6.1 Summary of NFAP budget by priority areas
6.2 Proposed implementation schedule
6.3 Project profiles
Bibliography
Table: Summary of NFAP Budget by Priority Areas (US S'000)
|
Priority Area |
Donor |
Barbados |
Total |
|
Land Use (1.1, 1.2) |
2,091 |
2,140 |
4,236 |
|
Industries (2.0) |
770 |
70 |
840 |
|
Fuelwood (3.0) |
552 |
120 |
672 |
|
Conservation (4.0) |
780 |
915 |
1,695 |
|
Institutions (5.0) |
395 |
620 |
1,015 |
|
Totals |
4.593 |
3.865 |
8.458 |
|
%Total |
54% |
46% |
100% |
1.1 Forestry development and watershed management in the Scotland district
1.2. Promotion of agroforestry on idle and abandoned lands
2.0 Urban wood utilization
4.0 Establishment of a national parks
5.0 Country capacity for NFAP implementation
|
PROJECT NO: |
1.1 |
|
PRIORITY AREA: |
Forestry in Land Use |
|
PROJECT TITLE: |
Forestry Development and Watershed Management in the Scotland District |
|
DURATION: |
5-10 years |
|
LOCATION: |
St. Lucy, St. Andrew, St. Joseph, St. John, St. Philip parishes |
|
TARGET BENEFICIARIES: |
Watershed Inhabitants and Landowners |
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To plan and implement a reforestation programme and to introduce agroforestry systems and practices for stabilizing and utilising idle lands
ACTIVITIES
1. Update data base on land credibility, critical sites and rural sociology2. Prepare comprehensive integrated land use plan
3. Obtain financing and commence implementation of reforestation, watershed management and agroforestry measures
4. Evaluate the effects of the measures
5. Establish agroforestry demonstrations on private lands, to include trees, fruits, fencing, fodder, and shelter for livestock
6. Organise field training days for farmers
7. Assess existing tree cover and orchards
8. Control straying livestock
OUTPUTS
1. Optimal land utilization plan covering Government properties, private lands, infrastructure and services2. Analysis of agroforestry opportunities
3. 1 000 ha of reforested lands
1 000 ha of conservation treatments4. Quantified effects of main treatments
5. 5 agroforestry demonstration sites
6. 250 farmers trained in agroforestry systems
7. Elimination of uncontrolled grazing
8. Evaluation of existing trees and forests
INPUTS
|
Equipment and Materials |
Personnel |
|
Microcomputer W. GIS |
Project Manager/Forestry Expert |
|
2 x 4wd vehicles |
Arborist |
|
Survey instruments |
Forest Inventory Specialist |
|
Aerial photography |
6, Forester/Field Technicians |
|
Maps |
Livestock Specialist |
|
Tools |
Extension Agronomist |
|
Planting materials |
Soil Conservation Specialist |
|
|
Economist |
|
|
Secretary |
Training
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
BADC, Scotland District Board
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS
CIDA/FAO Land Use Planning; Promotion of Agroforestry (1.2); National Parks and Protected Areas (4.0).
OBSERVATIONS
This project will immediately focus the skills of the SCU to initiate a planned programme of reforestation and conservation in this well-documented area. The BADC will be able to take the lead in implementing affordable land use systems on its own land, while fulfilling its mandate.
PROJECT BUDGET
|
|
Contribution |
||||
|
Donor (US$) |
|
Local (Bds$) |
|||
|
Equipment |
|||||
|
Microcomputer |
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
2x4wd vehicles |
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
|
Survey instruments, etc. |
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
Tools |
|
8,000 |
|
|
|
|
Planting materials |
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
143,000 |
|
|
|
Personnel |
|||||
|
Project Manager |
30 mm |
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
Arborist |
30 mm |
450,000 |
|
|
|
|
F/Inventory |
12 mm |
90,000 |
|
|
|
|
Livestock Specialist |
|
|
30 mm |
225,000 |
|
|
Extension Specialist |
|
|
30 mm |
225,000 |
|
|
Soil Conservation Specialist |
|
|
60 mm |
400,000 |
|
|
Economist |
|
|
6 mm |
40,000 |
|
|
Foresters |
48 mm |
100,000 |
240 mm |
1,000,000 |
|
|
Secretary |
|
|
60 mm |
250,000 |
|
|
Totals |
|
1,033,000 |
|
2,140,000 |
|
|
PROJECT NO: |
1.2 |
|
PRIORITY AREA: |
Forestry in Land Use |
|
PROJECT TITLE: |
Promotion of Agroforestry on Idle and Abandoned Lands |
|
DURATION: |
5 years |
|
LOCATION: |
Scotland District/Islandwide on Coral Soils |
|
TARGET BENEFICIARIES: |
Small and large land owners and landless farmers |
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To plan and implement a programme for stimulating application of agroforestry practices towards improved soil fertility, greater water retention, optimal utilization of land and increased farm output.
