International Conference

Quality Timber Products of TeakFrom Sustainable Forest ManagementKerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, India2 - 5 December 2003

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SPONSORS

The Conference will be organised under the auspicesof

The International Tropical Timber Organization(ITTO), Japan

The International Union of Forest ResearchOrganisations� Teak Wood Working Party (IUFRO5.06.02)and

The Ministry of Environment and Forests,Government of India

CONTENTS

International advisory and organising committee (CAC)

National organizing committee, India

Conference information

Venue

Invited speakers

Tentative programme

Side events

Paper presentation

Poster presentation

Accommodation

Field excursion

Post conference tour

Accompanying person�s programme

Registration instructions

Local organising committees

Registration form

Application form for scientist assistantce programme

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Cover: Teak farm, Tender new shoot and HandicraftInside: Kerala Forest Research Institute, PeechiPhotographs : Subash Kuriakose

I am pleased to inform that the International Teak Conference2-5 December 2003, KFRI, Peechi, India, will provide anexcellent global forum for critical appraisal of the role of teakplantations in tropical timber development programmes underenvironmentally acceptable and socially desirable conditions andfor the review of recent research findings in this direction. Themajor outputs expected from the conference are the conciseguidelines for strategic plans for timber production, furtherprocessing and international trade of teak timber products inproducer countries through sustainable forest management inthe context of the crisis in quality tropical timber sector. As theopportunity for interacting with hundreds of teak experts andleading scientists of the world does not occur frequently in thehome country of teak, I am extremely happy to welcome youto participate in the above historical event of global significanceand to carry home the pleasant memories of Indian cultureand heritage.

Look forward to your participation

R. P. S. KatwalDirector General, Indian Council of Forest Research &Education(ICFRE)

ITTO is committed to sustainable tropical forest management.Sustainable timber production depends on good forestmanagement, efficient timber processing, and quality informationabout the trade and marketplace.

This International Teak Conference offers a timely opportunityto advance our knowledge on all these fronts in relation to thegrowing, processing and marketing of teak�and to developstra-tegies for promoting quality teak products in the globalmarket. ITTO is pleased to be participating in the event, and Ilook forward to seeing you there.

Manoel Sobral FilhoExecutive Director, International Tropical TimberOrganization

MESSAGE FROM THE

INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL TIMBER

ORGANIZATION (ITTO)

INVITATION FROM THE

NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE CHAIR

KFRI, established in 1975, is one of the seven institutions underthe Kerala State Council for Science, Technology andEnvironment (KSCSTE). Dur-ing this short period KFRI hasbecome one of the pioneering institutions in tropical forestryresearch. The Institute has been conducting research on allaspects of forestry, wildlife biology, wood science and technologyand socio-economics that are vital to the development of forestrysector in Kerala State.

It is a great honour for KFRI to host the International confe-rence on �Quality timber products of teak from sus-tainable forestmanagement� during 2-5 December 2003 in the land of teak,Kerala which pioneered the plantation tech-nology for teak andestablished the first teak plantation during 1842.

I look forward to welcome the participants from all over theworld and to cherish the most memorable experience of theConference.

J. K. SharmaDirector, Kerala Forest Research Institute

On behalf of the Local Organising Committee, I am pleased towelcome you to India and Kerala to participate in theInternational conference at the Kerala Forest Research Institue,Peechi. About 174 delegates from 37 countries have confirmedtheir interest for participation. Besides the technical deliber-ations, the In-conference and Post-Conference tours are plannedto provide with first-hand information on production, processingand marketing of teak products as well as unique experience ofenjoying the beauty of landscape, greenery of forests andplantations.

Look forward to seeing you in Peechi

K. M. BhatConference Convener

WELCOME TO THE

KERALA FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE (KFRI)

GREETINGS FROM THE

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTE

KFRI campus

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY AND ORGANISINGCOMMITTEE (CAC)

Dr. Manoel Sobral FilhoExecutive Director,International Tropical Timber Organization,Yokohama, Japan

Mr. M. K. Sharma, IFSDirector General, Ministry of Environment and Forests(Govt. of India), New Delhi, India

Mr. P. K. Surendranathan Asari, IFSPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forests,Kerala Forest Department, Trivandrum, India

Mr. K. K. Srivasthava, IFSManaging Director, Kerala Wood Industries Ltd.Nilambur, India

Dr. J. K. SharmaDirector, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)Peechi, India

Dr. Ma Hwan Ok Projects Manager, Forestry Industry, ITTO, Japan

Prof. Dr. Takashi OkuyamaCoordinator IUFRO 5.06.02, Nagoya Japan

Dr. K. M. BhatDeputy Coordinator IUFRO Division 5, KFRI, India

NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, INDIA

PATRONS

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan UNESCO � Cousteau Chair in Ecotechnology & Chairman,M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai

