Annex IV. Action framework

1. Action framework of China

Principle 1: Good governance

Principle 3: Effective organization capacity

Principle 4: Recognition of the value of goods and services

Principle 6: Recognition of the role of the market

Principle 8: Maintenance of social and cultural services

Principle 9: Maintenance and conservation of environmental services

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholders
Principle 1: Good governance	Insufficient scientific evidence being used to weigh the risks, opportunities, costs and benefits of planted forests in relation to conservation and sustainable development	Balance planted forest development based on sound scientific knowledge	1. A database based on codes & evidences; 2. Market driven industry; 3. Effective and functioned M&E system.	1. Prepare the database 2. Develop the Code 3. Review R&D on priority problems 4. Market analyze 5. Build monitoring and evaluation system	1. SFA, CAF 2. Local Gov. Corp. 3. Team (Gov.+ Experts) 4. Association

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholders
Principle 3: Effective organizational capacity	No support services tailored to the needs of corporate (large-scale) and smallholder (small-scale) investors provided.	Better service to the corporate (large-scale) and smallholder (small-scale) investors	1. gap analyze; 2. provide practical knowledge & support; 3. technical support& guidance	find problems & solutions	1. SFA 2.CAF 3.Association 4. Corp.

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholders
Principle 4: Recognition of the value of goods and services	Inadequate decision-making support tools being developed to help in planning and monitoring the provisions of goods and services from planted forests, spatially & temporally	Deliver more timely info relating to trees, products and market.	Management and market support on technology, products development, and training	1. M&E 2. training 3. product development	1. SFA 2. Experts 3. Association 4. University
Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholders
Principle 6: Recognition of the role of the market	Unrecognized emerging carbon trade markets and inadequate understanding on the role of afforestation /reforestation in providing carbon sinks to mitigate climate change	International approval and acceptance of the value of carbon in planted forests	1. Carbon credit standards and mechanisms 2.Promotion and marketing	1. Set up a calibration system 2. Improve methodologies 3. Training and capacity building	1. SFA 2. Experts 3. Association 4. University 5. Int’l organizations
Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholders
Principle 8: Maintenance of social and cultural services	Incomplete socio-economic baselines and long-term impact assessment & monitoring mechanism on planted forests	Participation of multi-stakeholders in the process of sustainable development	Promoting participatory approach	1.Publicity 2. Training 3. Management	1. SFA 2. Experts 3. Association 4. University

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholders
Principle 9: Maintenance and conservation of environmental services	The voluntary certification programmes yet to be fully considered as an acceptable mechanism in addressing environmental issues	Certification may help to address the environmental issues and achieve related targets	Implementing, monitoring and evaluating the process	Certification Body (CB) shall take the full responsibility on top of the certification and training	1.CB 2.Client 3.Gov.

2. Action framework of Lao PDR

Principle 1: Good governance

Principle 6: Recognition of the role of the market

Principle 7: Recognition of social and cultural values

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 6: Recognition of the role of the market	A lack of understanding of international markets has resulted in a low sale price for raw material and a general lack of commitment from both investors and the GOL.	Competitive International market prices apply for planted forest products coming out of Lao.	1. Market Info available and intelligence monitored. 2. Economic and regulatory policies, legislative regimes, guidelines and practices created that provide for fair competition and acceptable rates of return for investors, workers and local economies (economic, competitive & fair) 3. Emerging carbon trade markets recognized and the role of afforestation and reforestation in providing carbon sinks to mitigate climate change increasingly understood 4. Recognized that the marketplace may not account for all the values that society may enjoy in planted forests	1. Determine available information sources, seek expert input, discuss with neighbouring countries, build on existing market knowledge, establishment of marketing working group, talk to Stora Enso, Burapha, Birla-Lao & Oji regarding developments of markets in Asia, Search for and understand existing market reports; consult with Lao Trade Committee, Ministry of Industry, Commerce & MAF. 2. Review the existing Forestry and Trade Laws to determine their completeness against required output, develop a Lao based planted forest cost of production data set that will provide base information for economic viability and fair trading, develop a set of guiding principals for economic viable planted forest, ensure that regulatory policies incorporate the probity principals of equity, transparency, accountability. 3. Presentation provided to key stakeholders based on recent Carbon Trading Workshop held in Vientiane. Link the planted forest guideline development with the current work on emerging Carbon Markets in Asia. How will carbon markets assist the development of a viable planted forest sector in Lao. What are the carbon market opportunities for planted forest development (afforestation / reforestation). Investigate planted forest site selection criteria against maximised carbon market potential. National acceptance of the carbon market potential. National guidelines implemented. 4. Develop a list of planted forest benefits and associated nominal values in dollar terms based on community consultation, incorporate the secondary planted forest values into the guidelines to allow integration of society values with commercial focus, where possible.	Planted forest Investors (Stora Enso, Burapha, Oji), Lao Trade Committee, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, MAF, DOF, External Marketing Experts, Timber Processing Industries (sawmills, manufacturers), local communities/land owners, Forest Managers, NGOs

