Stakeholder’s Stakeholder’s WorkshopWorkshop

St Lucia National Forest Demarcation & St Lucia National Forest Demarcation & Bio-Physical Resource InventoryBio-Physical Resource Inventory

August 19th, 2008

Goals of the WorkshopGoals of the Workshop Provide the first level of participation for Provide the first level of participation for

stakeholdersstakeholders Provide an initial opportunity for stakeholders to take Provide an initial opportunity for stakeholders to take

ownership of the projectownership of the project Assist in identification of interested stakeholdersAssist in identification of interested stakeholders Obtain feedback from stakeholders on the proposed Obtain feedback from stakeholders on the proposed

proceduresprocedures Identify any real world differences between the Identify any real world differences between the

project assumptions and stakeholder perception.project assumptions and stakeholder perception. Gain support from key stakeholders for the work Gain support from key stakeholders for the work

planplan Consolidate relationships with stakeholders through Consolidate relationships with stakeholders through

joint participationjoint participation Demonstrate transparency at the onset of the Demonstrate transparency at the onset of the

projectproject

Nine key Project Nine key Project purposespurposes To To surveysurvey and and demarcatedemarcate and realign the Forests and realign the Forests

Reserves Reserves boundariesboundaries, inter alia incorporating the newly , inter alia incorporating the newly acquired crown lands, in order to facilitate better protection acquired crown lands, in order to facilitate better protection and management;and management;

To create an To create an updated data baseupdated data base of Forest Reserve of Forest Reserve boundary linesboundary lines (digital and hard copy data, to reside at (digital and hard copy data, to reside at Forestry Department and Lands and Surveys Department) Forestry Department and Lands and Surveys Department) and measure the quality, quantity and distribution - inclusive and measure the quality, quantity and distribution - inclusive of yield and volume - of timber and non-timber resources, of yield and volume - of timber and non-timber resources, and to compile statistics of their availability at the range, and to compile statistics of their availability at the range, watershed and national level.watershed and national level.

To To assessassess the status of the the status of the forest ecosystemforest ecosystem, assessment , assessment of biodiversity (species richness and diversity) and all of biodiversity (species richness and diversity) and all existing vegetation type at the watershed, range, and existing vegetation type at the watershed, range, and national level.national level.

Nine key Project Nine key Project purposespurposes To To adviseadvise on the most optimal means/measures for on the most optimal means/measures for

the the sustainable managementsustainable management (utilization and (utilization and conservation) of forest resourcesconservation) of forest resources

To To recommend recommend relevant silvicultural and utilization relevant silvicultural and utilization prescriptionsprescriptions necessary for planning and necessary for planning and management of forest resourcesmanagement of forest resources

To assess all existing forestry related database, To assess all existing forestry related database, and to and to createcreate an an updated monitoring systemupdated monitoring system for for producing forest resource state and change producing forest resource state and change estimates;estimates;

Nine key Project Nine key Project purposespurposes To To provide spatial and statistical dataprovide spatial and statistical data for for

estimating the nature, magnitude, geographical estimating the nature, magnitude, geographical scope, in relation to Timber and NTFP yield and scope, in relation to Timber and NTFP yield and volume, biodiversity, carbon storage, and volume, biodiversity, carbon storage, and processesprocesses

To To conduct a training programmeconduct a training programme to develop the to develop the capacity of a cadre of persons in forests resource capacity of a cadre of persons in forests resource assessment and inventory method and forests assessment and inventory method and forests management system using, scientific and modern management system using, scientific and modern technologytechnology

To To recommendrecommend and implement an effective, and implement an effective, efficient and appropriate efficient and appropriate forest management forest management systemsystem for Saint Lucia. for Saint Lucia.