ACTIVITIES
1. Update land capability data, critical sites, and rural sociology2. Prepare integrated rural development plan
3. Establish agroforestry demonstration sites and arboretum, to include windbreaks, fuelwood, fodder, fencing and pasturage for livestock
4. Organise field training for farmers
5. Evaluate the effect of measures
6. Assess existing tree cover, including orchards and gullies
OUTPUTS
1. Optimal land utilization plan2. Increased soil water retention and fertility
3. Increased agricultural production
4. 250 farmers trained in agroforestry and conservation practices
5. Reduced soil erosion
6. Evaluation of the potential use of gullies
INPUTS
|
Equipment and Materials |
Personnel |
|
Microcomputer W. GIS |
Project Manager/Forestry Expert |
|
2 x 4wd vehicles |
Arborist |
|
Survey instruments |
Extension Agronomist |
|
Aerial photography |
Livestock Specialist |
|
Maps |
Soil Conservation Specialist |
|
Tools |
Economist |
|
Planting materials |
Forest Inventory Specialist |
|
|
Foresters/Field Technicians (6) |
|
|
Secretary |
Training
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
BADC, Ministry of Agriculture
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS
CIDA/FAO Land Use Planning; Forestry Development/Watershed Management (1.1); Urban Wood Utilization (2.2); National Parks and Protected Areas (4.0).
OBSERVATIONS
This project will demonstrate the benefit of tree cover and tree crops as a means of utilising idle and abandoned lands on a sustainable basis.
PROJECT BUDGET
|
|
Contribution |
||||
|
Donor (US$) |
|
Local (Bds $) |
|||
|
Equipment |
|||||
|
Microcomputer |
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
4wd vehicles |
|
60,000 |
|
|
|
|
Survey instruments, etc. |
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
Tools |
|
8,000 |
|
|
|
|
Planting materials |
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
203,000 |
|
|
|
Personnel |
|||||
|
Project Manager |
30 mm |
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
Arborist |
30 mm |
450,000 |
|
|
|
|
F/Inventory |
12 mm |
90,000 |
|
|
|
|
Livestock Specialist |
|
|
30 mm |
225,000 |
|
|
Extension Specialist |
|
|
30 mm |
225,000 |
|
|
Soil Conservation Specialist |
|
|
60 mm |
400,000 |
|
|
Economist |
|
|
6 mm |
40,000 |
|
|
Foresters |
48 mm |
100,000 |
240 mm |
1,000,000 |
|
|
Secretary |
|
|
60 mm |
250,000 |
|
|
Totals |
|
1,048,000 |
|
2,140,000 |
|
|
PROJECT NO |
2.0 |
|
PRIORITY AREA |
Forest Based Industrial Development |
|
PROJECT TITLE |
Urban Wood Utilization |
|
DURATION |
2 years |
|
LOCATION |
Bridgetown and Urban Areas |
|
TARGET BENEFICIARIES |
Furniture and handicraft industries |
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To promote development of a viable and constant supply of high value wood and handicraft materials through utilization and restocking of mature mahogany trees.
ACTIVITIES
1. Inventory of urban hardwood trees2. Appraisal of existing processing capacity and demand
3. Prepare exploitation plan
4. Training in harvesting and tree care skills
5. Planting of fine hardwoods
6. Training in wood processing and equipment technology
OUTPUTS
1. Expanded furniture and handicraft industry2. Increased foreign exchange earnings
3. Utilization of declining trees
4. New skills in tree harvesting and care
5. Establishment of sustained production system
6. New urban tree standard
INPUTS
|
Equipment and Materials |
Personnel |
|
Chainsaws and pruning saws |
Project Manager/Urban Forestry Expert |
|
Mobile log crane/hoist |
Forestry Inventory Specialist |
|
|
Wood Utilization Specialist |
|
|
Timber Harvesting Specialist |
|
|
Economist |
|
|
Foresters(2) |
Training
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
National Conservation Commission (NCC)
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS
Promotion of agroforestry (1.2)
OBSERVATIONS
The cooperation and support of the Chief Town Planner and BIDC will be essential to implementation of this project.
