo and non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are more than resources from the forest. They are an important part of people’s livelihoods, food, traditional knowledge, and local economy. But managing these resources sustainably requires knowledge and cooperation. Since its establishment in 2020, the Bamboo & NTFP Development Association (BNDA) […]
Bounpasakxay Khamphoumy (Kop)
Bounpasakxay Khamphoumy is a Lao forestry researcher and silviculture specialist with more than 20 years of experience in sustainable forest management, reforestation, and biodiversity conservation. He previously worked at the Forestry Research Center of the National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) and currently serves as a Technical Officer in the Protected Area Management Division […]
Manivanh Aliyavong
Currently serving as the Regional Small Grants Manager at ALiSEA (Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia), Manivanh supports local and regional actors who are driving agroecological change on the ground. Her role connects grassroots initiatives with regional learning, ensuring that practical experience feeds into shared knowledge and collective action. Her journey began in 2015 with […]
Association to Support the Development of Peasant Societies
The Association to Support the Development of Peasant Societies (ASDSP) was founded in 1988 with the mission of promoting smart and sustainable agricultural practices among rural farmers. Its focus is on encouraging local innovation, improving productivity, and supporting bio-composting using locally available resources. After a period of suspension due to limited market access, ASDSP was […]
Lao Sesame Oil
Lao Sesame Oil is produced from locally grown sesame seeds using a cold-pressing method and contains no chemical preservatives or added colors. Viengsavath Vilaythong, who is passionate about health, has observed a growing trend among Lao consumers toward healthier food choices. However, options for nutritious products, particularly oils, are limited. While olive oil is widely […]
Prof. Soulivanh Lanorsavanh
Associate Professor Soulivanh Lanorsavanh is a lecturer and the Deputy Head of the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, National University of Laos (NUoL). He has dedicated his academic career to the study of plant morphology and the vascular flora of Lao PDR. His work is driven by a deep passion for […]
Systematics, Ecology and Management of Rattans in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. (The Biological Bases of Sustainable Use)
The Greater Mekong region is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. Home to the world’s largest freshwater fish species and extensive tiger habitat, its forests, rivers, grasslands and wetlands pulse with life. About 80 per cent of the region’s 300 million people depend directly on the goods and services its ecosystems […]
Monograph on Benzoin
Lao PDR is the major producer of Siam or Lao benzoin, a balsamic resin obtained from the yan tree (Styrax tonkinensis), which is native to Southeast Asia. Annual production of Siam benzoin, one of the two types of commercially produced benzoin, is around 50 tonnes. In some years Lao PDR is the sole producer of […]
Edible and Medicinal Wild Mushrooms in Lao PDR.
Due to the rich ecological landscape and biodiversity of Lao PDR, a great number of wild mushrooms are available for consumption and sales. Many mushrooms are known for their good taste and nutritious values and others for their medicinal properties. Currently, there are practically no scientific records of the edible and medicinal mushrooms of Lao […]
Survey on Botanical Orchids use in northern Laos Xiengkhouang, Houaphan, Louang prabang, Oudomxay, Phongsaly and Vientiane provinces
Wild Orchids collection is a part of income since many years in the study area and actually a threat for orchids that are in the way of extinction. The aim of this report is to show whether identification, selection and promotion of sustainably used of Wild orchids with promising commercial value who can contribute to […]
