Estimation of above ground biomass and carbon of Pinus caribea in bulolo forest plantation, Papua New Guinea

Planted forest plays vital role in tree biomass which stored as carbon through carbon sequestration process and help reduce global warming and climate change effect. Estimation of biomass volume is the important process to determine the carbon contents stored in planted forest trees. Study was conducted to estimate the biomass and carbon content of Pinus caribea trees using allometry models at Bulolo forest plantation in Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. Study involves center plot of the cluster design in order to collect field data as sample size The field data was collected by measuring stem of Pinus caribea tree species using two variables, diameter at breast height (DBH) and height. Finding reveals that first and highest rank biomass stem content and carbon stocking was 472,4 biomass/ha, followed by 407,076 biomass/ha and the least was 320,97 biomass/ha. Study reveals that biomass stem content and carbon stocking with 407,076 biomass/ha was the more suitable and applicable model for calculation of Pinus caribea in Bulolo forest plantation. Study recommends the log formula derived from the biomass stem content and carbon stocking of 407,076 biomass/ha, as the reliable model to be used for estimation of biomass content and carbon stock of Pinus caribea tree species Bulolo forest plantation and else way in Papua New Guinea

Evaluation of the least cost option to manage pastures in a wet winter in south-eastern Australia

Using household capital analysis, this study investigated the farm income, other monetary benefits and household wealth effects from participating in a tree farming project in the Markham Valley of Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods. From the total sampling population of 370 landowners and tree farmers, 10 per cent were selected to represent the participants in the project. Farm income and profitability gradually increased over the time involved in the project for contract work, annual land lease payment and intercropping practices. Farm income was influenced by the farm size and the number of years in the farming business. A rural household wealth analysis revealed that the highest ranked short-term recurrent need was clothing, followed by school fees. The main medium term recurrent needs were family events and cultural obligations, while the main long term recurrent need was better housing in order to improve living standards and wellbeing. The study also found that while tree farmers earn more income, they lack household income management abilities. The study recommended capacity building through training and education programs that improve farmers’ knowledge of farm income management

Monitoring and Evaluation of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship in Papua New Guinea: A Case Study of Tree farming in the Markham Valley, Morobe Province

The research reported here was carried out to evaluate the impact of a tree farming project between PNG Biomass and the customary landowners of the Markham Valley in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The research employed a mixed research design that includes both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. The primary data were processed using MS Excel, MS Word, Statistical Package for Social Sciences and Nvivo Qualitative Data Analysis software. The research examined the farm management processes, land dealings and farm impacts. The study found that appropriate legal procedures were not followed by PNG Biomass for both the land dealing process and farm management practices. The evaluation of land dealings shows that land acquisition, land use agreement, compensation and legality processes need attention due to a lack of legal interpretation and representation in the land dealing process. Further analysis of farm input use indicates that the use of agro-chemicals and approaches to land conservation are a priority and need attention for sustainable tree farming practices and management. On the basis of our findings we recommend the use of a holistic approach towards project development with legal compliance to the relevant laws and regulation to safeguard the business operation

Evaluation of the least cost option to manage pastures in a wet winter in south-eastern Australia

Using household capital analysis, this study investigated the farm income, other monetary benefits and household wealth effects from participating in a tree farming project in the Markham Valley of Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods. From the total sampling population of 370 landowners and tree farmers, 10 per cent were selected to represent the participants in the project. Farm income and profitability gradually increased over the time involved in the project for contract work, annual land lease payment and intercropping practices. Farm income was influenced by the farm size and the number of years in the farming business. A rural household wealth analysis revealed that the highest ranked short-term recurrent need was clothing, followed by school fees. The main medium term recurrent needs were family events and cultural obligations, while the main long term recurrent need was better housing in order to improve living standards and wellbeing. The study also found that while tree farmers earn more income, they lack household income management abilities. The study recommended capacity building through training and education programs that improve farmers’ knowledge of farm income management