Neville Howcroft

Acting Head of Forestry Department, University of Natural Resources & the Environment, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

Neville is a Forester with a M.Ph. in Plant Taxonomy, and a background in applied forest research and management. He has substantial PNG experience, focusing on the conservation, development and utilisation of forest genetic resources. He specialises in high-value plantations, plant propagation, small-holder agroforestry systems, regeneration of disturbed sites, tree improvement programmes, training and extension. He led the establishment of the PNG National Tree Seed Centre, and has written over one hundred publications including training manuals for balsa growers and tree breeders.