Mr. M. K. Sharma, IFSDirector General of Forests & Special Secretary, Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests (Govt. of India), New Delhi

Dr. M. S. ValiathanExecutive Vice President, Kerala State Council for Science,Technology and Environment, Thiruvananthapuram

CHAIRMAN

Mr. R. P. S. Katwal IFSDirector GeneralIndian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)Dehra Dun

MEMBERS

Mr. J. C. Kala, IFSPrincipal Chief Conservator of ForestsTamilnadu Forest Department, Chennai

Dr. S. N. Rai, IFSPrincipal Chief Conservator of Forests,Karnataka Forest Department, Bangalore

Mr. P. K. Surendranathan Asari, IFSPrincipal Chief Conservator of ForestsKerala Forest Department, Trivandrum

Mr. K. K. Srivasthava, IFSManaging DirectorKerala State Wood Industries Ltd. Nilambur

Mr. D. M. Shukla, IFSDeputy Inspector General of ForestsMinistry Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Mr. R. T. SomaiyaPresident , Timber Importers Association India Ltd., Mumbai

Dr. J. K. SharmaDirector, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi

Dr. K. M. BhatConference ConvenerKerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

India, the hosting country of the Conference, with a total landarea of 3.287 million km2, is the seventh largest country in theworld, situated in South Asia. With diverse climatic conditionsuch as alpine temperate in the north, desert in the west andhot and humid tropical climate in the south. India is a union of28 States and 7 Union Territories. There are 18 official languageswith 1652 dialects with English as a main link language. With anestimated annual growth of about 1.6%, the population wasestimated to be more or less 1 billion in the year 2001.

Kerala State, (8o 18��12o 48� N; 74o 52��77o 22� E) situatedalong the south-western coast of Peninsular India, is a regionendowed with rich tropical forests and wildlife. The capital ofKerala State is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). The southernpart of the Western Ghats lies along the eastern side of the State.These hill ranges which harbour diverse types of tropical forestsare considered as one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots in theWorld. Besides conservation forestry the State is also accreditedof pioneering attempts in plantation forestry. The world�s firstteak plantation established at Nilambur, Kerala, during 1846 isstill maintained in the memory of Mr. H.V. Conolly for hispioneering effort.

Kerala State is also known for spices (cardamom, cloves, blackpepper, nutmeg, etc.), coffee, tea, cashew and fisheries, coconutfringed landscapes and scenic backwaters and lagoons.Numerous famous temples, mosques (India�s first mosque issituated Kodungallore, 41 km away from Thrissur) and churches,a variety of traditional art forms like Kathakali and Mohiniyattamclosely interwoven with the social life of people, depict theglorious cultural heritage of the State.

Venue

The conference venue is Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi� located in central part of Kerala State in the midst of tropicalforests with a scenic beauty, which attracts a large number oftourists throughout the year. The nearest city is Trichur (Thrissur)(18 km), the cultural capital of Kerala which is well connectedby road and train from Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Kochi(Cochin) and Coimbatore cities. The new Cochin (Kochi)International Airport at Nedumbassery is only 60 km awaywhile another accessible domestic airport is at Coimbatore, TamilNadu (100 km). More information about India and Kerala, canbe obtained through the websites : www.keralatourism.com ;www.keralagreenery.org ; www.keralam.com

ClimateThe weather in and around Peechi during December is verypleasant with an average temperature of 25o C.

Official Language of the Conference

The Official language of the Conference is English. Only Englishis used by the speakers in all the sessions and field excursion ofthe Conference and no translators will be available.

Contact Address

If you have any questions about the Conference, e.g.,registration, payments, accommodation, the accompanyingperson�s programme, please contact the Conference Convener:

K. M. BhatKerala Forest Research InstituteP.O. Peechi 680 653, Thrissur Dist. Kerala, India

Tel: +91-487-2699061, 2699062, 2699063, 2699037Fax: +91-487-269249Email: kmbhat@kfri.orgURL: http://www.kfri.org

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Conference Web PagesAll conference announcements and conference informationare available on the following websites:

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If you experience any difficulty in finding the above pages, pleasego to www.kfri.org and click on the International TeakConference.

Registration HoursOn Monday, 1 December 2003 the Registration will be openfrom 14.00 to 20.00 h in respective places of accommodationarranged for the delegates. The Registration desk will also beopen from 8.00 h prior to the opening ceremony, on Tuesday2 December 2003.

Conference PackEach registered participant will receive a conference kit containingthe name badge, the final conference programme, a list ofparticipants, invitations for social events and information on fieldexcursion and tourist information on Kerala. In addition, it willcontain detailed programme and tickets for Post-conferencetours of participant�s choice for which advance payment is made.

