Priority project profiles

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: 2.01
Project number: 3.01
Project number: 4.01
Project number: 4.02
Project number: 5.01
Project number: 5.02
Project number: 5.03
Project number: 5.04

MONTSERRAT
NATIONAL FORESTRY ACTION PLAN
PROJECT PROFILE

Project number: 1.01

PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use

PROJECT TITLE: Boundary Line Survey, Demarcation and Mapping of Forest Reserves, Protected Forests and Wildlife Reserves

DURATION: One (1) year

LOCATION: Soufriere Hills, Centre Hills, St. George's Hill, Fox's Bay Bird Sanctuary, Runaway Ghaut Catchment, Little Bay; areas of land capability classes iv, v and vi and areas identified as protected forests and wildlife reserves

BENEFICIARIES: Forestry Officers and the general public

BACKGROUND

Lands above 1500 feet in the Centre and Soufriere Hills have been regarded as Forest Reserves since the 1930s although they have not been demarcated and mapped. Such lands in addition to those belonging to land capability classes iv, v and vi, together with areas identified as protected forests and wildlife reserves, must be surveyed, demarcated and mapped in order to prevent the illicit felling of trees and the unlawful grazing of livestock and to promote the conservation of wildlife resources.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To survey, demarcate and map all areas identified as forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Gather all survey and legal data on forest reserve boundaries.

(b) Establish all boundaries of forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves in the field.

(c) Plot all survey data and produce maps of the proposed forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Office facilities	Project manager (part-time)
1 4xWD vehicle	1 Licenced surveyor
Materials to demarcate boundaries	9 Labourers
Plants	1 Clerk
Land acquisition	1 Forest ranger

OUTPUTS

Complete survey, demarcation and mapping of all proposed forest reserves, protected forests and wildlife reserves.

OBSERVATIONS

Highest priority: should begin in year I.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$350,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 38,000 (US$14,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$364,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment	Year I
1 4xWD vehicle	20,000
Operating costs of vehicle	6,000
Land acquisition (approx. 1500 ha @ $110 per ha)	165,000
Materials for demarcating boundaries	6,000
Plants (10,000)	4,000
Subtotal	201,000
Personnel	Year I
Local licenced surveyor	48,000
9 Labourers	95,000
1 Clerk	6,000
Subtotal	149,000
Total Donor Contribution	US$350,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

	Year I
1 Co-manager (part-time)	9,000
Office facilities	6,000
1 Forest ranger	23,000
Total	38,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$38,000 (US$14,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$364,000

Project number: 1.02

PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use

PROJECT TITLE: Forest Inventory

DURATION: One (1) year

LOCATION: All forest reserves and protected forests

BENEFICIARIES: Forestry Division, land use planners, forest industries, charcoal burners, private investors and rural communities

BACKGROUND

The area of woodland and forest in Montserrat is estimated to be about 35% of the total land area and is divided into the following types:

Scrub (thorn forest)	500 ha	14%
Littoral vegetation and dry woodlands	500 ha	14%
Moist forest	1,000 ha	29%
Rain and cloud forest	1,500 ha	43%
Total	3,500 ha	100%

Beard in 1949 described the species composition of the forests and woodlands but to date no comprehensive inventory of these has been done in order to ascertain the current species composition, standing volume and increment including the availability of timber for fuelwood, charcoal, lumber, fencing or other use.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(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 sample plots to monitor growth increment in natural forests.

OUTPUTS

(a) Forest type maps for each forest reserve and protected forest

(b) Standing volume and increment of all forest species within the forest reserves and protected forests

(c) Local Volume and Stand Tables

(d) Train one officer in inventory work (6 month course)

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Office equipment & supplies	Forest Inventory specialist (Project manager)
Aerial photographs	1 Photo interpreter
Interpretation, draughting and mensuration equipment	1 Data processor
Field tools and equipment	1 Draughtsman
1 4xWD vehicle	5 Labourers
	1 Clerk
	1 Driver
	1 Forest ranger

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment

OBSERVATIONS

High priority: should begin in Year II.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$228,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 51,000 (US$19,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$247,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Equipment	Year II
Aerial photographs	5,000
Photo interpretation, draughting & mensuration equipment	20,000
Computer and software	10,000
1 4xWD vehicle	20,000
Field tools and equipment	3,000
Operational cost of vehicle	6,000
Subtotal	64,000
Personnel	Year II
Forest inventory specialist (Project manager)	72,000
1 Data processor	14,000
1 Photo interpreter	14,000
1 Clerk	6,000
5 Labourers	38,000
1 Driver	8,000
Subtotal	152,000
Other
6-month fellowship	12,000
Subtotal	12,000
Total Donor Contribution	US$228,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

Office equipment and supplies	6,000
1 Forest ranger	23,000
1 Technical assistant	22,000
Total	51,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$51,000 (US$19,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$247,000

Project number: 1.03

PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use

PROJECT TITLE: Establishment of Commercial Plantations

DURATION: Five (5) years (Phase I)

LOCATION: Hermitage, Galway's, Ottway Settlement, Broderick's, Riley's and Lee's

BENEFICIARIES: Forestry workers, general public, forest industries sector

BACKGROUND

The forest of Montserrat are exploited primarily for fuel, posts and poles, an unknown amount of charcoal production and the occasional cutting of a few trees for timber. Practically all timber and wood products are imported. In 1987, EC$3.87 million were spent on the importation of these products and this represented 6% of total imports.

