Project number: 1.01
Project number: 1.02
Project number: 1.03
Project number: 1.04
Project number: 1.05
Project number: 1.06
Project number: 1.07
Project number: 2.01
Project number: 3.01
Project number: 4.01
Project number: 4.02
Project number: 5.01
Project number: 5.02
Project number: 5.03
Project number: 5.04
MONTSERRAT
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE
PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE: Boundary Line Survey, Demarcation and Mapping of Forest Reserves, Protected Forests and Wildlife Reserves
DURATION: One (1) year
LOCATION: Soufriere Hills, Centre Hills, St. George's Hill, Fox's Bay Bird Sanctuary, Runaway Ghaut Catchment, Little Bay; areas of land capability classes iv, v and vi and areas identified as protected forests and wildlife reserves
BENEFICIARIES: Forestry Officers and the general public
BACKGROUND
Lands above 1500 feet in the Centre and Soufriere Hills have been regarded as Forest Reserves since the 1930s although they have not been demarcated and mapped. Such lands in addition to those belonging to land capability classes iv, v and vi, together with areas identified as protected forests and wildlife reserves, must be surveyed, demarcated and mapped in order to prevent the illicit felling of trees and the unlawful grazing of livestock and to promote the conservation of wildlife resources.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To survey, demarcate and map all areas identified as forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Gather all survey and legal data on forest reserve boundaries.
(b) Establish all boundaries of forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves in the field.
(c) Plot all survey data and produce maps of the proposed forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves.
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
Office facilities |
Project manager (part-time) |
1 4xWD vehicle |
1 Licenced surveyor |
Materials to demarcate boundaries |
9 Labourers |
Plants |
1 Clerk |
Land acquisition |
1 Forest ranger |
OUTPUTS
Complete survey, demarcation and mapping of all proposed forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves.
OBSERVATIONS
Highest priority: should begin in year I.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$350,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 38,000 (US$14,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$364,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
Equipment |
Year I |
1 4xWD vehicle |
20,000 |
Operating costs of vehicle |
6,000 |
Land acquisition (approx. 1500 ha @ $110 per ha) |
165,000 |
Materials for demarcating boundaries |
6,000 |
Plants (10,000) |
4,000 |
Subtotal |
201,000 |
Personnel |
Year I |
Local licenced surveyor |
48,000 |
9 Labourers |
95,000 |
1 Clerk |
6,000 |
Subtotal |
149,000 |
Total Donor Contribution |
US$350,000 |
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
|
Year I |
1 Co-manager (part-time) |
9,000 |
Office facilities |
6,000 |
1 Forest ranger |
23,000 |
Total |
38,000 |
Total Government Contribution |
EC$38,000 (US$14,000) |
GRAND TOTAL US$364,000
PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE: Forest Inventory
DURATION: One (1) year
LOCATION: All forest reserves and protected forests
BENEFICIARIES: Forestry Division, land use planners, forest industries, charcoal burners, private investors and rural communities
BACKGROUND
The area of woodland and forest in Montserrat is estimated to be about 35% of the total land area and is divided into the following types:
Scrub (thorn forest) |
500 ha |
14% |
Littoral vegetation and dry woodlands |
500 ha |
14% |
Moist forest |
1,000 ha |
29% |
Rain and cloud forest |
1,500 ha |
43% |
Total |
3,500 ha |
100% |
Beard in 1949 described the species composition of the forests and woodlands but to date no comprehensive inventory of these has been done in order to ascertain the current species composition, standing volume and increment including the availability of timber for fuelwood, charcoal, lumber, fencing or other use.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
(a) Purchase of aerial photographs
(b) Photo interpretation and mapping
(c) Train field staff for field data collection
(d) Process data and compile inventory results
(e) Establish sample plots to monitor growth increment in natural forests.
OUTPUTS
(a) Forest type maps for each forest reserve and protected forest
(b) Standing volume and increment of all forest species within the forest reserves and protected forests
(c) Local Volume and Stand Tables
(d) Train one officer in inventory work (6 month course)
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
Office equipment & supplies |
Forest Inventory specialist (Project manager) |
Aerial photographs |
1 Photo interpreter |
Interpretation, draughting and mensuration equipment |
1 Data processor |
Field tools and equipment |
1 Draughtsman |
1 4xWD vehicle |
5 Labourers |
|
1 Clerk |
|
1 Driver |
|
1 Forest ranger |
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment
OBSERVATIONS
High priority: should begin in Year II.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$228,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 51,000 (US$19,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$247,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
Equipment |
Year II |
Aerial photographs |
5,000 |
Photo interpretation, draughting & mensuration equipment |
20,000 |
Computer and software |
10,000 |
1 4xWD vehicle |
20,000 |
Field tools and equipment |
3,000 |
Operational cost of vehicle |
6,000 |
Subtotal |
64,000 |
Personnel |
Year II |
Forest inventory specialist (Project manager) |
72,000 |
1 Data processor |
14,000 |
1 Photo interpreter |
14,000 |
1 Clerk |
6,000 |
5 Labourers |
38,000 |
1 Driver |
8,000 |
Subtotal |
152,000 |
Other |
|
6-month fellowship |
12,000 |
Subtotal |
12,000 |
Total Donor Contribution |
US$228,000 |
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Office equipment and supplies |
6,000 |
1 Forest ranger |
23,000 |
1 Technical assistant |
22,000 |
Total |
51,000 |
Total Government Contribution |
EC$51,000 (US$19,000) |
GRAND TOTAL US$247,000
PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE: Establishment of Commercial Plantations
DURATION: Five (5) years (Phase I)
LOCATION: Hermitage, Galway's, Ottway Settlement, Broderick's, Riley's and Lee's
BENEFICIARIES: Forestry workers, general public, forest industries sector
BACKGROUND
The forest of Montserrat are exploited primarily for fuel, posts and poles, an unknown amount of charcoal production and the occasional cutting of a few trees for timber. Practically all timber and wood products are imported. In 1987, EC$3.87 million were spent on the importation of these products and this represented 6% of total imports.
