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Following is a list of relevant literature, field, and project reports from WCS Lao PDR. 

Bleisch, W., Duckworth, W., Etter, M., Franfis, C., Leven, M., Paengsintham, P., Maxwell, J., Mingjiang, Q. & Robichaud, W. (1999). A wildlife and habitat survey of Nam Kading NBCA , Bolikhmaxay Province, pp.65. WCS, Vientiane.
Boonratana, R. (1998). Nakai-Nam Theun Conservation Project [Phase 2]: Wildlife monitoring techniques and participatory conservation at Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA, pp.41. WCS/IUCN, Vientiane.
Charler, J. B. & Rabinowitz, A. (1994). Pseudoryx nghetinhensis, pp. 6. WCS, Vientiane.
Davenport, D. (1997). Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA/northern extension reptile and amphibian survey, pp. 10. WCS, Vientiane.
Davidson, P. (1998). A Wildlife and Habitat Survey of Nam Et Phou Louey National Biodiversity Conservation Areas, Houaphanh Province, pp.156. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Davidson, P. (1999). A Wildlife and Habitat Survey of Nam Et Phou Louey National Biodiversity Conservation Areas, Houaphanh Province, pp.17. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Davidson, P., William G., Robichuad, Robert, J.Tizard, Vongkhamheng, C. & Wolstencroft, J. (1997). A wildlife survey and habitat of Dong Ampham NBCA and Phou Kathong proposed NBCA, Attapu Province, pp.117. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Duckworth, J. W. & Timmins, R. J. (1995). Investigations into the terrestrial ecology of the area affected by Theun Hinboun Hydropower Project: Draft report after first phase of field work, pp.30. WCS, Vientiane.
Duckworth, J. W. (1996). Survey of nocturnal mammals in and near the Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA, Central Lao PDR, with notes on other wildlife observed and recommendations for management of the area, pp.26. WCS, Vientiane.
Duckworth, J. W. (1998). A survey of large mammals in the central Annamite Mountains of Laos, pp.12. WCS, Vientiane.
Duckworth, J. W., Salter, R. E. & Khounboline, K. (1999). Wildlife in Lao PDR: 1999 Status Report. IUCN/Wildlife Conservation Society/Center for Protected Area and Watershed Management, Vientiane.
Etter, M. (1995). Preliminary report on habitat transects carried out on the Nam Kading, pp. 12. WCS, Vientiane.
Evans, T. D., Duckworth, J. W. & Timmins, R. J. (1994-95). Field observation of larger mammals in Laos, pp.54. WCS, Vientiane.
Evans, T. D., Duckworth, J. W. & Timmins, R. J. (1999). Field observation of mammals in Laos, pp.53. WCS.
Finlay, J. (1996). Preliminary analysis for zonation decision-making in Nakai-Nam Theun National Biodiversity Conservation Area, pp. 43. WCS/CEMP (University of Michigan Cooperative Environmental Management Program), Vientiane.
Francis, C. & Vongkhamheng, C. (1998). Report on a survey of bats in Khammouane Limestone NBCA, pp.8. WCS, Vientiane.
Francis, C. M. & Khoonmy. (1998). Preliminary report on 1998 surveys of bats in Phou Khao Khouay NBCA, pp.5. CPAWM/WCS, Vientiane.
Francis, C. M. & Salivong, K. (1998). Report on 1998 survey of bats in Dong Khanthung, pp.6. WCS, Vientiane.
Francis, C. M. & Silavong, K. (1998). Report on 1998 survey of bats in Dong Hua Sao NBCA, pp.6. WCS, Vientiane.
Francis, C. M. & Silavong, K. (1998). Report on a survey of bats in Hin Namno NBCA, pp. 1-7. WCS, Vientiane.
Francis, C. M., Guillen, A. & Vongkhamheng, C. (1997). Survey of bats and small mammals in Dong Amphan NBCA and nearby area, pp.14. WCS, Vientiane.
Francis, C.M., Khounboline, K. & Aspey, N. (1996). Report on 1996 survey of bats and small mammals in Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA and near-by areas, Bolikhamsai and Khammouan Province, Lao PDR, pp.20. WCS/CPAWM/Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Vientiane.
Guillen, A., M.Francis, C. & Khoonmy. (1997). Preliminary survey of bats in Pou Khao Khoay NBCA, pp.11. WCS, Vientiane.