Your personal badge is your admission ticket to all sessions. Kindlywear your badge at all times.

Financial Support for ParticipationLimited funds will be available to support the participation ofinvited speakers from the developing countries. However, effortswill be made to assist those scientists/ researchers of developingcountries who will be in genuine need of support, with partialfinancial assistance. Participants are encouraged to contact theirown government/embassy sources and international develop-ment agencies such as ITTO, Commonwealth Foundation,SPDC (IUFRO), UNESCO, UNDP, etc. Participants who desireto obtain recommendation letters from the Organizers insupport of their application may contact the ConferenceConvener.

Passports/VisasOverseas� participants may contact the nearest Indian HighCommission/Embassy/ Consulate or their travel agent to findout visa requirements for entry into India.

Health InsuranceAll participants should meet their own insurance for medicalcare and hospital treatment. Please check vaccinationrequirements from your travel agent.

Banks/Currency/ Credit CardsForeign currency and travellers cheques can be changed at allcommercial banks during banking hours in Thrissur Town. The

banks are open Mondays-Fridays (1000-1400 hrs) and Saturday(1000-1200 hrs).

The Indian monetary unit is Indian Rupee (INR.). One Rupee(Re.) = 100 Paise. 1US$ = Rs. 47.00; 1 Euro = Rs. 55.00(approx.). International Credit Cards are accepted at severalbanks, hotels and super markets.

ElectricityThe electricity is 220 to 240 volts AC provided with 2 or 3 pin(round) switch sockets.

No SmokingSmoking is banned in public places in Kerala. The Conferencevenue is a smoke-free area. Smoking is not permitted at any ofthe sessions, forums, poster sessions or conference functions.

Other FacilitiesThe following services will be available for the participants atthe venue during the Conference.

Information Desk: A meeting point for delegates for personalmessages/ correspondence during the Symposium, with facilitieslike E-mail, Fax, Telephone, computers and Xerox copiers.

Banking: Banking facility will be available for enchasing traveler�scheques, foreign currencies, etc.

Travel: A travel agent will be available at the Symposium venuefor travel arrangements, confirmation of flights, etc.Timber and timber products for trade.

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INVITED SPEAKERS

Several eminent scientists and experts in various fields of Tropical and Teak Development Programmes have been invited from ar ound the worldto deliver Keynote and Plenary papers in addition to Country Reports from the representatives of the major teak growing countries. The followingspeakers have confirmed their participation as of 1 June 2003:

Keynote Addresses

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, UNESCO � Cousteau Chair in Ecotechnology & Chairman, India -Dr. C. T. S. Nair, Chief, Policy & Statistics Branch FAO, Italy

Conutry Reports

Mr. R.P.S. Katwal, ICFRE, India - Teak in IndiaMr. Sylvio de Andrade Coutinho, Brazil - Country Report for BrazilDr. Luis Ugalde, CATIE, Costa Rica - Management and productivity of teak in Central AmericaDr. Andrew Akwasi Oteng-Amoaka, FORIG, Ghana - Country Report for GhanaMr. Sadhardjo Siswamartana, Indonesia - Country Report for IndonesiaDr. Daniel B. Krishnapillay, FRIM, Malaysia - Country Report for MalaysiaDr. Swoyambhu Man Amatya, Nepal - Country Report for NepalMr. Don Bakat, Papua New Guinea - Country Report for Papua New GuineaDr. Suree Bhumibhaman, Thailand - Country Report for ThailandMr. Anthony R. Ramnarine, Trinidad - Country Report for Trinidad and Tobago

Status Reports

Mr. P.K. Surendranathan Asari, India - Status report on teak in KeralaMr. H. Nagesh Prabhu, India - Teak in Kerala: Past, present and futureMr. Ram Lakhan Singh, India - Teak in Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDr. Ram Prasad, India - Teak in Madhya Pradesh, IndiaMr. K. Subramanian, India - Quality timber products of teak from Maharashtra, IndiaMr. P. R. Mohanty, India - Teak in Orissa, IndiaMr. S.D. Mukherji, India - Teak in Andhra Pradesh, IndiaDr. S. N. Rai, India - Teak in Karnataka, IndiaMr. J.C. Kala, India - Teak in Tamilnadu, India

Plenary Speakers

Dr. S. Sankar, India - Criteria and indicatators for sustainable teak plantation management in IndiaMr. U Saw Eh Dah, TEAKNET, Myanmar - Sustainable management of teak forests in MyanmarProf. Dr. Julio Centeno, Venezuela - Economic aspects of teak plantations

