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Report 39. Five year results of a neem (Azadirachta indica) trial at Roche Blanche, Haiti
(2019-06-03)
Neem (Azadirachta indica Adr. Juss.) is planted in Haiti for its hardiness and multiple purposes of shade, medicinal uses, wood, aesthetics and pest control. A neem trial at Roche Blanche was established in October, 1991 ...
Report 29. Soil profile descriptions for agroforestry research sites in Haiti
(2019-09-05)
Reliable recommendations for the development of agroforestry systems require accurate descriptions of the environment. Information on the properties of soils in selected sites is needed to expand agroforestry in regions ...
Report 04. Seedling growth and development in different container types and potting mixes
(2019-09-10)
This investigation tested the various containers and potting mixes used in the AOP. Effects were measured on nursery development of five non-nitrogen-fixing species (chene, kapab, cassia, neem, and ced). Four container ...
Report 02. An interim report on influences of inoculation with nitrogen-fixing symbionts on reforestation efforts in Haiti
(2019-09-10)
Many of the tree species produced in the AOP are able to fix nitrogen when their roots are colonized with the appropriate symbiotic microorganisms. In order to ensure colonization, tree seeds are inoculated at planting ...
Report 09. Socio-cultural factors in Haitian agroforestry: research results from four regions
(2019-09-03)
This report presents the results of research on socio-cultural aspects of agroforestry in the Des Forges, Bassin Bleu, Vialet and Maniche areas of Haiti. A total of 258 households were surveyed, 108 in Bassin Bleu and fifty ...
Report 03. Short-term seedling field survival and growth as influenced by container type and potting mix
(2019-09-03)
This investigation tested the field performance of planting stock types used in the AOP. Field growth and survival of five species (chene, kapab, cassia, neem, and ced) were measured. Four container types (Winstrips, ...
Report 40. Mahogany (Swietenia) trials in Haiti: 1989-1996
(2019-05-20)
This document summarizes the 5-year results of mahogany (Swietenia) trials in Haiti. These trials are part of a larger tree improvement program that was implemented under the USAID-funded Agroforestry II (1988-1991) project ...
Report 41. Haitian oak (Catalpa longissima (Jacq.) Dum. Cours.) seed orchards and progeny trials in Haiti : 1988-1996
(2019-05-24)
Haitian oak (Catalpa longissima) is one of the most popular and expensive woods in Haiti. Its lustrous and durable wood is used for cabinetry, boat and house constructin, and sculptures. The species is native to the Greater ...
Report 35. Five year results of Senna siamea trials in Haiti
(2019-05-14)
Senna siamea (syn. Cassia siamea) was the most planted tree in Haiti during the period 1981-1991. Approximately 12 million trees were distributed during the USAID-funded Agroforestry Outreach (1981-1987) and Agroforestry ...
Report 24. Gestion et impacts des haies vives, PADF/Camp-Perrin
(2019-09-05)
But de L'étude et Antécédents du Programme
Cette étude a pour but de mieux comprendre le programme de promotion des haies vives et d'appréhender leur gestion par les exploitants agricoles. Le programme a été mis en place ...