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Author Midgley, S. J. (Stephen J.)

Title Balsa : biology, production and economics in Papua New Guinea / Stephen Midgley ... [and others]
Published Canberra, A.C.T. : Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, 2010

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Description 98 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Series ACIAR technical reports series ; 73
ACIAR technical reports ; 73
Contents Summary -- Papua New Guinea: its geography, forestry sector and population trends -- Biology, forestry and uses of balsa -- The balsa growers -- Trade and balsa markets -- The socioeconomy of balsa smallholdings in East New Britain -- Profitability of balsa growing -- Conclusions
Summary "Using a careful blend of literature review, interviews with key industry stakeholders and economic analysis, this study provides background biological information, a summary of the historical and current status of the balsa industry, and explores the relative meritis of the three main balsa production systems in PNG. The study concludes with a series of recommendations for research and development that would assist the PNG balsa industry to sustain productivity and competitiveness in the global market." -- p. 3
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject Balsa wood -- Papua New Guinea.
Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings.
Author Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
ISBN 9781921615979 (print)
9781921615986 (online)