Appeal for information on permanent plots for CIFOR's TROPIS index As part of the larger TROPIS (Tree Growth Potential Information System) project, CIFOR is compiling an index of permanent plots in the tropics (or with species often grown in the tropics), and offering a search facility to help put researchers and potential collaborators in touch. The TROPIS index does not contain any growth data, but contains a summary of plot objectives, location, species, history and people involved. Anyone may request a search of the index, and will be supplied with a list of plots matching their criteria, and the names (and addresses, etc) of people to contact about the data. It will be up to the individual concerned to approach the data owners and agree to share their data. Hopefully this service will lead to mutually beneficial collaboration between many researchers. Of course, the quality of the service CIFOR can offer depends largely on the willingness of data owners to contribute information on their plots. If you have information on permanent plots in plantation or natural forests in the tropics, I would like to hear from you. Email me at J.Vanclay@cgnet.com so that we can arrange a mutually convenient way for you to supply information on your plots - Thanks Jerry (J.Vanclay@cgnet.com) P.S. If you want more information on TROPIS, just ask.
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