Savings in foreign exchange in addition to the generation of employment will be obtained by the establishment of industrial plantations. Gane (1989) estimated that the annual demand for sawn wood is in the region of 20,000m³ and about 2,500 ha of land will be required.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To contribute towards making the country self-sufficient in its timber supplies.
(b) To generate employment in the rural areas.
(c) Savings in foreign exchange.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Collect or purchase seeds of Tabebuia pallida, Swietenia spp., Cedrela odorata, Pinus caribaea
(b) Produce 150,000 seedlings (30,000 per year) in nursery
(c) Establish 100 ha of plantations (20 ha/annum)
(d) Prepare for Phase II (5 years)
(e) Protect plantations
(f) Tend and supply young plantations

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
One 4xWD vehicle	1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time)
Establishment of nursery	2 Forestry assistants (part-time)
Office facilities	1 Clerk
Tools and equipment	10 Labourers
Seeds, polythene bags, etc
Fencing

OUTPUTS

(a) Nursery established
(b) 150,000 plants produced
(c) 100 ha of plantations established
(d) Phase II of plantation development prepared

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment

OBSERVATIONS

To begin in year I. Project associated with Project Number 5:01.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$589,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$335,000 (US$124,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$713,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
Equipment
1 4xWD vehicle	20,000					20,000
Maintenance of vehicle	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
Seeds, polythene bags etc	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	15,000
Construction of nursery	40,000					40,000
Nursery maintenance		4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000	16,000
Fencing material	5,000	6,000	7,000	8,000	9,000	35,000
Tools and equipment	3,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	7,000
SUB-TOTAL	77,000	20,000	21,000	22,000	23,000	163,000
Personnel
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time)	12,000	12,000	12,000			36,000
10 Labourers	78,000	78,000	78,000	78,000	78,000	390,000
SUB-TOTAL	90,000	90,000	90,000	78,000	78,000	426,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$589,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
Office facilities	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
2 Forestry assistants or forest rangers	44,000	44,000	44,000	44,000	44,000	220,000
1 Clerk	17,000	17,000	17,000	17,000	17,000	85,000
TOTAL	67,000	67,000	67,000	67,000	67,000	335,000
Total Government Contribution EC$335,000 (US$124,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$713,000

Project number: 1.04

PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use

PROJECT TITLE: Watershed Rehabilitation and Management

DURATION: Five (5) years (Phase I)

LOCATION: Silver Hill, Corbet Spring, Killecrankie, Runawa Ghaut, Galways

BENEFICIARIES: Forestry workers, general public, forest industries sector

BACKGROUND

Hurricane Hugo in 1989 inflicted severe damage on the watersheds of the country. Trees were not only uprooted but the crowns and branches of many others were broken resulting in their ultimate deaths. In addition to disrupting the functions of the forests in conserving soil and water, the degradation of these watersheds destroyed wildlife habitats including that of the Montserrat Oriole and left dead trees which constitute a serious fire and plant health hazard.

The rehabilitation and management of all degraded watersheds (including the Silver Hill area), are a matter of priority consideration if they are to promote the sustained production of high quality water, foster suitable conditions for agricultural development, prevent soil erosion and flooding, and provide habitats for wildlife.

All dead trees removed will be converted to charcoal with the use of a kiln.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To rehabilitate and manage the degraded watersheds of the country in order to provide the benefits indicated above.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Produce 600,000 seedlings
(b) Rehabilitate 400 ha of watersheds
(c) Manufacture charcoal from dead trees
(d) Purchase of charcoal kiln
(e) Improve wildlife habitats

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
1 4xWD vehicle	1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time)
Nursery facilities	1 Co-manager (part-time)
Seeds, polythene bags, etc	1 Forestry assistant in nursery (part-time)
Tools and equipment	1 Forestry assistant (plantation)
Office facilities	10 Labourers
1 Charcoal kiln	1 Clerk
3 chainsaws

OUTPUTS

(a) Production of 600,000 seedlings
(b) Rehabilitation of 400 ha of watersheds
(c) Manufacture of charcoal
(d) Improvement of wildlife habitats
(e) Improvement of high quality water supply
(f) Reduction of erosion and flooding

OBSERVATIONS

To commence in year II. Project to be implemented in conjunction with Projects 1:03 (Establishment of Commercial Plantations) and 3:01 (Establishment of Fuelwood Fodder and Fence Posts Plantations).

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$2,281,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 255,000 (US$95,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$2,376,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL
1 4xWD vehicle	20,000					20,000
1 Kiln	5,000					5,000
3 Chainsaws	1,000					1,000
Operating cost of vehicle, kiln and chainsaws	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	75,000
Tools and equipment	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	30,000
Seeds, polythene bags etc	40,000	40,000	40,000	40,000	40,000	200,000
Fencing	40,000	44,000	48,000	52,000	56,000	240,000
SUB-TOTAL	131,000	104,000	108,000	112,000	116,000	571,000
Personnel
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time)	24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	120,000
1 Clerk	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
40 Labourers	312,000	312,000	312,000	312,000	312,000	1,560,000
SUB-TOTAL	342,000	342,000	342,000	342,000	342,000	1,710,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$2,281,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL
1 Co-manager (part-time)	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	50,000
Office facilities	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
1 Forestry assistant (plantation)	25,000	25,000	25,000	25,000	25,000	125,000
1 Forestry assistant (nursery)	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	50,000
TOTAL	51,000	51,000	51,000	51,000	51,000	255,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$255,000 (US$95,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$2,376,000

Project number: 1.05

PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use

PROJECT TITLE:

Phase 1: Agroforestry Demonstration

Phase 2: Review of priorities (following development of zoning plan) and development of project plans

Phase 3: Projects for problem watersheds

This project is best linked with Project 5:01. Phases 2 and 3 should follow the development of land zoning in relation to a clearer view of the future. The emphasis is entirely on the introduction of agroforestry methods.

