Resources
We've compiled the following resources to assist our trainees and alumni. Also of note is our Tropical Restoration Library, a multidisciplinary source of knowledge and research to support restoration training, research, and implementation around the world.
ELTI Resource Documents
Case Studies
August 7, 2020
Source: ELTI and Visayas State University
Rainforestation Case Study: The Cienda-San Vicente Farmers Association Experience
This case study describes the experiences of the Cienda-San Vicente Farmers Association (CSVFA) as the first people's organization in the Philippines to implement the "Rainforestation" method of forest restoration with the assistance of Visayas State University (VSU). The case study includes the history of Rainforestation, the participatory approach that Rainforestation employs, the implementation process for Rainforestation and the experiences of CSVFA.
Other
August 3, 2020
Source: ELTI, Tropenbos Indonesia, Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd. and Swaraowa
Beekeeping of Stingless Bees to Strengthen Community Livelihoods
ELTI’s Indonesia Program, in collaboration with Tropenbos Indonesia, Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd. and Swaraowa, published a booklet in Indonesian entitled, “Budidaya Lebah Madu Kelulut Sebagai Alternatif Mata Pencaharian Masyarakat" (in English - "Beekeeping of Stingless Bees to Strengthen Community Livelihoods"). The authors are Sidik Harjanto, Meiardhy Mujianto, Arbainsyah and Abrar Ramlan.
Other
July 30, 2020
Source: ELTI, IUCN
Blended training to equip leaders in Africa with knowledge and tools for forest landscape restoration
This 2-page flyer documents the approach and outcomes of an ELTI-IUCN blended course series in Africa on Forest Landscape Restoration. The training series combined in-person workshops, field visits and online training to develop the capacity of professionals working on regional FLR and ROAM processes in Togo, Ethiopia and Madagascar.
Other
July 1, 2020
Source: CIPAV
Árboles Nativos para Predios Ganaderos
The book Árboles Nativos para Predios Ganaderos (Native trees for cattle farms – Focal Species of the Colombian Sustainable Cattle Ranching Project), written by Zoraida and Enrique Murgueitio, was released on July 1, 2020t. This book puts together information on the natural history and ecology of 15 native trees and palms and provides recommendations for integrating these species into agroforestry, silvopastoral and forest restoration initiatives. This open-access publication is sponsored by the Colombian Sustainable Cattle Ranching project. The printed books will be donated.
Other
June 17, 2020
Source: Tropenbos Indonesia, Balitek-KSDA, Politeknik Politani and Pertamina Hulu Mahakam
Introducing Melaleuca (Melaleuca cajuputi), Prospects for Its Development, Cultivation, and Distillation
ELTI’s Indonesia Program, in collaboration with Tropenbos Indonesia, Balitek-KSDA, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Samarinda and Pertamina Hulu Mahakam, published a booklet in Indonesian entitled, “Pengenalan Atsiri (Melaleuca cajuputi) Prospek Pengembangan, Budidaya dan Penyulingannya” [in English - Introducing Melaleuca (Melaleuca cajuputi), Prospects for Its Development, Cultivation, and Distillation]. Pertamina Hulu Mahakam supported the online training of this publication.
The authors are Farida Aryani, Noorcahyati and Arbainsyah.
Other
March 31, 2020
Source: ELTI, Blue Forest Foundation, Tropenbos Indonesia, Balitek-KSDA and Pertamina EP
Proboscis Monkey and Their Habitat at the Sungai Hitam Mangrove Forest
ELTI’s Indonesia Program, in collaboration with Blue Forest Foundation, Tropenbos Indonesia and Balitek-KSDA, published a book entitled, Bekantan dan Habitatnya di Sungai Hitam (in English, Proboscis Monkey and Their Habitat at the Sungai Hitam Mangrove Forest). The book outlines the results of a social and ecological assessment conducted to determine the best way forward to rehabilitate a riparian habitat for the proboscis monkey in the ELTI training landscape in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Pertamina EP supported the printing of this publication.
Other
February 26, 2019
Source: International Union for the Conservation of Nature
Reforesting for the climate of tomorrow: recommendations for strengthening orangutan conservation and climate change resilience in Kutai National Park, Indonesia
Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, houses an incredible diversity of species including the Bornean Orangutan, but has suffered widespread deforestation and forest degradation. This IUCN report provides guidance on revising Kutai National Park’s existing restoration practices to better reestablish forest function, address the needs for threatened species, and to increase resilience to climate change
Conference Proceedings
December 23, 2017
Source: SIACRE
Strategies and Innovations for Capacity Building on Ecological Restoration (English)
This document is the English translation of the proceedings of a symposium held during the 4th Congress of the Iberoamerican and Caribbean Society for Ecological Restoration (SIACRE) held on the 13th of April, 2015 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Field Guides
October 3, 2017
Source: ELTI
Generic Names of Plant Species Stored at Herbarium Wanariset (WAN), East Kalimantan, Indonesia
This book provides an overview of the 18,000 botanical specimens stored at the Wanariset Herbarium (WAN). The Herbarium is part of ELTI's focal training site in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Conference Proceedings
September 27, 2017
Source: SIACRE
SIACRE-2015 Decision-making to reverse environmental degradation
This is a book published in Spanish by the Ibero-american and Caribbean Society for Ecological Restoration (SIACRE) as a proceedings of their 2015 conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Chapter 10 provides a summary of an ELTI and CIPAV led symposium held at the conference on capacity-building for ecological restoration.
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