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PRIORITY AREA |
Conservation of Forest Ecosystems |
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DURATION |
3 years |
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LOCATION |
Wallings, Dark Wood, Gaynors, Great Bird Island, Goat Island (Barbuda), Bird Sanctuary (Codrington Lagoon, Barbuda). |
|
TARGET BENEFICIARIES |
Nationals and Tourists |
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES:
To plan and establish a system of nature reserves, sanctuaries and protected areas including mangroves for conservation of biodiversity, public education regarding the natural environment and ecotourism development.
ACTIVITIES
1. Gazetting of proposed sites and buffer zones.
2. Field surveys and data collection.
3. Classification and determination of use specifications.
4. Preparation of management plans.
5. Training of technical field staff and local persons.
6. Development of interpretive and educational programmes.
7. Planning and layout of visitor facilities, trails.
OUTPUTS
1. Antigua and Barbuda national parks system.
2. Improved environmental management and monitoring capability.
3. Increased number of visitors and national environmental awareness.
4. Increased revenues and linkages with tourism.
5. Data bank of natural resources.
6. Guidelines for resource management and development.
INPUTS
|
Equipment and materials |
Personnel |
|
1 x 4wd station wagon |
Project Manager |
|
1 x 4wd pick-up |
Parks Planner |
|
1 x 15 foot boat w. motor |
Terrestrial Biologist |
|
1 x rubber dinghy w. motor |
Marine Biologist |
|
Sampling aids, etc |
Fisheries Officer |
|
2 x portable radios |
Forestry Assistant |
|
|
Secretary |
|
|
Game wardens |
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY;
National Parks Authority in cooperation with Forestry and Fisheries Division, and EAG.
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS:
NFAP 1.0 (Country Capacity Project)
OBSERVATIONS:
This project should be coordinated with similar projects in the Caribbean and Central American region.
Project Budget
Table 16. Personnel with Cost Requirements 4
|
PERSONNEL |
MAN MONTHS |
FOREIGN COSTS |
LOCAL COSTS |
|
Project Manager |
36 |
300,000 |
|
|
Parks Planner |
6 |
45,000 |
|
|
Terrestrial Biologist |
24 |
|
50,000 |
|
Fisheries Officer |
36 |
|
75,000 |
|
Forestry Assistant |
36 |
|
40,000 |
|
Game Wardens (3) |
108 |
|
160,000 |
|
Secretary |
36 |
|
48,000 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
282 |
345,000 |
373,000 |
4 Project 3 with priority 3 rating.
Table 17 Equipment with Cost Requirements
|
EQUIPMENT |
FOREIGN COSTS |
|
4 wd Vehicles (3) |
70,000 |
|
Boats & Engines (2) |
23,000 |
|
Portable Radios (2) |
2,000 |
|
Sampling Gear |
5,000 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
100,000 |
Table 18. Practical Aspects with Associated Costs
|
PRACTICAL ASPECTS |
FOREIGN COSTS |
LOCAL COSTS |
|
Training |
10,000 |
|
|
Operating Expenses |
|
180,000 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
10,000 |
180,000 |
Table 19. Total Budget
|
BUDGET ITEM |
FOREIGN COSTS |
LOCAL COSTS |
|
PERSONNEL |
345,000 |
373,000 |
|
EQUIPMENT |
100,000 |
|
|
PRACTICAL ASPECTS |
10,000 |
180,000 |
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
455,000 |
553,000 |
