INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL TIMBER ORGANIZATION

ITTO

TITLE

SERIAL NUMBER

COMMITTEE

SUBMITTED BY

ORIGINAL

SUMMARY

Project Document

DEVELOPMENT OF A DEMONSTRATION AREA IN THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF GABONESE FORESTS

PD 8/98 RevA (F)

REFORESTATION AND FOREST MANAGEMENT

GOVERNMENT OF GABON

FRENCH

The aim of this project is to contribute to the improvement of sustainable forest management by the dissemination of the experience obtained in the pilot management of a model forest. It will reveal the ecological and economic potential of the forest. It will make it possible to develop and implement reference systems in the field of forest utilization and sustainable management, and conservation of the bio-diversity. This project will also make it possible to establish a management structure for the model forest and a practical training program in natural forest sustainable management. The practical training will enable on-site agents to assume the monitoring and control of forestry and sustainable forest management activities.

EXECUTING AGENCY

DURATION

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE

NATIONAL SCHOOL OF FORESTRY (ENEF) MINISTRY OF FORESTRY, FISHING AND REFORESTATION, IN CHARGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE PROTECTION

36 MONTHS

End 2000

PROPOSED BUDGET AND Source Contribution in $US

Equivalent in local currency

(FCFA) OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING

ITTO Gov't of Gabon

TOTAL

458'695 377'930

836'625

INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL TIMBER ORGANIZATION

ITTO

TITLE

SERIAL NUMBER

COMMITTEE

SUBMITTED BY

ORIGINAL

SUMMARY

Project Document

DEVELOPMENT OF A DEMONSTRATION AREA IN THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF GABONESE FORESTS

PD 8/98 RevA (F)

REFORESTATION AND FOREST MANAGEMENT

GOVERNMENT OF GABON

FRENCH

The aim of this project is to contribute to the improvement of sustainable forest management by the dissemination of the experience obtained in the pilot management of a model forest. It will reveal the ecological and economic potential of the forest. It will make it possible to develop and implement reference systems in the field of forest utilization and sustainable management, and conservation of the bio-diversity. This project will also make it possible to establish a management structure for the model forest and a practical training program in natural forest sustainable management. The practical training will enable on-site agents to assume the monitoring and control of forestry and sustainable forest management activities.

EXECUTING AGENCY

DURATION

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE

NATIONAL SCHOOL OF FORESTRY (ENEF) MINISTRY OF FORESTRY, FISHING AND REFORESTATION, IN CHARGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE PROTECTION

36 MONTHS

End 2000

PROPOSED BUDGET AND Source Contribution in $US

Equivalent in local currency

(FCFA) OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING

ITTO Gov't of Gabon

TOTAL

458'695 377'930

836'625

PART I: CONTEXT

A. Relevance to ITTO

1. Compliance with ITTO Objectives

This project complies with the ITTO Objectives laid down in Article 1 of the 1994 International Tropical Timber Agreement (ITTA):

(c) To contribute to the process of sustainable development;

(d) To enhance the capacity of members to implement a strategy for achieving exports of tropical timber products from sustainably managed sources by the year 2000;

(I) To encourage members to develop national policies aimed at sustainable utilization and conservation of timber producing forests and their genetic resources and at maintaining the ecological balance in the regions concerned, in the context of tropical timber trade.

2. Compliance with ITTO Criteria

This project complies with the project selection criteria mentioned in Article 25, paragraph 2 of ITTA 1994:

(a) Relevance to the objectives of the ITT A Agreement;

(b) Environmental and social effects;

(d) The interests and characteristics of each of the developing producing regions.

3. Relationship to ITTO Action Plan and Priorities

This project complies with ITTO actions promoted in the fields of forestry policy, timber utilization, research, participation of local communities, in order to achieve Target 2000. In particular, it complies with the objectives of the Committee on Reforestation and Forest Management as defined in the Action Plan, which are the promotion of national policies, the support of development and the implementation of sustainable forest management systems. It complies with the priorities of the ITTO Action Plan listed below:

(b) To encourage the development of national and international policies aimed at sustainable management of tropical forests and reinforce the national institutions responsible.

(d) To demonstrate economic viability and promote long term investments in sustainable forest management.

(f) To assist in the development of a scientific basis for forest management.

(g) To develop and promote an intellectual, economic and technological basis for integrated forest systems and the optimal utilization of tropical forests, taking into account the many benefits they can provide.

(h) To promote and support the development of skills for research and the implementation of forest management operations.

U) To assist in the formulation and publication of criteria, standards and guidelines for the sustainable management and conservation of tropical forests.

(k) To support the establishment of Demonstration Areas reflecting different forest management models to facilitate the transfer of technology and scientific knowledge.

The project will allow experiments to be carried out in Gabon and to draw guidelines for the sustainable management of Gabonese forests.