Savings in foreign exchange in addition to the generation of employment will be obtained by the establishment of industrial plantations. Gane (1989) estimated that the annual demand for sawn wood is in the region of 20,000m3 and about 2,500 ha of land will be required.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
(a) To contribute towards making the country self-sufficient in its timber supplies.
(b) To generate employment in the rural areas.
(c) Savings in foreign exchange.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Collect or purchase seeds of Tabebuia pallida, Swietenia spp., Cedrela odorata, Pinus caribaea
(b) Produce 150,000 seedlings (30,000 per year) in nursery
(c) Establish 100 ha of plantations (20 ha/annum)
(d) Prepare for Phase II (5 years)
(e) Protect plantations
(f) Tend and supply young plantations
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
One 4xWD vehicle |
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time) |
Establishment of nursery |
2 Forestry assistants (part-time) |
Office facilities |
1 Clerk |
Tools and equipment |
10 Labourers |
Seeds, polythene bags, etc |
|
Fencing |
|
OUTPUTS
(a) Nursery established
(b) 150,000 plants produced
(c) 100 ha of plantations established
(d) Phase II of plantation development prepared
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment
OBSERVATIONS
To begin in year I. Project associated with Project Number 5:01.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$589,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$335,000 (US$124,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$713,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment |
||||||
1 4xWD vehicle |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
Maintenance of vehicle |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
Seeds, polythene bags etc |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
15,000 |
Construction of nursery |
40,000 |
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
Nursery maintenance |
|
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
16,000 |
Fencing material |
5,000 |
6,000 |
7,000 |
8,000 |
9,000 |
35,000 |
Tools and equipment |
3,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
7,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
77,000 |
20,000 |
21,000 |
22,000 |
23,000 |
163,000 |
Personnel |
||||||
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time) |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
|
|
36,000 |
10 Labourers |
78,000 |
78,000 |
78,000 |
78,000 |
78,000 |
390,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
90,000 |
90,000 |
90,000 |
78,000 |
78,000 |
426,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$589,000 |
|
|
|
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
Office facilities |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
2 Forestry assistants or forest rangers |
44,000 |
44,000 |
44,000 |
44,000 |
44,000 |
220,000 |
1 Clerk |
17,000 |
17,000 |
17,000 |
17,000 |
17,000 |
85,000 |
TOTAL |
67,000 |
67,000 |
67,000 |
67,000 |
67,000 |
335,000 |
Total Government Contribution EC$335,000 (US$124,000) |
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL US$713,000
PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE: Watershed Rehabilitation and Management
DURATION: Five (5) years (Phase I)
LOCATION: Silver Hill, Corbet Spring, Killecrankie, Runawa Ghaut, Galways
BENEFICIARIES: Forestry workers, general public, forest industries sector
BACKGROUND
Hurricane Hugo in 1989 inflicted severe damage on the watersheds of the country. Trees were not only uprooted but the crowns and branches of many others were broken resulting in their ultimate deaths. In addition to disrupting the functions of the forests in conserving soil and water, the degradation of these watersheds destroyed wildlife habitats including that of the Montserrat Oriole and left dead trees which constitute a serious fire and plant health hazard.
The rehabilitation and management of all degraded watersheds (including the Silver Hill area), are a matter of priority consideration if they are to promote the sustained production of high quality water, foster suitable conditions for agricultural development, prevent soil erosion and flooding, and provide habitats for wildlife.
All dead trees removed will be converted to charcoal with the use of a kiln.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To rehabilitate and manage the degraded watersheds of the country in order to provide the benefits indicated above.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Produce 600,000 seedlings
(b) Rehabilitate 400 ha of watersheds
(c) Manufacture charcoal from dead trees
(d) Purchase of charcoal kiln
(e) Improve wildlife habitats
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
1 4xWD vehicle |
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time) |
Nursery facilities |
1 Co-manager (part-time) |
Seeds, polythene bags, etc |
1 Forestry assistant in nursery (part-time) |
Tools and equipment |
1 Forestry assistant (plantation) |
Office facilities |
10 Labourers |
1 Charcoal kiln |
1 Clerk |
3 chainsaws |
|
OUTPUTS
(a) Production of 600,000 seedlings
(b) Rehabilitation of 400 ha of watersheds
(c) Manufacture of charcoal
(d) Improvement of wildlife habitats
(e) Improvement of high quality water supply
(f) Reduction of erosion and flooding
OBSERVATIONS
To commence in year II. Project to be implemented in conjunction with Projects 1:03 (Establishment of Commercial Plantations) and 3:01 (Establishment of Fuelwood Fodder and Fence Posts Plantations).
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$2,281,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 255,000 (US$95,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$2,376,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
TOTAL |
|
1 4xWD vehicle |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
1 Kiln |
5,000 |
|
|
|
|
5,000 |
3 Chainsaws |
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
1,000 |
Operating cost of vehicle, kiln and chainsaws |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
75,000 |
Tools and equipment |
10,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
30,000 |
Seeds, polythene bags etc |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
200,000 |
Fencing |
40,000 |
44,000 |
48,000 |
52,000 |
56,000 |
240,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
131,000 |
104,000 |
108,000 |
112,000 |
116,000 |
571,000 |
Personnel |
||||||
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time) |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
120,000 |
1 Clerk |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
40 Labourers |
312,000 |
312,000 |
312,000 |
312,000 |
312,000 |
1,560,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
342,000 |
342,000 |
342,000 |
342,000 |
342,000 |
1,710,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$2,281,000 |
|
|
|
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
TOTAL |
|
1 Co-manager (part-time) |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
50,000 |
Office facilities |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
1 Forestry assistant (plantation) |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
125,000 |
1 Forestry assistant (nursery) |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
50,000 |
TOTAL |
51,000 |
51,000 |
51,000 |
51,000 |
51,000 |
255,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$255,000 (US$95,000) |
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL US$2,376,000
PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:
Phase 1: Agroforestry DemonstrationPhase 2: Review of priorities (following development of zoning plan) and development of project plans
Phase 3: Projects for problem watersheds
This project is best linked with Project 5:01. Phases 2 and 3 should follow the development of land zoning in relation to a clearer view of the future. The emphasis is entirely on the introduction of agroforestry methods.
