: WWF Thailand
: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร
: 646
: 3 April 2025
16 April 2025
Consultancy Assignment
Tree nursery development and management, and forest restoration techniques
Supervised by: Demis Galli
Duration: 4-5 and 15-16 May 2025
1. Background of consultancy assignment
The formation and legalization of Community Forests (CF) in Thailand is a good step forward decentralization of forest protection where locals are not only the managers but also the direct resources beneficiaries. However, often CF are not managed appropriately or were previously degraded, requiring some level of restoration or improvements that will enhance not only ecological services but also provide more income for locals. To improve or enhance forest conditions, restoration or enrichment planting might be necessary along with other management practices, however often locals miss either knowledge or budget or both. Providing capacity should at least improve their knowledge on specific tree production for local needs. CF can usually receive free seedlings from local RFD nurseries, but the species selection can be often inappropriate or not sufficient.
2. Objective of the consultancy
The consultant will provide training session for CF participants on the development and management of a tree nursery. Participants will learn how to efficiently construct and run a nursery for seedlings production.
3. Scope of work/ Major responsibility
The consultant will conduct all activities in coordination with WWF Thailand on:
3.1 To conduct a training session for 2 CF (even though villagers from other CF might be also participating) on importance of ecosystem restoration.
3.2 To teach how to efficiently construct a tree nursery for seedlings production and all the tools and equipment needed, including preferred media and polybag size for best root development.
3.3 To provide knowledge on best practices on: seeds collection, extraction and treatments, germination, potting and pest control.
3.4 To provide knowledge on: tree planting, maintenance and monitoring of forest trees
4. Outputs/deliverables
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No |
Activity |
Expected output |
Timeframe |
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1 |
Defining forest ecosystem restoration—the concept of reference ecosystem. The Framework Species Method of forest restoration. |
The recipients will be able to understand if the ecosystem is degraded and how to restore it with the right species |
4-5 May an 15-16 May |
|
2 |
Phenology - data collection. Seed collection. Voucher specimens. |
The recipients will understand more about tree phenology, which seeds to collect and when, and how to store specimens |
4-5 May an 15-16 May |
|
3 |
Seeds extraction and treatments. Germination - setting up germination tests. Potting (hands on). Grading, root pruning, pest control. |
The recipients will learn how to treat seeds depending on their characteristics. How to improve germination, transplanting, potting and seedlings management |
4-5 May an 15-16 May |
|
4 |
Rapid site assessment and AR. Tree planting, maintenance and monitoring. |
The recipients will learn how to understand if the area need restoration interventions, how to plant trees, and to maintain them. |
4-5 May an 15-16 May |
5. Required profile:
Knowledge/Expertise:
Experiences:
Skills and Abilities:
WWF support:
Interested consultants are invited to submit their proposal, including a detailed work plan, timeline and budget along with a CV highlighting relevant experience to Email: demisg@wwf.or.th Cc. procurement@wwf.or.th by 16 April 2025.