Hansel, T & Vannalath, S. 2002. Conservation Principles for Protected Area Management and Ecotourism.  March 2002. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Hansel, T. & Vannalath, S. (1998). NNT NBCA Staff Training and Capacity Building on Extension Techniques for Participatory Conservation, pp.36. IUCN/WCS, Vientiane.
Hansel, T. & Vannalath, S. (2002). Conservation principles for protected area management and ecotourism, pp.56. WCS, Vientiane.
Hansel, T. (1997). Human resources development and capacity building for select Department of Forestry Protected Area Management Staff, pp.26. WCS, Vientiane.
Hansel, T. (1998). Nakai-Nam Theun Conservation project -phase2: NNT NBCA staff meeting-trip report and preliminary training needs assessment 24-27 June 1998, pp.4. WCS, Vientiane.
Hansel, T., Vannalath, S. & Johnson, A. 2004. Progress Report – Phase II Vientiane Capital City Illegal Wildlife Trade Project. July 2004. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Hansel, T., Vannalath, S. & Phaphouampheng, P. 2004. Conservation Education and Public Awareness Raising for Black-cheeked Crested Gibbon in the Nam Ha National Protected Area and Other Areas Supporting Gibbon Populations. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Hansel, T., Vannalath, S., Vongkhamheng, C. & Ratanalangsy, T. 2002. Monitoring and Patrolling of Wildlife Trade in Vientiane Municipality. October 2002. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Hedemark, M & Ounekham, K. (2002). WCS field trip report to Ban Nakay in Phou Khao Kwai Protected Area to confirm green peafowl in the IBA, pp.3. WCS, Vientiane.
Hedemark, M. (1999). Forest structure along the Navang road in the Nakai-Nam Theun Protected Area, pp. 4. WCS, Vientiane.
Hedemark, M. 2003. Forest Survey of the Nam Ha National Protected Area: Results of GIS and Field Activities Completed in March 2002. March 2003. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Hedemark, M., and U. Vongsak. 2003. Wildlife Survey of the Nam Ha National Protected Area. Pp. 43. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane.
Hedemark, M. P. Phetmixai. 2004. Survey of Potential Ecotourism Products in the Nam Et Phou Louey NBCA; A report to the NEPL NBCA and Houaphanh Tourism Office.  Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane.
Hedemark, M., M Newton, T. Gujadhur. 2005. Second Survey of Potential Ecotourism Products in the Nam Et Phou Louey NBCA; A report to the NEPL NBCA and Luang Prabang and Houaphanh Tourism Office.  Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane.
Johnson, A. 2000. Use of a conceptual model and threat assessment to design and monitor effectiveness of the Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Lao PDR. Pages 356-364 in A. Galt, T. Sigaty, and M. Vinton, editors. The World Commission on Protected Areas, 2cnd Southeast Asia Regional Forum. IUCN Lao PDR, Pakse, Lao PDR.
Johnson, A., and S. Phirasack. 2002. Wildlife and threat monitoring and patrolling in the Nam Ha National Protected Area: A report on a WCS training for the Nam Ha Protected Area Management Unit, Luang Namtha Province. Pages 35. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Johnson, A., and S. Vannalath. 2002. Measuring the success of ecotourism and wildlife conservation in Lao PDR: monitoring biodiversity and natural resource use along Nam Ha National Protected Area ecotourism routes. Pages 30. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Johnson, A., C. Vongkhamheng, and W. J. McShea. 2003. The road to recovery: status of Eld's deer (Cervus eldi siamensis) in Lao PDR. Pages 7-8 in B. S. Pukazhenthi, editor. Workshop on Eld's Deer Conservation and Restoration. Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Chonburi, Thailand.
Johnson, A., K. Khounboline, T. Ledecq, and R. Eve. 2005. Getting along with the neighbors:  human-elephant conflict and the potential for resolution. Juth Pakai:28-38.
Johnson, A., R. Boonaratana, G. Marris, S. Singh (compilers). 2004. Ground-based inventory of human activity in the peripheral impact zones of Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area: Synthesis report of the main findings and joint recommendations on actions required from the WMPA and districts to mitigate the impacts of unsustainable activities. World Bank and Watershed Protection and Management Authority, Vientiane.
