(Consolidation of Projects 2.1, 2.2, 2.3)
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PRIORITY AREAS |
Forestry in Land Use/Industries/Fuelwood |
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DURATION |
5.0 years |
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LOCATION |
Body Ponds, Dunnings, Christian Valley, Bethesda, Monks Hill, John Hughes Liberta/Swetes/Wallings, Falmouth/English Harbour, Dunbars, Pot Works Dam perimeter, Palmetto Point (Barbuda). |
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TARGET BENEFICIARIES |
Watershed Inhabitants, Land Owners, Domestic Water Consumers, Charcoal Producers, Tourists, Farmers. |
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
1. To establish tree cover on degraded watershed and sand-mined lands in order to reduce erosion, improve water retention and enhance rural development, through agroforestry conservation practices.
2. To study the potential for utilizing neem to produce insecticides and fertilizers for local and foreign markets.
3. To determine the current production capability for charcoal and to investigate the possibility for increasing output and demand.
ACTIVITIES
1. Prepare comprehensive Land Use Plan based on the physical assessment of available sites.
2. Assess existing tree cover, orchards, livestock herds, and investigate potential yields and markets, and returns.
3. Institute fire protection, livestock integration/control and forest extraction control procedures.
4. Establish trial plots of selected tree species (neem, etc.).
5. Obtain financing and commence implementation of seedling production, reforestation, watershed management, agroforestry measures including a maintenance programme.
6. Organize field training for farmers, workers, and communities.
7. Update data base on rural sociology and prepare land allocation plan for farmers/settlers.
8. Evaluate work plan results and prepare reports.
9. Upgrade seed collection and nursery production with a maintenance component.
10. Review technology and applications of neem and prepare a feasibility study for its plantation, harvesting and marketing.
11. Conduct a survey of all charcoal burners and their productivity; demonstrate an improved kiln design.
12. Assess opportunities for linkages with tourism and environmental concerns.
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Unit in collaboration with the Barbuda Council, Antigua Public Utilities Authority, NGO's.
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS:
NFAP project 1.0
OBSERVATIONS;
High priority project with the opportunity for use of reassigned casual employees from various Ministries.
OUTPUTS
1. Optimal Land Utilization Plan covering Government properties, private lands, infrastructure and services.
2. Promotion and encouragement of agroforestry opportunities.
3. 250 ha of reforested lands.
4. 500 farmers trained in agroforestry techniques.
5. Control of bush fires and roaming livestock.
6. Update data base for rural development.
7. Data on species and programme performance.
8. Protected soil and water resources and improved water and agricultural yields.
9. Assessment of the industrial potential to produce neem tree products.
10. Assessment of fuel wood feasibility with the alternative energy potential.
INPUTS
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Equipment and Materials | |
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4 w.d. Station wagon (1) |
4 w.d. Pick-up (1) |
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Survey instruments |
Aerial photography, maps |
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Seeds, fencing |
Tools, radios |
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Planting materials |
Chain saw, axes, wedges |
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Kiln and scale |
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Personnel | |
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Project Manager/Forestry Expert |
Forestry Assistant |
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Soil conservation specialist |
Livestock Officer |
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Extension Officer |
Secretary |
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Foreman/Field Assistant (2) |
Wood energy expert |
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Neem utilization expert |
Field Assistant |
PROJECT BUDGET
Table 12. Personnel with Cost Requirements 3
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PERSONNEL |
MAN MONTHS |
FOREIGN COSTS |
LOCAL COSTS |
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Project Manager |
60 |
500,000.00 |
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Soil Conservation Specialist |
36 |
270,000.00 |
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Forestry Assistant |
60 |
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90,000.00 |
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Livestock Officer |
60 |
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125,000.00 |
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Extension Officer |
60 |
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125,000.00 |
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Foreman/Field Assistants |
66 |
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82,000.00 |
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Secretary |
60 |
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80,000.00 |
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Wood Utilization Expert |
12 |
100,000.00 |
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Neem Utilization Expert |
6 |
45,000.00 |
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SUB-TOTAL |
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915.000.00 |
502.000.00 |
3 Project 2 with priority 2 rating.
Table 13. Equipment with Cost Requirements
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EQUIPMENT |
FOREIGN COSTS |
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4 w.d. vehicles (2) |
50,000.00 |
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Tools/instruments, saw |
60,000.00 |
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Radios (2) |
2,000.00 |
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Planting material |
25,000.00 |
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Fencing |
25,000.30 |
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Field trials |
10,000.00 |
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SUB-TOTAL |
172,000.00 |
Table 14. Practical Aspects with Associated Costs
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PRACTICAL ASPECTS |
FOREIGN COSTS |
LOCAL COSTS |
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Operating expenses |
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16,000.00 |
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Field operations |
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500,000.00 |
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Training |
15,000.00 |
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SUB-TOTAL |
15,000.00 |
516,000.00 |
Table 15. Total Budget Requirement
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BUDGET ITEM |
FOREIGN COSTS |
LOCAL COSTS |
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EQUIPMENT |
172,000.00 |
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PRACTICAL ASPECTS |
15,000.00 |
516,000.00 |
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PERSONNEL |
915,000.00 |
502,000.00 |
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TOTAL BUDGET |
1,102,000.00 |
1,018,000.00 |