DURATION:
Phase 1: 5 years or longer (regional project)
Phase 2: 2 years (in year 3 of phase 1)
Phase 3: 5 years or longer commencing in year 4 of phase 1
LOCATION: Upper watersheds of Montserrat
BENEFICIARIES: Present and future populations
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
1.1 Locate 4 or 5 sites, each of about 5 acres (2 ha) in moderately to steeply sloping land, probably land formerly occupied by vegetables, root crops, tree crops or cotton, or degraded forest in differing ecological zones; Silver Hills, Centre Hills, Soufriere and South Soufriere, preferably also within the area of existing project proposals and acquire, or obtain agreement to use for a period of 5 years (with some option to renew for a rolling 5-year period).
1.2 Demonstrate phased introduction of new cash crops and animal husbandry using the alley cropping system and a variety of crops/animals. Use low levels of intervention of cossie bush areas which might be restored to more productive dry forest and show income achievable.
1.3 Investigate farmer problems of implementing agroforestry and solve.
1.4 Commence solving the water supply and water control problem.
2.1 Land use zoning plan (Project 5:01) completed, also evaluation of previous projects, strategy and policies developed.
2.2 Review of possible combinations of development options (a) with catchments; (b) among parts of catchments and optimization in relation to achievement of policy goals, and any other constraints. Prioritize groups of activities/projects in relation to available funds.
2.3 Final project choices made in relation to capability, need and readiness of target groups.
2.4 Development of detailed project plans.
3.1 Commencement of implementation of projects.
ACTIVITIES
1.1 Analyze the present agro-ecological environments thoroughly and choose 5 sites across the ecological range. These should include as many as is reasonable of the watersheds with existing proposed projects. Determine whether the farmer (if still active) is willing to work the land under instruction (preferred) or will lease it.
1.2 Produce plans for each site which include full conservation and the introduction of leguminous hedges on the contour, with or without drains and vetiver protection, and windbreaks where these appear necessary, for a mixture of crops. Produce plans for other sites to include agroforestry/livestock alternatives. Local farmers and Ministry of Agriculture staff should be included in the planning process. All plans should indicate a "status quo" plot.
1.3 Talk with local farmer groups (using the Farmers' Association as a guide), and development groups or assist informing them, if necessary. Present background and invite comments, suggestions, participation. Also look at possibilities for small processing business development, etc.
1.4 Implement.
1.5 Invite farmers to point out difficulties they may have, and use these problems to elucidate the approach to transferring the methods.
1.6 Keep meticulous records of operations including costs, weather, soil changes, etc., i.e. monitor carefully.
1.7 After each year and at the end of 5 years, evaluate whole experience especially, in comparison with "status quo" plots and make any necessary adjustments.
2.1 Review zoning in relation to watersheds and determine what changes are required and what the particular problems of individual watersheds are.
2.2 Ensure that policy with respect to specific problems e.g. landless livestock is in place, and that a full evaluation of previous projects relevant to the area has been made.
2.3 Evaluate costs and benefits of various alternative levels of treatment and portions of watersheds. Optimize investment in change within sociological, physical constraints Government imposes and with local farmer inputs. Enthusiastic and capable groups should have priority.
2.4 Develop detailed plans for chosen watersheds in first group.
2.5 Obtain funding.
3.1 Implement, monitor and adjust.
3.2 Evaluate experience.
OUTPUTS
1.1 A set of demonstrated agroforestry systems showing how to develop new crops without committing the whole farm, or initiating erosion.
1.2 Detailed data on the costs and benefits of the different systems.
2.1 A prioritized list of watershed projects with estimated benefits and costs of different levels of intervention.
2.2 Watershed data adequate for first approximation decisions on other projects.
3.1 Maximal/optimal return in watershed improvement for a specific level of investment.
INPUTS
Equipment |
Personnel (Phases 1 and 2) |
2 4xWD vehicle |
1 Agroforestry/agronomist (5 years) |
1 PC AT (+) |
1 Technical assistant (5 years) |
Field office equipment |
1 Soil conservation specialist (3 months) |
|
1 Agricultural/regional planner with GIS specialization (1 year) |
|
5 Labourers (5 years) |
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Finance jointly (Agriculture and Forestry staff)
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$817,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$145,000 (US$54,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$871,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment |
||||||
2 4XWD vehicles |
40,000 |
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
1 PC AT (+) |
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
Field office |
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
60,000 |
|
|
|
|
60,000 |
Personnel |
||||||
1 Agroforestry/agronomist |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
360,000 |
1 Technical assistant |
22,000 |
22,000 |
22,000 |
22,000 |
22,000 |
110,000 |
1 Soil conservation specialist |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
1 Agricultural regional planner with GIS |
72,000 |
|
|
|
|
72,000 |
5 Labourers |
39,000 |
39,000 |
39,000 |
39,000 |
39,000 |
195,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
225,000 |
133,000 |
133,000 |
133,000 |
133,000 |
757,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$817,000 |
|
|
|
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
1 Forest ranger/agricultural assistant |
23,000 |
23,000 |
23,000 |
23,000 |
23,000 |
115,000 |
Office equipment |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
29,000 |
29,000 |
29,000 |
29,000 |
29,000 |
145,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$145,000 (US$54,000) |
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL US$871,000
PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE: Land Development Authority Agroforestry Project
DURATION: Five (5) years
LOCATION: Selected farms at Gages, Lee's and Rileys
BENEFICIARIES: Rural farmers on Land Development Authority Farms
BACKGROUND
Farms operated by the Land Development Authority (LDA) have lost their impetus for production. The project proposes a market led development strategy based on a mix of enterprises capable of generating income sufficient to make agriculture an attractive option. Farm management staff will be provided to develop enterprise options for the farms controlled by the LDA. Selected farms will be used to demonstrate their effectiveness. It is anticipated that the practices will be adopted by other LDA farms as well as farmers on private lands in similar agro-ecological zones to those in the demonstration areas.
