Priority project profiles St. Kitts and Nevis national forestry action plan project profile

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: 1.08
Project number: 1.09
Project number: 1.10
Project number: 1.11
Project number: 1.12
Project number: 1.13
Project number: 1.14
Project number: 1.15
Project number: 2.01
Project number: 2.02
Project number: 2.03
Project number: 3.01
Project number: 3.02
Project number: 4.01
Project number: 4.02
Project number: 4.03
Project number: 5.01
Project number: 5.02
Project number: 5.03
Project number: 5.04

Project number: 1.01

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Forest Reserve Boundary Line Survey, Demarcation and Mapping
DURATION:	Three Years
LOCATION:	Lands above 25° slope and all other lands which because of slope, soil or other conditions make them unsuitable for agriculture.
BENEFICIARIES:	Forestry officers and the general population.

BACKGROUND

The National Conservation and Environmental Protection Act (1987) provides for the Minister, charged with the subject of development, in consultation with the National Conservation Commission, to establish forest reserves. To date, no such reserves have been established. These reserves are areas of forest land kept permanently under forest cover in order to provide wood and wood products, prevent erosion and flooding, preserve water supplies and provide wildlife habitats. The absence of clearly defined forest reserves has resulted in the illicit felling of timber and unlawful grazing of livestock which have resulted in serious degradation of the forest.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To survey, demarcate and map those areas identified as Forest Reserves in St. Kitts and Nevis.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Gather all survey and legal data on Forest Reserves boundaries.
(b) Locate all Forest Reserves boundaries in the field.
(c) Plot the data and produce maps of the Forest Reserves.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
One 4 wheel drive vehicle	Local Licensed Surveyor (Project Manager)
Concrete pillars	6 Labourers
Plants (Red Rayo)	1 Clerk/Typist
	1 Forest Ranger

OUTPUTS

Complete survey, demarcation and mapping of all Forest Reserves in St. Kitts/Nevis.

OBSERVATIONS

Highest priority, should begin in Year I.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$245,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 84,000
(C)	Total Contribution	US$276,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)	YEAR I	YEAR II	YEAR III
Equipment/Infrastructure
One 4 W.D. vehicle	20,000	-	-
Operating cost of vehicle	6,000	6,000	6,000
Concrete pillars	4,000	4,000	4,000
Plants (Red Rayo)	1,000	1,000	1,000
	31,000	11,000	11,000
Personnel
Local licensed Surveyor	48,000	48,000	48,000
Assistant	15,000	16,000	17,000
	63,000	64,000	65,000
Total Donor Contribution US$245,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Office accommodation and supplies	5,000	5,000		5,000
1 clerk/typist	10,000	10,000		10,000
1 Forest Ranger	13,000	13,000		13,000
Total	28,000	28,000		28,000
Total Government Contribution EC$84,000

Project number: 1.02

PROJECT AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Forest Inventory
DURATION:	Two Years
LOCATION:	All Forest Reserves
BENEFICIARIES:	Forestry Division, land use planners, charcoal burners, private investors, rural communities.

BACKGROUND

The forests and woodlands of St. Kitts cover 6,500 ha and are classified as follows:

	Area	Percentage
Rain and cloud forests	2,300 ha	36%
Moist forest	2,100 ha	32%
Dried forests and bush	2,100 ha	32%
In Nevis these cover 4,500 ha and comprise the following:
Rain and cloud forests	450 ha	10%
Moist forest	450 ha	10%
Dry forest and scrub bush	3,600 ha	80%

There is very little detailed information about the extent and species composition, and the standing volume and increment of the forest resources of the islands.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To determine the size and nature of the existing forest resources and to assess potential production on a sustained yield basis in St. Kitts and Nevis.

ACTIVITIES

(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 and maintain sample plots to monitor growth increment.

OUTPUTS

(a) Forest type maps of each reserve
(b) Standing volume and increment of all forest species
(c) Forest volume and stand tables
(d) Train two officers in inventory work (6 months course)

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Aerial photographs	Project Manager (Forest Inventory Specialist)
Interpretation, draughting	1 photo interpreter
and mensuration equipment	1 draughtsman
Field tools	1 clerk/typist
Office space, equipment and supplies	1 Forest Ranger

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing, and Development.

OBSERVATION

To begin in Year II

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$348,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$107,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$388,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)	YEAR II	YEAR III
Equipment
Aerial photographs	5,000	-
Photo interpretation Draughting and mensuration equipment	20,000	4,000
Computer and software	10,000	2,000
Field tools and equipment	4,000	1,000
Two 4 W.D. vehicles	40,000	-
Operational costs of vehicles	12,000	10,000
Sub-total	91,000	17,000
Personnel
Project Manager (Forest Inventory Specialist)	72,000	72,000
1 data processor	14,000	15,000
1 photo interpreter	13,000	14,000
5 labourers initially	12,000	14,000
Sub-total	111,000	115,000
Other
6 months fellowship in forest inventory	14,000
Sub-total	14,000
Total Donor Contribution US$348,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Office accommodation and supplies	5,000	5,000
1 draughtsman	24,000	25,000
1 clerk/typist	10,000	11,000
1 Forest Ranger	13,000	14,000
Total	52,000	55,000
Total Government Contribution EC$107,000

Project number: 1.03

PROJECT AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Fruit-tree-based Agroforestry Project
DURATION:	Five years
LOCATION:	Steep slopes of 20° - 25°
BENEFICIARIES:	Small farmers, general population

BACKGROUND

There is tremendous scope for the commercial growing of fruit trees as is evident by the common sight of wild fruit trees in the ghaut areas and the multi-storied home gardens mainly of fruit trees. Despite this potential, there is little commercial development of tree crops. A 17 ha mixed fruit tree orchard established along commercial lines by the SSMC in the Wingfield area has shown viable results. In support of this the agricultural diversification study estimated that a 2.8 ha mixed fruit tree/vegetable enterprise would generate a net income of EC$19,000 at full production. The recently concluded FAO/UNDP Upper Watershed Management Projects in Trinidad and Jamaica have concluded that agroforestry using fruit trees mixed with food crops is the best land use for marginal lands with slopes between 20°-30°. The Country Environmental Profile indicates that 23% of the land area of the country is under similar slopes. This represents a valuable resource which could be best used to support the current agricultural diversification programme. This programme is committed to the development of strategies to meet the increasing demand for local fruits and food crops resulting mainly from the expanding local tourism sector and from the development of regional and extra-regional markets. The development of plant propagation facilities at La Guerite and Prospect will facilitate the availability of planting materials for the project.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To prevent environmental degradation by the development of the proper land use for steep hillside areas with slopes of 20°-25° using fruit-tree-based agroforestry systems.

(b) To contribute towards meeting the increasing demand for local fruits and food crops.

(c) To generate employment in rural areas. 27

(d) To contribute towards the creation of foreign exchange savings.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Develop the infrastructure necessary for the establishment of ten 4ha fruit-tree-based agroforestry orchards.

(b) Establishment of ten 4ha fruit-tree-based agroforestry orchards.

(c) Provide training for Extension Staff in fruit-tree-based agroforestry.

(d) Provide training for project farmers in fruit-tree-based agroforestry.

(e) Establish a revolving credit facility to provide loan funding for project farmers.

(f) Establish marketing contracts with CMC for the purchase of fruit and food crops.

(g) Develop grades and standards for fruit and food crops.

INPUTS

Equipment	Personnel
One 4-WD vehicle One microcomputer Farm tools and equipment including 20 A-frames	Project Manager/fruit crop agronomist Soil conservation consultant Rural development consultant Marketing post-harvest consultant
Infrastructure	Rural credit consultant
1 mile access roads Storage and ripening rooms	Agricultural Officer Agricultural Assistant 1 clerk typist
Other	Office accommodation and supplies
35 year renewable leases for farmers
Revolving credit facilities Planting materials (fruit trees, windbreaks, vegetable seeds and seedlings)
Storage crates
Office accommodation and supplies

OUTPUTS

(a) Ten 4ha fruit-tree-based agroforestry orchards developed on marginal hillside lands with slopes of 20°-25°.

(b) Extension staff trained in agroforestry.

(c) Farmers trained in agroforestry.

(d) Grades and standards for fruit and food crops.

(e) Revolving loan fund.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

The Government will be required to take the necessary action to enable the farmers to have proper land tenure. This is considered essential for successful tree crop cultivation and to encourage farmers to adopt practices which conserve the soil. The control of the green monkey is considered as essential for fruit tree development. (Ref. project profile 4.02)

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$518,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$332,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$640,963

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
One 4-WD vehicle	20,000	-	-	-	-
Maintenance cost of vehicle	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Microcomputer and supplies	3,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Farm tools and equipment	10,000	5,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Sub-total	38,000	11,000	7,000	7,000	7,000

Personnel	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
1 Project Manager/Fruit crop agronomist (11 man/months)	18,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000
1 Soil conservation consultant (6 man/months)	36,000	-	-	-
1 Rural development consultant (3 man/months)	18,000	-	-	-	-
1 Marketing/Post- harvest consultant (3 man/months)	-	18,000	-	-
1 Rural credit consultant	18,000	-	-
Sub total	90,000	30,000	12,000	12,000	12,000
Other
Revolving credit facility	150,000	50,000	-	-	-
Planting materials	50,000	20,000	20,000	-	-
Storage crates	-	-	5,000	3,000	-
Sub-total	200,000	70,000	25,000	3,000	-
Total Donor Contribution US$518,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
1 Agricultural Officer	31,400	31,400	31,400	31,400	31,400
1 Agricultural Assistant	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000
1 clerk/typist	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000
Office accommodation and supplies	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Sub-total	66,400	66,400	66,400	66,400	66,400
Total Government Contribution EC$332,000

Project number: 1.04

PROJECT AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Legume tree-based agroforestry for small hillside farmers.
DURATION:	Three years
LOCATION:	Hillside land with slopes between 10°-20° located at Mansion, Molineux, Fahies, Wingfield, New River, Gingerlands, Maddens.

