Priority project profiles

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.01
PRIORITY AREA:	Land Use and Resources/Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Intensive small ruminant production
DURATION:	Three years
BENEFICIARIES:	The people of Union Island

BACKGROUND

Union Island is an extremely dry island. There are two towns where most of the population live. The people are generally poor and rely mainly on fishing and raising animals extensively for their upkeep (mainly sheep and goats but also cattle). Due to the dry nature of the is land, fodder and water for animal rearing are in extremely short supply. Farmers resort to clearing trees or simply allowing relatively large numbers of animals to graze the hillsides. This results in significant degradation of the environment. Any attempt to re-vegetate damaged areas will be quickly destroyed by roaming, hungry animals. Due to the harsh environment in which the animals are reared, productivity is very low. The farmers' response to this is to increase the number of animals they own. This cycle of increased animal numbers in response to low productivity is a typical response by resource -poor farmers but is extremely wasteful and destructive to the environment. The cycle must be broken and the damage repaired before the island becomes desert-like.

OBJECTIVES

General

To harmonize livestock production activities on Union Island with environmental concerns.

Specific

a. To improve the productivity of animals by proper management.
b. To maintain or increase the benefits that farmers now obtain from raising livestock.
c. To preserve the. integrity of the physical environment of Union Island.

ACTIVITIES

1. Education programme to make farmers aware of the low level of productivity now being experienced, the effects of this and the potential for improvement. The raising of cattle should also be discouraged.

2. Reduction of the animal population to one-third by the purchase of all but 500 head of adult sheep and goats on the island for sale to another project that is developed in this document (Project 1.02).

3. Construction of pens on farmer's holdings to house all remaining small ruminants.

4. Provision of supplemental feed and water to animals in pens. Animals must have drinking water available at all times. Tanks which collect run-off water from the roof of pens will assist.

5. Establishment of the fodder (Acacia mangium and sorghum) on 80 ha. for cut and carry feeding.

INPUTS

Planting materials
Pen construction materials
Supplemental feeds.

OUTPUTS

The same or higher quantity of mutton and chevron produced. Higher quality output which will have expanded market opportunities.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

The Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour.

CONDITIONS

Farmers must be convinced of the poor productivity and its effects, both economic and environmental.

Co-ordination and co-operation between the Divisions of Animal Health and Production, Forestry and Extension.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Government Contribution	EC$ 0.3 million
(b) Donor Contribution	US$ 0.5 million
(c) Total Contribution	EC$ 1.5 million

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.02
PRIORITY AREA:	Land Use in Resources/Forestry in Land Use.
PROJECT TITLE:	Integrated Agroforestry/Livestock Production.
DURATION:	3 years
LOCATION:	Rabacca farms or other suitable location.
BENEFICIARIES:	Farmers, rural poor.

BACKGROUND

Banana farmers also produce livestock. However, they concentrate on banana cultivation with little management applied to the livestock. Also, the links between crops and livestock are not fully exploited. The results are low efficiency and productivity of livestock and possibly, by extension, of the overall system.

OBJECTIVES

General

To demonstrate the benefits of an integrated crop/livestock production system.

Specific

To increase the yield per ha. of banana.
To increase the yield of livestock in the system.
To reduce the dependence on charcoal or petroleum products for cooking.

ACTIVITIES

1. Selection of 50 farmers in the Rabacca or other suitable area with at least 2 ha of land per farm.

2. Establishment of 0.4 ha of Gliricidia. 0.4 of pasture and 1 to 1.2 ha banana on each farm.

3. Construct facilities to house 20 adult sheep and followers, 1 cow and calf, a pen for fattening a calf to market, housing for 2 sows with farrowing facilities, pens for fattening piglets to markets and a biogas plant.

INPUT

Planting material - grass cuttings, Gliricidia seedling (or stem cuttings). Materials and labour for construction of pens. Supplemental feed for animals. Supervisory and advisory staff.

OUTPUTS

Banana, milk, beef, pork, mutton, biogas.
Information on integrated production units for development planning purposes.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour.

CONDITIONS

Co-operation of farmers, supplemental feed supply, co-operation and co-ordination between the Divisions of Animal Health and Production, Forestry and Extension and CARDI.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Government Contribution	EC$ 0.2 million
(b) Donor Contribution	US$ 0.5 million
(c) Total Contribution	EC$ 1.2 million

N.B. Ideally, animal and crop waste should be treated in a biogas plant, gas obtained used for cooking and treated effluent applied to the crops. This may not be possible on Rabacca farms because of the mandated separation between housing and farming activities. In such instances, the livestock may be established near the crops. Gas produced can be used to provide animals with light at night and to cook crop waste such as banana and root crops before feeding to livestock. Cooking hydrolyses the starch and makes the material more digestible by pigs.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.03
PRIORITY AREA;	Land Use in Resources/Forestry in Land Use.
PROJECT TITLE:	Evaluation of an agroforestry/livestock project.
DURATION:	5 years
LOCATION:	The Colonarie Watershed or other suitable area, St. Vincent
BENEFICIARIES:	The Local Community

BACKGROUND

Banana production is taking place on sloping soils which are generally not being protected from erosion. This leads to soil loss and eventually to lower land productivity and siltation of water. Also, the suspected over-use of chemicals, including fertilizers, is causing grave concerns. Farmers also raise livestock which are generally not well fed. Charcoal use in the community is significant. Material for its production is being obtained by indiscriminate cutting of forest trees. A study of the community by Trevin et al shows that farmers are not averse to intercropping with trees but the preference is for fruit trees. Most farmers prefer to use trees in line planting on the boundaries.

OBJECTIVES

General

To evaluate the effects of alley cropping bananas with multipurpose trees species.

Specific

a. To evaluate the yield of banana alley cropping with a multipurpose tree.
b. To evaluate the yield of fuelwood produced.
c. To evaluate the yield of fodder produced and its contribution to the livestock component on the farm.
d. To evaluate the acceptance of this agroforestry system by farmers.

