Southwest Forestry University (Kunming, China) houses the APFNet Kunming Training Centre (APFNet-KTC). This collaboration supports APFNet capacity-building programs and promotes joint research, exchanges, and visits. APFNet-KTC has organized more than 20 regular thematic training workshops for more than 360 people.

The Center can also design and provide customized training courses and accommodate training/conference events. For more, write to apfnetktc@apfnet.cn 

Building on almost 20 years of piloting multifunctional and close-to-nature forestry planning and practices, the Base, located in Wangyedian Forest Farm (Inner Mongolia, China) showcases

(1) forest management and restoration in semi-arid landscapes for ecological benefits,

(2) sustainable and high-quality timber harvesting,

(3) local community livelihood improvement through agroforestry practices and eco-tourism, and

(4) local communities’ engagement in protecting and managing forest resources and forest fire control.

With these living examples of harmonized natural resource utilization and management for economic, social, and ecological developments, the Wangyedian Base is best suited for forest professional events and public nature experiences and awareness-raising events.

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With the joint efforts of APFNet, local partner government agencies, and Wanzhangshan Forest Farm, the Pu’er Base started operating in 2021 as a replicable model for sustainable forest management in subtropical zones. The Base features holistic planning and management of forest resources, supports the implementation of 4 APFNet-funded SFM demonstration projects, facilitates international exchanges and training events, etc. It is also open to the public as a botanic garden and a place to experience nature, rich biodiversity, and cultural connections with forests.