The project will also make provision for farmer training to ensure that tenants have adequate preparation. Similar provision will be made for technical training for the Ministry of Agriculture and other support personnel. Provision will also be made to strengthen the market intelligence capability of the Production and Coordination Unit.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
(a) To demonstrate the advantages of multi-enterprise agroforestry production systems on LDA farms.
(b) To establish viable agroforestry systems on agricultural land of different quality.
(c) To increase the productivity of the agroforestry sector.
ACTIVITIES
(a) To develop viable agroforestry enterprises
(b) To provide training for farmers and technicians
(c) To establish demonstration farms
(d) To restore the production infrastructure on selected farms in the Central District.
(e) To prepare for the extension of the demonstration to other regions.
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
Planting material |
1 Farm management consultant |
Wind breaks |
|
Fruit trees |
|
Intensive grown forest species |
|
Road improvement |
|
Hedge and contour bund repairs |
|
OUTPUTS
Six farms rehabilitated
- infrastructure restored
- agroforestry enterprises established
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
The Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$406,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$145,000 (US$59,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$465,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment |
||||||
Miscellaneous tools, office & field equipment |
10,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
16,000 |
Personnel |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 Farm management consultant (full-time) |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
360,000 |
1 Office assistant |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
78,000 |
78,000 |
78,000 |
78,000 |
78,000 |
390,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$406,000 |
|
|
|
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
Office equipment and supplies |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
1 Forestry ranger or agricultural assistant |
23,000 |
23,000 |
23,000 |
23,000 |
23,000 |
115,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
29,000 |
29,000 |
29,000 |
29,000 |
29,000 |
145,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$145,000 (US$59,000) |
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL US$465,000
PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE: Natural Resources Data Base for Land Use Planning and Management
DURATION:
Phase 1: 18 months
Phase 2: 18 months
LOCATION: Plymouth
BENEFICIARIES: Planners
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
1.1 More detailed mapping of unstable land and determination of soil physical properties.
1.2 A detailed map of land use and vegetation and erosion status with estimates of the effect of grazing animals.
1.3 Microeconomic data related to production of potential export crops and locally consumed crops. Estimates of land value in various crops.
1.4 Location of all useable springs.
1.5 Data on rainfall and stream and spring flows.
1.6 Determination of rate of change of ghauts and causes of change.
1.7 Economic optimization model.
2.1 National resource data base entered on GIS.
2.2 Demonstration of effect of different development scenarios on sustainable use distribution.
2.3 Demonstration of the different effects of specific development at alternate locations.
2.4 Provisions of adequate geographically specific data for choices to be made in land zoning, etc.
ACTIVITIES
1.1 Obtain relevant aerial photography and RS (satellite) data if available at suitable scales to permit monitoring of change.
1.2 Field study of geomorphology and rock underlying soil in areas where it is unclear (but concentrating on lands likely to be used) using aerial photographs, also on soil physical properties and rate of change of ghauts.
1.3 Set up a new hydrological observation network including adequate numbers of rainfall gauges. Interest Farmers' Association in participating.
1.4 Obtain necessary forest data.
1.5 Determine cost of plant required for desalination for future levels of possible demand and spring supply.
1.6 Use actual data where possible but otherwise estimated values to determine possible value of land to users, at different levels of husbandry/management, and evaluate actual benefit cost of any previous improvement projects.
1.7 Interpret land units and present land use from the aerial photography and field checking.
1.8 Choose mode to optimize distribution geographically in coordination with OECS MNR unit.
2.1 Assess likely alternative scenarios of population growth etc., and use in model-probability using OECS MNR model.
2.2 Select typical developments and demonstrate long-term effects at different locations.
2.3 Compare results of different scenarios and strategies to achieve a robust answer for land use zoning.
OUTPUTS
1.1 Maps on stability of land and change of ghauts.
1.2 Data on effects of land use on natural resources - land and water.
1.3 Map of land units and complete natural resources data base to accompany it.
1.4 Model, held in a GIS which will demonstrate the effects, benefits and costs over time for an individual land unit and for a whole watershed or the country, the effects of individual developments or sets of land uses (scenarios).
2.1 Demonstration of decision-aiding model tool.
2.2 Subject to Cabinet response, land zoning.
INPUTS
Equipment |
Personnel |
1 or 2 microcomputers with ARC/INFO GIS and modelling/statistical/logical software |
1 Project manager/regional planner - 3 years |
2 4xWD vehicles |
1 Geologist/Geomorphologist with soils knowledge - 6 months |
Hydrological instruments |
1 Micro-economist (local staff preferred) - 4 months |
Aerial photography (satellite) RS data |
1 Sociologist (local staff preferred) - 9 months |
Chemical analysis equipment |
|
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Economic Planning Unit/Ministry of Agriculture with cooperation with OECS MNR.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$430,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$130,000 (US$48,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$478,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||
1 |
2 |
3 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment |
||||
2 Microcomputers with software |
20,000 |
|
|
20,000 |
2 4xWD vehicles |
40,000 |
|
|
40,000 |
Hydrological instruments |
20,000 |
|
|
20,000 |
Aerial photography satellite |
10,000 |
|
|
10,000 |
Chemical analysis equipment |
10,000 |
|
|
10,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
100,000 |
|
|
100,000 |
Personnel |
||||
1 Project manager/regional planner (3 years) |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
216,000 |
1 Geologist/Geomorphologist (6 months) |
36,000 |
|
|
36,000 |
1 Microeconomist (4 months) |
24,000 |
|
|
24,000 |
1 Sociologist (9 months) |
54,000 |
|
|
54,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
186,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
330,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$430,000 |
|
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||
1 |
2 |
3 |
TOTAL |
|
1 Planner (3 years) |
30,000 |
30,000 |
30,000 |
90,000 |
1 Office assistant (3 years) |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
30,000 |
Office equipment/supplies |
10,000 |
|
|
10,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
50,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
130,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$130,000 (US$48,000) |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL US$478,000
PRIORITY AREA: Forest-based Industrial Development
PROJECT TITLE: Establishment of Handicraft Plantations
DURATION: Five (5) years
LOCATION: Hermitage, Galway's, Ottway Settlement, Broderick's, Riley's Estate
BENEFICIARIES: Workers in the handicraft industry, rural communities
BACKGROUND
The handicraft industry is poorly developed and suffers from unreliable sources of raw material supply, quality control and design. It is estimated that approximately 50-60 persons are employed in this industry and they work on an individual basis. Attempts to form a cooperative have failed. Raw materials currently used are Khus Khus grass, vine, rattan and mahogany. Bamboo was used up to the late 1960's but is no longer used.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To improve the handicraft industry so that it can supply quality products for the tourist market and improve the standard of living of the rural communities by providing employment.
