The an optimisation approach Fernando, T. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan creator Codoni, Rene Chairperson Frausum, Yves G. Van Co-Chairperson Chateau, Bertrand Examination Committee Commission of European Communities (CEC) Scholarship Donor text th Bangkok Asian Institute of Technology 1987 monographic eng 94 p. Rubber estates currently are managed with an objective to maximize the production of latex; which seems not reasonable with rapidly increasing wood and timber prices. It was felt that the estates as well as the country may increase the benefits by recognizing the value of rubber wood resource and plan for its production. This study is an attempt to optimize the rubber plantation industry using a dynamic model in order to assess the potential of rubber wood. The first few sections of the study are devoted to an assessment of the value of rubber wood as against latex. Current plantation practices are analyzed, followed by a critique. Construction of the dynamic model and the estimation of technical information are given much consideration. Forecasting the market conditions using linear regression approximations is discussed in detail. Model output confirms the sub - optimality of current plantation practices, and suggests optimization strategies. Results reveal that the annual uprooting scale ha s to be raised. Net benefits secured through the increased production of rubber wood are analyzed in detail. The impacts on many important subsectors, especially on the energy sub - sector, are also evaluated. The study further analyses the benefits to the estates and to the economy as a whole separately through such a process of optimization. The final section of the study is an assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of the modeling approach and recommendations for improvements. Suggestions are also made for future studies in the field. A thesis submitter in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology,1987 Rubber industry and trade Sri Lanka Asian Institute of Technology. http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B19175 http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B19175 280998 20260818172421.0