ACTIVITIES

1. Production of necessary seedlings by Forestry Department.

2. Selection of 10 farmers who are willing to co-operate with the objectives of the programme.

3. Establishment of Leucaena on 10% of the area (alley cropping) along the contour.

4. Divide farmers into two groups. Group A will grow Leucaena as a tree crop for three years with no cutting in that time. At the end of that period, the trees will be harvested to yield fodder for animals and wood for charcoal.

Group B will coppice Leucaena regularly to be used as fodder for livestock.

INPUT

Seedlings of giant Leucaena
Labour to establish seedlings
Fertilizer
Advisory and supervisory personnel

OUTPUT

Information regarding potential for production, economics and social acceptance of this agroforestry technique in St. Vincent.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 0.3 million
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 0.5 million
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 0.5 million

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.04
PRIORITY AREA:	Land Use and Resources/Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Land Use Management on Union Island
DURATION:	Three years beginning in year 2 (1995)
LOCATION:	Union Island
BENEFICIARIES:	i) Union Islanders generally ii) Ecotourists iii) Ecotourists Guides iv) School children, particularly of Union Island v) Other islands in the Grenadines with similar problems.

BACKGROUND

In Union Island all land use activities are affected by uncontrolled grazing of livestock (particularly goats and sheep) during the dry season. This problem affects both forestry and agricultural activities on the island. As a consequence it leads to loss of: forest cover, biodiversity and wildlife habitats as well as the reduced potential of the forest to yield forest products. Mangroves are threatened by commercial development, etc. The island has an area of 838 ha with approximately 30% of the land being Crown Land. It has a low rainfall and pronounced dry season.

OBJECTIVES

General

i) To reverse the effects of uncontrolled grazing on loss of forest cover, biodiversity and wildlife habitat.

ii) To have more balanced land use on Union Island.

Specific

i) To establish, a project planning team and project coordinating committee.

ii) To prepare a land use plan for Union Island which will incorporate specific projects and programmes.

iii) To implement the land use plan, especially through the implementation of specific projects and programmes.

iv) To evaluate individual projects and programmes and revise the plan periodically.

ACTIVITIES

i) Obtain approval of project and secure technical assistance as required.

ii) Selection of a Project Planning Team and a Project Coordinating Committee.

iii) Organize meetings of the Team and the Committee.

iv) Collect relevant data and prepare a draft Land Use Plan.

v) Discuss the draft plan with the Coordinating Committee, general public and special groups and redraft the plan accordingly.

vi) Obtain relevant approval for the plan.

vii) Obtain budgetary provisions (and grant funding if necessary) for plan implementation.

viii) Implement the plan (projects and programmes under the plan).

ix) Do periodic evaluation of the projects and programmes under the plan and do plan revisions as are found to be necessary.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure

Office, conference room and rest house facilities on Union Island (rental)
A four wheel drive vehicle (Rental or one shipped from St. Vincent)
Field and office equipment

Personnel

1 Land Use Planner

1 Forest/Natural Resource

Management Expert

1 Livestock Expert

1 Agricultural Crops Expert

Miscellaneous short term experts in Fisheries, Tourism (especially Ecotourism) and Watershed Management Counterpart Staff Workers

OUTPUTS

i) Control of the overgrazing problem

ii) Land Use Plan for Union Island

iii) Forestry, recreation, livestock, agricultural crop and other development projects and programmes for Union Island

iv) Better trained officers in Integrated Land Use Management and Plan Implementation

v) A greater forestry presence in Union Island

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour (in collaboration with relevant interest groups on Union Island).

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS

i) The stationing of at least one Forest Officer, and preferably, two, on Union Island.

ii) Funding for the project.

iii) Cooperation from relevant interest groups on Union Island.

iv) It may be best to start this project in the second year of the National Forestry Action Plan so that the framework of the proposed Forestry Division Project: Phase II Project 5.01 will already be in place and will provide some of the expertise needed for this project.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 1,248,000
(b) Government Contribution	US$ 88,890 (EC$ 240,000)
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 1,336.890

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

i) Equipment and Infrastructure

Item	Cost by Year
	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	Total
Field equipment	5,000	1,000	1,000	7,000
Office equipment	10,000	-	-	10,000
Office supplies	2,000	2,000	2,000	6,000
Rental of office space & rest house facilities	10,000	1,000	1,000	12,000
Miscellaneous	1,000	1,000	1,000	3,000
Sub-total	28,000	5,000	5,000	38,000

ii) Personnel

Position	Cost by Year
	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	Total
1 Land Use Planner	100,000	100,000	100,000	300,000
1 Forest Natural Resource Management Expert	80,000	-	-	80,000
1 Livestock Expert	80,000	80,000	-	160,000
1 Agricultural Expert	80,000	-	-	80,000
Short-term Experts	80,000	40,000	40,000	160,000
Sub-total	420,000	220,000	140,000	780,000

iii) Other

Item	Cost by Year
	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	Total
Miscellaneous payments	210,000	110,000	70,000	390,000
Administrative expenses including printing of plan	10,000	20,000	10,000	40,000
Sub-total	220,000	130,000	80,000	430,000
GRAND TOTAL	668,000	355,000	225,000	1,248,000
Total Donor Contribution	US$ 1,248,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Item	Cost by Year
	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	Total
Salaries of Counterparts	40,000	20,000	20,000	80,000
Salaries of forestry staff assigned to Union Island	30,000	30,000	30,000	90,000
Wages of workers	10,000	20,000	20,000	50,000
Misc Expenses (transport to and from St. Vincent, etc)	10,000	5,000	5,000	20,000
TOTAL EC$	90,000	75,000	75,000	240,000
US$	33,330	27,780	27,780	88,890

RECURRENT BUDGET IMPLICATIONS

Payment of salaries officers (12) assigned to Union Island Money to implement the plan particularly after year 4.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.05
PRIORITY AREA:	Land Use and Resources/Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Agroforestry
DURATION:	Two (2) Years
LOCATION:	Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour. St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
BENEFICIARIES:	Farmers

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS;

Agroforestry is very suitable to the physical and social economic environment of St. Vincent. There are, however, no plans or programmes for the systematic development of agroforestry.