Members of the Project Members of the Project TeamTeam

Dr Robert Tennent, Project Team LeaderDr Robert Tennent, Project Team Leader Inventory/FMIS specialistInventory/FMIS specialist Full timeFull time Responsible for project management, forest Responsible for project management, forest

inventory, and FMIS developmentinventory, and FMIS development

Members of the Project Members of the Project TeamTeam

Mr Earl Cenac, Principle SurveyorMr Earl Cenac, Principle Surveyor St LucianSt Lucian Long term expert, 14 months during course Long term expert, 14 months during course

of projectof project Responsible for forest boundary surveyResponsible for forest boundary survey

Members of the Project Members of the Project TeamTeam

Dr Jenny Daltry, Conservation BiologistDr Jenny Daltry, Conservation Biologist Long term expertLong term expert Responsible for biodiversity survey and Responsible for biodiversity survey and

forest classificationforest classification Seven months input over various visitsSeven months input over various visits

Members of the Project Members of the Project TeamTeam

Mr Vijay Datadin, GIS and Data Mr Vijay Datadin, GIS and Data Management SpecialistManagement Specialist Long termLong term Responsible for GIS mapping, forest cover Responsible for GIS mapping, forest cover

typing, and advising on data managementtyping, and advising on data management Six month input over 3-4 visitsSix month input over 3-4 visits

Members of the Project Members of the Project TeamTeam

Non-key expertsNon-key experts Survey TechnicianSurvey Technician Survey DraftsmanSurvey Draftsman

Still to be IdentifiedStill to be Identified BiologistBiologist ZoologistZoologist

Consultant home office Project DirectorConsultant home office Project Director Mr. Mr. Jorma PeltonenJorma Peltonen

Providing support to project implementationProviding support to project implementation

Forest Inventory/FMISForest Inventory/FMISDr. Robert TennentDr. Robert Tennent

Identify training needsIdentify training needs Conduct inventory trainingConduct inventory training Identify forest cover strataIdentify forest cover strata Develop sampling designDevelop sampling design Conduct sampling (Jan 09 to May 09)Conduct sampling (Jan 09 to May 09) Analyze resultsAnalyze results Develop FMISDevelop FMIS Develop management plansDevelop management plans

Biophysical inventoryBiophysical inventoryDr Jenny DaltryDr Jenny Daltry

Presented by Mr Jorma PeltonenPresented by Mr Jorma Peltonen

Boundary demarcationBoundary demarcationMr Earl CenacMr Earl Cenac

Presented by Mr CenacPresented by Mr Cenac

GIS and MappingGIS and MappingMr. Vijay DatadinMr. Vijay Datadin

Presented by Dr Robert TennentPresented by Dr Robert Tennento GIS support services to projectGIS support services to projecto Production of mapsProduction of mapso Include bio-physical inventory dataInclude bio-physical inventory datao Link to FMISLink to FMISo Work closely with FD GIS staffWork closely with FD GIS staff

Project PhasesProject Phases

Work planWork plan Project milestonesProject milestones

Inception phaseInception phase

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 1 - boundariesResult 1 - boundaries

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 2 - mapsResult 2 - maps

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 3 – forest Result 3 – forest

resourceresource

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 4 – botanyResult 4 – botany

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 5 – wildlifeResult 5 – wildlife

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 6 – forest managementResult 6 – forest management

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 7 – Result 7 –

prescriptionsprescriptions

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 8 – resource monitoringResult 8 – resource monitoring

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 9 – forest resourcesResult 9 – forest resources

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 10 – trained peopleResult 10 – trained people

Implementation phaseImplementation phaseResult 11 – FMISResult 11 – FMIS

MilestonesMilestones

Incidentals budgetIncidentals budgetEC$300,000EC$300,000

Office equipmentProject computer systemField vehicle hire

Field vehicle fuel

Per diems

Private car mileage allowances

Office consumables

Project computer systemProject computer system

FMIS computerFMIS computer Microsoft Access 2007Microsoft Access 2007 Office printerOffice printer

GIS computerGIS computer Arc GIS (latest version)Arc GIS (latest version) Map plotterMap plotter

Backup, network, and security Backup, network, and security accessoriesaccessories

DiscussionDiscussion

Areas for improvement of work planAreas for improvement of work plan Feedback on project activities timing Feedback on project activities timing Areas for cooperationAreas for cooperation IndicatorsIndicators Any other topicsAny other topics

Inception reportInception report

Initial draft to be finalized after workshop Initial draft to be finalized after workshop to include workshop feedbackto include workshop feedback

Revised draft to be presented to Forestry Revised draft to be presented to Forestry Department Thursday 21Department Thursday 21stst August August

Feedback from Forestry Department by Feedback from Forestry Department by Wednesday 27Wednesday 27thth August August

Inception report presented to Banana Inception report presented to Banana Industry Trust Friday 29Industry Trust Friday 29thth August August

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