Dr. Vilaiwan Anusarnsunthorn

Dr. Vilaiwan co-founded FORRU-CMU in 1994. She was also instrumental in establishing the Herbarium Building in Chiang Mai University's Biology Department (where FORRU-CMU offices are located) and in organizing establishment of FORRU-CMU's first tree nursery on Doi Suthep.  From 1994, until her retirement in 2005, Dr. Vilaiwan managed the unit's relationships with other organizations, dealt with administrative issues, helped to organize educational events and supervised research students.

Selected Key Publications:

1. Elliott, S., V. Anusarnsunthorn, N. Garwood & D. Blakesley, 1995. Research needs for restoring the forests of Thailand. Nat. Hist. Bull. Siam Soc. 43(2): 179-184
2. Elliott, S., J. Kerby, D. Blakesley, K. Hardwick, K. Woods & V. Anusarnsunthorn (Eds), 2000. Forest Restoration for Wildlife Conservation. International Tropical Timber Organization and the Forest Restoration Research Unit, Chiang Mai University. 440 pp.
3. Elliott, S., P. Navakitbumrung, C. Kuarak, S. Zangkum, V. Anusarnsunthorn & D. Blakesley, 2003. Selecting framework tree species for restoring seasonally dry tropical forests in northern Thailand based on field performance. Forest Ecology & Management 184: 177-191
4. Gardner, S., P. Sidisunthorn & V. Anusarnsunthorn, 2007. A Field Guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand. Kobfai Publishing Project, Bangkok, Thailand.