GENERAL/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

General

To contribute to the development of technically suitable and economically viable Agroforestry systems.

Specific

(1) To develop suitable agroforestry models;
(2) To provide the profiles and economic assessment of the agroforestry models;
(3) To develop nursery facilities for the adequate supply of plants for the programme; and
(4) To provide technical guidance to farmers.

ACTIVITIES

i) Assessment of available data on farm size, tenure, current given activities, soils, markets and marketing;
ii) Modelling and economic assessment of models;
iii) Expansion and upgrading of nursery facilities; and
iv) Sourcing of suitable materials for propagation.

INPUTS

i) Resource personnel;
ii) Materials and labour for upgrading nursery facilities;
iii) Vehicles; and
iv) Credit for farmers to facilitate nursery activities.

OUTPUTS

i) Soil and watershed protection;
ii) Fruits and other commodities for export; and
iii) Increased agriculture production.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour.

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS

i) Adequate technical and advisory support services to farmers;
ii) Markets for the produce; and
iii) Credit to assist farmers overcome possible cash flow problems.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 180,000
(b) Government Contribution	US$ 50,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 230,000

	Total Cost US $
i) Resource Personnel (3 man-months)	30,000
ii) Ministry of Agriculture Staff	50,000
iii) Nurseries including vehicle	150,000
Total	230,000

RECURRENT COST IMPLICATIONS

Not significant

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.06
PRIORITY AREA:	Land Use and Resources/Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Small Farm Irrigation Development
DURATION:	Two (2) Years
LOCATION:	Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
BENEFICIARIES:	Farmers

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

Although irrigation is important for intensive vegetable production, very little irrigation is practised. Systems suitable for small farmers are needed to boost production for local consumption and export.

OBJECTIVES

General

To boost production of vegetables on irrigable lands.

Specific

i) To develop irrigation systems for small farms of St. Vincent.
ii) To implement an irrigation programme on selected farms and selected crops.

ACTIVITIES

i) Assessment of lands suitable for irrigation, water sources and supply;
ii) Selection of farms for irrigation development;
iii) Design of irrigation systems;
iv) Implementation on farms; and
v) Demonstration and farmer training.

INPUTS

i) Resource personnel;
ii) Ministry of Agriculture staff; and
iii) Line of credit for purchase of irrigation equipment.

OUTPUTS

i) Increased total production for local consumption and export; and
ii) Increased off-season (dry season) production.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour.

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS

Adequate technical and advisory support services

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 150,000 mainly as line of credit
(b) Government Contribution	US$ 50,000 as staff inputs
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 200,000

RECURRENT COST IMPLICATIONS

Not significant

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.07
PRIORITY AREA:	Land Use and Resources/Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Assessment of Water Pollution by Agricultural Chemicals
DURATION:	One Year
LOCATION:	Central Water and Sewerage Authority, St. Vincent
BENEFICIARIES:	The people of St. Vincent

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

The use of biocides in the water catchments above the water intakes has led to fear of pollution of the water supply. This has important health implications.

OBJECTIVES

General

To determine the extent of biocide pollution of the water supply.

Specific

i) To determine the amount and location of biocides used; and
ii) To determine the amount of biocides in the water supply in relation to agricultural activities.

ACTIVITIES

i) Survey of biocides usage; and

ii) water sampling at different times during the year in relation to rainfall amount and distribution, and farming activities.

INPUTS

i) Local staff inputs; and
ii) Laboratory analyses

OUTPUT

Determination of the health risks

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Central Water and Sewerage Authority

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS

Sufficient samples must be taken and sufficient analyses done to properly assess the situation.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 50,000 for chemical analyses
(b) Government Contribution	US$ 15,000 for sampling and transport
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 65,000

RECURRENT COST IMPLICATIONS

Not known

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	1.08
PRIORITY AREA:	Land Use and Resources/Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Land Tenure and Land Use Mapping and Land Zoning
DURATION:	One (1) Year
LOCATION:	Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
BENEFICIARIES:	Land users, Land Use Planners, Economic Planners, Land Developers.

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

The current land use and land tenure are not accurately known. This is a handicap to proper land use planning and agricultural development. There is also need for land zoning to guide land use.

OBJECTIVES

General

To protect the watershed against poor and inappropriate use and deterioration.

Specific

i) To develop the information base for sustainable watershed development; and
ii) To develop a policy on land zoning and land use.

ACTIVITIES

i) Aerial photography and land use mapping;
ii) Examination of land tenure records and land titles to update the existing records; and
iii) Development of a land zoning policy.

INPUTS

Resource personnel
Aerial photograph
Ministry of Agriculture staff
Cartographer

OUTPUT

Land Use Information Base

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour.

PROJECT BUDGET

To be determined.

RECURRENT COST IMPLICATION

To be determined.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	2.01
PRIORITY AREA:	Forest Based Industrial Development
PROJECT TITLE:	A Feasibility Study into the Development of Solar Drying of Wood
DURATION:	3 Weeks
LOCATION:	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
BENEFICIARIES:	Furniture Manufacturers, Joiners, Cabinet Makers, Carpenters, Handicraft Sector and the General Public.

BACKGROUND

Most of the wood currently utilized for furniture manufacture, joinery, turnery and cabinet work is usually unseasoned (not kiln dried).

Inadequate wood drying is a major factor in preventing the manufacture of high quality wood products. Conventional kiln drying equipment comes in a wide range of makes. These employ different methods of drying, which require a high level of technical skills and the ability to operate efficiently.

Acquisition and operational costs are high. The capacity of these kilns is large and beyond the needs of St. Vincent and the Grenadines small manufacturers of wooden products.

It is being proposed to explore the advantage of introducing Solar Drying Technology in the form of 7m³ Jackrap solar kilns into the St. Vincent and the Grenadines private or technical educational system.

These kilns are low capital cost, low running cost for power and labour, require little skill to operate, are easy to construct and maintain; do not require continuous supervision and need very little maintenance.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To assess and evaluate private sector receptivity to acquire and/or utilizing this level of drying technology.