DURATION:

Phase 1: 5 years or longer (regional project)
Phase 2: 2 years (in year 3 of phase 1)
Phase 3: 5 years or longer commencing in year 4 of phase 1

LOCATION: Upper watersheds of Montserrat

BENEFICIARIES: Present and future populations

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

1.1 Locate 4 or 5 sites, each of about 5 acres (2 ha) in moderately to steeply sloping land, probably land formerly occupied by vegetables, root crops, tree crops or cotton, or degraded forest in differing ecological zones; Silver Hills, Centre Hills, Soufriere and South Soufriere, preferably also within the area of existing project proposals and acquire, or obtain agreement to use for a period of 5 years (with some option to renew for a rolling 5-year period).

1.2 Demonstrate phased introduction of new cash crops and animal husbandry using the alley cropping system and a variety of crops/animals. Use low levels of intervention of cossie bush areas which might be restored to more productive dry forest and show income achievable.

1.3 Investigate farmer problems of implementing agroforestry and solve.

1.4 Commence solving the water supply and water control problem.

2.1 Land use zoning plan (Project 5:01) completed, also evaluation of previous projects, strategy and policies developed.

2.2 Review of possible combinations of development options (a) with catchments; (b) among parts of catchments and optimization in relation to achievement of policy goals, and any other constraints. Prioritize groups of activities/projects in relation to available funds.

2.3 Final project choices made in relation to capability, need and readiness of target groups.

2.4 Development of detailed project plans.

3.1 Commencement of implementation of projects.

ACTIVITIES

1.1 Analyze the present agro-ecological environments thoroughly and choose 5 sites across the ecological range. These should include as many as is reasonable of the watersheds with existing proposed projects. Determine whether the farmer (if still active) is willing to work the land under instruction (preferred) or will lease it.

1.2 Produce plans for each site which include full conservation and the introduction of leguminous hedges on the contour, with or without drains and vetiver protection, and windbreaks where these appear necessary, for a mixture of crops. Produce plans for other sites to include agroforestry/livestock alternatives. Local farmers and Ministry of Agriculture staff should be included in the planning process. All plans should indicate a "status quo" plot.

1.3 Talk with local farmer groups (using the Farmers' Association as a guide), and development groups or assist informing them, if necessary. Present background and invite comments, suggestions, participation. Also look at possibilities for small processing business development, etc.

1.4 Implement.

1.5 Invite farmers to point out difficulties they may have, and use these problems to elucidate the approach to transferring the methods.

1.6 Keep meticulous records of operations including costs, weather, soil changes, etc., i.e. monitor carefully.

1.7 After each year and at the end of 5 years, evaluate whole experience especially, in comparison with "status quo" plots and make any necessary adjustments.

2.1 Review zoning in relation to watersheds and determine what changes are required and what the particular problems of individual watersheds are.

2.2 Ensure that policy with respect to specific problems e.g. landless livestock is in place, and that a full evaluation of previous projects relevant to the area has been made.

2.3 Evaluate costs and benefits of various alternative levels of treatment and portions of watersheds. Optimize investment in change within sociological, physical constraints Government imposes and with local farmer inputs. Enthusiastic and capable groups should have priority.

2.4 Develop detailed plans for chosen watersheds in first group.

2.5 Obtain funding.

3.1 Implement, monitor and adjust.

3.2 Evaluate experience.

OUTPUTS

1.1 A set of demonstrated agroforestry systems showing how to develop new crops without committing the whole farm, or initiating erosion.

1.2 Detailed data on the costs and benefits of the different systems.

2.1 A prioritized list of watershed projects with estimated benefits and costs of different levels of intervention.

2.2 Watershed data adequate for first approximation decisions on other projects.

3.1 Maximal/optimal return in watershed improvement for a specific level of investment.

INPUTS

Equipment	Personnel (Phases 1 and 2)
2 4xWD vehicle	1 Agroforestry/agronomist (5 years)
1 PC AT (+)	1 Technical assistant (5 years)
Field office equipment	1 Soil conservation specialist (3 months)
	1 Agricultural/regional planner with GIS specialization (1 year)
	5 Labourers (5 years)

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Finance jointly (Agriculture and Forestry staff)

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$817,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$145,000 (US$54,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$871,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
Equipment
2 4XWD vehicles	40,000					40,000
1 PC AT (+)	10,000					10,000
Field office	10,000					10,000
SUB-TOTAL	60,000					60,000
Personnel
1 Agroforestry/agronomist	72,000	72,000	72,000	72,000	72,000	360,000
1 Technical assistant	22,000	22,000	22,000	22,000	22,000	110,000
1 Soil conservation specialist	20,000					20,000
1 Agricultural regional planner with GIS	72,000					72,000
5 Labourers	39,000	39,000	39,000	39,000	39,000	195,000
SUB-TOTAL	225,000	133,000	133,000	133,000	133,000	757,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$817,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
1 Forest ranger/agricultural assistant	23,000	23,000	23,000	23,000	23,000	115,000
Office equipment	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
SUB-TOTAL	29,000	29,000	29,000	29,000	29,000	145,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$145,000 (US$54,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$871,000

Project number: 1.06

PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use

PROJECT TITLE: Land Development Authority Agroforestry Project

DURATION: Five (5) years

LOCATION: Selected farms at Gages, Lee's and Rileys

BENEFICIARIES: Rural farmers on Land Development Authority Farms

BACKGROUND

Farms operated by the Land Development Authority (LDA) have lost their impetus for production. The project proposes a market led development strategy based on a mix of enterprises capable of generating income sufficient to make agriculture an attractive option. Farm management staff will be provided to develop enterprise options for the farms controlled by the LDA. Selected farms will be used to demonstrate their effectiveness. It is anticipated that the practices will be adopted by other LDA farms as well as farmers on private lands in similar agro-ecological zones to those in the demonstration areas.

