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Acknowledgments
The authors recognise the significant contribution of Joseph Tungon and Michael
Tabi during fieldwork for this study.
The interviews and sampling of planted sandalwood were made possible
through the assistance of Joseph Tungon, Michael Tabi, Jeffery Lahva, Ioan Viji,
Mesek Sethy, Dick Tomker, Toufau Kalsakau, Simon Naupa, Samuel Lokre and
Johnny Saman.
The implementation of the project also depended on the cooperation provided
by many people and communities throughout the course of the project. The
authors express their gratitude for the assistance that all these people provided.
Many people contributed valuable information during our surveys and
discussions:
Harry Atcha, Jim Batty, Sam Bol, Tony Bong, Tim Coakley, David Dahumbre,
Foritungo Dahumbre, Yan Dapang, Jake David, Tom Iakau, Andrew Iawak,
Edmond Julun, Joel Kalnpel, Jeffery Lhava, Manse Lovo, Josel Nakou, Tomkor
Narai, Jonathan Naupa, Joseph Netvam, Willie Pakoa, Des Parkes, Johnny Saman,
Numake Sumak, Michael Tabi, Ia Tamaute, Lex Thomson, Walter Thul, Weia Tira,
Dick Tomker, Malachi Vele, Pierre Watas.
General industry information and data were provided by Malcom Baker, Liz
Barbour, Mike Claridge, Tim Coakley, Peter Jones, Bethan Lloyd, Grant Pronk
and Ken Robson.
The authors also appreciate the constructive input and valuable feedback of
Dr Jonathan Cornelius of James Cook University in the drafting of this final
report.
This publication is dedicated to the memories of Atchinson Smith and Tarere
Karae, both foresters with the Vanuatu Department of Forests who made valuable
contributions to the research and development of forestry in Vanuatu. They were
both highly regarded members of the department who unexpectedly lost their
lives in 2009 and are greatly missed.
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