To assess and evaluate technical vocational training institutions interest in training students in acquiring knowledge on wood seasoning technology.

To identify the most suitable location for this technology.

INPUTS

Consultant in Wood Technology (3 weeks).

OUTPUT

The submission of a report with recommendations as to feasibility of introducing Solar Drying Technology to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture

PROJECT COST

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 20,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 3,500
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 21,300

i) Equipment and Infrastructure

Nil

ii) Personnel

One Wood Technologist with experience in Solar Drying Kilns.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	2.02
PRIORITY AREA:	Forest Based Industrial Development
PROJECT TITLE:	Establishment of Community Forestry Units
DURATION:	4 Years
LOCATION:	Sandy Bay/Owia/Overland/Fancy and Orange Hill area. Possibly Greggs/South Rivers and Park Hill.
BENEFICIARIES:	Rural communities located near the designated forestry units.

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

Local timber and raw materials for the production of charcoal and craft are limited. There are established communities which depend on the production and sale of charcoal for their economic survival, but they do not own the land and other means of production. Unemployment in these areas is estimated at 70% which is above the national average. With proper organization of these communities, and the provision of the means of production and training, these communities will be able to produce charcoal and craft items for sale on a sustainable basis.

OBJECTIVES

General

To promote community involvement in the management and commercial production of forest resources in order to develop a positive attitude towards forest use.

Specific

i) To improve the socio-economic well-being of rural communities, thereby improving the national economy.

ii) To relieve unemployment by providing productive employment.

iii) To minimize urban migration.

iv) To develop skills in the management of small business.

ACTIVITIES

i) Select two rural communities as sites for forestry units.
ii) Prepare management plans.
iii) Involve communities in setting up cooperative management structure.
iv) Establish land lease agreement with government.
v) Develop financing and control mechanism.

INPUTS

Equipment

Farming and forestry tools
Nursery/planting materials
Access roads
Office space and equipment
Vehicles (2) Motor cycles (2)

Personnel

Project Director
2 Forestry Supervisors
2 Volunteer Foresters

OUTPUTS

Two land management units operated by rural communities to produce timber, charcoal, craft material and crops for community use, and sale on an economically and ecologically sustainable basis.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

The Forestry Division

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS:

The Government should be willing to make the land available. Community participation and joint leadership is also essential. Financing for the project and available markets for the products are most essential for success.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 402,500
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 272,000 (US$ 100,740)
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 503,240

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	TOTAL
Tools	2,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	5,000
Nursery	5,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	8,000
Access Roads	5,000	500	500	500	6,500
Vehicles (2)	40,000	-	-	-	40,000
Vehicle Operation	14,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	59,000
Office	30,000	-	-	-	30,000
Construction Office	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	48,000
Supplies Motor cycles (2)	6,000	-	-	-	6,000
Sub-total	114,000	29,500	29,500	29,500	202,500

Personnel

Volunteer Foresters (2)	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	-
Sub-total	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	200,000
Total	164,000	79,500	79,000	79,500	402,500
Total Donor's Contribution	US$ 402,500

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$

Personnel	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	TOTAL
Project Dir. (half-time)	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000	72,000
Forest Supervisor (2)	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	200,000
Sub-total	68,000	68,000	68,000	68,000	272,000
Total	68,000	68,000	68,000	68,000	272,000
Total Government Contribution		EC$ 272,000 (US$ 100,740)

RECURRENT COST IMPLICATIONS

The communities should be viable, and able to absorb most of the operational costs after four years. The Forestry Division should monitor and provide extension services over the long term.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	2.03
PRIORITY AREA:	Forest Based Industrial Development
PROJECT TITLE:	Re-structuring the Craft Industry
DURATION:	2 years
LOCATION:	Nation-wide
BENEFICIARIES:	Individuals and communities involved in craft making.

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

There is no information on the volume of craft material available on a sustained yield production basis. The craft industry lacks an organized structure at the community level and even more at the national level. The need exists for the diversification of the types of craft materials, and for additional skills to be acquired for the use of any new and improved types of craft material.

OBJECTIVES

General

To develop, structure and rationalize the craft industry by securing raw material supplies and upgrading skills.

Specific

i) To ensure that raw material for craft production will be available on a sustainable basis.

ii) To provide the necessary skill training for craft production.

iii) To ensure that the craft producers can make use of the economy of scale, and at the same time access new and additional marketing opportunities.

STRATEGIES

Strategies in support of the overall objectives will be as follows:

a. Working with the National Craft Council to develop it into an institution fully representing the interests of craft producers and providing them with technical assistance and other services.

b. Development of strong links with the tourism industry nationally and regionally.

c. Development of products aimed at the hotel furnishing market with special emphasis on mats and bamboo products.

d. Introduction of new skills, e.g. ceramic and weaving, aimed at both the tourist and domestic markets.

e. Exhibitions of craft products locally and, in conjunction with the Department of Tourism, at conferences, conventions and trade fairs.

ACTIVITIES

i) National survey of crafts industry
ii) Assessment and regeneration of raw materials supplies
iii) Training courses in craft skills
iv) Establish community-based manufacturing and marketing systems.

INPUTS

Equipment

Office space & Equipment
Computer (l)
Vehicles (2)

Personnel

1 Craft export market specialist
1 Project Director (national)
4 Survey personnel (national)
2 Craft Trainers (national) 1 year

OUTPUTS

i) Base line for planning craft development

ii) Regeneration of raw material supplies

iii) Structured craft industry at community level with organized manufacturing and marketing systems

iv) Trained craftsmen

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Community Development Department of the Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Community Development in Collaboration with Tourism Department.

