Vetiver Minigrants (1998) were released, in order to encourage scientists, technicians,
and NGOs to test and plant vetiver. During the International Vetiver Workshop held in
Fuzhou on 21-26 October 1997, we distributed 90 application forms, from which more than 30
completed forms were received by China Vetiver Network (CVN) until November. The grants
were approved based on the following factors:
the applicants responsibility, i.e. it is hoped that the grant recipients can do
work well and possibly to send me feedback;
the regional distribution and subject balance;
if the recipients can seek money from other sources.
the applicants came from the region where there is not vetiver so far.
There are altogether 17 recipients for total mini-grants US$ 10,375. As the applications
are still coming to my office, there will be a few of more recipients. The money came from
The Vetiver Network in USA. It hoped that more grants will be released in the near future.
Furthermore, mini-awards is expected to be sent to those who contributed more to the
research and development of vetiver.
China Vetiver Network: Distribution of Mini-grants ( 1998)
SHANGHAI
-- Zhao Dingguo, Environmental Institute, Shanghai Agri. Academy, Vetiver Introduction and
reproduction
ANHUI PROVINCE
-- Li Hewei, Yuexi Soil and Water Conservation Station of Anhui Province, Application of
vetiver for terrace protection
-- Zhang Huaseng, Changpu Forestry Station, Yuexi County of Anhui Province, Reproduction
base
-- Zhang Bulin, Chengguan Village of Yuexi County, Vetiver for newly built terrace
(commercial trees )
HUBEI PROVINCE
-- OuYang Shuguang, Huang-Gang Water and Soil Conservation Institute, Loutian County,
Hubei Province, Introduction and application of vetiver to protect Yangtze River bank
-- Gao Guozi, Huang-gang Water Conservancy Bureau of Hubei Province, Vetiver for
Beijing-Kowloon railway protection (Huang-gang section
FUJIAN PROVINCE
-- Xie Fuxin, Jianyang Agri. Foreign Investment Office, Fujian Province, Vetiver for
highway stabilization in Jianyang County of Fujian Province
-- Zhou Fujian, Fujian Provincial Soil & Water Conservation Station, Vetiver for soil
and water erosion control and environment improvement
-- Zhang Jing, Fuzhou Soil and Water Conservation Office, Vetiver for farmland
micro-climate improvement and mushroom cultivation in poor island
-- Liu Ying, ShangYang Village of Pingtan County, Fujian Province, Vetiver for sand dune
stabilization around villages
-- Cheng Yongbao, Nan-an Water and Soil Conservation Station, Fujian Province, Vetiver for
quarry wastes rehabilitation
-- Wu Zhenfu, Anxi Water and Soil Conservation Station, Fujian Province, Vetiver for
quarry wastes rehabilitation
-- Liu Deqin, Wuyi water and Soil Conservation Station, Fujian Province, Vetiver
Introduction in Wuyi Mountain area
JIANGSU PROVINCE
-- Bian Xinming, Nanjing Agricultural University, Jiangsu, Introduction and demonstration
in China-Singapore hi-tech Garden (Shuzhou )
-- Chen Huaman, Envi. Detp. Institute of Soil Science, Preliminary Study on Purification
of Eutrophic Water with Vetiver
GUANGXI PROVINCE
-- Zhang Wenhua, People's Government of Bama County, Guangxi Province, Introduction of
vetiver for soil conservation in limestone area
JIANGXI PROVINCE
-- Chen Hong, Nanchang Water Conservancy and Hydro-Power College, Vetiver for sand
stabilization and planting material production
Vetiver Newsletter Vol.2, No.1
The Chinese Newsletter Vetiver Newsletter Vol.2, No.1 is in printing and will be issued in
a few days. This issue is introducing the special technology of using vetiver in
engineering aspects, for highway protection in particular. It introduces the successful
experience conducted by Mr. Diti Hengchaovanich. This issue will be sent mainly to
engineers involving in highway, railway, dam, reservoirs, mining, etc.
International Vetiver Workshop Proceedings to be published
International Vetiver Workshop-- Proceedings in Chinese to be published possibly in
September 1998. Its English version will be published later if additional fundcan be
found.
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