The project will also make provision for farmer training to ensure that tenants have adequate preparation. Similar provision will be made for technical training for the Ministry of Agriculture and other support personnel. Provision will also be made to strengthen the market intelligence capability of the Production and Coordination Unit.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) To demonstrate the advantages of multi-enterprise agroforestry production systems on LDA farms.

(b) To establish viable agroforestry systems on agricultural land of different quality.

(c) To increase the productivity of the agroforestry sector.

ACTIVITIES

(a) To develop viable agroforestry enterprises
(b) To provide training for farmers and technicians
(c) To establish demonstration farms
(d) To restore the production infrastructure on selected farms in the Central District.
(e) To prepare for the extension of the demonstration to other regions.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Planting material	1 Farm management consultant
Wind breaks
Fruit trees
Intensive grown forest species
Road improvement
Hedge and contour bund repairs

OUTPUTS

Six farms rehabilitated

- infrastructure restored
- agroforestry enterprises established

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

The Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$406,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$145,000 (US$59,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$465,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
Equipment
Miscellaneous tools, office & field equipment	10,000	1,000	1,000	2,000	2,000	16,000
Personnel
1 Farm management consultant (full-time)	72,000	72,000	72,000	72,000	72,000	360,000
1 Office assistant	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
SUB-TOTAL	78,000	78,000	78,000	78,000	78,000	390,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$406,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
Office equipment and supplies	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
1 Forestry ranger or agricultural assistant	23,000	23,000	23,000	23,000	23,000	115,000
SUB-TOTAL	29,000	29,000	29,000	29,000	29,000	145,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$145,000 (US$59,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$465,000

Project number: 1.07

PRIORITY AREA: Forestry in Land Use

PROJECT TITLE: Natural Resources Data Base for Land Use Planning and Management

DURATION:

Phase 1: 18 months
Phase 2: 18 months

LOCATION: Plymouth

BENEFICIARIES: Planners

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

1.1 More detailed mapping of unstable land and determination of soil physical properties.

1.2 A detailed map of land use and vegetation and erosion status with estimates of the effect of grazing animals.

1.3 Microeconomic data related to production of potential export crops and locally consumed crops. Estimates of land value in various crops.

1.4 Location of all useable springs.

1.5 Data on rainfall and stream and spring flows.

1.6 Determination of rate of change of ghauts and causes of change.

1.7 Economic optimization model.

2.1 National resource data base entered on GIS.

2.2 Demonstration of effect of different development scenarios on sustainable use distribution.

2.3 Demonstration of the different effects of specific development at alternate locations.

2.4 Provisions of adequate geographically specific data for choices to be made in land zoning, etc.

ACTIVITIES

1.1 Obtain relevant aerial photography and RS (satellite) data if available at suitable scales to permit monitoring of change.

1.2 Field study of geomorphology and rock underlying soil in areas where it is unclear (but concentrating on lands likely to be used) using aerial photographs, also on soil physical properties and rate of change of ghauts.

1.3 Set up a new hydrological observation network including adequate numbers of rainfall gauges. Interest Farmers' Association in participating.

1.4 Obtain necessary forest data.

1.5 Determine cost of plant required for desalination for future levels of possible demand and spring supply.

1.6 Use actual data where possible but otherwise estimated values to determine possible value of land to users, at different levels of husbandry/management, and evaluate actual benefit cost of any previous improvement projects.

1.7 Interpret land units and present land use from the aerial photography and field checking.

1.8 Choose mode to optimize distribution geographically in coordination with OECS MNR unit.

2.1 Assess likely alternative scenarios of population growth etc., and use in model-probability using OECS MNR model.

2.2 Select typical developments and demonstrate long-term effects at different locations.

2.3 Compare results of different scenarios and strategies to achieve a robust answer for land use zoning.

OUTPUTS

1.1 Maps on stability of land and change of ghauts.

1.2 Data on effects of land use on natural resources - land and water.

1.3 Map of land units and complete natural resources data base to accompany it.

1.4 Model, held in a GIS which will demonstrate the effects, benefits and costs over time for an individual land unit and for a whole watershed or the country, the effects of individual developments or sets of land uses (scenarios).

2.1 Demonstration of decision-aiding model tool.

2.2 Subject to Cabinet response, land zoning.

INPUTS

Equipment	Personnel
1 or 2 microcomputers with ARC/INFO GIS and modelling/statistical/logical software	1 Project manager/regional planner - 3 years
2 4xWD vehicles	1 Geologist/Geomorphologist with soils knowledge - 6 months
Hydrological instruments	1 Micro-economist (local staff preferred) - 4 months
Aerial photography (satellite) RS data	1 Sociologist (local staff preferred) - 9 months
Chemical analysis equipment

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Economic Planning Unit/Ministry of Agriculture with cooperation with OECS MNR.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$430,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$130,000 (US$48,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$478,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	TOTAL
Equipment
2 Microcomputers with software	20,000			20,000
2 4xWD vehicles	40,000			40,000
Hydrological instruments	20,000			20,000
Aerial photography satellite	10,000			10,000
Chemical analysis equipment	10,000			10,000
SUB-TOTAL	100,000			100,000
Personnel
1 Project manager/regional planner (3 years)	72,000	72,000	72,000	216,000
1 Geologist/Geomorphologist (6 months)	36,000			36,000
1 Microeconomist (4 months)	24,000			24,000
1 Sociologist (9 months)	54,000			54,000
SUB-TOTAL	186,000	72,000	72,000	330,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$430,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	TOTAL
1 Planner (3 years)	30,000	30,000	30,000	90,000
1 Office assistant (3 years)	10,000	10,000	10,000	30,000
Office equipment/supplies	10,000			10,000
SUB-TOTAL	50,000	40,000	40,000	130,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$130,000 (US$48,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$478,000

