Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) and Mulawarman University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 5, 2011.

According to the Memorandum, the two parties (XTBG andMulawarman University) will cooperate in academic exchanges, student training, jointly holding academic conferences, exchanging scientific materials and information. Both sides are to share academic journals and data of field stations. Any other agreed activities of mutual benefits to improve tropical forest ecosystem studies, field platforms, and staff training will be encouraged.

On behalf of XTBG, Dr. Cao Min signed the MoU

The two sides exchanging MoU  (Images by Yang Qing)

During the visit in Indonesia from October 1-6, XTBG delegation also visitedGadjah Mada University. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between XTBG and the Faculty of Forestry of the Gadjah Mada University. The two sides are to conduct comprehensive cooperation in holding field course training, student exchanges, scientific research, and information sharing.

The two MoUs will be valid trough 2012 to 2016.

The XTBG delegation to Indonesia was headed by Dr. Cao Min, deputy director of XTBG. Dr. Ferry Slik, Dr. Rhett Harrison, and Dr. Yang Qing accompanied the visit.