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 7: Recognition of social and cultural values	Lack of community consultation has resulted in negative community impacts and a damaged Planted Forest sector.	Planted forest development in Lao successfully integrates community values with land-use planning and ensures that concessions meet internationally responsible Planted Forest management principals.	1. Local community values recognized in areas targeted for Planted Forests investments. 2. Opportunities and capacity increased for local communities and smallholder investors to benefit through adequate planning, management and use of Planted Forests. 3. The needs of smallholder Planted Forest investors are to be recognised in terms of tenurial rights, training, extension, research, access to markets and benefit-sharing. 4. Planted Forest investors are required by law to provide locally engaged community personnel with training, PPE & employment conditions that meet with Internationally recognised sound labour practices for promoting good practices. 5. Strengthen education, health care and other social services in areas adjoining Planted Forests.	Identify community values (i.e. traditional knowledge, religious values and customary rights) and their application to Planted Forest development. Map the community values and apply these to geographical areas within Lao. Develop a GIS coverage that overlays Planted Forest priority areas with known community values as a tool for Planted Forest development. The GOL should provide opportunity for local communities to invest in smallholder forest investments and associated businesses. Determine what opportunities exist for local communities and smallholder investors. Establish a working group to conduct two way training of local communities and smallholder investors with a view to increasing capacity and integration with Planted Forest management. Consult with smallholder investors to understand their requirements. Identify appropriate expertise and capacity to conduct the consultation. Select target areas. Provide smallholders with the knowledge to operate on a commercially sound basis. Provide the smallholders with the necessary tools to operate on an independent basis. The GOL needs to secure the tenure rights of smallholders to provide them the necessary security to operate a business. Seek an expert opinion to guide, H and S, PPE & employment conditions. The GOL should review the Lao Labour Laws to determine if they meet appropriate standards. Identify short-comings in current practices. Consult with communities that have been involved with Planted Forest development (poor past practice). Planted Forest investors to provide funding towards community services as a pre-condition to Planted Forest establishment. Investors are to provide a clear management plan to undertake this work.	Planted forest Investors, MAF, DOF, External Marketing Experts, Timber Processing Industries (sawmills, manufacturers), local communities/land owners, Forest Managers, NGOs.

3. Action framework of Thailand

Principle 1. Good Governance

Principle 2: Decision Making

Principle 3: Organisational Capacity

Principle 7 & 8. Social and Cultural,

Principle 9. Environmental Services,

Principle 12. Landscape

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 2: Decision Making	Lack of Co-ordination between government and Industry	Effective co-ordination and communication between Govt and Industry	Include Joint Committee and its role in the Promotion Act	1. Specify the membership and the role and functions of the co-ordinating Committee	Industry and government representatives
				2. Include formal recognition of the committee and its Functions in the Promotion Law	Industry and government representatives
		Set up a Public Organisation (PO)

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 3: Organisational Capacity	Inadequate and out of date information - planted area, yr planted, species, regimes etc	Efficient and effective 1. data and information capture, 2. use & dissemination and 3. updating	Efficient and effective system/centre for 1. data and information capture, 2. use & dissemination and 3. updating	Set up workshop to identify 1. data required, 2. process (including updating and feedback) and the 3. budget	RFD, SPK, Dept of Agriculture, NGO - Community Development, National Stats office, Industry, Local Govt, academics, inventory consultants
	Inadequate and out of date information - technical advice for small holders and 2. Inadequate process for effective information transfer via network	Successful distribution of consistent and up to date information on silviculture, inventory and management to all stakeholders - especially small holders	Extension group with regional representatives and recommended processes to distribute up to date information on silviculture, inventory and management to all stakeholders - especially small holders	1. Set up workshop to identify i) staffing levels required and procedures to get information to all stakeholders (especially small holders) ii) type of information - field day, information sheets, demonstration areas, technical data and the iii) budget	RFD, Local Govt, Academics, tree farmers, consultant
				2. RFD to establish policy and process for a licencing system for forestry extension staff - so consistent information provided	RFD, Local Govt, Academics, tree farmers, consultant
				3. Training on a regular basis for licensed forestry extension staff - so consistent information provided	RFD, Local Govt, Academics, tree farmers, consultant