Project number: 2.01

PRIORITY AREA: Forest-based Industrial Development

PROJECT TITLE: Establishment of Handicraft Plantations

DURATION: Five (5) years

LOCATION: Hermitage, Galway's, Ottway Settlement, Broderick's, Riley's Estate

BENEFICIARIES: Workers in the handicraft industry, rural communities

BACKGROUND

The handicraft industry is poorly developed and suffers from unreliable sources of raw material supply, quality control and design. It is estimated that approximately 50-60 persons are employed in this industry and they work on an individual basis. Attempts to form a cooperative have failed. Raw materials currently used are Khus Khus grass, vine, rattan and mahogany. Bamboo was used up to the late 1960's but is no longer used.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To improve the handicraft industry so that it can supply quality products for the tourist market and improve the standard of living of the rural communities by providing employment.

OUTPUTS

The establishment of a total of 20 ha of bamboo and rattan and other plantations at an annual establishment rate of four hectares per annum.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Office facilities	1 handicraft expert
1 4xWD vehicle	1 Forestry officer (part-time)
Nursery facilities	1 Forestry assistant (part time)
Seeds, polythene bags, etc.	3 Labourers
Tools, equipment	1 Clerk
Fencing

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment

OBSERVATIONS

Project to be established in close association with Project 3:01 (Establishment of Fuelwood, Fodder and Fence Posts Plantations). To commence in year 3.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$296,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$195,000 (US$72,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$368,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	3	4	5	6	7	TOTAL
Equipment/Infrastructure
1 4xWD vehicle	20,000					20,000
Operational cost of vehicle	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
Tools and equipment	3,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	7,000
Seeds, polythene bags etc	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	15,000
Fencing	3,000	4,000	5,000	6,000	7,000	25,000
SUB-TOTAL	35,000	14,000	15,000	16,000	17,000	97,000
Personnel
1 Handicraft expert	72,000	72,000				144,000
3 Labourers	11,000	11,000	11,000	11,000	11,000	55,000
SUB-TOTAL	83,000	83,000	11,000	11,000	11,000	199,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$296,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	3	4	5	6	7	TOTAL
Office facilities	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
1 Forestry officer (part-time)	8,000	8,000	8,000	8,000	8,000	40,000
1 Forestry assistant (part-time)	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	10,000	50,000
1 Clerk	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	75,000
TOTAL	39,000	39,000	39,000	39,000	39,000	195,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$195,000 (US$72,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$368,000

Project number: 3.01

PRIORITY AREA: Fuelwood and Energy

PROJECT TITLE: Establishment of Fuelwood, Fodder and Fence Posts Plantations

DURATION: Five years

LOCATION: Broderick's, Galway's, Hermitage, Lee's and Riley's Estates

BENEFICIARIES: Farmers and the general public

BACKGROUND

Although unquantified, there is a significant demand for fuelwood and fence posts in Montserrat. These materials are obtained from the natural forests which are being severely degraded as a result of such unplanned exploitation. Trials established in 1983 have shown that species such as Azadiracta indica, Leucaena leucocephala, Gliricidia sepium and Eucalyptus can be grown successfully for fuelwood and fence posts. In addition, Leucaena and Acacia mangium can also be used for animal fodder.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To establish plantations for fuelwood, forage and fence posts in order to satisfy local demand and to reduce watershed degradation.

OUTPUTS

The establishment of 200 ha of fuelwood, forage and fence posts plantations. The annual establishment rate is to be 40 ha per annum.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Office facilities	1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time)
1 4xWD vehicle	2 Forestry assistants (part-time)
Nursery facilities	20 Labourers
Seeds, polythene bags, etc	1 Clerk
Fencing
Tools and equipment

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.

OBSERVATIONS

Project to be implemented in close association with Project 1:03 (Establishment of Industrial Plantations). To commence in year 2.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$784,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$205,000 (US$76,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$860,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL
Equipment/Infrastructure
1 4xWD vehicle	20,000					20,000
Operational cost of vehicle	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	60,000
Tools and equipment	12,000	4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000	28,000
Seeds, polythene bags etc	16,000	16,000	16,000	16,000	16,000	80,000
Fencing	16,000	20,000	24,000	28,000	32,000	120,000
SUB-TOTAL	76,000	52,000	56,000	60,000	64,000	308,000
Personnel
1 Tropical forestry consultant (part-time)	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	60,000
20 Labourers	72,000	80,000	88,000	88,000	88,000	416,000
SUB-TOTAL	84,000	92,000	100,000	100,000	100,000	476,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$784,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL
Office facilities	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	30,000
2 Forestry assistants (part-time)	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	20,000	100,000
1 Clerk	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	75,000
TOTAL	41,000	41,000	41,000	41,000	41,000	205,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$ 205,000 (US$76,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$76,000

Project number: 4.01

PRIORITY AREA: Conservation of tropical forest ecosystems

PROJECT TITLE: Survey of Wildlife Resources

DURATION: Two (2) years

LOCATION: Areas selected as forest and wildlife reserves

BENEFICIARIES: Scientists, research workers, general public, tourists

BACKGROUND

Although some knowledge exists about the wildlife of Montserrat, no detailed surveys have been carried out to provide a basis for deciding conservation priorities and the preparation of a programme for protecting and managing the indigenous flora and fauna. Under the proposed Forestry and Wildlife Ordinance, the Chief Forest and Wildlife Officer, in co-operation with relevant government agencies and international organizations, shall undertake a survey of the wildlife of Montserrat every ten years.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To collect information on the wildlife resources of the country in order to protect and manage these resources.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Identify and map the main habitat types.

(b) Prepare a list of species present in each habitat type.