OUTPUTS
The establishment of a total of 20 ha of bamboo and rattan and other plantations at an annual establishment rate of four hectares per annum.
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
Office facilities |
1 handicraft expert |
1 4xWD vehicle |
1 Forestry officer (part-time) |
Nursery facilities |
1 Forestry assistant (part time) |
Seeds, polythene bags, etc. |
3 Labourers |
Tools, equipment |
1 Clerk |
Fencing |
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment
OBSERVATIONS
Project to be established in close association with Project 3:01 (Establishment of Fuelwood, Fodder and Fence Posts Plantations). To commence in year 3.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$296,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$195,000 (US$72,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$368,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment/Infrastructure |
||||||
1 4xWD vehicle |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
Operational cost of vehicle |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
Tools and equipment |
3,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
7,000 |
Seeds, polythene bags etc |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
3,000 |
15,000 |
Fencing |
3,000 |
4,000 |
5,000 |
6,000 |
7,000 |
25,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
35,000 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
16,000 |
17,000 |
97,000 |
Personnel |
||||||
1 Handicraft expert |
72,000 |
72,000 |
|
|
|
144,000 |
3 Labourers |
11,000 |
11,000 |
11,000 |
11,000 |
11,000 |
55,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
83,000 |
83,000 |
11,000 |
11,000 |
11,000 |
199,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$296,000 |
|
|
|
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
TOTAL |
|
Office facilities |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
1 Forestry officer (part-time) |
8,000 |
8,000 |
8,000 |
8,000 |
8,000 |
40,000 |
1 Forestry assistant (part-time) |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
50,000 |
1 Clerk |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
75,000 |
TOTAL |
39,000 |
39,000 |
39,000 |
39,000 |
39,000 |
195,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$195,000 (US$72,000) |
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL US$368,000
PRIORITY AREA: Fuelwood and Energy
PROJECT TITLE: Establishment of Fuelwood, Fodder and Fence Posts Plantations
DURATION: Five years
LOCATION: Broderick's, Galway's, Hermitage, Lee's and Riley's Estates
BENEFICIARIES: Farmers and the general public
BACKGROUND
Although unquantified, there is a significant demand for fuelwood and fence posts in Montserrat. These materials are obtained from the natural forests which are being severely degraded as a result of such unplanned exploitation. Trials established in 1983 have shown that species such as Azadiracta indica, Leucaena leucocephala, Gliricidia sepium and Eucalyptus can be grown successfully for fuelwood and fence posts. In addition, Leucaena and Acacia mangium can also be used for animal fodder.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To establish plantations for fuelwood, forage and fence posts in order to satisfy local demand and to reduce watershed degradation.
OUTPUTS
The establishment of 200 ha of fuelwood, forage and fence posts plantations. The annual establishment rate is to be 40 ha per annum.
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
Office facilities |
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time) |
1 4xWD vehicle |
2 Forestry assistants (part-time) |
Nursery facilities |
20 Labourers |
Seeds, polythene bags, etc |
1 Clerk |
Fencing |
|
Tools and equipment |
|
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.
OBSERVATIONS
Project to be implemented in close association with Project 1:03 (Establishment of Industrial Plantations). To commence in year 2.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$784,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$205,000 (US$76,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$860,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment/Infrastructure |
||||||
1 4xWD vehicle |
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
20,000 |
Operational cost of vehicle |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
60,000 |
Tools and equipment |
12,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
4,000 |
28,000 |
Seeds, polythene bags etc |
16,000 |
16,000 |
16,000 |
16,000 |
16,000 |
80,000 |
Fencing |
16,000 |
20,000 |
24,000 |
28,000 |
32,000 |
120,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
76,000 |
52,000 |
56,000 |
60,000 |
64,000 |
308,000 |
Personnel |
||||||
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time) |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
60,000 |
20 Labourers |
72,000 |
80,000 |
88,000 |
88,000 |
88,000 |
416,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
84,000 |
92,000 |
100,000 |
100,000 |
100,000 |
476,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$784,000 |
|
|
|
|
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||||
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
TOTAL |
|
Office facilities |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
30,000 |
2 Forestry assistants (part-time) |
20,000 |
20,000 |
20,000 |
20,000 |
20,000 |
100,000 |
1 Clerk |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
75,000 |
TOTAL |
41,000 |
41,000 |
41,000 |
41,000 |
41,000 |
205,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$ 205,000 (US$76,000) |
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL US$76,000
PRIORITY AREA: Conservation of tropical forest ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE: Survey of Wildlife Resources
DURATION: Two (2) years
LOCATION: Areas selected as forest and wildlife reserves
BENEFICIARIES: Scientists, research workers, general public, tourists
BACKGROUND
Although some knowledge exists about the wildlife of Montserrat, no detailed surveys have been carried out to provide a basis for deciding conservation priorities and the preparation of a programme for protecting and managing the indigenous flora and fauna. Under the proposed Forestry and Wildlife Ordinance, the Chief Forest and Wildlife Officer, in co-operation with relevant government agencies and international organizations, shall undertake a survey of the wildlife of Montserrat every ten years.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To collect information on the wildlife resources of the country in order to protect and manage these resources.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Identify and map the main habitat types.
(b) Prepare a list of species present in each habitat type.
(c) Determine the status and distribution of threatened, rare and endangered species.
(d) Carry out a seabird census of migratory and breeding species.