BACKGROUND

The farming sector comprises mainly small farmers who cultivate marginal hillside lands with slopes of 10°-20° which are located above the sugar cane cultivation. 90% of these holdings are under 0.2ha and are intensively cultivated with annual vegetable and rootcrops. The soils on these holdings are mainly soils which are subject to sheet erosion even on gentle slopes. In both St. Kitts and Nevis the top soil in virtually all of these areas is lost due to the past cleaning of lands for cultivation causing the exposure of the less fertile sub-soil. In addition to these limiting soil factors, agricultural productivity is further reduced by the lack of moisture and high soil temperatures during the dry season.

There is the urgent need to improve the productivity of these areas in order to meet the increased demand for vegetables and food crops caused by the ever expanding tourist sector. In order to meet this demand, it is essential that farmers employ sustainable methods which do not degrade the environment. Research work at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has demonstrated conclusively that legume tree-based agroforestry using prunings of Gliricidia sepium and pigeon peas, Cajanus cajan, in alley cropping spatial arrangements can contribute significant amounts of nitrogen to companion annual crops resulting in higher yields. Moreover, the results show that alley cropping using Gliricidia sepium can substantially reduce soil erosion by as much as 97% over traditional systems. Gliricidia is commonly grown in the country as a live fence. The practice of using Gliricidia prunings as livestock fodder is well known by small farmers but they are unaware of its soil restorative attributes. Extension officers are generally not aware of legume tree-based agroforestry practices for improving soil fertility and reducing soil erosion and are therefore unable to advise farmers about these practices.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To establish viability of legume tree-based agroforestry systems for annual cropping on small farmers' holdings located on hillsides with highly credible soils.

(b) To demonstrate the advantages of legume tree-based agroforestry with annual crops over the traditional farming practices.

(c) To increase productivity in the agroforestry sector.

(d) To increase soil fertility and reduce erosion rates on marginal hillside lands.

(e) To increase the incomes of small farmers.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Development of eight (8) legume tree-based agroforestry demonstration plots. Each plot 0.5ha in size, using double hedge rows of Gliricidia sepium and Cajanus cajan with annual crops in the alleys.

(b) Training for extension staff and farmers in legume tree-based agroforestry systems with annual crops (alley cropping).

(c) Measurement of soil erosion rates from demonstration plots and selected farmers holdings.

(d) The production of multi-media packages (video, slide/tape, and farmers bulletins) on legume tree-based agroforestry.

(e) Development of model agroforestry farm plans with costs and benefits, for use by Extension Officers.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
One 4-WD vehicle	1 agroforestry consultant
Equipment and materials for	2 agroforestry assistants
demonstration plots	6 labourers
Two 8mm compact video systems	1 driver
with editing mode and playback facility	1 clerk/typist
Two 10" colour monitors Two audio/slide/tape viewers Printing of agroforestry tech-pak Video tapes and photographic slide film 2 single lens reflex cameras with 50 nun lens

OUTPUTS

(1) Development of legume tree-based agroforestry recommendations for small hillside farmers.

(2) Extension staff and farmers trained in legume tree-based agroforestry.

(3) Data on soil erosion rates under agroforestry and traditional farming practices.

(4) Data on crop yields under legume tree-based agroforestry.

(5) Model farm plans using legume tree-based agroforestry practices intended for use by small hillside farmers.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

High priority, should begin in year 1.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$350,600
(b) Government Contribution	EC$165,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$411,711

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3
One 4-WD vehicle	20,000		-
Operating cost of vehicle	5,000	5,000	5,000
Equipment/materials for demonstration plots	15,000	5,000	5,000
2-8 nun compact video systems with edit mode and playback facility	6,000	-	-
2-19" colour monitors	1,600	-	-
2-Audio/slide/tape viewers	2,400	-	-
2-SLR cameras with 50mm lens	1,600	-	-
Videotapes/photographic slide materials	1,000	500	500
Printing agroforestry tech-paks and model farm plans	500	2,500	2,500
Sub-total	53,100	13,000	13,000

Personnel	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3
1 Agroforestry consultant	72,000	72,000	72,000
1 Driver	3,500	3,500	3,500
6 Labourers	15,000	15,000	15,000
Sub-total	90,500	90,500	90,500
Total Donor Contribution US$350,600
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Personnel
2 Agricultural Assistants	40,000	40,000	40,000
1 clerk/typist	10,000	10,000	10,000
Office accommodation/supplies	5,000	5,000	5,000
Sub-total	55,000	55,000	55,000

Other

8 plots of 0.5ha each located on the hillside with slopes between 10°-20°.

Total Government Contribution EC$165,000.

Project number: 1.05

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Coastal Land Rehabilitation
LOCATION:	Coastal areas of Windward and Leeward, St. Kitts
DURATION:	Five years

BACKGROUND

St. Kitts has no accessible areas of timber trees. It does, however, have unused or poorly used land close to the circum-island road, mostly poor grass. This could be used for a combination of timber and fodder for local farmers or other purposes desired by the local communities. The areas to be considered are:

(i) in close vicinity to the coastal road from near Ross University to Old Road Town (5ha)

(ii) from Con Phipps through New Guinea to Sandy Point Ghaut (10ha)

(iii) at the coast near St. Paul's and inland between Belle Vue and Tabernacle (area to be determined)

(iv) in large areas on the gentle slopes of Canada Hills (could exceed 20ha) where there are abandoned dry fields

(v) patches of extremely poor canefields on stony dry land behind La Valle and Newtons (5ha)

(vi) unattended coconut groves (15ha) immediately west of Dieppe Bay.

This amounts to at least 55ha of unproductive lands, some at present actual or potential informal dump sites. It is proposed to select areas which are not the subject of present demands nor likely to be sought for other developments and use them to provide accessible timber, livestock fodder and amenity as a landscaping feature. The proposed woodlands should be mixed stands (neem + leucaena + acacia) and instead of rectangular boundaries, they should be like English parkland, provide interesting shapes.

They might well be combined with avenues of flowering/fruiting trees, along the Leeward at least.

OBJECTIVES

(1) Expansion of the area of useful and accessible multipurpose timber trees in St. Kitts.

(2) Protection of abandoned low productivity (dry) former sugar land from abuse by roving animals and waste dumping.

(3) Provision of some animal fodder to local villages.

(4) Beautification of the coastal areas and the circum-island road.

ACTIVITIES

(1) Rapid survey, using simple methods to determine area actually available and not already put to some useful purpose (present coconut areas are presumed not to be in that category, as are extremely poorly producing sugar). Inspection of soil depth.

(2) Discuss with local village councils of NGOs and farmers

(a) any local needs
(b) possibilities of local supervision

(3) Acquisition, where necessary

(4) Make necessary arrangements with FAO to produce adequate timber seedlings for 10-12ha per year for 5 years (say 30,000 seedlings per year). Also sufficient ornamental seedlings to plant 4km per year.

(5) Landscape section, so that the shape of the woodland produces an attractive appearance.

(6) Make arrangements with local farmers with livestock so that they can care for the plantation in return for fodder cutting.

(7) Arrange for permanent and intensive inspection - preferably by arrangement with local village councils or NGO groups.

(8) Plant ornamental trees as an avenue along the circum-island road.

INPUTS

(1)	Forestry Assistant (part-time)	4 months/year, 5 yrs
(2)	Landscaping specialist	4 weeks/year, 5 yrs
(3)	4 Labourers	3 months/year, 5 yrs
(5)	Tree seedlings	150,000

OUTPUTS

(1) A series of small multi-purpose forests close to the circum-island road, capable of providing timber and fodder.

(2) Beautification of the coastal landscape.

(3) Protection and probable improvement of degraded coastal lands.

(4) Involvement of local community in protection of their environment.

PROJECT BUDGET

		DONOR (EC$) (000)	GOV'T (EC$) (000)
Staff	1. Forestry Assistant		22.5
	2. Landscaper		20.0
	3. Labourers		27.5
Materials	4. Transport (truck)		10.0
	5. Seedlings	150	-
	6. Land	-	-
	Total	150	80.0

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

LINKAGE

Linked to FAO Agriculture Diversification Project.

Project number: 1.06

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Expansion and Upgrading of Central Nursery
LOCATION:	La Guerite
DURATION:	One Year
BENEFICIARIES:	Forestry Division and the General Public

BACKGROUND

The nursery facilities of the Department of Agriculture are situated at the headquarters of the Department at La Guerite. With the initiation of an FAO/UNDP Project in Agricultural Diversification, this nursery has been completely refurbished and production is estimated at 20,000 fruit tree plants per annum. This nursery will be expanded to cater for the production of 50,000 forestry and agroforestry seedlings for a variety of plantations.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To upgrade and expand the Central Nursery at La Guerite to provide sufficient plants for an expanded forestry programme.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Construction of nursery shed and seedlings racks.
(b) Installation of irrigation system.
(c) Purchase of minor equipment and supplies.
(d) Purchase of seeds, polythene bags, etc.
(e) Purchase of 1,000 gallon storage tank.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Building materials
Saran netting	1 Forestry Assistant
Storage tank	4 Labourers
Irrigation system	1 Clerk/typist
Seeds, polythene bags etc	1 Overseer
Minor equipment and supplies

OUTPUTS

Fully functional nursery capable of supplying sufficient seedlings for expanded forestry programme.