Potential of teak plantations for carbon sequestrationDr. C. Chandrasekharan, India - Quality of teak and some policy issuesProf. Dr. Takashi Okuyama, Japan - Some wood quality attributes of planted teakMr. U Myint Kyu Pe, Myanmar - Quality of teak and its export from MyanmarDr. Markku Kanninen, CIFOR, Indonesia - Growth and timber quality of teak in high input plantations of Costa RicaMr. Raymond Keogh, TEAK 21, Ireland - The Importance of Wood Quality in Tropical Hardwood PlantationsDr. K.M. Bhat, India - Quality concerns of sustainable teak wood chainMr. Karl van Koppen, The Netherlands - Teak wood investment and international partnership programmesDr. S. Appannah, FORSPA, Thailand - Efforts of FORSPA in networking the teak development programme in the Asia

Pacific RegionDr Justin W. Stead, WWF-GFTN, UK - Timber CertificationMr. Hye-Teng Chew, MTCC, Malaysia - Malaysia�s Experience in Timber CertificationDr. K. Satyanarayana Rao, IWST, India - Certification and labeling of wood products with special reference to opportunities

and problems for teak in IndiaMr. Peter Ebdon, UK - Processing technology for value-added products of teak from small timber holdersMr. R.T. Somaiya, India - Teak timber trade in IndiaDr. Erik D Kjaer, Denmark - Genetic aspects of high quality teak wood productionDr. K.S.S Nair, India - Pest factor in the intensification of teak cultivation - a global assessmentDr. Mammen Chundamannil, KFRI, India - Teakwood production strategy in the global perspective: Integrating traditional forest

plantations, commercial plantations and agro forestryDr. C.N. Krishnankutty, India - Price trends of teak timber

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Wednesday3 Dec. 2003

Thursday4 Dec. 2003

Arrival ofparticipants;registration atrespective hotels

Technicalsession III:Continued

Technicalsession IV:Qualitytimber &productsfromcultivatedteak

Technicalsession V:Geneticsandsilvicultureof teak

Tuesday2 Dec. 2003

Registration

Inaugural Session:Incl. KeynoteAddresses,Felicitations

Tea

Technical Session I:Country reportson teak fromproducer countries

Lunch

Technical sessionII: Statusreports on teakplantations

Tea

Technicalsession III:Sustainable teakmanagementoptions

Ice breaker

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Technicalsession IV:Continued

Technicalsession V:Continued

Technicalsession VI:Manage-ment,economics,and policyoptions

Lunch

Technicalsession VI:Continued

Technicalsession VII:Certifica-tion,industry,trade andpolicy

TechnicalsessionVIII:Treehealth ofcultivatedteak

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Poster sessionsSide events

Cultural programme

In-Conferencetour:Field visits to teakplantations, clonalorchards, teakwood farm,processing,Teak Museum,etc

Technicalsession VII:Continued

TechnicalsessionVIII:Continued

Technical session IX:Investments,Internationalinstitutions andnetworking

Panel discussions

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ConferenceResolutions

Closing Function

Farewell Dinner

Tentative Programme

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Lunch

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PAPER PRESENTATION

Oral PresentationIn addition to keynote addresses, oral presentation includescountry/status reports, plenary papers and those papers whichdirectly address the theme of the Conference, newly emergingissues and research breakthroughs. Each technical session beginswith a plenary lecture of 30- minute duration, followed by otherpapers of 20- minute presentation. LCD projector, slideprojector, overhead projector � facilities will be available for thepresentations

How to prepare papers

Title: The title should indicate contents precisely and be nomore than 10-15 words long. Do not use �all caps� in titles.

Contact information: Name, complete mailing address, tele-communication number, E-mail address and website of allauthors.

Abstract : The abstract is an abbreviated, accuraterepresentation of the paper. It should be no more than 300words long, summarize the essential information of the paperin lay terms and be able to stand on its own. A maximum of 10keywords should be identified.

Text : The paper should contain an introduction, materials andmethods (when relevant), results, discussion, conclusion, andliterature cited. Papers should have a maximum length of 3000words and 10 pages (if 60 lines per page, 75 characters per

line), including tables and bibliography. Standard symbols formeasurements and the International System for units (S.I.) shouldbe used. Abbreviations should be spelled out at the firstoccurrence with the abbreviation, in parentheses, immediatelyfollowing.

Each illustration (table, figure) should have a separate title, benumbered consecutively and be referred to in the text.

All literature consulted during the preparation of the papershould be cited at the end of the text, where authors are listedalphabetically and, among publications by the same author,according to the year of publication. The format of LiteratureCited should include: name of author, initials, year of publication,title, periodical or publisher, number of pages (see below). Titlesof Journals should be in italics and should not be abbreviatedwhile the Book titles will be in italics; In the text reference, thedate should follow the author�s last name without a comma,e.g. (Bourdillon 1895) or Bourdillon (1895) and the followingstyle should be strictly followed.