PROJECT BUDGET
|
|
Contribution |
||||
|
Donor (US$) |
|
Local (Bds$) |
|||
|
Equipment |
|||||
|
Chainsaws, etc. |
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
Mobile log crane |
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
|
Protective gear |
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
320,000 |
|
|
|
Personnel |
|||||
|
Project Manager |
24 mm |
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
F/Inventory |
6 mm |
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
Wood Utilization |
12 mm |
100,000 |
|
|
|
|
Timber Harvesting |
6 mm |
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
Economist |
|
|
6 mm |
40,000 |
|
|
Foresters |
24 mm |
50,000 |
24 mm |
100,000 |
|
|
Totals |
|
770,000 |
|
140,000 |
|
|
PROJECT NO: |
4.0 |
|
PRIORITY AREA: |
Conservation of Forest Ecosystems |
|
PROJECT TITLE: |
Establishment of a National Parks/Protected Areas System |
|
DURATION: |
5 years |
|
LOCATION: |
Proposed sites islandwide, including Graeme Hall and Chancery Lane Swamps, Batts Rock/Lazaretto Littoral Woodland, Hackleton Undercliff Woods, Turner's Hall Wood, and gullies to be selected |
|
TARGET BENEFICIARIES: |
Nationals and Tourists |
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To plan and establish a system of nature reserves and protected areas for conservation of biodiversity, public education regarding the natural environment and for investment in ecotourism
ACTIVITIES
1. Demarcation and gazetting of proposed sites and buffer zones2. Preparation of management plans
3. Training of professional and support staff
4. Development of interpretive and educational programmes
5. Collection of field data on biodiversity, etc.
6. Planning and layout of visitor facilities, trails
7. Specifications and maintenance prescriptions
OUTPUTS
1. Barbados National Parks Service2. Improved management capability
3. More visitors and national environmental awareness
4. Increased revenues
INPUTS
|
Equipment and Materials |
Personnel |
|
|
Project Manager/Forestry Expert |
|
|
Parks Planner |
|
|
Terrestrial Biologist |
|
|
Marine Biologist |
|
|
Landscape Architect |
|
|
4, Forester/Field Technicians |
|
|
Secretary |
Training
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
National Conservation Conservation (NCC)
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS
Coastal Conservation; National Conservation Strategy; Forestry Development/Watershed Management (1.1); Promotion of Agroforestry (1.2)
OBSERVATIONS
This project should be monitored with the cooperation of NGOs and coordinated with similar projects in the Caribbean and Central American region.
PROJECT BUDGET
|
|
Contribution |
|||
|
Donor (US$) |
|
Local (Bds$) |
||
|
Personnel |
||||
|
Project Manager |
60 mm |
500,000 |
|
|
|
Parks Planner |
24 mm |
180,000 |
|
|
|
Terrestrial Biologist |
|
|
60 mm |
450,000 |
|
Marine Biologist |
|
|
60 mm |
450,000 |
|
Landscape Architect |
|
|
24 mm |
180,000 |
|
Foresters |
48 mm |
100,000 |
120 mm |
500,000 |
|
Secretary |
|
|
60 mm |
250,000 |
|
Totals |
|
780,000 |
|
1,830,000 |
|
PROJECT NO: |
5.0 |
|
PRIORITY AREA: |
Institutions |
|
PROJECT TITLE: |
Country Capacity for NFAP Implementation |
|
DURATION: |
5 years |
|
LOCATION: |
Islandwide |
|
TARGET BENEFICIARIES: |
BADC, NCC, SCU, MAFF |
IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To implement the steps necessary for successful initiation of NFAP projects, and to establish the appropriate institutional capacity and mechanisms for effective project implementation and management
ACTIVITIES
1. Preparation of implementation plan and project documents in keeping with donor requirements2. Coordination of project inputs
3. Review and enactment of legislation
4. Public education, including herbaria, research
5. Selection and training of staff in lead agencies
OUTPUTS
1. Technical assistance and funding of projects2. Clarification of environmental agency roles
3. Improved country capacity
4. NGO and public participation
INPUTS
|
Equipment and Materials |
Personnel |
|
Microcomputer w. GIS |
Chief Technical Adviser |
|
Vehicles |
Project Coordinator |
|
|
Project Planner |
|
|
Rural Economist |
|
|
Secretary |
Training
NATIONAL LEAD IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PROJECTS
CIDA/FAO Land Use Planning
OBSERVATIONS
This project is of the highest priority for the NFAP, and should be initiated as soon as possible
PROJECT BUDGET
|
|
Contribution |
|||
|
Donor (US$) |
|
Local (Bds$) |
||
|
Equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
Microcomputer |
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
Vehicles |
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
65,000 |
|
|
|
Personnel |
|
|
|
|
|
CTA |
36 mm |
330,000 |
|
|
|
Project Coordinator |
|
|
36 mm |
450,000 |
|
Project Planner |
|
|
36 mm |
270,000 |
|
Rural Economist |
|
|
36 mm |
270,000 |
|
Secretary |
|
|
60 mm |
250,000 |
|
Totals |
|
395,000 |
|
1,240,000 |
Gooding, E.G.B (1944) "Turner's Hall Wood, Barbados" Caribbean Forester 5 153-170.