OBSERVATIONS

Project must commence in year I if other projects are to be on schedule.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$106,500
(b) Government Contribution	EC$135,000
(C) Total Contribution	US$156,500

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Materials	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
Nursery Shed	5,000	-	-	-	-
Saran netting	1,000	-	-	-	-
Irrigation system	1,000	-	-	-	-
Equipment and supplies	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000
Maintenance of Nursery	-	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Sub-total	10,000	4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000
Personnel
4 Labourers	10,000	11,000	12,000	13,000	14,000
1 Overseer	3,500	3,800	4,100	4,400	4,700
Sub-total	13,500	14,800	16,100	17,400	18,700
Total Donor Contribution US$106,500
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
1 Clerk/typist (50% of time)	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
1 Forestry Assistant	20,000	21,000	22,000	23,000	24,000
Sub-total	25,000	26,000	27,000	28,000	29,000
Total Government Contribution EC$135,000

Project number: 1.07

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Establishment of Industrial Plantations
DURATION:	Five years (Phase I)
LOCATION:	Lavington-Lynch, Wingfield Flats, Mt. Pleasant, New Guinea
BENEFICIARIES:	Forestry workers, general public, forest industries sector

BACKGROUND

Although several attempts have been made to establish industrial plantations in St. Kitts, most of them have failed primarily due to livestock damage and the absence of post-planting care. During the period 1987-1989 the country spent approximately $10M on the importation of logs and lumber for the construction industry and the furniture trade. This trend is likely to continue in the future. In addition to meeting the local demand for swan lumber, these plantations will have a considerable environmental impact particularly with respect to reducing soil erosion, improving conditions for agricultural development and improving water supplies.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To contribute towards making the country self sufficient in its timber supplies.
(b) To generate employment in the rural areas.
(c) To make savings in foreign exchange.
(d) To prevent soil erosion and environmental deterioration.
(e) To improve water supplies.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Produce an average of 26,000 seedlings per year

(b) Plant 20ha of Tabebuia pallida. Swietenia mahagoni. Tectona grandis and Cedrela odorata per year

(c) Tend and supply plants

(d) Protect young plantations from livestock and fire damage

(e) Prepare Phase II action plan (Years 6-10)

OUTPUTS

(a) Production of 104,000 seedlings for planting programme
(b) Establishment of 80ha of plantations
(c) Preparation of Phase II action plan

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Office accommodation	1 Forestry Assistant (part-time 50%)
One 4-WD vehicle	6 Labourers
Plantation tools	1 Clerk/typist

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

Project to commence in year 2.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$164,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$112,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$205,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
Seedlings	9,000	10,000	10,000	10,000
One 4-WD vehicle	20,000	-	-	-
Operational costs of vehicle	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Plantation tools	4,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Sub-total	38,000	16,000	16,000	16,000
Personnel
6 Labourers	15,000	18,000	21,000	24,000
Sub-total	15,000	18,000	21,000	24,000

Total Donor Contribution US$164,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
1 Forestry Assistant (part-time 50%)	10,000	11,000	12,000	13,000
1 Clerk/typist	10,000	11,000	12,000	13,000
Office accommodation and supplies	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Sub-total	25,000	27,000	29,000	31,000

Total Government Contribution EC$112,000

Project number: 1.08

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Sugarcane as Livestock Feed
DURATION:	18 months
LOCATION:	Bourkes Government Station, Franklands Estate and two selected farmers, preferably already growing sugarcane.
BENEFICIARIES:	Pig and small ruminant farmers; consumers of pork; and indirectly the general public through improved sanitation, reduced straying of animals and less degradation of the environment.

BACKGROUND

Rearing systems are poor and result in low quality, tethered or straying pigs, that grow slowly and pollute the environment. Use of the cane as feed and recycling manure to the crop will help farmers' earnings and may enhance their cane production to more economic levels. An improved pig and small ruminant industry based on a local, renewable resource instead of imported feeds will be of national benefit. Molasses Urea Salt (MUS) Block manufacture and demonstration feeding to small ruminants to be done.

A brief description of the system of feeding is given. The cane is crushed in small farmer operated machines of capacity half ton or less per hour. 50% of the juice of the stalk is extracted and this is fed to pigs instead of imported maize. Pigs drink just over one gallon per day and with a protein supplement grow at 300 to 500 grammes (up to 1.1 lb) per day. The supplement may be soyabean or a similar seed, fish or abattoir offal, or, even hotel swill. The hardy Large Black pigs and other non-descript animals of the population are likely to do well on this feed.

The pressed cane stalk which still has 50 to 60% of the juice can be fed to sheep and goats with Gliricidia or Leucaena forage, bagasse-based poultry litter and MUS blocks. A small sugarcane farmer could then add pigs and ruminants to his activities. This system, already spreading in Latin America, is being used at the Sugarcane Feeds Centre in Trinidad and Tobago and is expected to be spread through the Caribbean by the Technical Cooperation Project mechanism. This is proposed for St. Kitts and it is in keeping with environmentally sound use of the renewable resource, the sugarcane plant. The purpose of re-integrating livestock and crop agriculture will also be served. If the mechanisms could be worked this solution can help with the Conarees problem.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE

Set up an FAO Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) at Bourkes with collaboration of CARDI, SSMC and the Department of Agriculture and farmers working with the Sugarcane Feeds Centre (SFC), Trinidad.

ACTIVITIES

Write up project document, contact organizations including Feed Resources Group, Rome, through FAO, Barbados. Department and the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), FAO/UNDP, to discuss with government.

INPUTS

Equipment	US$20,000
Personnel	US$63,000 (50% of time)
Buildings, animals, staff	(existing by government)

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Farmers organizations that will contribute site and whatever equipment in possession.

OBSERVATIONS

Organizations to be brought together and must be assisted by Ministries of Agriculture and Health. Training of staff to be done through the Cooperative Division and a Technical Cooperation Project of FAO.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$83,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$50,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$101,500

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment for juicing (2)
1 forage chopper
Moulds, etc
Consultant (supplied by FAO)
Total Donor Contribution US$83,000

RECURRENT COSTS

Government contribution will be in the form of qualified staff, eg. an experienced livestock officer, animals, buildings, electricity, water, etc.

Operational cost to be met as above and by farmers.

Project number: 1.09

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Livestock Production in Agroforestry
DURATION:	Five years
LOCATION:	The generalised location will be in the areas of land below the forest line released from sugarcane for cultivation of tree crops. Some such areas are of Guinea grass and where suitable conditions exist, will be redeveloped into agroforestry. Other sites will be at land settlement schemes such as Bourkes Estate.
BENEFICIARIES:	The farmers by spread of source of income, the livestock industry, the general public, the environment by accelerated tree growth by use of organic matter, the prevention of erosion and improved water retention in the soil.

BACKGROUND

Tree crop agroforestry is a suitable land use for the steeper erosion-prone slopes. Plans are to promote this activity in the diversification programme. Soils are low in organic matter and eroded. Erosion can be prevented by use of contour planting of trees and grasses that can provide stakes, fence posts and fodder. The fruit trees will not cover the ground properly for several years. While they are growing, farmers can plant vegetables and root crops. An animal component that utilises forage from the soil protection barriers and crop waste will also provide organic matter for the plants. Leucaena and Gliricidia grown in dense triple-row plantings on the contour can be multipurpose in use. In areas where the fruit trees may be too exposed to wind, the same trees can be planted as windbreaks.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To establish test and demonstration plots at a few locations with the associated activity above. One location, the tree crops/dairy farm of Mr. Rogers at Bourkes, is a good early prospect for this activity. Since it starts with livestock and some fruit trees already established, it will show the end results/benefits to animals, crops, soils and income in a shorter timeframe. Other farms/locations can be higher lands at Greenhills Estate.

To establish grass and legume contour fodder banks using the desired species to show the benefits to the soil, trees and animals and the intensification of production that is possible.

ACTIVITIES

Develop collaboration with the farmers and between the relevant divisions of the Ministry under the FAO/UNDP assisted diversification plans. SSMC must be involved for their expertise in soil conservation, drainage, etc. and especially to tap their experience in their effort to utilise the slopes in crop activity over the years. Clarify roles and responsibilities. Select sites and implement.

EQUIPMENT/INFRASTRUCTURE

These are either in place or to come out of the Department's budget. This will involve use of personnel for part-time supervision and guidance, and limited resources e.g. planting material, transport, etc.

OUTPUTS

(a) Demonstration of agroforestry/livestock harmony and productivity.
(b) Land rehabilitation at lower cost and with greater economic value to the farmer.
(c) Demonstration of fodder production and improved livestock rearing in tree crop production.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Department of Agriculture, the Crops, Forestry and Livestock Divisions.

OBSERVATIONS

Staff will be part-time on this particular project but will be fully involved in the national diversification programme.

PROJECT BUDGET

Government contribution will be out of the normal operations, eg. for staffing,. Funds at levels to be decided will come out of that approved for livestock or for tree crop farm establishment under the FAO/UNDP Programme. The exact source will depend on the major intended product of the farm, i.e. whether crop or livestock is the major emphasis.