Johnson, A., S. Singh, and M. Duangdala. 2004. A preliminary survey for the black-cheeked crested gibbon (Nomascus concolor) in the Nam Ha National Protected Area, northern Lao PDR. Pages 117-118 in T. Nadler, U. Steicher, and H. T. Long, editors. Conservation of Primates in Vietnam. Hanoi Publishing, Hanoi.
Johnson, A., S. Singh, and M. Duongdala. 2005. Wildlife hunting and use in Luang Namtha Province: Implications for rural livelihoods and biodiversity conservation in the Uplands of the Lao PDR. Pages 195-208 in B. Bouahom, A. Glendinning, S. Nilsson, and M. Victor, editors. Poverty Reduction and Shifting Cultivation Stabilisation in the Uplands of Lao PDR: Technologies, Approaches and Methods for Improving Upland Livelihoods. National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
Johnson, A., S. Singh, M. Duangdala, and M. Hedemark. 2005. New records on the distribution and status of Western black crested gibbon Nomascus concolor in Lao PDR. Oryx.
Johnson, A., Singh, S., Dongdala, M. & Vongsa, O. 2003. Wildlife Hunting and Use in the Nam Ha National Protected Area: Implications for Rural Livelihoods and Biodiversity Conservation. December 2003. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Johnson, A., Singh, S., Doungdala, M., Chanthasone, B., Namsombath, T. & Hedemark, M. 2003. A Preliminary Survey for Gibbon and Other Primates in the Nam Ha National Protected Area, Lao PDR. February 2004. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Johnson, A., Vongkhamheng, C., Hedemark, M. & Saythongdum, T. 2004. Status of Tiger, Prey, and Human-Tiger Conflict in the Nam Et – Phou Louey National Protected Area, Lao PDR. December 2004. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Keomani, K., Lovanhkeo, K. & Meredith, M. E. (1996). Protected Area planning workshop Luang Namtha Province, pp.23. WCS Lao PDR Program/Luang Namtha Community - Based Conservation Project, Vientiane.
Ling, S. (1998). Luang Namtha Community-Based Conservation Project: Summary of village data collected by the Wildlife Conservation Society in Luang Namtha Province (1996-98), pp.11. WCS, Vientiane.
Ling, S. (1999). A biological system of prioritization for protected areas in the Lao PDR, pp. 1-36. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Ling, S. (2000). NBCA Biodiversity Monitoring Training Manual (Part 1-2-3). WCS/FAMACOP, Vientiane.
Lynam, A. J., Manopawitr, P. & Tansom, P. (2001). A report on a regional wildlife conservation training for protected area staff and border patrol police, pp. 86. WCS, Bangkok.
McShea, W., K. Koy, T. Clements, A. Johnson, and C. Vongkhamheng. (In press). Finding a needle in the haystack: Regional analysis of suitable Eld's deer (Cervus eldi) habitat in Southeast Asia. Biological Conservation.
Meredith, M. (1996).  Luang Namtha Community-based Conservation Project (Background Information), pp.10. WCS, Vientiane.
Meredith, M. E. (1995).  WCS Community-based Protected Area Management Component, pp.13. WCS, Vientiane.
Meredith, M. E. (1997). WCS Lao Community-based Conservation Project, pp.10. WCS, Vientiane.
Mingjiang, Q. & Khounboline, K. (1995). Preliminary survey on large mammals in the Nam Kading Biodiversity Conservation Area, Central Lao PDR (Draft), pp.16. WCS, Vientiane.
Phaengsintham, P. (1996). Result of vegetation survey in Phou Hin Namno Forest, pp.44. WCS, Vientiane.
Phaengsintham, P. (1996). Vegetation survey in Nakai-Nam Theun Protected Area, pp.18. NUOL/WCS, Vientiane.
Pheangsintham, P. (1996). Report of a survey of foods plants and saltlick used by Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), pp.20. WCS, Vientiane.
Phimmavong, S. & Phomphila, C. (Comp.). 2004. Internal Review of the Mobile Conservation Education Unit, Phase IV. Faculty of Forestry, National University of Laos, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Phimmavong, S. & Phomphila, C. 2005. Work Plan 2004-2005 of the Mobile Conservation Education Unit (In Lao). January 2005. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Roberts, T. R. & Baird, I. G. (1995). Rapid assessment of fish and fisheries for the Xe Namnoy, Xe Pian hydroscheme in Southern Lao PDR, pp.36. WCS, Vientiane.
