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Forest and Wildlife Science Research Institute

 

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The roles and duties :

  • To research the species richness and dynamics of forest vegetation.
  • To study phytosociology and forest vegetation by ecological zones, to collect plants specimens, to prepare and maintain the herbarium.
  • To research forest ecology for wildlife habitats, to study biology and wildlife bio-sites, to survey and conduct wildlife inventory and assessment of richness and population dynamics of wildlife.
  • To research the main ecological factors by each zone, to monitor and evaluate the change of ecological factors such as soil, water and climate related to the forest cover.
  • To conduct the primary forest resources assessment by ecological zones or national level in order to classify the forest types according to their prioritized functions.
  • To research biotechnology, plants selection and hybridization, and to develop techniques for forest rehabilitation and forest improvement for higher production.
  • To research techniques to manage botanical gardens, to select and hybridize the ornamental species.
  • To research on the identification of timber and NTFPs, processing technology and forest products quality.
  • To study and analyze the socio-economy and environment, and to evaluate the socio-economic needs in job alternatives in order to reduce impacts on forests.
  • To establish and manage the coordination network of cooperation with various forest research institutes in the region and global.
  • To collect data and information, and to compile and publicize scientific technical documents for implementation of the results from the research.
  • To perform other duties provided by FA leaders.