ICV-4 Papers
A. Plenary: Vetiver Systems - A Green Investment for Sustainable Development
The Vetiver System: Global Technology that Links the Vetiver and the People for Strength Communities and Preserve Natural Resources -- Dr. Narong Chomchalow, President Pacific Vetiver Network
Vetiver System: Agreen Investment for Sustainable Development -- Richard Grimshaw, The Internacional Vetiver NetworkTVN, USA
Handicrafts and Vetiver: An Innovative Approach for Community Participation -- Graciela Pantin, General Manager, Fundación Empresas Polar, Venezuela
Contributions of Vetiver Grass Technology (VGT) to Natural Resources Conservation in Venezuela and Latinamerica -- Oscar Simón Rodríguez, Coordinator of The Latinamerican Vetiver Network, Venezuela.
Infrastructure Protection and Slope Stabilization in Rural and Urbans Areas in El Salvador -- Ronaldo Chávez, Nobs Antierosión, El Salvador.
Vetiver System as a Central Tool in Watershed Management -- James Smyle, World Bank and the Internacional Vetiver Network, USA.
Natural Disaster Prevention and Mitigation through Vetiver System -- Uthai Charanasri, Doi Tung Development Project, Thailand.
Vetiver System-Prevention and Control of Soil and Water Contamination -- Paul Truong, The Vetiver Network and Veticon Consulting, Australia.
Alternative uses of Vetiver -- Weerachai Nanakorn, Qeen Sirikit Botanic Gardens, Thailand.
Contributions of The Vetiver Network to the Diffusion of Vetiver System with Emphasis in Communitarian Development -- Dale Rachmeler, President The Vetiver Network. USA.
Vetiver System Potential and Application in Latin America -- Paul Truong