(c) Determine the status and distribution of threatened, rare and endangered species.

(d) Carry out a seabird census of migratory and breeding species.

(e) Determine sustainable harvesting levels of the mountain chicken (Heptodactylus fallax) and the marine turtle.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Office facilities	1 Wildlife consultant (2 yrs)
1 4xWD vehicle	1 Secretary
Miscellaneous tools and equipment	1 Forestry assistant (ECIAF Diploma)
Computer software
Training

OUTPUTS

(a) Main wildlife habitats surveyed, inventoried and mapped.

(b) Distribution and status of rare and endangered species known.

(c) Seabird census of migratory and breeding species completed.

(d) Information obtained on sustainable harvesting levels of the mountain chicken and the marine turtle.

(e) One officer with training in wildlife management (fellowship).

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.

OBSERVATIONS

To begin in Year 3.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$214,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 62,999 (US$23,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$237,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	3	4	TOTAL
Equipment/Infrastructure
1 4xWD vehicle	20,000		20,000
Maintenance of vehicle	6,000	6,000	12,000
Computer and software	10,000	1,000	11,000
Miscellaneous tools & equipment	5,000	2,000	7,000
SUB-TOTAL	41,000	9,000	50,000
Personnel
1 Clerk	6,000	6,000	12,000
1 Wildlife consultant	72,000	72,000	144,000
SUB-TOTAL	78,000	78,000	156,000
Other
3-month fellowship in wildlife management	8,000		8,000
SUB-TOTAL	8,000		8,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$214,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	3	4	TOTAL
Office facilities	6,000	6,000	12,000
1 Forestry assistant	25,000	25,000	50,000
TOTAL	31,000	31,000	62,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$62,000 (US$23,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$237,000

Project number: 4.02

PRIORITY AREA: Conservation of tropical forest ecosystems

PROJECT TITLE: Herbarium and Naturalist/Curator for Montserrat

DURATION: Five (5) years and continuing

BENEFICIARIES: Forestry, agriculture, education, scientists, research workers, general public, tourists

BACKGROUND

The small herbarium of Montserrat plants once housed at the Grove Agricultural Station was destroyed during Hurricane Hugo. A new herbarium would be created to serve many users as a means of identifying local plants and correlating local and scientific names. A recommendation will be made to establish local herbaria on other islands and a central regional herbarium for the Lesser Antilles.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

(a) Select and/or train a curator/naturalist.
(b) Complete a publication/inventory of the biological diversity of Montserrat.
(c) Obtain herbarium cases and laboratory materials for collecting and study.
(d) Begin programme of collecting/field studies.

OUTPUTS

(a) Voucher specimens of native and cultivated plants.
(b) Reference inventory of biodiversity of Montserrat.
(c) Educational services through publications, displays, lectures, guided tours.
(d) Eventual development of a natural history section of a museum.

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
Transportation	1 Curator/naturalist
Field tools and equipment	1 Secretary/technician
Camera, projector, screen, film	1 Field help (part-time)
Herbarium cabinets
Presses, straps
Mounting paper and supplies
Dissecting microscope
Lamp and supplies
Air-conditioned office space, equipment & supplies
Drying equipment
Essential books

Field equipment would include an altimeter, measuring tapes, climbing equipment, plant presses, binoculars, etc. Drying facilities for the plant presses or for bulk collection should be electric heaters or lights with fans and housed away from the herbarium proper. The herbarium should be stored in steel cabinets and initially four half cases or two full cases. The storage or work area should be air-conditioned for insect control. The technician would be a versatile assistant changing presses, keeping records, preparing labels and mounting and filing specimens. A computer with appropriate software is suggested. Photographic records are desirable and so is a good SLR camera. A slide projector and screen should be portable for out-of-office lectures. A dissecting microscope with a long arm should be available. A basic library should be available on site.

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.

OBSERVATIONS

High priority - Could or should begin immediately.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$206,300
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 76,000 (US$28,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$234,300

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
Equipment/Infrastructure
1 4xWD vehicle and operational cost	20,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	38,000
Field tools & equipment	3,000	100	100	100	3,300
Camera, projector, screen, film	2,000	500	500	500	3,500
Herbarium cabinets & freight	6,000				6,000
Presses, straps, etc	300	100	100	100	600
Mounting paper & supplies	1,000	100	100	1,000	2,200
Dissecting microscope	3,000				3,000
Lamp and supplies	1,000	100	100	100	1,300
Drying equipment	500		700		1,200
Essential books	1,000	1,000	500	500	3,000
Personal computer and software	10,000			1,000	11,000
SUB-TOTAL	47,800	7,900	8,100	9,300	73,100
Personnel
Curator/naturalist	15,000	17,000	18,600	20,400	71,000
Secretary/technician	9,300	9,800	10,300	10,800	40,200
SUB-TOTAL	24,300	26,800	28,900	31,200	111,200
Other*
Fellowship (3-6 months)	12,000				12,000
Commissioned biodiversity listing	10,000				10,000
SUB-TOTAL	22,000				22,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$206,300

* The basic inventory of the biodiversity of Montserrat could be a study of literature and museum collections by a graduate student or a retired professor. This could be completed in six months and computer diskettes or hard copy submitted for US$8,000-10,000. The curator/naturalist might be found among students at the University of the West Indies and be sent to the United Kingdom for a course at Kew Gardens and the British Museum of Natural History.