ST. KITTS AND NEWS NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN PROJECT PROFILE

Project number: 1.10

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Ghaut Protection and Stabilization
DURATION:	Three years
LOCATION:	All Ghauts
BENEFICIARIES:	Farmers and the general public

BACKGROUND

In general practically all the ghauts in St. Kitts are well wooded above the 300m contour. Below this contour line, however, the vegetation has been removed on either side of the ghauts and this contributes to soil erosion and the widening of the ghauts. The project will establish a mixture of fruit and forest trees on either side of every necessary ghaut in the country to a width of twenty (20) metres. Work will commence from the upper reaches of the ghaut and will progress downhill towards the mouth.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE

To stabilize and protect the edges of the ghauts so that further gully erosion is arrested and remedial work will be successful.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Production of 20,000 seedlings of fruit and forest trees
(b) Planting of seedlings on either side of ghauts to a width of 20m
(c) Protection against fire and livestock damage
(d) Tending and supplying of young plantations

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
One 4-WD vehicle	1 Forestry Assistant
Seeds, polythene bags etc	3-4 Labourers
Miscellaneous tools and equipment

OUTPUT

Full protection of the sides of all necessary ghauts in the island in order to facilitate their rehabilitation.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

To commence in year III. Project to be associated with Project 1.04 (Expansion and upgrading of nursery).

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$80,500
(b) Government Contribution	EC$69,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$106,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
One 4-WD vehicle	20,000	-	-
Maintenance cost of vehicle	5,000	5,000	5,000
Seeds, polythene bags, etc	2,000	2,000	2,000
Miscellaneous tools and equipment	1,000	500	500
Sub-total	28.000	7.500	7.500
Personnel
3-4 Labourers	7,000	8,000	9,000
1 Clerk/typist	4,000	4,500	5,000
Sub-total	11,000	12,500	14,000
Total Donor Contribution US$80,500
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
1 Forestry Assistant	20,000	21,000	22,000
Office accommodation	2,000	2,000	2,000
Sub-total	22,000	23,000	24,000

Total Government Contribution EC$69,000

Project number: 1.11

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	South Nevis Coastal Rehabilitation
LOCATION:	South Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Nevisians in general, some potential farmers in particular.

BACKGROUND

In South and South-west Nevis, large areas of abandoned agricultural land are occupied by cactus scrub and acacia maintained by large numbers of goats and donkeys. In the areas protected from these animals, grass grows profusely. At the coast a low sea cliff is cut in the fragile rocks and is retreating rapidly. (During Hurricane Hugo, major loss of land took place). Close to the coast there is virtually no vegetation and clear evidence of both rain and wind erosion. In other areas, the sea cliff is shallower or a gentler slope and maintained by sea grape.

It is proposed to improve the stability of coastline, provide a number of mixed farms and turn the area, which is an eyesore into a potential amenity.

OBJECTIVES

(a) Select land for development and acquire it.

(b) Determine how much water is available from the coastal area.

(c) Develop a coastal protection growth of sea grape and other protective native coastal species.

(d) Develop a series of near coast multi-purpose forests to act as windbreaks and preventers of surface flow.

(e) Adopt a suitable agroforestry model or models in consultation with chosen operators and plan individual holding.

(f) Develop irrigation system.

(g) Maintain continuous contact with the operators.

(h) Develop monitoring.

ACTIVITIES

1) Survey coast from Sulphur Ghaut to the Figtree - Gingerland boundary to determine quantity of sea grape needed.

(2) Propagate and plant sea grape.

(3) Maintain sea grape

(4) Use resistivity survey methods to determine, with cooperation of the Water Department, where water is potentially available.

(5) Dig/drill well (s), estimate water availability.

(6) Determine the limits of the areas expected to be used for a dump, oil storage, etc.

(7) Select and acquire land from 50m inland of the coast road/track to the sea, or, where the track is very close to the sea appropriately further inland. Also, investigate suitable blocks of 50m for model for development and negotiate.

(8) Plan a series of narrow (20-50m wide) strips, landscaped, in which mixed multi-purpose trees will be planted (probably neem, pencaena, acacia, annonas etc).

(9) Arrange production of seedlings sufficient to plant 5 strips (40m x 1.25km; say 12,000 seedlings) with the FAO project each year for 5 years.

(10) Attempt administrative and physical control measures for donkeys and goats (pounding, contraceptive shots, killing jacks if necessary).

(11) Determine how many potential small farm operators may be interested and select for discussion of probable farm type and size. (Coordinate with FAO project concerning choice and objectives with respect to farmers. Coordinate with Department of Agriculture Marketing Information over crops).

(12) Develop farm plans. The basic plan is intended to comprise Leucaena/Gliricidia hedges for fodder, mulch and poles, coal, etc., with necus/annona field boundaries, inside existing stone fences in some areas. Between hedges crops decided in consultation as described above, with the choice depending on the availability of water. Farm will probably rear sheep and will use and cut fodder.

(13) Determine a satisfactory rate of annual settlement. Arrange with farmers to protect and use fodder from coastal timber strip.

(14) Develop an intensive extension programme in cooperation with the existing FAO programme.

(15) Determine the most suitable area to commence settlement (probably determined by water availability) and acquire.

(16) Commence development.

(17) Develop monitoring system adequate for local problem solving and feeding to be proposed OECS Agroforestry Information Network System.

(18) Coordinate with ghaut improvement project.

INPUTS

(1)	1 Project Manager, Agroforestry/Land Use	3 years
(2)	1 Forestry Assistant, full-time	5 years
(3)	1 Forestry Assistant, part-time	5 years
(4)	1 Clerk, part-time	5 years

(5; Water Department - assistance with resistivity survey 1 wk

(6) Coordination with FAO Agricultural Diversification Project and extension service.

MATERIALS

(1) Vehicle (truck)
(2) Office accommodation
(3) Office equipment (including computer)
(4) Irrigation/cattle water supply
(5) Tree seedlings 70,000 over 5 years
(6) Temporary fencing.

OUTPUTS

(1) Improved stabilization and improved appearance of coastline.

(2) Strips of near coast forest with useable timber, fodder and amenity value.

(3) 30 or 50 mixed agroforestry based small farms.

PROJECT BUDGET

		DONOR US$ (000)	GOVT. EC$ (000)
STAFF	- 1 Project Manager (1200/m)	432
	- 2 Forestry Assistants (1 part-time)		180
	- 1 Clerk (part-time)		18
	- Water Department		6
MATERIAL	- 1 Truck	20
	- Truck maintenance	5
	- Office accommodation		72
	- Irrigation equipment (dependent on findings)	100
	- Office equipment	5	2
	- Tree seedlings		70
	- Fencing		30
	Total	562	128

Total Donor Contribution	US$562,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$378,000

LAND PURCHASE

- For coastal strip
- For farms

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Department of Agriculture, Nevis

LINKAGES

This project will link very closely with the FAO Agricultural Diversification Project and the possible Ghaut Project.

START

This project should start in Year l or 2.

Project number: 1.12

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Establishment of Industrial Plantations
DURATION:	Five years (Phase I)
LOCATION:	Maddens, Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Forestry workers, rural population, forest industries sector

BACKGROUND

All the sawn lumber used in Nevis is imported. In order to reduce the dependence of the country on such a supply, to save foreign exchange and to improve the level of unemployment in the rural areas, a programme for the development of industrial plantations is to be undertaken. Such plantations will also provide considerable environmental impacts especially with respect to the reduction in soil erosion, improvement of conditions for sustained agricultural development and the improvement of water supplies. It is estimated that at least 300ha of plantations can be established at an annual planting rate of 10ha. Species to be used are Tabebuia pallida. Swietenia mahagoni. Tectona grandis and Cedrela odorata.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To contribute towards making the country self-sufficient in its timber supplies.
(b) To generate employment in the rural areas.
(c) To save foreign exchange.
(d) To arrest erosion and improve water supplies.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Plant 10ha of plantations per annum
(b) Tend and supply plants
(c) Protect plants from livestock damage
(d) Prepare Phase II action plan (next 5 years)

OUTPUTS

(a) 40ha of plantations established
(b) Phase II plan prepared

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Office accommodation, furniture and supplies	1 Assistant Conservator of Forests (part-time)
One 4-WD vehicle	1 Forestry Assistant (part-time)
Plantation tools	3 Labourers 1 Clerk/typist

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

Project to be closely associated in Project 3.01 (Establishment of Fuelwood, Fodder and Fence Posts Plantations). Activities to commence in Year II.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$83,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$112,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$125,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
One 4-WD vehicle	20000
Operational costs of vehicle	5000	5000	5000	5000
Planting equipment and tools	4000	1000	1000	1000
Sub-total	29000	6000	6000	6000
Personnel
3 Labourers (part-time)	9000	9000	9000	9000
Sub-total	9000	9000	9000	9000

Total Donor Contribution US$83,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
1 Forestry Assistant (part-time)	10000	11000	12000	13000
1 Clerk/typist Office accommodation	10000	11000	12000	13000
and supplies	5000	5000	5000	5000
Sub-total	25000	27000	29000	31000

Total Government Contribution EC$ 2,000

Project number: 1.13

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Expansion of Nursery at Prospect, Nevis
DURATION:	One Year
BENEFICIARIES:	Forestry workers and the general public

BACKGROUND

The nursery facilities of the Department of Agriculture at Prospect are being completely rebuilt under the FAO/UNDP Agricultural Diversification Programme.