(e) Determine sustainable harvesting levels of the mountain chicken (Heptodactylus fallax) and the marine turtle.
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
Office facilities |
1 Wildlife consultant (2 yrs) |
1 4xWD vehicle |
1 Secretary |
Miscellaneous tools and equipment |
1 Forestry assistant (ECIAF Diploma) |
Computer software |
|
Training |
|
OUTPUTS
(a) Main wildlife habitats surveyed, inventoried and mapped.
(b) Distribution and status of rare and endangered species known.
(c) Seabird census of migratory and breeding species completed.
(d) Information obtained on sustainable harvesting levels of the mountain chicken and the marine turtle.
(e) One officer with training in wildlife management (fellowship).
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.
OBSERVATIONS
To begin in Year 3.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$214,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 62,999 (US$23,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$237,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
||
3 |
4 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment/Infrastructure |
|||
1 4xWD vehicle |
20,000 |
|
20,000 |
Maintenance of vehicle |
6,000 |
6,000 |
12,000 |
Computer and software |
10,000 |
1,000 |
11,000 |
Miscellaneous tools & equipment |
5,000 |
2,000 |
7,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
41,000 |
9,000 |
50,000 |
Personnel |
|||
1 Clerk |
6,000 |
6,000 |
12,000 |
1 Wildlife consultant |
72,000 |
72,000 |
144,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
78,000 |
78,000 |
156,000 |
Other |
|||
3-month fellowship in wildlife management |
8,000 |
|
8,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
8,000 |
|
8,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$214,000 |
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
||
3 |
4 |
TOTAL |
|
Office facilities |
6,000 |
6,000 |
12,000 |
1 Forestry assistant |
25,000 |
25,000 |
50,000 |
TOTAL |
31,000 |
31,000 |
62,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$62,000 (US$23,000) |
GRAND TOTAL US$237,000
PRIORITY AREA: Conservation of tropical forest ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE: Herbarium and Naturalist/Curator for Montserrat
DURATION: Five (5) years and continuing
BENEFICIARIES: Forestry, agriculture, education, scientists, research workers, general public, tourists
BACKGROUND
The small herbarium of Montserrat plants once housed at the Grove Agricultural Station was destroyed during Hurricane Hugo. A new herbarium would be created to serve many users as a means of identifying local plants and correlating local and scientific names. A recommendation will be made to establish local herbaria on other islands and a central regional herbarium for the Lesser Antilles.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
(a) Select and/or train a curator/naturalist.
(b) Complete a publication/inventory of the biological diversity of Montserrat.
(c) Obtain herbarium cases and laboratory materials for collecting and study.
(d) Begin programme of collecting/field studies.
OUTPUTS
(a) Voucher specimens of native and cultivated plants.
(b) Reference inventory of biodiversity of Montserrat.
(c) Educational services through publications, displays, lectures, guided tours.
(d) Eventual development of a natural history section of a museum.
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
Transportation |
1 Curator/naturalist |
Field tools and equipment |
1 Secretary/technician |
Camera, projector, screen, film |
1 Field help (part-time) |
Herbarium cabinets |
|
Presses, straps |
|
Mounting paper and supplies |
|
Dissecting microscope |
|
Lamp and supplies |
|
Air-conditioned office space, equipment & supplies |
|
Drying equipment |
|
Essential books |
|
Field equipment would include an altimeter, measuring tapes, climbing equipment, plant presses, binoculars, etc. Drying facilities for the plant presses or for bulk collection should be electric heaters or lights with fans and housed away from the herbarium proper. The herbarium should be stored in steel cabinets and initially four half cases or two full cases. The storage or work area should be air-conditioned for insect control. The technician would be a versatile assistant changing presses, keeping records, preparing labels and mounting and filing specimens. A computer with appropriate software is suggested. Photographic records are desirable and so is a good SLR camera. A slide projector and screen should be portable for out-of-office lectures. A dissecting microscope with a long arm should be available. A basic library should be available on site.
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.
OBSERVATIONS
High priority - Could or should begin immediately.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$206,300 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 76,000 (US$28,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$234,300 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
||||
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment/Infrastructure |
|||||
1 4xWD vehicle and operational cost |
20,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
38,000 |
Field tools & equipment |
3,000 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
3,300 |
Camera, projector, screen, film |
2,000 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
3,500 |
Herbarium cabinets & freight |
6,000 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
Presses, straps, etc |
300 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
600 |
Mounting paper & supplies |
1,000 |
100 |
100 |
1,000 |
2,200 |
Dissecting microscope |
3,000 |
|
|
|
3,000 |
Lamp and supplies |
1,000 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
1,300 |
Drying equipment |
500 |
|
700 |
|
1,200 |
Essential books |
1,000 |
1,000 |
500 |
500 |
3,000 |
Personal computer and software |
10,000 |
|
|
1,000 |
11,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
47,800 |
7,900 |
8,100 |
9,300 |
73,100 |
Personnel |
|||||
Curator/naturalist |
15,000 |
17,000 |
18,600 |
20,400 |
71,000 |
Secretary/technician |
9,300 |
9,800 |
10,300 |
10,800 |
40,200 |
SUB-TOTAL |
24,300 |
26,800 |
28,900 |
31,200 |
111,200 |
Other* |
|||||
Fellowship (3-6 months) |
12,000 |
|
|
|
12,000 |
Commissioned biodiversity listing |
10,000 |
|
|
|
10,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
22,000 |
|
|
|
22,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$206,300 |
* The basic inventory of the biodiversity of Montserrat could be a study of literature and museum collections by a graduate student or a retired professor. This could be completed in six months and computer diskettes or hard copy submitted for US$8,000-10,000. The curator/naturalist might be found among students at the University of the West Indies and be sent to the United Kingdom for a course at Kew Gardens and the British Museum of Natural History.
