Sreelakshmy MP & Thulasidas PK. TEAKNET Secretariat Kerala Forest Research Institute Peechi , Kerala, India

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1 Sreelakshmy MP & Thulasidas PK TEAKNET Secretariat Kerala Forest Research Institute Peechi , Kerala, India

2 Established in 1995 Kerala Forest Research Institute, India hosts the TEAKNET Secretariat since 2008 TEAKNET is an international network of institutions and individuals interested in teak. TEAKNET serves as a link between relevant institutions/ organizations of international/ regional and national significance, working on teak

3 TEAKNET Its members are mostly growers, traders and researchers apart from policy makers and others who have a stake in teak. TEAKNET is governed by an international Steering Committee consisting of representatives of FAO, ITTO, DANIDA and other organizations around the world. TEAKNET facilitates the transfer of knowledge and dissemination of information on teak cultivation, marketing and utilization.

4 What does TEAKNET do? Primary function : TEAKNET addresses issues related to the global teak sector. Mode of operation : Issues are identified through organizing workshops and meetings of the stakeholders and solutions sought through discussions.

5 Activities of TEAKNET Information sharing is the most fundamental activity of TEAKNET Provides information on teak through its website The website contains directories of growers, traders and researchers Information on events related to teak at an international level Information on publications and developments in technology News and Alerts

6 Directories of growers, traders and researchers Online form for TEAKNET Directory

7 Online form is introduced to Register yourself in the TEAKNET Directory The stakeholders are Researchers/ scientists Growers Traders Interested Individuals

8 Information on publications and developments in technology

9 TEAKNET Runs a global teak information center at its Secretariat TEAKNET Secretariat has a collection of literature on teak consisting of Scientific papers Research Reports Information Bulletins Books & Proceedings Members are entitled to call for any Information available with TEAKNET. Bibliography of Teak

10 BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF TEAK DEFOLIATOR USING HpNPV A POLYHEDROSIS VIRUS Technology transferred to Forest Department Indian Patent No for Biopesticide process

11 TEAKNET Runs an electronic newsletter viz., Teaknet Bulletin Teaknet Bulletin contains short articles regarding teak which is issued quarterly for general public.

12 Additional Activities of TEAKNET Conducts regional/international conferences on themes related to teak Arranges training programmes on cultivation and management of teak. Undertakes studies related to teak at international level.

13 Conferences organized by TEAKNET 1 st World Teak Conference 2011 : San José, Costa Rica, 31 Oct 2 Nov nd World Teak Conference 2013: Bangkok, Thailand, March rd World Teak Conference 2015: Guayaquil, Ecuador, May 2015 Training Programme International Training Programme on Innovations in the Management of Planted Teak Forests : Kerala, India, 31 Aug 3 Sep 2011

14 What future holds for TEAKNET? To bring about transformations on the global teak sector The current context of forests and forestry as regards to teak 1. Shift in the ownership to the private sector, small holders becoming major producers of teakwood 2. We should expect a continued spurt in demand and consequent price increases 3. Competition from alternative products may also increase 4. Demand for certified timber and the issue of certification of teak plantations 5. Climate change issues and trends toward conservation efforts

15 To bring about transformations on the global teak sector Activity Continuance of secretarial activity Database on teak resources Market intelligence on teak prices and availability of timber Training programmes on cultivation and management of teak Meetings of traders, growers and researchers Research support on specific themes International consultancy assignments Impact on the sector Information exchange Outlook studies Efficient marketing Capacity building Better plans and policies Productivity enhancement Problem solving

16 Funding sources for TEAKNET Membership Fee Annual (USD) Lifetime (USD) Individual Institutional/Organization Services offered to TEAKNET Members access to all the information available with the Secretariat. Invitations to periodical national or international meetings of the members to present and discuss common issues of their interest and suggest action plans leading to the solutions. TEAKNET could arrange to send resolutions from such meetings to the concerned on behalf of the members. Exchange of materials is yet another service that is thought of but will be subject to all the international regulations involved.

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