This nursery will be expanded to provide approximately 25,000 seedlings for industrial fuelwood, fodder and fence posts, plantation and fruit trees for agroforestry development.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To expand the existing FAO/UNDP nursery at Prospect to produce sufficient plants for an increased programme in forestry/agroforestry development.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Construction of nursery shed and seedling racks
(b) Installation of irrigation system
(c) Purchase of minor equipment and supplies
(d) Purchase of seeds, polythene bags, etc.
(e) Purchase of 1,000 gallon storage tank

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Building materials	1 Forestry Assistant
Saran Netting	4 Labourers
Irrigation System	1 Clerk/typist
Seeds Materials and supplies	1 Overseer

OUTPUTS

Expanded FAO/UNDP Nursery

OBSERVATIONS

Project roust commence in Year I if other projects are to be on schedule.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$108,500
(b) Government Contribution	EC$180,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$175,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Materials	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
Nursery shed	5000
Saran netting	1000
Irrigation system	1000
Equipment and supplies	1000	500	500	500	500
Maintenance of nursery		2000	2000	2000	2000
Seed purchases	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000
Sub-total	10000	4500	4500	4500	4500
Personnel
Labourers	10000	11000	12000	13000	14000
Overseer	3500	3800	4100	4400	4700
Sub-total	13500	14800	16100	17400	18700
Total Donor Contribution US$ 108,500
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (US$)
Office accommodation	2000	2000	2000	2000	2000
Clerk/typist Forestry	10000	11000	12000	13000	14000
Assistant	20000	21000	22000	23000	24000
Sub-total	32000	34000	36000	38000	40000
Total Government Contribution EC$ 180,000

Project number: 1.14

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Integrated Agroforestry/Livestock
DURATION:	Five years
LOCATION:	The generalised location will be in the south of Nevis where due to bad agricultural practice, the land is exposed and subject to wind, run-off and sea erosion. Some areas are bare of any vegetation or are under undesirable Acacia spp. The uncontrolled foraging of sheep and goats and the presence of wild donkeys adds to the denudation. The area extends from South of Charlestown in an arc to Indiana Castle in the East. It is proposed that this project be carried out in areas between Long Point and Whitehall Estates. Success there would have a demonstration effect for the rest of the area and the nearby villagers.
BENEFICIARIES:	The land owners and farmers by the increased economic use of the land. The livestock and orchard industries, the general public and Nevis through environmental upgrading and the possible increase in number and species of wild animals present as productivity of the land is improved.

BACKGROUND

Tree crop agroforestry is a suitable land use for the erosion-prone areas. Plans are to promote this activity in the diversification programme. Soils are low in organic matter and eroded. Erosion can be prevented by use of contour planting of trees and grasses that can provide soil cover, fruit, stakes and fodder. It is evident that small holdings that are fenced to exclude animals are well-grassed and have trees that are growing. In contrast, the unfenced land, where animals roam freely, is bare and eroding. Effort has been made to settle some livestock farmers in need of land in the Low Ground Settlement area extending towards the sea. As purely livestock farmers attempting to graze animals, it will be difficult to achieve a satisfactory production level to make the small units viable. However, with fruit trees this may be more attainable. An ecological approach to the land rehabilitation is taken which will achieve ground cover using a mix of forest, fruit and forage species, in the total absence of, then the controlled presence of livestock. The donkeys are to be eliminated or controlled.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To allow the vegetation to re-establish itself at one or more locations by fencing an area from ghaut to ghaut (natural boundaries) to the sea to exclude animals. At about $4,000 to $5,000 per km, the area may be decided on this initial cost in addition to the ability to exercise reasonable control. The village communities should be sensitized to what is being attempted and any jobs created should be offered first to them. After the fence is complete and animals excluded, any found inside should be impounded and disposed of.

To establish trees, forestry species and fruit, soiling grasses and legumes on contours and to act as wind breaks. An ecological approach will be taken, making use of the varying ability of species to survive different circumstances. Planting will be in bands or zones:

- sea-blast tolerant trees eg. sea grape, almond, tamarind will be planted near the sea with casuarina. Acacia and forest trees.

- immediately behind can be hardier drought and sea-blast tolerant, unpalatable leaved sugarapple and soursop planted on small areas of collected soil.

- there should be interplanting between the undesirable prickly Acacia and this should not be removed until some grass cover is developed.

- in the meantime donkeys should be rounded up and by arrangement with Ross University tests done to confirm or refute the Eauine Viral Arthritis allegation. If it is a problem, then animals may have to be shot to control numbers and used as animal protein as it is unlikely any country will allow imports. A programme to sterilize males could be investigated for subsequent control.

- the livestock farmers at Low Ground Settlement should be encouraged to plant windbreaks, fruit trees and fodder crops and to control their animals behind fences.

ACTIVITIES

Develop collaboration between the private land owners and farmers and between the relevant divisions of the Government of Nevis. The new propagator at Prospect should be contracted to supply all planting material and the Prison Farm at Maddens the fence posts. If necessary the plantings around Maddens may be expanded for a longer term continuous supply.

EQUIPMENT/INFRASTRUCTURE

Use of mechanical equipment will be minimised. However transport for personnel will be needed. The project is likely to be labour intensive. At the senior level the Forester to be employed by the Division will head the project with a management/supervisory multi-disciplinary team.

OUTPUTS

(1) Demonstration of agroforestry/livestock harmony and productivity.

(2) Land rehabilitation at lower cost and with greater economic value to the farmer.

(3) Demonstration that fodder production and improved livestock rearing in conjunction with tree crops is a feasible option and will make much better use of resources than the current practices.

(4) Improvement in the value of land and upgrading of the environment.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Nevis Island Council and its divisions with conservationists groups.

OBSERVATIONS

Most staff will be part-time on this particular project but the Department of Agriculture personnel will be fully involved as part of the national diversification programme.

PROJECT BUDGET

Government contribution will be out of the normal operations, e.g. for staffing. For the farms, funds at levels to be decided will come out of that approved for livestock or for tree crop farm establishment under the FAO-UNDP Programme. The exact source will depend on the major intended product of the farm i.e. whether crop or livestock is the major emphasis. For the more generalised rehabilitative work, grant funds may have to be sought from an agency or individuals. Funding required is estimated as US$110,000 over the five years at a rate of US$22,000 per annum.

Project number: 1.15

PRIORITY AREA:	Forestry in Land Use
PROJECT TITLE:	Sugarcane as Livestock Feed
DURATION:	18 months
LOCATION:	Madden's Estate and selected farmers, Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Pig and small ruminant farmers; consumers of pork; and indirectly the general public through improved sanitation, reduced straying of animals and less degradation of the environment.

BACKGROUND

Rearing systems are poor and result in low quality, tethered or straying pigs, that grow slowly and pollute the environment. Sugarcane will be planted along with Gliricidia. The Gliricidia will be densely planted in stands of 3m x 3m. The latter will be used while the new cultivation is being established. An improved pig and small ruminant industry based on a local, renewable resource instead of imported feeds will be of national benefit. Molasses Urea Salt Block manufacture and demonstration feeding to small ruminants to be done.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE

Set up an FAO Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) at Madden's Estate with collaboration of CARDI, SSMC and the Department of Agriculture and farmers working with the Sugarcane Feeds Centre, Trinidad.

ACTIVITIES

Write up project document; contact organizations together including Feed Resources Group, Rome, through FAO, Barbados. Department and Chief Technical Officer (CTO), FAO/UNDP to discuss with government.

INPUTS

Equipment	US$20,000
Personnel	US$63,000(50% of time)
Buildings, Animals, Staff	(existing by government)

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Farmers organizations that will contribute sites and whatever equipment they already have.

OBSERVATIONS

Organizations to be brought together and must be assisted by Ministries of Agriculture and Health. Training of staff to be done through the Cooperative Division and a Technical Cooperation Project of FAO.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$83,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$50,000 (in kind)
(c) Total Contribution	US$101,500

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment for juicing (2)
1 forage chopper
Moulds, etc
Consultant (supplied by FAO)

Total Donor Contribution US$83,000.

RECURRENT COSTS

Government contribution will be in the form of qualified staff e.g. an experienced livestock officer, animals, buildings, electricity, water, etc.

Operational cost to be met as above and by farmers.

Project number: 2.01

PRIORITY AREA:	Forest Based Industrial Development
PROJECT TITLE:	The Development of Solar Drying Kilns
DURATION:	2 separate periods of 1x6 man weeks plus 1x4 man weeks. Total of 10 man weeks.
LOCATION:	St. Kitts and Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Furniture manufacturers, joiners, cabinet makers, carpenters and the general public.

BACKGROUND

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

Wood moves during service if it is not dried to the specific moisture content relative to its end use application and environment.

Approximately 120m³ of mixed hard wood material valued at EC$0 25m is presently used in the above activities. It is being proposed to erect two (2) 7m³ solar drying kilns to provide a service and satisfy the needs for kiln dry lumber at a low cost.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To make available kiln dried seasoned lumber on the local market.
(b) To provide training opportunities on the procedures of drying lumber.
(c) To provide guidelines for the development of drying schedules.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Procure 2 solar kilns with all accessories.

(b) From week 1 - week 6, wood technology consultant to prepare one site each in St. Kitts and Nevis.

(c) Erect and commission kilns.

(d) Conduct introductory training programmes for operators.

(2) Weeks 7 - 10, return to St. Kitts and Nevis to evaluate the success of the project and conduct further training of operators.

INPUTS

10 man weeks consultancy in wood technology.

