Each member country of APFORGEN appoints a national coordinator as a link between the country and the network. National coordinators elect among themselves a chair and up to two vice chairs, as well as a secretary to coordinate the network’s activities.

From 2025 to 2028, these positions are held as follows:

Chair:
Dr Rekha R. Warrier, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, India

Vice Chair:
Dr Analyn Codilan, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Secretary: Mr Chaloun Bounthiphonh, Forest Research Centre, Lao PDR
Board member: Dr Vivi Yuskianti, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia

Terms of reference for office holders

Applying to be a member of the network

Previous Members of the Board

2021 to 2025

Co-chairs:
Professor Zheng Yongqi, Chinese Academy of Forestry
Dr Rekha R. Warrier, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, India

Vice Chair: Professor Enrique Tolentino Jr., University of the Philippines Los Baños
Secretary: Mr Chaloun Bounthiphonh, Forest Research Centre, Lao PDR

2017 to 2021

Chair: Professor Zheng Yongqi, Chinese Academy of Forestry

Vice Chairs:
Dr Suchitra Changtragoon, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Thailand
Dr Bandara Kangane, Sri Lanka Forestry Institute

Secretary: Professor Enrique Tolentino Jr., University of the Philippines Los Baños