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
||||
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
TOTAL |
|
Air-conditioned equipment & electricity |
10,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
20,000 |
Forestry assistant (part-time) |
14,000 |
14,000 |
14,000 |
14,000 |
56,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
24,000 |
19,000 |
19,000 |
14,000 |
76,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$76,000 (US$28,000) |
GRAND TOTAL US$234,000
PRIORITY AREA: Institutions
PROJECT TITLE: Strengthening and upgrading the Forestry Division
DURATION: Five (5) years
LOCATION: St. George's Hill (Richmond Estate)
BENEFICIARIES: Forestry Division and the general public
BACKGROUND
Until mid-1990, the Forestry Division of the then Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Lands and Housing had no professional forestry officer. All professional forestry work was done by means of technical assistance. The sub-professional staff employed by the Division were primarily concerned with protecting the forests from the illegal felling of timber, squatting, encroachment of livestock and research activities.
The Forestry Division will have to be strengthened and upgraded if it is to implement the proposed Forestry and Wildlife Act in addition to the National Forestry Action Plan.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE
To transform the Forestry Division into an institution capable of implementing the proposed Forestry and Wildlife Act and the National Forestry Action Programme.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Training and/or retraining of staff at the professional and sub-professional levels.
(b) Construction of a new forestry headquarters at Richmond Estate.
(c) Provision of equipment and support staff.
(d) Recruitment of an experienced professional tropical forester to assist in the implementation of the National Forestry Action Plan (NFAP).
OUTPUTS
(a) New forestry headquarters with support staff and equipment.
(b) One officer with a B.Sc. Degree in Forestry.
(c) Three officers with a Diploma in Forestry (ECIAF).
(d) Four officers with Certificates in Forestry (ECIAF).
INPUTS
Equipment/Infrastructure |
Personnel |
New forestry headquarters |
1 Legal consultant (1 month) |
Officer furniture, equipment and supplies |
1 Tropical forestry consultant (3 years) |
Computer and software |
1 Scholar for B.Sc. Forestry |
2 4xWD vehicles |
3 Scholars for ECIAF Diploma in Forestry |
Telecommunication system (base station, 8 sets) |
2 Scholars for ECIAF Certificate in Forestry |
|
2 Forest rangers for training for ECIAF Certificate in Forestry |
|
2 Clerks |
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.
OBSERVATIONS
High priority should begin in Year 1.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$682,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$764,000 (US$283,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$965,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
||||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment/Infrastructure |
|||||||
New forestry headquarters |
50,000 |
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
100,000 |
Office furniture and equipment |
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
Computer and software |
10,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
|
14,000 |
2 4xWD vehicles |
40,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
Telecommunication system (base station & 8 sets) |
30,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
30,000 |
Maintenance of vehicles |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
|
60,000 |
Maintenance of telecom system |
2,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
2,000 |
|
10,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
154,000 |
65,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
|
264,000 |
Personnel |
|||||||
1 Legal assistant |
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
6,000 |
1 Tropical forestry consultant |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
|
|
|
216,000 |
1 B.Sc. forestry scholar |
|
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
120,000 |
3 Diploma forestry scholars * |
|
16,000 |
16,000 |
8,000 |
8,000 |
|
48,000 |
4 Certificate forestry scholars** |
14,000 |
14,000 |
|
|
|
|
28,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
92,000 |
126,000 |
112,000 |
32,000 |
32,000 |
24,000 |
418,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$682,000 |
* Two officers to be trained in years 2 and 3 and a third in years 4 and 5.
** Two inservice officers to be trained in year 1 and two scholars in year 2.
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
||||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
TOTAL |
|
1 Scholar (B.Sc. in Forestry) |
12,000 |
12,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
|
42,000 |
3 Scholars (Diploma Forestry) |
24,000 |
24,000 |
24,000 |
60,000 |
60,000 |
|
192,000 |
2 Scholars (Certificate Forestry) |
20,000 |
10,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
|
150,000 |
2 Forest rangers |
42,000 |
42,000 |
42,000 |
42,000 |
42,000 |
|
210,000 |
2 Clerks |
34,000 |
34,000 |
34,000 |
34,000 |
34,000 |
|
170,000 |
TOTAL |
132,000 |
122,000 |
146,000 |
182,000 |
182,000 |
|
764,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$764,000 (US$283,000) |
GRAND TOTAL US$965,000
PRIORITY AREA: Institutions
PROJECT TITLE: Expansion and upgrading of Central Nursery facilities
DURATION: Five (5) years
LOCATION: Groves Agricultural Station
BENEFICIARIES: Farmers with Agroforestry enterprises and the rural community.
BACKGROUND
There has never been a permanent forest nursery in Montserrat. The requirements of some previous small-scale reforestation projects were met by the establishment of temporary nursery facilities close to the planting site. The nursery facilities required by the Department of Agriculture have always been situated at the Department headquarters at the Groves. However, these facilities received extensive damage as a result of Hurricane Hugo.
Some refurbishment of these facilities is now underway. Recently, a new 47,000 gallon water tank has been installed and a new misting section is about to be installed.
The greatly expanded forestry/agroforestry development programme envisaged under the National Forestry Action Programme (NFAP) will necessitate the production of a considerable number of seedlings of both timber species for:
(i) the commercial timber plantation (20 ha/year);(ii) the reforestation of watersheds (80 ha/year);
(iii) the soil conservation project (10 ha/year);
(iv) the handicraft plantation (4 ha/year); and
(v) the fuelwood/fence posts/fodder project (40 ha/years); and of fruit tree species for the major thrust in agroforestry at the rate of 20 ha/year or such areas as demanded.
A separate forest nursery is not recommended. A more efficient, cost-effective approach will be to expand and upgrade the existing nursery at the Groves to meet the needs of both the Agricultural Department and the Forestry Division's NFAP development programme which in its first phase will be implemented over five years.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE
To secure planting material of forest trees and fruit crops for use in agroforestry production systems.