Bourdillon, T. F. 1895. The quality of quickly grown teak wood.Indian Forester 21:301-303.

Evans, J. 1992. Plantation Forestry in the Tropics. OxfordUniversity Press, 403p

Mindawati, N and Parajadinata, S. 1997. Developmentprospects of Malabar teak in Indonesia. In: S. Chand Basha,C. Monahan and S. Sankar (eds.), Teak. Kerala ForestDepartment and Kerala Forest Research Institute, pp24-27.

Submission of abstract/paper

Papers should be transmitted by the following means, listed inorder of preference:E-mail - Word file format (rtf format). File titled last name or firstname initials (example: Bourdillon.rtf).Mail - PC compatible diskettes with Word file format (text in .rtfformat) and hard copy. File titled last name or first name initials(example Bourdillon.rtf).

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SIDE EVENTS

Side events during the Conference promote the implementationof action-oriented programmes. Besides the exhibition of teakproducts and furniture, recent research results directly relevantto the society and poverty alleviation will be projected. Thefollowing organizations/teak entities have already expressed theirintention to hold satellite meetings:

· Floresteca Agroflorestal LTDA, Brazil· Forest Research Support Programme of FAO for

Asia Pacific (FORSPA), Bangkok· Goodwood Investments, Netherlands· IUFRO Teakwood Working Party· Santi Forestry, Bangkok· TEAK 21, Ireland· TEAKNET, Myanmar· Regency Wood Products, Mumbai

Teak wood under microscope

Format and Characters : The first page should contain onlythe title, the authors, and a footnote giving the authors� affiliation.Footnotes should be kept to a minimum and be numberedconsecutively throughout the paper, except in tables.

A4 (210 x 297 mm) or Letter (8 ½ x 11 inches) white bondpaper, all margins set to 2.5 cm, Times New Roman font 12, nosyllabication, no indentation, italics for Latin names, single-spacedlines with one free line between paragraphs.Do not use �all caps� in titles or heading. Headings andsubheadings should be flush left in upper and lower case letters.References should be listed alphabetically under the heading.

Posters

Title : The title should indicate contents precisely and be keptto no more than 10 words. Do not use �all caps� in titles.

Contact information : Name, complete mailing address, tele-communication number, E-mail address and website of allauthors.

Abstract : The abstract is an abbreviated, accuraterepresentation of the poster. It should be no more than 300words, summarize the essential information of the poster in lay

terms and be able to stand by itself. A maximum of 10 keywordsshould be identified

Poster Presentation

Papers on specific experiments, observation, etc. will bepresented as posters. A display board of 120 x 80 cm will beprovided for each poster. The poster should be legible from adistance of 2 m. The letter size may be 20 mm for author/institution names and 15 mm for headings and 10 mm for text.The posters may be organized into sections such as Introduction,Methods, Results and Discussion and Conclusions. Thefollowing points may be considered for preparing a good poster:

i The matter should be brief with plenty of illustrations (graphs,pictures, photographs, etc.).

ii Pre-printed title of the poster paper will be provided by theorganizers.

iii To improve the quality of the poster, a professional graphicdesigner may be consulted.

All the posters must be ready for display on the afternoon of 3December 2003 in the Poster Display area. For putting up theposter, adhesive tape, pins, etc. will be provided by theorganizers.

ACCOMMODATION

Different hotels in Thrissur provide a wide choice of accommodation ranging from luxury suites to economy class double/singlerooms. Advance booking is generally necessary. Delegates who require their accommodation to be reserved may send a requestin the form provided along with a hotel deposit indicating their requirement (single/double rooms, suites and the preferred class-economy/luxury). However, the occupants are responsible to settle their hotel bills before departure. The range of tariffs inselected hotels at Thrissur is given below:

Name of Hotel Room Tariff* in Indian Rupees (inclusive of taxes)A/C Non A/C

Single Double Single Delux Double Delux Executive Suite Single Double Delux

Trichur Towers 920 1100 1250 2875

Sidhartha 863 1005 1610

Casino 750 1005 1500 1725

Cee Pee Tower 690 805 750 920 1400 300 400

Manapuram 650 862 1060

Pearl Regency 550 750 865 1150 300 400 475

Elite International 644 920 365

Luciya Palace 430 604

Alukkas 250 300

Yathri Nivas 575 250

Shri Buddha 100 250

Chandy�s 150 200

* Tariff does not include complimentary breakfast and is subject to vary by about 10% in December 2003 Economy accommodations with limited facilities arealso available near the Conference venue at PeechiDelegates who need assistance to reach their hotels from the Airport/Railway station are requested to give particulars of their travel plan in the Registrationform.Local transportation from the hotels to the venue and back will be provided by the organizers.