Robichaud, W. & Vannalath, S. (1998). Nakai-Nam Theun Saola Conservation 22 May to 15 June 1998, pp.16. WCS, Vientiane.
Robichaud, W. (1999). Saola Conservation Action Plan for Lao PDR - Revision, pp.106. WCS for IUCN, Vientiane.
Robichaud, W. G. & Stuart, B. L. (1999). Summary of Saola, herpetological and wildlife trade studies in Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA and the proposed Nam Theun extension, pp.66. WCS, Vientiane.
Robichaud, W., M. Hedemark and A. Johnson. (2000). Biodiversity and sustainable forest management in Lao PDR. pp. 71, Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Round, P. D. (1998). Wildlife, habitats, and priorities for conservation in Dong Khanthung Proposed National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Champasak Province, Lao PDR, pp.198. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Schaller, G. & Robichaud, W. (1996). Field trip report: preliminary wildlife survey in Xieng Khouang Province May 16-25,1996, pp.6. WCS, Vientiane.
Schaller, G. (1997). A Preliminary survey of large mammals in two areas of Attapeu Province, Laos, pp.9. WCS/Forestry Department, Vientiane.
Schaller, G. B. (1995). A wildlife survey in the Annamite Mountains of Laos December, 1994-January 1995, pp.8. WCS, Vientiane.
Schaller, G. B. (1997). Preliminary mammal survey of two areas in Luang Namtha Province, Lao PDR, pp.5. WCS, Vientiane.
Showler, D. A., Davidson, P., Salivong, K. & Khounbolin, K. (1998). A wildlife and habitat survey of Nam Xam National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Houaphanh Province, pp.82. CPAWM/WCS cooperative program, Vientiane.
Showler, D. A., Davidson, P., Vongkhamheng, C. & Salivong, K. (1998). A wildlife and habitat survey of the southern border of Xe Sap National Biodiversity Conservation Area and the Duckchung Plateau , Xe Kong Province, Lao PDR, pp.66. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Sounthala, B., Vongkhamheng, C. & Vonestriecop, J. (1996).  A wildlife and habitat survey of southwesthern river of Don Khanthung Proposed Biodiversity Conservation Area, Champasak Province, pp.21. CPAWM/WCS, Vientiane.
Stenhouse, R.N., Johnson, A.J., McShea, W.J., Nouansyvong, S., Chansyna, C., Saiyavong, O. & Leelianou, N. 2004 (Draft). Eld’s Deer Habitat in the Eld’s Deer Sanctuary, Chonbuly, Savannakhet, Lao PDR: Vegetation Types, Foragable Plants and Land Use. Wildlife Conservation Society, Vientiane Lao PDR.
Stoen, O.G. (1998). Mammal survey in Nam Et and Phou Louey NBCA, Lao PDR, pp.24. WCS/PAFO/DAFO, Vientiane.
Stuart, B. (1998). A survey of amphibians and reptiles at That Xay waterfall, Phou Khao Khouay NBCA, Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR, pp.17. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Stuart, B. (1998). A survey of amphibians and reptiles in Dong Khanthung Proposed NBCA, Champasak Province, Lao PDR, pp.28. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Stuart, B. (1998). A survey of amphibians and reptiles in Hin Namno NBCA, East-Central Laos, pp.9. CPAWM/WCS, Vientiane.
Stuart, B. (1998). A survey of amphibians and reptiles in Khammouane Limestone NBCA, pp.22. CPAWM/WCS, Vientiane.
Stuart, B. (1998). A survey of amphibians and reptiles in Phou Luey NBCA, Huaphahn province, Lao PDR, pp.24. CPAWM/WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. & Khounboline, K. (1996). Investigations of the proposed western corridor and the potential island areas within the Nam Theun II hydroelectric project inundation area, pp.27. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. (1995). Workshop on wildlife trade in Lao PDR, pp.4. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. J. & Bleisch, W. V. (1995). A wildlife and habitat survey Xe Bang Nouan National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Savannakhet and Salavan Provinces, Lao PDR, pp.39. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. J. & Duckworth, J. W. (1997). A wildlife and habitat survey of Nam Kading National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR, pp.62. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. J. & Evans, T. D. (1996). A wildlife and habitat survey of  Nakai-Nam Theun National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Khammouane and Bolikhamxay Provinces, Lao PDR., pp.95. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. J. & Ruggery, N. (1996). Status of primates in Laos, pp.14. WCS, Madison.