OUTPUTS

Provide seasoned lumber on the market and the upgrading of seasoning skills in the country.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES

1. Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts
2. Department of Agriculture, Nevis

OBSERVATIONS

The need to identify suitable sites on St. Kitts and Nevis. To commence depending on approval and the availability of a consultant. Project to commence in Year 3.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$75,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$53,000
(C) Total Contribution	US$95,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure

2 - Solar Kilns
2 - Small drying ovens (laboratory type)
2 - Instant Moisture Meters calibrated for tropical hardwood
2 - Micrometers
2 - Sets of tools for erecting kilns

Personnel

1 Wood Technologist
2 Trainee Technicians
2 Labourers

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Land Space on 2 sites (St. Kitts and Nevis)	20,000
Accommodation to set up	5,000
Secretarial and transport services	1,500
2 labourers for 3 weeks	2,500
2 Trainee technicians	24,000
Total	53,000

Project number: 2.02

PRIORITY AREA:	Forest Based Industrial Development
PROJECT TITLE:	Propagation evaluation of:
	1) Monstera pertusa - wicker material
	2) Pandanus spp. - (screwpine) - a straw material
	3) Vitivera spp. - a grass material
DURATION:	3 years
LOCATION:	St. Kitts and Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	omen and young people in rural communities

BACKGROUND

Non-wood forest products have always been, and continue to be, an important element of the forest resource as a whole. However, over the years insufficient attention has been devoted in St. Kitts and Nevis to ensuring their sustainable management for utilization in handicraft development. This has resulted in a scarcity of raw material, with the inevitable decline of handicraft activities and the loss of indigenous skills. This project proposal attempts to correct this situation by encouraging the sustained propagation of these plants in their native habitats on St. Kitts and Nevis.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) The collection and multiplication of germ plasm material at the La Guerite and Prospect Nurseries.

(b) Disseminate and establish cultivation in natural conditions for sustainable production and management.

(c) Provide training opportunities for women and young people in horticulture activities, resource management and utilization, projects for handicraft development and revenue generation.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Propagation of nursery stock
(b) Promoting project in rural communities
(c) Establishing of field cultivation and other silviculture operations.
(d) Hands-on training for women and young people in horticultural management.
(e) Developing handicraft skills in efficient harvesting, processing, designing and weaving.

INPUTS

(1) Agronomist
(2) Rural sociologist
(3) Handicraft development specialist

OUTPUTS

(1) 12ha of sustainably managed Monstera pertusa, Pandanus spp., and Vitivera spp.
(2) 30 persons trained in the establishment and management of the resource.
(3) 30 persons trained in raw material processing, craft design, production marketing.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES

(1) Ministry of Agriculture
(2) Ministry of Women's Affairs
(3) National Handicraft and Cottage Industry Development
(4) St. Kitts and Nevis National Handicraft Association (NGO)

OBSERVATIONS

(1) Monstera pertusa is native and may be cultivated from 300 ft - 800 ft above sea level, where the annual rainfall average is over 50" and ground conditions remain moist.

(2) Pandanus spp. and Vitivera spp. grow on the lower elevations and are saline tolerant.

(3) Project to commence in Year 3.

LINKAGES

Project will require nurseries to be established (see Projects 1.06 and 1.13).

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$754,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$480,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$932,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
Personnel
Agronomist	90,000	90,000	90,000
Rural sociologist	90,000	90,000	90,000
Handicraft development specialist	-	90,000	90,000
Sub-total	180,000	270,000	270,000
Equipment/Infrastructure
Tools and equipment	5,000	2,500	1,500
1x4 Wheel drive pick-up	25,000	-	-
Sub-total	210,000	272,500	271,500
Total Donor Contribution US$754,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
1 Forestry Assistant	18,000	18,000	18,000
2-3 Labourers	24,000	24,000	24,000
Office accommodation and secretarial services	18,000	18,000	18,000
Rural community promotion and mobilisation activities	60,000	120,000	120,000
Sub-total	120,000	180,000	180,000

Total Government Contribution EC$480,000

Project number: 2.03

PRIORITY AREA:	Forest Based Industrial Development
PROJECT TITLE:	Documentation of Commercial Species
DURATION:	4 man months
LOCATION:	2 man months in the U.K.
	2 man months in St. Kitts and Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Wood using industries and the general public

BACKGROUND

One of the projects developed under the National Forestry Action Plan (Project 1.02) relates to the conduction of an inventory of the St. Kitts and Nevis forests. This is to determine the size and nature of the existing forest resources and assess potential production on a sustained yield basis.

Very little detailed information is available about the physical and mechanical properties, natural durability, permeability, working characteristics of species which may eventually become commercially available from the resource base.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To provide for market promotional activities and public information, the recommended end use application (s) of commercially available species harvested from the forest resources of St. Kitts and Nevis.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Two month visit to the United Kingdom to research data that is available at Kew Gardens - London, Commonwealth Forestry Institute - Oxford University, and the Building Research Establishment - Watford.

(b) Two month stay in St. Kitts and Nevis for the compilation of all research material, printing, publication and distribution of the information.

INPUTS

Wood technologist for 4 months.

OUTPUTS

The production of 50 booklets, that will provide all technical information on the utilization of commercially available species of St. Kitts and Nevis.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture

OBSERVATIONS

Project to commence in year 3 after the forestry inventory project has been completed, and the data has been made available on the identification and composition of species and their harvest potential.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$30,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$11,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$34,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

	YEAR
Consultant in Wood Technology (4 man months)	30,000
	30,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Office space and transportation	1,500
Secretarial services	4,000
Printing of 50 booklets	5,500
Total	11,000

Project number: 3.01

PRIORITY AREA:	Fuelwood and Energy
PROJECT TITLE:	Establishment of fuelwood, fodder and fence posts plantations in Nevis
DURATION:	5 years
LOCATION:	Maddens, Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Farmers and the general public

BACKGROUND

Although there are no accurate records of the demand for fuelwood/charcoal in Nevis, this has been estimated to be approximately 450 tonnes per annum. The wood used in charcoal production is removed from the forests. This has resulted in large areas of the country being heavily over-exploited resulting in serious watershed degradation. Trials in Montserrat have shown that Azadiracta indica, Leucaena leucocephvlla, Tabebuia pallida and Gliricidia sepium can be grown successfully for fence posts and fuelwood.

Since the Government is pursing a policy of agricultural diversification with emphasis, inter alia, on livestock production, the provision of fodder is extremely important. Experiments at the Sugar Cane Feeds Centre in Trinidad have revealed the Acacia mangium is an excellent species for this purpose. Since this species grows well in a wide variety of soils and climates there is little doubt that it will perform well in Nevis.

With respect to fence posts, there is a chronic storage for the existing livestock levels even excluding the need to combat the widespread problem of uncontrolled grazing.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) Establish 12ha of plantations (3ha/annum)
(b) Protect plantations
(c) Tend and supply plantations during first three years

OUTPUTS

The establishment of 12ha of fuelwood, forage and fence posts plantations.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Fencing	1 Assistant Conservator of Forests
Plantation tools	1 Forestry Assistant (part-time)
Seeds, polythene bags	3 Labourers (part-time)

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

LINKAGES

Project to be implemented in close association with Project 1.03 (Establishment of Industrial Plantations) and Project 1.04 (Extension of Nursery at Prospect). To commence in Year 2.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$78,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$46,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$95,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
Seeds etc	1000	1000	1000	1000
Plantation tools	3000	1000	1000	1000
Fencing	4000	5000	6000	7000
Sub-total	8000	7000	8000	9000
(NB. Transport costs are not included since these will be absorbed in Project 1.03)
Personnel
3 Labourers (part-time)	10000	11000	12000	13000
Sub-total	10000	11000	12000	13000

Total Donor Contribution US$78,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
1 Forestry Assistant (part-time)	10000	11000	12000	13000
Sub-total	10000	11000	12000	13000

(NB. Office accommodation and secretarial assistance will be used from Project 1.03)

Total Government Contribution EC$46,000

Project number: 3.02

PRIORITY AREA:	Fuelwood and Energy
PROJECT TITLE:	Production and treatment of split fencing materials
DURATION:	Year 5 of Phase I (5 years) and continuing
LOCATION:	Selected suitable sites in Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Farmers

BACKGROUND

One of the projects developed under the National Forestry Action Plan (project profile 1.12) relates to the establishment of 10ha of industrial plantations per annum. A logical follow-up of this is the production of split fencing from poles and thinnings obtained from these plantations in order to control the serious problem of uncontrolled grazing of cattle and goats in the country. Split fencing has been manufactured by the Forestry Division of Trinidad and Tobago for about 40 years using the first and second thinnings from the local teak plantations. The fencing is produced in heights of 3 feet, 4 1/2 feet and 6 feet and in rolls of 25 yards. It is sold "untreated" or "treated". The fencing is treated by dipping into a creosote/dieseline mixture in a "hot and cold tank" method. This procedure facilitates a good absorption of the preservative.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To provide split fencing and fence posts (both treated and untreated) for farmers at a reasonable cost in order to enclose their livestock.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Purchase of machine for manufacturing the fencing and wire/staples
(b) Purchase of saws, axes, debarkers, files etc.
(c) Purchase of truck and preservation plant
(d) Purchase of tractor for transporting poles
(e) Treat fencing
(f) Land preparation
(g) Construction of sheds