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 7 & 8. Social and Cultural, Principle 9. Environmental Services, Principle 12. Landscape	No land zoning and process to identify priority planting or forest management areas	Adoption of zoning map for tree planting with local acceptance and involvement in process	Tree planting zone Map and gazetted list of land titles in the zone	1. Identify the tree planting zone and the titles for the land in the zone 2. Identify the suitable species for regions in the zone	RFD, ALRO, Land Development Dept., Land Dept., NGO - Community Development, Local Govt.
	Ineffective law enforcement of land use due to multi-agency responsibility	Efficient system of monitoring and penalties for non compliance	Clear criteria and measurable indicators to determine compliance	Set up Committee and Workshop to develop Criteria and Indicators and incorporate into legislation	Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment, Ministry of Interior, Land Dept., SPK,
	Lack of land owner knowledge of where to plant trees as part of appropriate sustainable land use	Successful location of trees in the landscape within the tree planting zone	Understanding by land owners of their role in the process and the suitability of species for their land	1. Training sessions for landowners and development of suitable information for landowners	Academics, landowner representatives, local administration, RFD
				2. Plant according to an approved plan
				3. Monitoring to determine that suitable planting is occurring (arrow shows link to related output/action)
	Lack of participatory planning involving local people	Strategic management plan	Involvement of all stakeholders in the development of a strategic management plan	Develop a strategic management plan for plantation establishment involving people at each level of plan (master, regional and operational plan)	National govt (cabinet), forestry planning agencies, local government, landowners at local level

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 4, 5 and 6 - Economic	Lack of funds for maintaining longer term sustainable levels of establishment of planted forests	Sustainable "revolving" fund	Long term fund	Set up committee to establish and operate fund and consider processes to develop fund	RFD, National social and economic development council, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources
	Negative public attitude to the use of wood products and ignorance of non wood benefits	Increasing market demand for wood products	General acceptance of wood as a desirable and sustainable resource with many applications	Develop a promotion of "wood is good" campaign with budget for approval by cabinet	RFD, Dept of Public Relations, Ministry of Education (students), Min of NRE, National Policy, Planning and Environment Office
	Confusing and inconsistent system of incentives for planted forests	Clarification of incentives and disincentives	Clear rules and regulations for the incentive system	Develop a set of clear rules and regulations for the incentive system	RFD
	Limited and counterproductive inter and intra agency co-operation	More co-operative and facilitative approach both in and between agencies	A more "level playing field" for all stakeholders and greater trust between agencies	1. Formalise importance of co-operation and information sharing.	RFD, Min Naturel Ressources & Environnent
				2. Establish regular workshops with senior interagency representation on mutually relevant topics
	No clear agency responsibility for accessing and administering international funds	Effective system and administering of funds	Process to deliver successfully operating system	Set up project to develop an operational plan to successfully access and implementing international funding	RFD

4. Action framework of Vietnam

Principle 3: Effective organization capacity

Principle 5: Enabling environment for investment

Principle 6: Recognition of the role of the market

Principle 11: Maintenance of forest health and productivity

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholders
Principle 3: Effective organizational capacity	Improper stakeholder consultation process on decision making Dissemination/ application results of research Lack of competent staff at various level Lack of effective organisation/ capacity at the local level Incompliance implementation against regulations	Improved management capacity	Proper decentralization regulation Capacity building improved Transparency in law/policy/ regulation enforcement at all levels	Review existing policy and regulation / recommendation and revise Training / workshop in management capacity	DoF Forestry legal Department Private sectors Provinces Forestry associations Farmer
Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 5: Enabling environment for investment	Complicated land allocation procedure for private and foreign investors; Unstable existing policy for investors Unequal competition between local and foreign investors	To encourage a better investment environment	A long-term plan on planted forest development; Stable and incentive policy for investors; Speed up land allocation for investors	Review and revise existing forest land allocation policy; Review and revise investment policy on forestry sector; Establishing a long-term action plan on planted forest development;	DoF Forestry legal Department Private sectors Provinces Forestry associations Farmer

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 6: Recognition of the role of the market	Unstable market for forest products Lack of information on market (prices, commercial species...) Insufficient study on raw material market Limited accessibility to market information (particularly small householders) Inconsistent regulation for auction-	Supply chain from planted forest growers to the market improved-	Provide access to available information channel for forest grower; Consistent policy and regulation for timber auction	Research on forest product market, not limited to products, timber prices, market demand, etc. Information network on market created Strengthen current policy on regulation for auction	Department of Forestry Research Institutes Companies Farmers NGOs Ministry of Trade

Principle	Problem	Outcome	Output	Action	Stakeholder
Principle 11: Maintenance of forest health and productivity	Low awareness among forest growers on forest health and productivity Insufficient research on planted forest health and productivity (silviculture practices, tree breeding, soil management and use, etc);	Health and productivity of planted forest maintained	Awareness on suitable silviculture practices and species for forest health and productivity among forest growers improved; Sufficient results from research on planted forest health and productivity available for use;	Conduct research on soil management/ silvicultural practices and tree breeding; Training / workshop on technical transfer to forest grower;	Department of Forestry Forest science institute of VN-Forestry universities Private sectors Provinces Forestry association