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATION

This project has direct linkages with project 2.02 Establishment of Community Forestry Units. Therefore, there should be some cooperation and coordination in the implementation of both projects. Qualified and skilled individuals should carry out the survey, research and training, and the individuals of the communities must be committed to the project.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 354,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 266,000 (US$ 98,518)
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 452,518

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	SUBTOTAL
Office space & equipment	30,000	30,000	60,000
Computer	5,000	-	5,000
Small vehicles (2)	25,000	-	25,000
Vehicle operation	12,000	12,000	24,000
Subtotal	72,000	42,000	114,000
Personnel
Craft Specialist	120,000	120,000	-
Subtotal	120,000	120,000	240,000
Total	192,000	162,000	354,000
Total Donor Contribution	US$ 354,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Personnel	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	SUBTOTAL
Project Director (half time)	18,000	18,000	36,000
Survey Personnel (2)	50,000	50,000	100,000
Craft Trainers (2)	65,000	65,000	130,000
Sub-total	133,000	133,000	266,000
Total	133,000	133,000	266,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$ 266,000 (US$ 98,518)

RECURRENT IMPLICATIONS

At the end of two years there may be training requirements so training may have to be provided periodically. Surveys should be done once every five years.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	3.01
PRIORITY AREA:	Fuelwood and Energy
PROJECT TITLE:	Development of a Biomass Energy Utilization Strategy
DURATION:	3 Years
LOCATION:	Nationwide
BENEFICIARIES:	Charcoal producers, fuelwood users and forest workers.

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

Charcoal is widely used as a fuel with the estimated 1991 utilization of 23,060 m³ of wood. Fuelwood is excluded from this estimate, and annual consumption of wood for charcoal and fuelwood is expected to increase. The need exists to determine the projected demands for proper planning purposes.

OBJECTIVES

General

To develop, promote and implement a strategy for more efficient production and use of charcoal and fuelwood.

Specific

i) To provide information for sound planning

ii) To have organized marketing and production of charcoal and fuelwood

iii) To determine the environmental impact of the harvesting of wood for the production of charcoal and fuelwood

iv) To provide training in the most efficient ways of production and utilization of charcoal and fuelwood.

ACTIVITIES

i) Conduct a study of charcoal producers, users, and demand

ii) Develop charcoal producers association in model management areas

iii) Analyse resource base for fuelwood

iv) Assess resource base for fuelwood

v) Conduct field trials to evaluate the most efficient methods of charcoal production

vi) Prepare and present courses on improved charcoal production and incorporate in a programme of public awareness for producers and users

vii) Evaluate environmental impact of each option

viii) Establish a trial distribution and training programme for the use of stoves

ix) Develop long range strategies for production and use of fuelwood.

INPUTS

Equipment

Vehicle (1)
Office space, Equipment
Supplies
Charcoal kilns, stoves
Computer & Software

Personnel

Project Coordinator
Charcoal Specialist
Sociologist & Field Assistant
Energy Economist, 1 Instructor
Secretary, driver

OUTPUTS

i) Report on charcoal producers and users with demand projections
ii) Four/two charcoal producer organizations
iii) Fuelwood pricing analysis
iv) Assessment of resources base and sustainable fuelwood potential
v) Technical and economic evaluation of production methods
vi) Technical and social testing of various stove models
vii) Training in improved charcoal production
viii) Public awareness
ix) Environmental impact report on charcoal production and use
x) Preparation of long range strategy.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Forestry Division

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATION

Linkage exists with the Establishment of Community Forestry Units Project (2.02), and implementation could begin after this project has commenced. This approach could save on funding for inputs.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 911,500
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 175,000 (US$ 64,815)
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 976,315

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	SUBTOTAL
Vehicle (1)	20,000	-	-	20,000
Office space, equipment & supplies	50,000	50,000	50,000	150,000
Stoves, kilns	-	50,000	-	50,000
Vehicle operation	15,000	15,000	15,000	45,000
Computer & Software	15,000	-	-	15,000
Sub-total	100,000	115,000	65,000	280,000

Personnel	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	SUBTOTAL
Project Coordinator	120,000	120,000	120,000	360,000
Charcoal Specialist	60,000	60,000	-	20,000
Sociologist	15,000	15,000	15,000	45,000
Forest Supervisor/Field Assistant	12,500	12,500	12,500	37,500
Energy Economist	18,000	18,000	18,000	54,000
Instructor	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Sub-total	230,000	230,000	170,000	631,500
Total Donor Contribution	US$ 911,500

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Equipment	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	SUBTOTAL
Field Office	100,000	-	-	100,000
Sub-total	100,000	-	-	100,000
Personnel
Secretary	15,000	15,000	15,000	45,000
Driver	10,000	10,000	10,000	30,000
Sub-total	25,000	25,000	25,000	75,000
Total	125,000	25,000	25,000	175,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$ 175,000 (US$ 64,815)

RECURRENT COST IMPLICATIONS

The government should provide extension and monitoring facilities after planning long term strategy.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	4.01
PRIORITY AREA:	Conservation of Tropical Forest Ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE:	Tobago Cays National Park

DESCRIPTION

The Tobago Cays project comprises a number of small sub-projects, which could be presented for total funding as a package, or alternatively be presented separately to different aid donors.

(a) Parks Office, Union Island EC$ 50,000

The project would involve remodelling and expanding the Tourist Information office to provide space for the Park Administration Office and Small Interpretation Centre.

(b) Park Administration Patrol Boat EC$ 45,000

A 45 feet parol boat, with 4 sleeping bunks to be purchased for monitoring and enforcement at the park. Sleeping accommodation would allow park staff to overnight at the Cays when necessary. The boat could only be obtained at this cost if it is acquired through the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) programme, or similar arrangement. Otherwise, the cost would be about EC$ 160,000.

(c) Dinghy Moorings. Horse Shoe Reef EC$ 9,000

Twelve (12) permanent dinghy moorings are to be placed at Horse Shoe Reef to minimize damage to corals from dinghy anchors. Yachtsmen will be asked to use the permanent moorings when making snorkel trips to the reef.

(d) Yacht Moorings. Main Anchorage. Tobago Cays EC$ 50,000

Fifty permanent yacht moorings are to be constructed and placed at Tobago Cays anchorages to prevent visiting yachts from dropping anchors. Continuous dropping of anchors destabilizes the seabed and suspends sediments in the water column, both of which may result in degraded water quality.