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Fencing machine	1 Forestry Assistant
Preservation plant	6 Labourers
Chemicals	1 Clerk
Tractor	1 Clerk/typist
Tools and equipment 1 4-WD vehicle	1 Forestry Officer (part-time 20%)

OUTPUTS

Treated and untreated fencing and fence posts which will extend their lives considerably.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

To begin in Year 5 of Phase I

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$181,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 42,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$197,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure	YEAR 5
Sheds	20,000
Fencing machine	10,000
Preservation plant and chemicals	5,000
Tractor and 4-WD truck	120,000
Wire/staples	5,000
Tools and equipment	1,000
(2 power saws, axes files debarkers)	2,000
Sub-total	163,000
Personnel
6 Labourers	15,000
Sub-total	15,000
Other
One month training in Trinidad	3,000
Sub-total	3,000
Total Donor Contribution US$181,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Office accommodation, equipment and supplies	4,000
1 Clerk/typist	10,000
1 Forestry Officer (part-time 25%)	8,000
1 Forestry Assistant	20,000
Total	42,000

Total Government Contribution EC$42,000

Project number: 4.01

PRIORITY AREA:	Conservation of Forestry Ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE:	South East Peninsula (SEP) environmental project
DURATION:	Continuing
LOCATION:	South East Peninsula, St. Kitts
BENEFICIARIES:	Private developers and the tourist trade

BACKGROUND

The South East Peninsula is covered mainly by scrub vegetation, the soil is thin, rainfall low and conditions such that plantations will not be economically viable. The area is largely privately owned and is earmarked for tourism development. It is important therefore that the land be improved aesthetically so as to coincide with the type of development envisaged.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To protect the existing vegetation from fire and grazing and to encourage landscaping.

ACTIVITIES

Liaison with the Planning Unit in order to encourage the landscaping of property when development plans are processed. Liaison also with private developers to encourage the protection of existing vegetation from fire and grazing.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
1 4-WD vehicle (shared)	1 Forestry Assistant

OUTPUTS

(a) Protection of vegetation from fire and grazing
(b) Beautification of the area

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

To commence in Year 3. Work is primarily of an extension nature, All direct costs will be borne by private owners.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution - Nil
(b) Government Contribution EC$66,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5
1 Forestry Assistant	20,000	21,000	22,000
Use of vehicle	1,000	1,000	1,000
Sub-total	21,000	22,000	23,000

Total Government Contribution EC$66,000

Project number: 4.02

PRIORITY AREA:	Conservation of Forest Ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE:	Control of the green monkey
DURATION:	One year
LOCATION:	St. Kitts
BENEFICIARIES:	Agriculturalists and the general public

BACKGROUND

A common complaint made by farmers in St. Kitts is that their crops are regularly destroyed by the green monkey and even at high levels of Government, it is felt that some control over the monkey population must be enforced.

Estimates of the monkey population vary considerably, with some people stating that the number of monkeys has outstripped the human population of the island.

It is evident therefore, that quantitative data on the monkey population is urgently required and that methods/techniques be developed to control them in order to promote agricultural development.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) Collect data on the size of the monkey population.
(b) Develop techniques such as to keep the population within a reasonable limit.

OUTPUTS

(a) Reliable data on the population of the green monkey
(b) Efficient control of the population

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
One 4-WD vehicle	1 Wildlife biologist
Tools/equipment	1 Forest Ranger
Office accommodation	2 Labourers

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Development.

OBSERVATIONS

Of very high priority; project to begin in Year 2.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$125,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 28,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$134,500

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

	YEAR 2
1 Wildlife biologist (12 months)	96,000
Tools, equipment etc	4,000
One 4-WD vehicle	20,000
2 Labourers	5,000
Total	125,000
Total Donor Contribution US$125,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
1 Forest Ranger	13,000
Office accommodation and supplies	5,000
Clerk/typist	10,000
Total	28,000

Total Government Contribution EC$28,000

Project number: 4.03

PRIORITY AREA:	Conservation of Forest Ecosystems
PROJECT TITLE:	Development of a System of a National Parks and Other Protected Areas'
DURATION:	Two years
LOCATION:	Throughout St. Kitts and Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Citizens of the Federation and visitors

BACKGROUND

The Government of St. Kitts/Nevis has taken a firm policy decision to: "provide for the better management and development of the natural and historic resources of Saint Christopher and Nevis for purposes of conservation; the establishment of national parks, historic and archaeological sited and other protected areas of natural or cultural importance including the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park; the establishment of a Conservation Commission; and for other matters connected thereto." This policy is encapsulated in the country's National Conservation and Environmental Act No. 5 of 1987. It is the desire of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to add other representations of its natural, cultural and historical heritage to the single national park area that has already been established for the country, the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To evaluate elements of national parks and other protected areas proposed through national consensus as identified in the Country Environmental Profile prepared on behalf of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and other proposals made subsequently.

To develop a system plan for national parks and other protected areas for St. Kitts and Nevis.

ACTIVITIES

To gather general and site-specific information on areas chosen for inclusion in the system of national parks and other protected areas, to ensure that elements chosen cover an adequate representation of natural ecosystems, flora, fauna, geological formations, cultural and historical artefacts.

To prepare an inventory of elements for reservation in the following categories: vegetation, wildlife fauna, geological formations, historical and cultural heritage.

To provide summary descriptions of each unit of the national parks and other protected areas identified in the inventory, area or object; management objectives and activities.

To recommend strategies for implementation of the System of National Parks and Other Protected Areas' which include recommendations for: strengthening the institutional capacity for overall coordination and management of the plan, for management of various elements by NGO's and by communities, phases for implementation and any legal or jurisdictional activities that may be necessary for implementation of early phases of the plan.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
1 4-WD vehicle	National parks planning expert as Project Coordinator (2 years)
	Wildlife expert (3 months)
	Plant ecologist (3 months)

OUTPUTS

Plan for a 'System of National Parks and Protect Areas for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis'.

Phases and strategies for implementation.

OBSERVATIONS

Highest priority as ecological assets are becoming degraded or disturbed and are threatened by development. Should begin in the first year.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$320,000
(b) Government Contribution	EC$ 80,000
(c) Total Contribution	US$349,600

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2
Technical personnel	126,000	90,000
Non-technical staff	32,000	32,000
Field staff	8,000	2,000
One 4-WD vehicle	20,000	-
Operational cost of vehicle	5,000	5,000
Sub-total	191,000	129,000
Total Donor Contribution US$320,000
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Offices and supplies	10,000	10,000
Staff	40,000	20,000
Sub-total	50,000	30,000

Total Government Contribution EC$80,000

Project number: 5.01

PRIORITY AREA:	Institutions
PROJECT TITLE:	Country Capacity Project (CCP)

BACKGROUND

The future development of the forestry sector in St. Kitts and Nevis will depend upon the capacity of the country to formulate appropriate strategies, initiate policy reforms, identify policy instruments and implement the projects identified by the National Forestry Action Plan. It is to be noted that the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, in recognizing the importance of its forests and in preserving a high quality environment, has fully supported the National Forestry Action Plan. It is to be further recognized that the forestry sector can play a significant role in the socio-economic development of the country.

The principal objectives of the National Forestry Action Plan (NFAP) are as follows:

(a) the protection, conservation and rational development of the forestry resources to:

- safeguard agricultural production and prevent soil erosion
- guarantee the supply of potable water
- protect the country's biodiversity and scenic beauty
- promote ecotourism

(b) to contribute to the economic development of the country by optimising the yield of wood and non-wood products from the forest on a sustainable basis and by saving foreign exchange through the establishment of high value plantations

(c) through agroforestry techniques enhance the employment and social well-being of the rural population while at the same time make a significant contribution to the country's food security through innovative programmes of crop and livestock production

(d) to implement a rational public education/awareness programme geared to all age groups in the society in order to ensure that the forest resources are protected

(e) to facilitate the active collaboration of the Government, the private sector and Non-Governmental Organizations in optimising the diverse benefits which can be obtained from the forest resources

(f) to facilitate the institutional strengthening of the Forestry Division, to achieve the NFAP objective, through staff development, provision of adequate facilities and an effective training programme.

The National Forestry Action Plan for St. Kitts and Nevis has the potential to develop the forestry and other sectors in a manner which can be of enormous economic and social significance to the country. The twenty-seven projects prepared for the short-term programme have an estimated expenditure of US$7,238,600.

This CCP is the vehicle by which the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis can initiate action in making the NFAP a success by providing the prerequisites needed for the implementation of the projects. The main activities will be:

(a) Staff

The following positions will be required for the Forestry Division:

St. Kitts	No	Cost/annum (EC$)
Senior Forestry Officer	1	38,000
Trainee ACF	1	30,000
Assistant Forestry Officer	4	60,000
Forest Ranger	4	52,000
Forest Guard	3	37,000
Secretary	1	15,000
Typists	2	16,000
Clerks	2	20,000
Daily rated labour	12	78,000
Total		348,000
Nevis
Trainee ACF	1	30,000
Assistant Forestry Officer	4	60,000
Forest Guard	2	26,000
Typist	1	8,000
Clerk	1	10,000
Daily rated labour	6	39,000
Total		173,000

Technical Assistance

Technical assistance will be required when the Forestry Officer proceeds on a 2-year M.Sc Degree in Forestry. The expert must be a professional tropical forestry officer with at least ten years experience in the Caribbean. The assignment will be of 2 1/2 years duration to commence 3 months prior to the departure of the Forestry Officer and to terminate 3 months after he returns.