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FIELD EXCURSIONIn-Conference field excursion is planned for a full day on 4December 2003 to get acquainted with the prevailing plantationmanagement practices (with home garden teak, teak woodfarm, clonal seed orchards, state forest plantations), teak timberdepot, industrial processing and trade in Nilambur, includingthe world�s oldest teak plantation raised in 1842. The othermajor attraction is a visit to teak museum � first of its kindestablished by KFRI depicting history of teak cultivation,management and utilisation.

POST CONFERENCE TOURThe Post-conference tours with five options different ecosystemsand tourist attractions are planed to be organised if there issufficient interest with at least 15 participants for each of fiveoptional tours. The tour Cost includes transportation, meals,refreshments and accommodation (if applicable). The major tourattractions are listed below:

TOUR I: One-day (Cost US $ 15/Rs. 750) : Mountainous/high range forests, farms, oil palm plantations, Water falls ,Sholayar reserviopr/hydroelectric power project, bamboo/reedbreaks, tea estates, tribal colonies.

Athirapilly waterfalls and Alapuzha backwater

TOUR III: Three Days and Two Night halts (US $ 150/Rs.7500): High Range/cool mountainous forests in Munnar, sholaforests and grass lands, tea estates, spice plantations, ErvaikulamNational Park, Marayur sandal forests, Indo-Swiss Cattle Farm,Waterfalls, Hydroelectric power projects, Thekkady WildlifeSanctuary, Boating in Periyar Lake, etc

TOUR II: One-day Tour Cost (US $ 15/Rs. 750): Beach /coastal attractions, backwater/Vembanad lake, boat cruising,Palaces/ Museums, Cochin city, shopping, etc

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Periyar lake- Thekkady, Teak museum- Nilambur,Chinese fishing net- Vypin and Tea plantations- Munnar

TOUR IV: Three Days and Two Night halts (US $ 150/Rs.7500): Sea coast, Hosueboats, boating, mangrove forests,Kovalam beach, heritage monuments, palaces, /temples,Kanyakumari sun-set, etc

TOUR V: Four Days & Three Night halts (US $ 200/Rs. 10000): High range forests, National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, heritagemonuments, palaces in Mysore City, Ooty sight seeing, etc

ACCOMPANYING PERSON�S PROGRAMMEThe registration fee for accompanying person�s programmeincludes conference kit containing Conference programme,information on local sightseeing / shopping, tickets for socialevents, lunch / tea during the Conference and one day fieldexcursion. Visits to local places of tourist interest will be organisedduring the Conference days, if there will be sufficient participationwith in payment of additional costs.

West coast and Traditional pageantry

REGISTRATIOIN INSTRUCTIONS

Please type or print in block letters as you complete yourregistration form and mail or fax your form, remembering toprint your name at the top of each page to avoid confusion ifpages are separated.

Please refer to the numbered sections below as you completethe registration pages.

1. Delegate InformationPlease use a separate registration form for each delegate. Youmay enter any number of accompanying persons.

2. Accompanying personsThis section is for accompanying persons who are paying theconference accompanying person�s registration fee. Pleaseprovide full name.

3. Registration FeesPlease note the early registration fee deadline. Take advantageof the savings by returning your registration before 1 September2003. For accompanying person�s and post-conference tours,full payment and reservations are due by the same date.

4. Social Events Guest TicketsPlease note which events you and any accompanying personswish to attend, even if the cost is included in the registrationfee. This will help us make necessary plans. Individual ticketswill be distributed at the conference information desk..

5. Accompanying Person�s ProgrammeRegistered accompanying persons receive a name badge andconference kit. Participation in the opening ceremony, in-conference tour, cultural programme and farewell banquet isincluded in the accompanying persons fee. A hospitality roomwill be available to those wearing their name badges. Specialtour programmes have been scheduled throughout the weekwith varying cost. Tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour registrations can be made during theconference only if there is space available.

6. Post-conference ToursChoose the Post Conference Tour you wish to attend. Fullpayment and reservations are due no later than 1 September2003 along with the Registration Fee. Additional post-conferencetour registration can be made only if the seats are vacant.

7. Arrival and Departure TimesPlease indicate your arrival and departure time to assist withour planning and scheduling so that conveyance will be availablefor you from the Airport/Railway Station and for return afterthe Conference.

8. Special Needs.Please indicate any special needs, disabilities, or dietary concernsthat you may have.

9. PaymentAll payments must be made in US dollars, Euros or Indian Rupeesand payable to the Director, Kerala Forest Research institute.The banking fee, if any, will be the responsibility of the delegate.However, the simplest and least expensive way to cover allexpenses is to make payment by Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, or Diners Club International. Other credit cards cannotbe accepted for your fee and tours. All payment received, eitherby cheque or credit card will receive a copy of the receipt.