(e) Trail Development. Baradel and Petit Bateau EC$ 15,000

This project would improve existing trails on Baradel island and develop a trail system on Petit Bateau island. Trails will be improved or developed to provide the best possible observation of plants and wildlife and to minimize damage to ecologically sensitive areas.

(f) Research/Tourism facility. Mayreau EC$ 36,900

This project would seek to construct and run a private research facility on Mayreau, catering for university student groups and special tourist groups, who could be encouraged to mix vocation with well planned research and nature exploitation activities, aimed at improving their understanding of marine or terrestrial biology. Though private, the research facility would have a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with the Parks and Recreation Commission.

(g) Natural Guidebook. Tobago Cays and Beaches of the Grenadines EC$ 40,500

This section of the natural guidebook on Tobago Cays would combine photographs, illustrations and text to explain key natural marine and terrestrial resources of the proposed park. It will promote the recreational features of the park, while attempting to make visitors aware of sensitive environmental resource use issues. The section on beaches would be mainly a photographic summary highlighting quality and recreational attractions.

(h) Interpretation & Display Material and Hand-outs EC$ 20,000

The material would include photographs, slides. brochure and leaflets. Photographs and slides would be used at the park office's interpretation centre. Copies of the brochure and leaflets to be distributed appropriately.

TOBAGO CAYS NATIONAL PARK PROJECT

Follow-up Surveys and Studies

The following surveys or studies would be required for the park to; (1) obtain more reliable data on its resources; (2) determine resource management priorities and; (3) help provide guidelines for long-term recreational uses; (4) provide information for preparing the natural guidebook, brochure and leaflets.

Reef Survey. Horse Shoe Reef: To determine main sources of reef degradation and to provide recommendations for immediate and long-term action. 6 man-months (mm), using two persons, including a local technician.	EC$ 105,000
Bird Survey of Tobago Cays and Other Selected Small Cays:
To determine nesting and habitat patterns and to recommend short and long-term protective measures. 1 mm	EC$ 21,000
Vegetation Survey of Tobago Cays: To investigate and map areas of natural vegetation and to make recommendations on landscape improvements. 1 mm.	EC$ 21,000
Park Management Plan: To formulate policies, strategies and long-term actions for managing the Tobago Cays National Park. 3 mm.	EC$ 65,600
TOTAL COST	EC$ 500,000
	US$ 185,000

Source: Ivor Jackson, Thomas Rigert, D. Parr is, Nora L. Berwick & Gay law A. Ramussen, ACTION PLAN FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE GRENADINES. 1987 - 1992. OAS, Oct. 1968.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	4.02
PRIORITY AREA:	Conservation of Tropical Ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE:	Development of a Wildlife Unit
DURATION:	2 Years
LOCATION:	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Division
BENEFICIARIES:	General

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

Capability for wildlife assessment is curtailed by a lack of a wildlife biologist and research and monitoring equipment.

OBJECTIVES

General

To increase assessment and conservation of wildlife resources of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Specific

To develop capability within the Forestry Division to conduct wildlife surveys, develop 5 year action plan and develop baseline information system.

ACTIVITIES

(1) Assessment of wildlife in all conservation areas
(2) Determination of status of wildlife species, particularly birds
(3) Conducting surveys of Amazona quildingii

INPUTS

Equipment:	Field gear, vehicle
Personnel:	Wildlife Biologist, Forest Guards (2)

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	EC$ 252,000 (US$)
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 30,000
(c)	Total Contribution	US$

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3
Vehicle (4-W-D)	10,000
Trail bikes	3,000
Field gear	8,000
Computer	3,000
GIS	8,000
Office supplies	2,000
Maintenance	4,000	4,000	4,000
Operations/Surveys	20,000	15,000	15,000
Sub-total	96,000
Personnel
Biologist	30,000	32,000	34,000
Forest Guards	20,000	20,000	20,000
Sub-total	156,000
Total Donor Contribution	EC$ 252,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Office space/utilities	10,000	10,000	10,000
Total	30,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$ 30,000

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	4.03
PRIORITY AREA:	Conservation of Tropical Ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE:	Expansion of Amazona quildingii Captive Breeding Programme
DURATION:	2 Years
LOCATION:	Camden Park, St. Vincent
BENEFICIARIES:	General

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

Present facilities at the Botanic Gardens, Kingstown are inadequate for increases in success of captive breeding. Cognizant of the need to improve the genetic viability (deter inbreeding), it becomes necessary to expand numbers of breeding pairs and improve the housing facility of the aviary.

OBJECTIVES

General

Conservation of the endangered parrot, Amazona quildingii

Specific

(a) Improve breeding techniques
(b) Study diseases, food and diet

ACTIVITIES

(a) Facilitate mating by identification of breeding pairs from within the stock of 28 individuals
(b) Construction of cages
(c) Construction of research and feeding facility

INPUTS

Equipment:	- Office supplies, kitchen facilities and equipment
Personnel:	- Wildlife Veterinarian
	- Wildlife Officer
	- Watchman

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor contribution	EC$ 90,000 (US$ 33,333)
(b) Government contribution	EC$ 28,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 43,650

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2
Hardware supplies	50,000
Lab supplies	2,000	1,000
Kitchen equipment	2,000
Sub-total	55,000
Personnel
Veterinarian	20,000
Labour	15,000
Sub-total	35,000
Total Donor Contribution	EC$ 90,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Wildlife Officer	8,000	8,000
Watchman	1,000	1,000
Land	10,000
Total	28,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$ 28,000

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	5.01
PRIORITY AREA:	Institutions
PROJECT TITLE:	Forestry Development: Phase II
DURATION:	Five Year Beginning in Year (1994)
LOCATION:	Forestry Head Office, Campden Park, St. Vincent.
BENEFICIARIES:	i) Forestry Division of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
	ii) Citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines through the benefits of better managed forest resources.
	iii) Persons involved in forest and agroforestry management, ecotourism activities and other forest and forest resources and user groups.

