| Title | Daphne (lokta), some silvicultural considerations |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Year of Publication | 1984 |
| Authors | Jeanrenaud, J. P. |
| Abstract | A paper presented at the H.M.G.N. Department of Forests & UNICEF Lokta (Daphne) Forestry Policy and Planning Workshop-Seminar on 21 Dec. 1984. Lokta (D. bholua and D. papyracea) is used in the manufacture of hand-made paper, together with smaller amounts of Edgeworthia gardneri; the industry is one of the chief traditional cottage industries of Nepal and has recently expanded after a period of decline, following the establishment of a UNICEF card manufacturing and paper processing factory at Bhaktapur in 1981. This report is presented under the following headings: Introduction; Botany and taxonomy; Ecology; Silviculture - natural and artificial regeneration, including vegetative propagation, management and harvesting; Research - the current programme and activities, growth and biomass studies; Fuelwood and timber requirements - including specific requirements for paper production; and Discussion and preliminary recommendations. |