Please complete the Registration form and return to:The Convener, International Teak Conference 2003,Kerala forest research institute, P.O. Peechi 680 653,Thrissur district, Kerala State, IndiaFax: +91-487-2699249Email: kmbhat@kfri.org

iteak@kfri.orgto reach before 1 September 2003

CONFIRMATION

Written confirmation will be sent indicating payment, tour andexcursion details. Please bring the confirmation letter with youto assist us with your registration in Peechi.

CANCELLATION

No refund will be given after 1 November 2003, a 50% refundwill be offered between 1 and 31 October, 2003 and a 75%refund is offered before 30 September 2003.

LIABILITY

The fees associated with the conference, tours and excursionsdo not cover medical care or travel insurance. The ConferenceSecretariat is not responsible for these or other losses or damageto luggage or personal belonging that delegates and theiraccompanying persons may incur.

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Teak Carving

Conference Secretariat

Dr. S. Sankar (Convener)Mr. V. K. MohananMr. K.H. HussainMr. P. K. Thulasidas

Field Excursion (Nilambur)

Mr. K. K. Srivasthava, IFS,Managing Director,Kerala State Wood Industries Ltd.,Nilambur, India. (Chairperson)

Mr. Amarnath Shetty, IFS,Conservator of Forests, PalakkadMr. Nagesh Prabhu, IFS,Conservator of Forests, ThrissurMr. Rajan Saigal, IFS,Divisional Forest Officer, Nilambur(North)Mr. A. Ramankutty,Divisional Forest Officer, Nilambur(South)

Mr. K.C. Chacko (Convener)Dr. T. SurendranDr. U. M. ChandrashekaraMr. T. V. SajeevMr. V. P. Raveendran

Post Conference Tour/Accompanying Person�sProgramme

Dr. P.S. Easa (Convener)Dr. N. Sasidharan (Co-Convener)Dr. A.R.R. MenonDr. K. K. SeethalakshmiDr. E.A. JaysonDr. S. Kumaraswamy

Proceedings

Prof. Takashi Okuyama, Coordinator,IUFRO 5.06.02Dr. Ma Hwan Ok, ITTO

Dr. K. M. Bhat (Convener)Dr. K.K.N. NairDr. K. V. BhatDr. E. M. Muralidharan

Publicity & Entertainment

Dr. R. V. Varma (Convener)Dr. P. K. MuraleedharanMr. K. V. Mohammed KunhiMr. A. Ramakrishnan

LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEES

Session Arrangements

Dr. Jose Kallarackal (Convener)Dr. George MathewMr. K. Sankara PillaiDr. V. AnithaDr. C. K. SomenMr. P. P. Sunny

Poster Session Arrangements

Dr. C. Mohanan (Convener)Dr. K. YesodharanDr. E.M. MuralidharanMr. P.K. Chandrashekara PillaiMr. K.K. AhammedMr. A.V. Velayudhan

Registration

Dr. M. Balagopalan (Convener)Dr. T. K. DhamodaranDr. E. J. Maria FlorenceDr. M.P. SujathaMrs. N. Sarojam

Reception

Mr. D. M. Shukla, IFS,Deputy Inspector General of Forests,MoEFMrs. Sanjukta Mudgal, IFS,Assistant Inspector General of Forests,MoEF

Dr. R. Gnanaharan (Convener)Mr. K. Thulaseedharan NairDr. E.P. IndiraDr. C. RenukaDr. C. N. Krishnankutty

Accommodation andTransportation

Dr. V. V. Sudheendrakumar (Convener)Dr. Thomas P. ThomasDr. R. C. PandalaiDr. U.N. NandakumarMr. P.K. Chandrasekhara Pillai

Food

Dr. M. Balasundaran (Convener)Dr. K.V. SankaranDr. M.S. Muktesh KumarMr. K.R. SivaramanMr. A.C. Antony

Tree from the world’s oldest teak plantation in Nilambur

REGISTRATION FORM

International Conference

Quality Timber Products of Teak from Sustainable Forest Management

Peechi, Kerala, India, 2- 5 December 2003

(Please fill the registration form and submit to Dr. K.M. Bhat, Convener, International Teak Conference 2003, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi 680653, Thrissur District, Kerala State, India; by facsimile: +91-487-2699249; by e-mail to kmbhat@kfri.org or iteak@kfri.org)(The final due date to obtain early registration discount is 1 September 2003. Registration Fee must be paid in full)