Timmins, R. J. & Vongkhamheng, C. (1996). A preliminary wildlife and habitat survey of Xe Sap National Biodiversity Conservation Area and mountains to the south, Salavan Province, Lao PDR, pp. 28. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. J. & Vongkhamheng, C. (1996). A preliminary wildlife and habitat survey of the Dong Khanthung Area, Champasak Province, Lao PDR, pp. 1-28. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. J. (1997). Notes on wildlife and habitats in Khammouane Limestone National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Khammouane Province, Lao PDR, pp.24. WCS, Vientiane.
Timmins, R. J., Evans, T. D., Khounboline, K. & Sisomphone, C. (1998). Status and conservation of the giant muntjac Megamuntiacus vuquangensis, and notes on other muntjac species in Laos, pp.9. WCS, Vientiane.
Tizard, R. J. (1996). A preliminary wildlife and habitat survey of the proposed northern extention to the NaKai-Nam Theun NBCA and the adjacent Nam Gnouang Area, Bolikhamxay Province, Lao PDR, pp.45. WCS, Vientiane.
Tizard, R., Davidson, P., Khounboline, K. & Salivong, K. (1997). A wildlife and habitat survey of Nam Ha and Nam Kong Protected Areas Luangnamtha Province, pp. 58. CPAWM/WCS Cooperative Program, Vientiane.
Tizard, R., Sounthala, B. & Chansom. (1996). Preliminary report of a survey of Sarus Cranes and other wildlife in Xe Pian NBCA, Attapu and Champasak provinces, Lao PDR, pp.3. WCS/CPAWM, Vientiane.
Tobias, J. (1997). Environmental and social action plan for the Nakai-Nam Theun catchment and corridor areas, pp.95. WCS, Vientiane.
Vannalath, S. & Hansel, T. (1999). Basic training in biodiversity conservation, extension and protected area demarcation Nam Ha NBCA Luang Namtha Province, pp.22. WCS, Vientiane.
Vongkhamheng, C. (2002).  Eld's Deer (Cervus eldi siamensis) surveys in Chanboly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. pp. 20. WCS/DFRC, Vientiane.
Walston, J. & Vinton, M. (1999). A wildlife and habitat survey of Hin Namno National Biodiversity Conservation Area and adjacent areas, Khammouane Province, Lao PDR, pp.124. WWF/WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society & CPAWM. (1995). A preliminary wildlife and habitat assessment of the Nam Theun2 Hydropower Project area, pp.67. WCS/CPAWM, Bangkok.
Wildlife Conservation Society & CPAWM. (1995). A wildlife and habitat assessment of Theun Hinboun Hydropower Project area, pp.68. WCS/CPAWM, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society & IUCN. (1999). Saola conservation recommendations for Bolikhamxay Province and other areas, pp.26. WCS/IUCN, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1995). A wildlife and habitat survey of the area to be affected by the Theun-Hinboun hydropower project, Lao PDR, pp.67. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1995). Preliminary management plan for Nakai-Nam Theun National Biodiversity Conservation Area, pp.87. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1995). Result of a survey of terrestrial wildlife in the area to be affect by the proposed Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project, pp.67. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1995). Results of a survey of terrestrial wildlife in the area to be affected by the proposed Xe Nam Noy- Xe Pian Hydroelectric Project, pp.82. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1996). A preliminary wildlife and habitat survey of the proposed northern extension to the Nakai-Nam Theun NBCA, pp.45. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1996). Additional surveys and recommendations on the birds and mammals for the Nakai-Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project, with emphasis on the proposed corridor and the reservoir islands area, pp.68. WCS, New York.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1996). Regional assessment of the effects on wildlife: proposed hydropower project in the Nam Theun/Nam Kading watershed, pp.46. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1996). Survey of nocturnal mammals in and near the Nakai-Nam Theun National Biodiversity Conservation Area, central Lao PDR, with notes on other Wildlife observed and recommendations for management of the area, pp.26. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1996). Wildlife Conservation Society manual for Department of Forestry Staff Training, pp.270. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (1997-98). Errata to WCS Lao program survey reports 1997-98, pp.8. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (2002). Evidence codes for Nam Ha Protected Area Monitoring. WCS, Vientiane.
Wildlife Conservation Society. (2002). Monitoring field guide for Nam Ha Protected Area Ecotourism Routes. WCS, Vientiane.