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	5	TOTAL
Air-conditioned equipment & electricity	10,000	5,000	5,000		20,000
Forestry assistant (part-time)	14,000	14,000	14,000	14,000	56,000
SUB-TOTAL	24,000	19,000	19,000	14,000	76,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$76,000 (US$28,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$234,000

Project number: 5.01

PRIORITY AREA: Institutions

PROJECT TITLE: Strengthening and upgrading the Forestry Division

DURATION: Five (5) years

LOCATION: St. George's Hill (Richmond Estate)

BENEFICIARIES: Forestry Division and the general public

BACKGROUND

Until mid-1990, the Forestry Division of the then Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Lands and Housing had no professional forestry officer. All professional forestry work was done by means of technical assistance. The sub-professional staff employed by the Division were primarily concerned with protecting the forests from the illegal felling of timber, squatting, encroachment of livestock and research activities.

The Forestry Division will have to be strengthened and upgraded if it is to implement the proposed Forestry and Wildlife Act in addition to the National Forestry Action Plan.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE

To transform the Forestry Division into an institution capable of implementing the proposed Forestry and Wildlife Act and the National Forestry Action Programme.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Training and/or retraining of staff at the professional and sub-professional levels.

(b) Construction of a new forestry headquarters at Richmond Estate.

(c) Provision of equipment and support staff.

(d) Recruitment of an experienced professional tropical forester to assist in the implementation of the National Forestry Action Plan (NFAP).

OUTPUTS

(a) New forestry headquarters with support staff and equipment.
(b) One officer with a B.Sc. Degree in Forestry.
(c) Three officers with a Diploma in Forestry (ECIAF).
(d) Four officers with Certificates in Forestry (ECIAF).

INPUTS

Equipment/Infrastructure	Personnel
New forestry headquarters	1 Legal consultant (1 month)
Officer furniture, equipment and supplies	1 Tropical forestry consultant (3 years)
Computer and software	1 Scholar for B.Sc. Forestry
2 4xWD vehicles	3 Scholars for ECIAF Diploma in Forestry
Telecommunication system (base station, 8 sets)	2 Scholars for ECIAF Certificate in Forestry
	2 Forest rangers for training for ECIAF Certificate in Forestry
	2 Clerks

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.

OBSERVATIONS

High priority should begin in Year 1.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$682,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$764,000 (US$283,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$965,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL
Equipment/Infrastructure
New forestry headquarters	50,000	50,000					100,000
Office furniture and equipment	10,000						10,000
Computer and software	10,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000		14,000
2 4xWD vehicles	40,000						40,000
Telecommunication system (base station & 8 sets)	30,000						30,000
Maintenance of vehicles	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000	12,000		60,000
Maintenance of telecom system	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000	2,000		10,000
SUB-TOTAL	154,000	65,000	15,000	15,000	15,000		264,000
Personnel
1 Legal assistant	6,000						6,000
1 Tropical forestry consultant	72,000	72,000	72,000				216,000
1 B.Sc. forestry scholar		24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	24,000	120,000
3 Diploma forestry scholars *		16,000	16,000	8,000	8,000		48,000
4 Certificate forestry scholars**	14,000	14,000					28,000
SUB-TOTAL	92,000	126,000	112,000	32,000	32,000	24,000	418,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$682,000

* Two officers to be trained in years 2 and 3 and a third in years 4 and 5.
** Two inservice officers to be trained in year 1 and two scholars in year 2.

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	1	2	3	4	5	6	TOTAL
1 Scholar (B.Sc. in Forestry)	12,000	12,000	6,000	6,000	6,000		42,000
3 Scholars (Diploma Forestry)	24,000	24,000	24,000	60,000	60,000		192,000
2 Scholars (Certificate Forestry)	20,000	10,000	40,000	40,000	40,000		150,000
2 Forest rangers	42,000	42,000	42,000	42,000	42,000		210,000
2 Clerks	34,000	34,000	34,000	34,000	34,000		170,000
TOTAL	132,000	122,000	146,000	182,000	182,000		764,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$764,000 (US$283,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$965,000

Project number: 5.02

PRIORITY AREA: Institutions

PROJECT TITLE: Expansion and upgrading of Central Nursery facilities

DURATION: Five (5) years

LOCATION: Groves Agricultural Station

BENEFICIARIES: Farmers with Agroforestry enterprises and the rural community.

BACKGROUND

There has never been a permanent forest nursery in Montserrat. The requirements of some previous small-scale reforestation projects were met by the establishment of temporary nursery facilities close to the planting site. The nursery facilities required by the Department of Agriculture have always been situated at the Department headquarters at the Groves. However, these facilities received extensive damage as a result of Hurricane Hugo.

Some refurbishment of these facilities is now underway. Recently, a new 47,000 gallon water tank has been installed and a new misting section is about to be installed.

The greatly expanded forestry/agroforestry development programme envisaged under the National Forestry Action Programme (NFAP) will necessitate the production of a considerable number of seedlings of both timber species for:

(i) the commercial timber plantation (20 ha/year);

(ii) the reforestation of watersheds (80 ha/year);

(iii) the soil conservation project (10 ha/year);

(iv) the handicraft plantation (4 ha/year); and

(v) the fuelwood/fence posts/fodder project (40 ha/years); and of fruit tree species for the major thrust in agroforestry at the rate of 20 ha/year or such areas as demanded.

A separate forest nursery is not recommended. A more efficient, cost-effective approach will be to expand and upgrade the existing nursery at the Groves to meet the needs of both the Agricultural Department and the Forestry Division's NFAP development programme which in its first phase will be implemented over five years.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE

To secure planting material of forest trees and fruit crops for use in agroforestry production systems.