1. Delegate (please type or print - one delegate per registration form)

Family Name First Name Gender M / F

Position Title

Company / Organization

Postal address City

State Postal Code Country

Telephone Facsimile

Email

2. Accompanying Persons

Family Name First Name Gender M / F

Family Name First Name Gender M / F

Family Name First Name Gender M / F

3. Registration Fee (Standard fee applies to registrations received by 1 September 2003, otherwise the Late fee applies)

Delegate type Standard fee Late fee Number Fee(Before 1 Sept.2003) (After 1 Sept.2003)

Delegate fee - Foreign US$ 250/ Euro 220 US$ 300/ Euro 265- Indian Rs. 1500 Rs. 2000

Accompanying person(s)- Foreign US$ 100/Euro 90 US$ 150/Euro 135- Indian Rs. 500 Rs. 750

Student delegate - Foreign US $ 125/Euro 112 US$ 150/Euro 130

- Indian Rs. 750 Rs. 1000

Subtotal

(Please note: Registration fee for delegates and accompanying persons include local transportation from and to Airport/Railway Station and fieldexcursion, lunch/tea during the Conference, and social functions associated with the Conference)

4. Post Conference Tours

Tour Cost per person Number Amount

I US$ 15/ Euro 14/ Rs. 750

II US$ 15/ E uro 14/ Rs. 750

III US $ 150/ Euro 140/ Rs. 7500

IV US $ 150/ Euro 140/ Rs. 7500

V - US $ 200/ E uro 180/ Rs. 0,000

Subtotal

5. Peechi/Thrissur Arrival and Departure Times

Arrival � Date and time: Flight :Train No:

Departure � Date and time: Flight :Train No:

6. Special Needs (Please describe any special needs such as mobility or dietary)

Dietary: Vegetarian No pork No beef Other

Mobility:

Other special needs:

7. Payment Summary (Payment in full must be made with your registration)Item Description Fee

1. Registration Fee for Delegates and Accompanying persons2. Post-conference Tours

FINAL TOTAL (please pay this amount )

Payment must be made in US dollars/EURO/Indian Rupees. Please tick a box to indicate method of paymentCheque enclosed (Make cheques/money orders/bank drafts payable to: Director, Kerala Forest Research Institute at Thrissur, Kerala, IndiaPlease charge my credit card (circle one Visa / Mastercard / American Express / Diners Club)

Cardholder�s name ________________________________________ Card number ___________________________________

Signature ____________________________________Expiry date _______________/ _________ Amount _________________________

For office Date received: Date confirmed: Confirmed by: Invoice No: Delegate No.

use only

8. ACCOMMODATION

Please indicate your choice of accommodation by ticking the appropriate boxe below.Final payment for all your accommodation, meals, and other room services is to be made directly to the hotel reception desk on your departure.

Accommodation requirements:

I will make my own arrangements

Hotels*: Indicate your requirements with �✓� mark

* 24 h check in /on facility in all the hotels.

Please supply my credit card details to the hotel of my choice to secure my accommodation reservation.

Arrival Day Date Time

Departure Day Date Time

9. Passport details (Foreign Participants only)

Name____________________________________________________________ No. _____________________ Expiry Date _______________

Date and Place of Issue ____________________________________________Issuing Authority ________________________________________

Date, Place of Birth _____________________________________________Citizenship _____________________________________________

Name of Hotel A/C Non A/C

Single Double Single Delux Double Delux Executive Suite Single Double Delux

Trichur Towers

Sidhartha

Casino

Cee Pee Tower

Manapuram

Pearl Regency

Elite International

Luciya Palace

Alukkas

Yathri Nivas

Shri Buddha

Chandy�s

Please type or use block letter

Personal particulars

Surname First name Gender

Title/Position Date of birth

Organization/Institution

Mailing address

Facsimile e-mail

Telephone

Field of research /Area of research in teak

Paper / poster

Title of paper /poster accepted by the Conference Secretariat

Support required

In order to attend the conference, I shall require:

Train/Actual Bus fare to Thrissur from _________________________ & return

Allowances for boarding and lodging

Conference Registration Fee

Please state any other sources of funding that you are receiving to attend the Conference

Enclosures

Please attach the following with your application:

1.Your personal Curriculum Vitae

2.Letter of endorsement for your attendance of the Conference indicating genuine need for support from the head of your institution.

3.Relevance of your participation to you and for the success of the conference

4.Photocopy of acceptance letter of your paper/poster from the CSC.

Signature of the applicant _________________________________________ Date ______________

APPLICATION FOR

SCIENTIST ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

Applications must reach positively by 1 September 2003

To

The Convener,International Teak Conference 2003Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi 680 653Thrissur Dist.; Kerala, IndiaFax: +91-487-2699249 Email: kmbhat@kfri.org

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Quality TimberProducts of TeakFrom SustainableForest Management

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InternationalConference

Quality TimberProducts of TeakFrom SustainableForest Management

2-5 December 2003Peechi, Kerala, India