ACTIVITIES
To produce seedlings to plant:
- 20 ha/year of timber species
- 80 ha/year of watersheds
- 10 ha/year of soil conservation
- 4 ha/year of handicraft plantation
- 40 ha/year of fuelwood, fence posts, fodder
- 20 ha/year of fruit trees
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$210,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 54,000 (US$20,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$230,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
Storage for fruit and forest species (nursery, sheds, etc.) |
200,000 |
Other construction materials |
10,000 |
Sub-total |
210,000 |
Total Donor Contribution |
US$210,000 |
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (US$)
Wages |
10,000 |
Spray irrigation |
1,000 |
Soil irrigation |
3,000 |
Purchase of seeds and other propagation material |
6,000 |
Subtotal |
20,000 |
Total Government Contribution |
US$20,000 |
GRAND TOTAL US$230,000
PRIORITY AREA: Institutions
PROJECT TITLE: Feasibility Study on Distance Education for Improved Natural Resource Management
DURATION: One (1) year
LOCATION: Country-wide
BENEFICIARIES: Caribbean technical personnel working on environmental issues, national educational systems.
BACKGROUND
Many issues affecting the environment go beyond national boundaries. While national personnel are equipped to address general educational issues to improve environmental care and the body of knowledge continues to expand, new problems arise and solutions are constantly being sought. Also, all professionals can benefit from regular "updates" in their fields. Training of newly recruited staff is usually undertaken on a national basis.
Distance teaching facilities are being developed as an efficient means to cover larger audiences at lower costs, diagnosing problems with the assistance of experts at "distance" locations and conducting training. The UWI Distance Teaching Experiment (UWIDITE) has run courses for medical practitioners, public health nurses, accountants, university admission across the Caribbean. Soon this facility will be available in Montserrat. Hence it is timely to conduct a feasibility study on how it can be used to support environmental education.
The implementation of a TFAP is also a golden opportunity for a regional project to pursue training by means of distance education facilities (see regional project 05).
UNECLAV, in its current project on training policies for the wider Caribbean will also be interested in making a contribution.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To conduct a feasibility study on the scope and requirements in terms of physical and human resources as well as costs for an experimental training and education programme on environmental matters through UWIDITE.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Preliminary orientation workshop with relevant persons
(b) Field survey in Montserrat
(c) Assessment of potential participating institutions
(d) Project proposal for necessary funding over a fixed period
INPUTS
Personnel
1 Communications specialist (distance education)
1 Telecommunications engineer (1 man month)
1 Educational technologist (3 man months)
1 Communications technician (1 year)
OUTPUTS
(a) Feasibility report
(b) Demonstration of live training session
(c) Outline of materials for distance education
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$ 94,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 85,000 (US$32,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$126,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
Communications specialist (1 year) |
60,000 |
Telecommunications engineer (1 month) |
5,000 |
Educational technologist (3 man months) |
12,000 |
Audio-visual technician |
12,000 |
Travel and per diem |
3,000 |
Supplies |
2,000 |
Sub-total |
94,000 |
Total Donor Contribution |
US$94,000 |
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
1 Counterpart (education/specialist) |
60,000 |
1 Counterpart (forestry/environmental specialist) |
23,000 |
1 Clerical assistant |
6,000 |
Local transport |
6,000 |
Sub-total |
85,000 |
Total Government Contribution |
EC$85,000 (US$32,000) |
GRAND TOTAL |
US$126,000 |
PRIORITY AREA: Institutions
PROJECT TITLE: Preparation and testing of multi-media educational material for improved natural resource management
DURATION: Three (3) years (beginning year 2 of 5-year cycle)
LOCATION: Country-wide
BENEFICIARIES: Personnel and institutions involved in extension education as well as the general public
BACKGROUND
The TFAP at the national level will need to be supported by a broad range of educational materials. These materials will highlight, for clearly-defined audiences, the nature of government policy with regard to proper care of the environment and productive use of forestry resources to adequately meet long-term needs of the society as a whole, overcome poverty and enhance the quality of life for all members of society.
The Extension Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and secondary school system along with other professionals and NGOs are expected to play key roles in the execution of public education activities.
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE
To upgrade the capability of the Extension Division and secondary schools to prepare and test effectiveness of public education material used for improved natural resource management.
ACTIVITIES
(a) Knowledge, attitude, practice surveys of intended audiences
(b) Design of teaching and communication material in the form of posters, leaflets, bulletins, cartoon booklets, slide sets, video programmes
(c) Preparation of multi-media packages
(d) Field-work on media impact assessment, analysis of data, reports
(e) Training workshops with technical personnel and community workers
(f) Provision of equipment and supplies
(g) Identification and appointment of technical assistance personnel
INPUTS
Equipment |
Personnel |
Printing |
1 Communications specialist (18 months) |
Slide projectors |
1 Producer/director (videos: over 6 man-months in 3 years) |
VCR monitors |
1 Communications technician |
OUTPUTS
(a) Multi-media packages on environmental issues
(b) Feedback and media impact reports
(c) Upgraded staff and facilities in the Ministry of Agriculture
OBSERVATIONS
To begin in year 2 and continue for a 3-year period.
PROJECT BUDGET
(a) |
Donor Contribution |
US$372,000 |
(b) |
Government Contribution |
EC$ 93,000 (US$35,000) |
(c) |
Total Contribution |
US$407,000 |
DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)
ITEM |
YEAR |
|||
2 |
3 |
4 |
TOTAL |
|
Equipment |
||||
Printing |
40,000 |
|
|
40,000 |
Slide projectors |
10,000 |
|
|
10,000 |
VCR monitors |
10,000 |
|
|
10,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
60,000 |
|
|
60,000 |
Personnel |
||||
1 Communication specialist (3 years) |
72,000 |
72,000 |
72,000 |
216,000 |
1 Producer/director (videos - 6 man-months) |
12,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
36,000 |
1 Communications technician (3 years) |
20,000 |
20,000 |
20,000 |
60,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
102,000 |
102,000 |
102,000 |
312,000 |
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$372,000 |
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
ITEM |
YEAR | |||
|
2 |
3 |
4 |
TOTAL |
Office facilities |
6,000 |
6,000 |
6,000 |
18,000 |
Counterpart officer |
25,000 |
25,000 |
25,000 |
75,000 |
SUB-TOTAL |
31,000 |
31,000 |
31,000 |
93,000 |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$93,000 (US$35,000) |
GRAND TOTAL US$407,000