BACKGROUND

The on-going five year St. Vincent and the Grenadines/CIDA Forestry Development Project which started on April 1, 1989 is due for completion on March, 31, 1994. The Project Goal is "to develop the institutional capacity of the St. Vincent Forestry Division to manage and protect the country's forest resources and to create an awareness with Vincentians that they can reverse the trend of environmental degradation while providing for their forest needs." The implementation strategy is the integration of social forestry in the management of the country's watershed by:

i) Conserving the natural forest to regulate waterflows and preserve wildlife habitat and unique biological ecosystems in the upper watersheds;

ii) Establishing the natural forests to regulate waterflows and preserve wildlife habitat and unique biological ecosystems in the upper watersheds;

iii) Practising intensive management of plantation forests around water catchment areas within the agricultural and settled parts of the watersheds, for the protection of potable water supplies and timber production.

Work programmes were developed in five activity areas. viz

i) Policy Development;
ii) Organization and Staff Development;
iii) Conservation of Natural Resources;
iv) Development of Plantation Forests; and
v) Project Management and Administration

Each Priority Activity area was sub-divided into two or more sub-activities. These are summarised in Appendix I.

While all the targets of the project are expected to be completed by the end of the project (except for one student (BScF) who is expected to complete his studies in June 1994) due to the overlap of training with other aspects of project execution. the Forestry Division could not fully benefit from the transfer of technology.

In addition, due to the long-term requirements for most silvicultural research activities, the results of such research are not ready for general field application.

Some aspects of integrated forest management were not included to any appreciable extent in the project. These aspects include wildlife research and management (other than the St. Vincent parrot work), and national park establishment, planning and management. While management plans (overall Forest Resource Conservation Plan, 10 year Plantation Management Programme, Colonarie Model Watershed Management Plan) will be prepared, there will be insufficient time to implement the plans and to make modifications based on field experience gained especially in the initial planning period. There will also not be sufficient time to test the Division's capability to do follow-up management plans e.g for other important water catchment areas, for individual forest reserves and for national parks and wildlife reserves.

Based on these circumstances, a second (Phase II) Forestry Development Project is necessary to further develop the institutional capability of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Forestry Division.

OBJECTIVES

General

To further develop the institutional capacity of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Forestry Division to manage the country's forest resources.

Specific

i) To provide additional staff training, particularly in areas not adequately covered by the 1989-1994 Forestry Development Project.

ii) To provide technical support to the Forestry Division.

iii) To provide additional transport vehicles and field and office equipment.

iv) To develop, execute and monitor management plans for national parks, wildlife and reserves, important watersheds, forest reserves and the like.

v) To evaluate and apply (where possible) research findings.

ACTIVITIES

i) Provision of equipment, 4-wheel drive vehicles and supplies

ii) Drawing up and implementing of a staff training programme

iii) Provision of a Chief Technical Advisor and other consultants

iv) Constructing two work stations/rest houses in the Grenadines (perhaps on Bequia and Union Island)

v) Preparing and implementing work programmes, management plans, project reports and the like

vi) Evaluating research findings, management plan implementation and the like, preparing relevant manuals, adjusting research to meet needs, and undertaking plan revisions

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure

Field Equipment
Two (2) four-wheel drive vehicles
Computers and other office equipment
Two (2) work stations/Rest Houses for the Grenadines

Personnel

Chief Technical Advisor
1 National Parks Planner
1 Wildlife Researcher/Manager
1 Watershed management specialist
1 Forest Management
Specialist
Counterpart Officer
Several Trainees (nationals)
Several short term consultants depending on needs to be identified.

OUTPUTS

i) Better trained staff
ii) Better transport for field work
iii) Accommodation for the Division in two of the Grenadines
iv) Improved capability of the Forestry Division to perform its role and function
v) Reports, management and other plans, manuals and other operational documents
vi) Better managed forests and plantations
vii) Approved policies and legislation in National Parks.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Labour.

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS

i) The availability of sufficient Grant Funding.

ii) The setting up of a Project Coordinating/Steering Committee.

iii) The availability of officers as counterparts and officers/new recruits for training.

iv) This project should be in place on January 1, 1994 so that a smooth link up/hand over can be made with the existing Forestry Development Project.

v) The project can be the base for the SVG Country Capacity Project.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 6,070,000
(b) Government Contribution	US$ 1,111,120 (EC$ 3,000,000)
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 7,181,120

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

i) Equipment/Infrastructure			Cost by Year
Item			1	2	3	4	5	Total
Field Equipment			10,000	10,000	5,000	2,500	2,500	30,000
Two (2) four-wheel drive vehicles			40,000	-	-	-	-	40,000
Computers and other office equipment and expenses			20,000	20,000	10,000	10,000	10.000	70,000
Construction of two (2) work stations/rest houses for the Grenadines			50,000	50,000	-	-	-	100,000
Miscellaneous items (allow)			10,00	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	50,000
Sub-total			130,000	90,000	25,000	22,500	22,500	290,000
ii) Personnel
	1 Chief Technical Advisor		100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	500,000
	1 National Parks Planner		80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	400,000
	1 Wildlife Researcher/Manager		80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	400,000
	1 Watershed Management Specialist		80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	400,000
	1 SiIviculturalist		80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	400,000
	1 Forest Management Specialist		80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	400,000
	Consultancies (equivalent to 5 person yrs)			160,000	80,000	80,000	80,000	400,000
	Sub-total		500,000	660,000	580,000	580,000	280,000	2,900,000
iii) Other
	Misc payments to/on behalf of Experts		250,000	200,000	200,000	200.000	250,000	1,100,000
	Training costs:
		(a) Overseas	25,000	125,000	150,000	150,000	50,000	500,000
		(b) Local and Regional	130,000	150,000	150,000	150,000	120,000	700,000
	Administrative expenses, printing of reports, purchases of stationery, maintenance of vehicles, etc		80,000	120,000	120.000	130,000	130,000	589,000
	Sub-total		485,000	595,000	620,000	630,000	550.000	2,880.000
GRAND TOTAL			1,115,000	1,345,000	1,305,000	1,232.500	1,072,500	6,070,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Item	Cost by Year
	1	2	3	4	5	Total
Payment of salaries of Scholars (Forest Officers et al) and overseas/regional training	200,000	300,000	400,000	400,000	200,000	1,500,000
Payment of salaries of Counterpart staff	140,000	140,000	140,000	140,000	140,000	700,000
Payment of wages of workers	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	500,000
Maintenance of vehicles (existing) used in project	40,000	40,000	40,000	40,000	40,000	200,000
Misc Expenses	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	50,000
Total EC$	490,000	640,000	690,000	690,000	490,000	3,000,000
US$	181,480	237,040	255,560	255,560	181,480	1,111,120