Technical assistance will also be required in the area of forest reservation, inventory and management. The duration will be two years and the officer will work both in St. Kitts and Nevis. Approaches should be made to the Peace Corps, British Overseas Development Administration or the United Nations Volunteer Scheme.

Cost

Expert	US$180,000
Peace Corps Officer	US$ 48,000
Total	US$228,000

(b) Offices

Two buildings will have to be provided for the forestry staff, one in each island. In St. Kitts this will comprise:

- Senior Forestry Officer's office
- General office
- Four closed offices for senior staff
- Open office for junior staff
- Conference room/library
- Drawing office
- Store room
- Office furniture/equipment
- Washrooms

Accommodation in Nevis shall comprise:

- Two closed offices for senior officers
- Open office for junior officers
- General office
- Conference room/library
- Drawing office
- Store room
- Office furniture/equipment
- Washrooms

The estimated cost of these offices is US$150,000

(c) Transport and Equipment

Two four-wheel drive vehicles will be purchased for each island in addition to equipment for surveys, mensuration etc.

Estimated cost is US$180,000

Estimated Cost of Project

The total cost of the CCP is US$650,000 of which the Government will be expected to contribute US$193,000 and Donor Agencies US$457,000.

Project number: 5.02

PRIORITY AREA:	Institutions
PROJECT TITLE:	Strengthening environmental education agencies in St. Kitts
DURATION:	Two years beginning in Year 1 (Training may be extended to four years)
LOCATION:	Basseterre, St. Kitts
BENEFICIARIES:	i) St. Christopher Heritage Society
	ii) Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
	iii) St. Kitts Public Library
	iv) Ministry of Education
	v) The general public
	vi) School children

BACKGROUND

The TFAP at the national level will have to be supported by a high level of knowledge of the citizens in the general area of environmental protection and management and in the opportunities to invest in rural development projects. There are various governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in the delivery of environmental education. In the past, they obtained technical assistance from several international agencies and are doing fine jobs. However, they need further support through the acquisition of additional equipment, technical assistance and skill training so as to optimise their work.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To upgrade the capability of the St. Christopher Heritage Society, the Brimstone Hill National Park and the St. Kitts Public Library in delivering environmental education to school children and the general public.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Provision of equipment and supplies

(b) Design and construction of an Environmental Learning Centre

(c) Provision of (overseas) training to two persons in the field of museum management

(d) Provision of (overseas) training to two persons in national park interpretation and/or management

(e) Provision of technical assistance personnel to train operators in the use of relevant equipment.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Printing (Computer) Photocopiers etc.	1 Communications specialist for 2 years
Slide and film projectors and daylight screen	1 Communication equipment technician for 1 year
Environmental bus	2 Trainees - museum management
VCR recorders and monitors interpretation management Environmental Learning Centre	2 Trainees - national park

OUTPUTS

(a) multimedia environmental education packages

(b) upgrading of personnel in the fields of museum management (for Brimstone Hill National Park and St. Christopher Heritage Society) and national park interpretation and management

(c) an Environmental Learning Centre

(d) a fully equipped environmental bus.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Jointly:

(a) St. Christopher Heritage Society
(b) Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society
(c) St. Kitts Public Library
(d) Department of Education

OBSERVATIONS

To begin in Year 1 and continue for a two-year period. Should be given highest priority rating. The communication specialist should finalise the equipment list in consultation with the national implementing agencies.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$554,000
(b) Government/NGO Contribution	US$ 59,260 (EC$160,000)
(c) Total	US$613,260

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	TOTAL
Equipment and supplies	80,000	20,000	100,000
Environmental bus	40,000	-	40,000
Environmental Learning Centre (design and construction)	30,000	20,000	50,000
Sub-total	150,000	40,000	190,000
Personnel
1 Communications specialist (2 years)	72,000	72,000	144,000
1 Communications equipment specialist (1 year)	20,000	72,000	20,000
Sub-total	92,000		164,000
Other
Training for:
2 persons museum management (if possible at least one trained to the Bachelor's level)	50,000	50,000	100,000
2 persons park management and interpretation	50,000	50,000	100,000
Sub-total	100,000	100,000	200,000
Total Donor Contribution US$554,000
GOVERNMENT/NGO CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Payment of salaries of scholars:
2 Scholars (museum management)	40,000	40,000	80,000
2 Scholars (park management and interpretation)	40,000	40,000	80,000
Sub-total (EC$)	80,000	80,000	160,000
(US$)	29,630	29,630	59,260

Total Government/NGO Contribution US$59,260

Project number: 5.03

PRIORITY AREA:	Institutions
PROJECT TITLE:	Strengthening environmental education agencies in Nevis
DURATION:	Two years beginning in Year 1. (Training may be extended to four years)
LOCATION:	Charlestown, Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	i) Department of Community Service
	ii) Nevis Historical and Conservation Society
	iii) Nevis Public Library
	iv) Nevis Environmental Education Committee
	v) Department of Education
	vi) School children
	vii) The general public

BACKGROUND

The TFAP at the national level will have to be supported by a high level of knowledge by the citizenry in the general area of environmental protection and management and in the opportunities to invest in rural development projects. There are various governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in the delivery of environmental education. In the past, they obtained technical assistance from several international agencies and are doing fine jobs. However, they need further support through the acquisition of additional equipment and technical assistance in optimising the use of the equipment.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To upgrade the capability of the Department of Community Development, the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, the Nevis Public Library and the Department of Education in delivering environmental and related education to school children and the general public.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Provision of equipment and supplies

(b) Provision of technical assistance personnel to train operators and other relevant officers in the use of the acquired equipment.

INPUTS

Equipment	Personnel
Printing (Computer, photocopier etc.)	1 Communications specialist for 2 years
Slide and daylight film projectors and screen	1 Communications equipment technician for 1 year

OUTPUTS

(a) Multi-media environmental education packages
(b) A fully equipped environmental bus

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Department of Community Affairs with support from the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, the Nevis Environmental Education Committee, the Department of Education and the Nevis Public Library.

OBSERVATIONS

To begin in year 1 and continue for a two year period. Should be given highest priority rating. The communications specialist should finalize the equipment list in consultation with the National Lead Implementing Agency.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a) Donor Contribution	US$304,000
(b) Government Contribution	US$ 31,110 (EC$84,000)
(c) Total Contribution	US$335,110

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)	YEAR 1	YEAR 2
Equipment and supplies	80,000	20,000
Environmental bus	40,000	-
Sub-total	120,000	20,000
Personnel
1 Communications specialist (2 years)	72,000	72,000
1 Communications equipment specialist (1 year)	20,000
Sub-total	92,000	72,000

Total Donor Contribution US$304,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)	YEAR 1	YEAR 2
Payment of salaries of counterparts	30,000	30,000
Technician	24,000	-
Sub-total	54,000	30,000

Total Government Contribution EC$84,000 (US$31,110)

Project number: 5.04

PRIORITY AREA:	Institutional Strengthening
PROJECT AREA:	Development of herbarium facilities
DURATION:	One year
LOCATION:	Prospect plant propagation station - Nevis
BENEFICIARIES:	Forestry and agricultural officers, environmental NGO's, the general public

BACKGROUND

The database on the flora of St. Kitts and Nevis is limited. Native and introduced plant species are being targeted for use in the handicraft industry, for horticulture, and for folk medicines. Identification of these plants is critical if programmes for their sustainable use are to be promoted. Rare and endangered plants remain un-catalogued, and conservation programmes for forest ecosystems require proper floral identifications. Development of the country capacity to meet these needs is a priority as it is necessary for the successful implementation of projects in other areas such as national parks, handicraft and agroforestry.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To construct facilities at Prospect for preparing and storing a plant collection.

(b) To provide a service for identification of plants in St. Kitts and Nevis.

(c) To house a seed and plant collection representative of St. Kitts and Nevis.

(d) To provide opportunities for the study of botany by students.

(e) To provide support for programmes in forestry, agriculture and horticulture, including the proposed botanical gardens for each island.

(f) To provide an essential link in the management of national parks.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Develop a site and building plan for the erection of a herbarium, 10m x 12m.

(b) Train two persons to undertake the following:

- Collect representatives of the flora of St. Kitts and Nevis
- Prepare specimens for storage
- Prepare specimens for identification abroad

(c) Advise on identification manuals to be purchased during the project.

INPUTS

Infrastructure

Materials and supplies for constructing a building 10m x 12m
Plant collecting equipment
Plant drying and mounting supplies
Appropriate work areas and storage facilities
Other infrastructure as determined by technical expert

Personnel

Experienced botanist with herbarium background
Trainee Curator
Trainee Assistant Curator
Construction manager
6 construction workers
1 Clerk/typist

OUTPUTS

Fully functional herbarium facilities for St. Kitts and Nevis

OBSERVATIONS

Highest priority: necessary for support services for projects on biodiversity, urban forestry, agroforestry and horticulture.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor contribution	US$179,400
(b)	Government contribution	EC$ 25,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment/Infrastructure
Building construction	40,000
Plant collection equipment	5,000
Work and storage facilities	10,000
Plant drying and mounting supplies	5,000
Plant identification manuals	2,000
Sub-total	62,000
Personnel
Botanist	84,000
Curator	12,000
Assistant Curator	10,000
Construction manager 3 man months	6,000
6 construction workers 18 man months	16,000
1 Clerk/typist 12 man months	8,400
Sub-total	117,400
Total Donor Contribution US$179,400
GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)
Office space and supplies	5,000
Transportation	20,000
Total	25,000
Total Government Contribution EC$25,000