ACTIVITIES

To produce seedlings to plant:

- 20 ha/year of timber species
- 80 ha/year of watersheds
- 10 ha/year of soil conservation
- 4 ha/year of handicraft plantation
- 40 ha/year of fuelwood, fence posts, fodder
- 20 ha/year of fruit trees

NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Forestry and Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and the Environment.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$210,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 54,000 (US$20,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$230,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Storage for fruit and forest species (nursery, sheds, etc.)	200,000
Other construction materials	10,000
Sub-total	210,000
Total Donor Contribution	US$210,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Wages	10,000
Spray irrigation	1,000
Soil irrigation	3,000
Purchase of seeds and other propagation material	6,000
Subtotal	20,000
Total Government Contribution	US$20,000

GRAND TOTAL US$230,000

Project number: 5.03

PRIORITY AREA: Institutions

PROJECT TITLE: Feasibility Study on Distance Education for Improved Natural Resource Management

DURATION: One (1) year

LOCATION: Country-wide

BENEFICIARIES: Caribbean technical personnel working on environmental issues, national educational systems.

BACKGROUND

Many issues affecting the environment go beyond national boundaries. While national personnel are equipped to address general educational issues to improve environmental care and the body of knowledge continues to expand, new problems arise and solutions are constantly being sought. Also, all professionals can benefit from regular "updates" in their fields. Training of newly recruited staff is usually undertaken on a national basis.

Distance teaching facilities are being developed as an efficient means to cover larger audiences at lower costs, diagnosing problems with the assistance of experts at "distance" locations and conducting training. The UWI Distance Teaching Experiment (UWIDITE) has run courses for medical practitioners, public health nurses, accountants, university admission across the Caribbean. Soon this facility will be available in Montserrat. Hence it is timely to conduct a feasibility study on how it can be used to support environmental education.

The implementation of a TFAP is also a golden opportunity for a regional project to pursue training by means of distance education facilities (see regional project 05).

UNECLAV, in its current project on training policies for the wider Caribbean will also be interested in making a contribution.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES

To conduct a feasibility study on the scope and requirements in terms of physical and human resources as well as costs for an experimental training and education programme on environmental matters through UWIDITE.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Preliminary orientation workshop with relevant persons
(b) Field survey in Montserrat
(c) Assessment of potential participating institutions
(d) Project proposal for necessary funding over a fixed period

INPUTS

Personnel
1 Communications specialist (distance education)
1 Telecommunications engineer (1 man month)
1 Educational technologist (3 man months)
1 Communications technician (1 year)

OUTPUTS

(a) Feasibility report
(b) Demonstration of live training session
(c) Outline of materials for distance education

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$ 94,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 85,000 (US$32,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$126,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

Communications specialist (1 year)	60,000
Telecommunications engineer (1 month)	5,000
Educational technologist (3 man months)	12,000
Audio-visual technician	12,000
Travel and per diem	3,000
Supplies	2,000
Sub-total	94,000
Total Donor Contribution	US$94,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

1 Counterpart (education/specialist)	60,000
1 Counterpart (forestry/environmental specialist)	23,000
1 Clerical assistant	6,000
Local transport	6,000
Sub-total	85,000
Total Government Contribution	EC$85,000 (US$32,000)
GRAND TOTAL	US$126,000

Project number: 5.04

PRIORITY AREA: Institutions

PROJECT TITLE: Preparation and testing of multi-media educational material for improved natural resource management

DURATION: Three (3) years (beginning year 2 of 5-year cycle)

LOCATION: Country-wide

BENEFICIARIES: Personnel and institutions involved in extension education as well as the general public

BACKGROUND

The TFAP at the national level will need to be supported by a broad range of educational materials. These materials will highlight, for clearly-defined audiences, the nature of government policy with regard to proper care of the environment and productive use of forestry resources to adequately meet long-term needs of the society as a whole, overcome poverty and enhance the quality of life for all members of society.

The Extension Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and secondary school system along with other professionals and NGOs are expected to play key roles in the execution of public education activities.

IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVE

To upgrade the capability of the Extension Division and secondary schools to prepare and test effectiveness of public education material used for improved natural resource management.

ACTIVITIES

(a) Knowledge, attitude, practice surveys of intended audiences

(b) Design of teaching and communication material in the form of posters, leaflets, bulletins, cartoon booklets, slide sets, video programmes

(c) Preparation of multi-media packages

(d) Field-work on media impact assessment, analysis of data, reports

(e) Training workshops with technical personnel and community workers

(f) Provision of equipment and supplies

(g) Identification and appointment of technical assistance personnel

INPUTS

Equipment	Personnel
Printing	1 Communications specialist (18 months)
Slide projectors	1 Producer/director (videos: over 6 man-months in 3 years)
VCR monitors	1 Communications technician

OUTPUTS

(a) Multi-media packages on environmental issues
(b) Feedback and media impact reports
(c) Upgraded staff and facilities in the Ministry of Agriculture

OBSERVATIONS

To begin in year 2 and continue for a 3-year period.

PROJECT BUDGET

(a)	Donor Contribution	US$372,000
(b)	Government Contribution	EC$ 93,000 (US$35,000)
(c)	Total Contribution	US$407,000

DONOR CONTRIBUTION (US$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	TOTAL
Equipment
Printing	40,000			40,000
Slide projectors	10,000			10,000
VCR monitors	10,000			10,000
SUB-TOTAL	60,000			60,000
Personnel
1 Communication specialist (3 years)	72,000	72,000	72,000	216,000
1 Producer/director (videos - 6 man-months)	12,000	12,000	12,000	36,000
1 Communications technician (3 years)	20,000	20,000	20,000	60,000
SUB-TOTAL	102,000	102,000	102,000	312,000
TOTAL DONOR CONTRIBUTION US$372,000

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION (EC$)

ITEM	YEAR
	2	3	4	TOTAL
Office facilities	6,000	6,000	6,000	18,000
Counterpart officer	25,000	25,000	25,000	75,000
SUB-TOTAL	31,000	31,000	31,000	93,000
TOTAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION EC$93,000 (US$35,000)

GRAND TOTAL US$407,000