RECURRENT BUDGET IMPLICATIONS

i) Contribution of the payment of salaries of monthly paid counterpart staff. This is not an additional cost since such counterparts are on the normal monthly payroll of the Forestry Division.

ii) Maintenance of the two vehicles purchase under this project.

iii) Contribution of the payment of the wages to workers who will continue working on management projects emanating from the Forestry Development Project.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

PROJECT NUMBER:	5.02
PRIORITY AREA:	Institutions
PROJECT TITLE:	Strengthening Environmental Education Agencies in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
DURATION:	5 Years
LOCATION:	Kingstown
BENEFICIARIES:	Ministry of Education, Youth and Women Affairs Forestry Division National Library Services Government Information Service National Trust Ministry of Health and the Environment Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Community Development NGOs and Community Based Organizations, and all the nation.

BACKGROUND/PROBLEMS

Public education on environmental issues has received support from local and international organizations. The various government and non-governmental agencies need further support in the form of additional equipment. training materials, skill training and technical assistance. The CIDA Forestry Development Project has a Public Education/Awareness component but this project is due to be completed by 1994. Environmental Education must be viewed as a long-term programme. Therefore. preparation must be made for the continuation of this programme after the CIDA Project.

OBJECTIVES

General

To strengthen and upgrade the capability of environmental education agencies for delivering the environmental education messages to schools, and the general public at large.

Specific

i) To make possible the preparation of environmental messages for delivery to the general public.

ii) To document environmental education information for research, and the provision of knowledge and information for research and for posterity.

iii) To emphasize environmental education as a major element in national and human development.

iv) To complement in-service training programmes for primary school teachers.

ACTIVITIES

i) Review previous and present status of environmental education programmes and proposals.

ii) Develop a system to monitor public education geared to key population segments.

iii) Develop methodology to evaluate effectiveness of environmental education programmes.

iv) Develop a mobile information centre

v) Provision of technical assistance personnel to train equipment operators, material/information production personnel. and other relevant officers in both government and non-governmental agencies.

vi) Organization of seminars for professional communicators, scientists and resource managers.

vii) Provision of equipment and supplies.

viii) Design and disseminate information materials for use in print and electronic format in protected areas, schools and mass media.

ix) Routine application of effectiveness evaluation to all programmes.

INPUTS

Equipment

4-WD Vehicle (2)
Book mobile (1)
Electronic scanner (2)
Printing Computer,
Photocopier
Environmental Bus, VCR
Recorders and Monitors
Office space, equipment & supplies
Hi-8 Cameras/Super VHS
Video:

Cassettes, Projectors

Personnel

Communications specialist (1)
Communications equipment
Technician (1)
Secretaries (2)

OUTPUTS

i) Revised environmental policies and programmes

ii) Awareness monitoring system

iii) Multi media environmental education packages

iv) Fully equipped bookmobile and environmental bus

v) Prepared curriculum module for teacher colleges and for general public

vi) Strengthened Resources Centre of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Women Affairs, for the improvement of the environmental education and social studies programme.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Health and the Environment in collaboration with Ministry of Education, National Library Services, the Forestry Division and NGOs.

CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS/SPECIAL OBSERVATIONS

There should be proper coordination among all the agencies involved in environmental education. Materials produced should be properly stored in computers/computer disc and other forms of documentation for use by future generations. This project should incorporate all existing activities being implemented in environmental education.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$ 1,280,00
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 446,000 (US$ 165,185)
(c) Total Contribution	US$ 1,445,185

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	SUBTOTAL
4-WD Vehicle (2)	50,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	90,000
Book mobile (1)	40,000	-	-	-	-	40,000
Environmental bus (1)	40,000	-	-	-	-	40,000
Computer and Printer	15,000	-	-	-	-	15,000
Other equipment	35,000	25,000	5,000	-	-	65,000
Supplies	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	50,000
Sub-total	190,000	45,000	25,000	20,000	20,000	300,000

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	SUBTOTAL
Personnel
Communication Specialist	48,000	54,000	60,000	66,000	72,000	300,000
Technician	30,000	35,000	40,000	45,000	50,000	200,000
Secretaries (2)	24,000	30,000	36,000	42,000	48,000	180,000
Sub-total	102,000	119,000	136,000	153,000	170,000	680,000
Other
Booklets, pamphlets Magazines, TV slots Seminars, workshop Evaluation etc
Estimated	60,000	60,000	60,000	60,000	60,000	300,000
Sub-total	60,000	60,000	60,000	60,000	60,000	300,000
TOTAL	352,000	224,000	221,000	233,000	250,000	1,280,000
Total Donor Contribution	US$ 1,280,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	SUBTOTAL
Equipment
Office space	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
Vehicle operation	25,000	25,000	30,000	36,000	50,000	166,000
Sub-total	31,000	31,000	36,000	42,000	56,000	196,000
Personnel
Counterparts	38,000	38,000	38,000	38,000	38,000	190,000
Technician	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	60,000
Sub-total	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	250,000
TOTAL	81,000	81,000	86,000	92,000	106,000	446,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$ 446,000 (US$ 165,185)

RECURRENT COST IMPLICATIONS

Public education is an ongoing process and therefore the activities of the project should be divested to the beneficiary agencies at the end of the project.