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PART I: CONTEXT

A. Relevance to ITTO

1. Compliance with ITTO Objectives

This project complies with the ITTO Objectives laid down in Article 1 of the 1994 International Tropical Timber Agreement (ITTA):

(c) To contribute to the process of sustainable development;

(d) To enhance the capacity of members to implement a strategy for achieving exports of tropical timber products from sustainably managed sources by the year 2000;

(I) To encourage members to develop national policies aimed at sustainable utilization and conservation of timber producing forests and their genetic resources and at maintaining the ecological balance in the regions concerned, in the context of tropical timber trade.

2. Compliance with ITTO Criteria

This project complies with the project selection criteria mentioned in Article 25, paragraph 2 of ITTA 1994:

(a) Relevance to the objectives of the ITT A Agreement;

(b) Environmental and social effects;

(d) The interests and characteristics of each of the developing producing regions.

3. Relationship to ITTO Action Plan and Priorities

This project complies with ITTO actions promoted in the fields of forestry policy, timber utilization, research, participation of local communities, in order to achieve Target 2000. In particular, it complies with the objectives of the Committee on Reforestation and Forest Management as defined in the Action Plan, which are the promotion of national policies, the support of development and the implementation of sustainable forest management systems. It complies with the priorities of the ITTO Action Plan listed below:

(b) To encourage the development of national and international policies aimed at sustainable management of tropical forests and reinforce the national institutions responsible.

(d) To demonstrate economic viability and promote long term investments in sustainable forest management.

(f) To assist in the development of a scientific basis for forest management.

(g) To develop and promote an intellectual, economic and technological basis for integrated forest systems and the optimal utilization of tropical forests, taking into account the many benefits they can provide.

(h) To promote and support the development of skills for research and the implementation of forest management operations.

U) To assist in the formulation and publication of criteria, standards and guidelines for the sustainable management and conservation of tropical forests.

(k) To support the establishment of Demonstration Areas reflecting different forest management models to facilitate the transfer of technology and scientific knowledge.

The project will allow experiments to be carried out in Gabon and to draw guidelines for the sustainable management of Gabonese forests.

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B. Relevance to National Policies

1. Relationship to sectoral pOlicies affecting tropical timber

The Gabonese Authorities give forest resources an important place. The Fifth Economic and Social Development Plan (1984-1988) included in its General Principles the development of the national forest estate and the development and utilization of natural forest resources. In the same Plan, forest policy underlines the importance of improving knowledge on potential timber resources, the management of that potential and the planning of its utilization.

In May 1996, the Government outlined the general principles of a new forestry policy. In particular, it mentioned the increase and optimization of the contribution of the forestry sector to the economic and social development of the country by developing a more diversified and performing timber industry in conjunction with a significant reduction of log exports for the benefit of local processed timber products. As far as resource management is concerned, the strategy aims to maintain forest resources in the long term by introducing and consolidating sustainable forest management programmes. The main issue at stake is therefore the abandonment of a non-sustainable private forest management policy in favour of a policy taking into account the balance and interaction of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of forest management.

By this policy, Gabon confirms its adherence to international objectives, among them the ITTO Year 2000 Objective; the objectives and recommendations of the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992; the Convention on International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora Species threatened with Extinction (CITES), and the World Heritage Convention.

The aim of the strategy adopted by Gabon is to constitute a permanent forest estate of 12 million hectares composed of 8 million ha of productive forests and 4 million ha of protected areas.

The Master Plan for the sustainable management of Gabonese forests put forward by the Forestry Department (DGEF) define a coherent programme of co-ordinated actions aimed at this general objective. Among the priorities established in these guidelines and resulting from the participation of all parties involved in forest development in Gabon, is the on-site training of forest engineers and technicians in real forest management. On completion of the first three year phase of the Master Plan (1998-2000), members of staff at all levels, involved in forest management, will have been trained in the implementation of the forest management plan (formulation, execution).

The project presented here is one of the concrete actions taken to fulfil these commitments. Its objectives fully comply with the national policy for the sustainable management of forest resources.

2. Relationship to subsectoral aims and programmes

The 22nd July 1982 Forestry Policy Act No 1/82 defines two major forestry policy objectives: the industrialization and sustainable management of national forest stands. Article 1 states that the general objective of forestry policy is to "promote a rational management of resources". Article 2 adds that the general objective requires the application of "a management policy aimed at ensuring a better balance between the utilization and the renewal of resources, (. . .) of a policy of industrialization aimed at promoting the processing a greater proportion of raw materials".

The 1997 government bill reviewing this law goes one step further, with a general objective to "promote the sustainable development of forest resources" in order to "increase the contribution of the forestry sector to the economic, industrial, cultural and scientific development of the country", and to "conserve, protect and enable the regeneration of natural forest stands, in order to ensure the maintenance of biodiversity and the sustainability of production". Along with the Guidelines, this law amendment by the DGEF generalizes the sustainable management of Gabonese forests using the practical procedures.

Forest management efforts have given priority to the permanent forest estate. Objectives and actions will therefore be determined in accordance with the priority objective of each management unit. In production forests, the aim is to ensure the sustained yield of timber and non-timber products, while minimizing the environmental impact of logging. In protected areas, objectives related to the conservation of ecosystems and the maintenance of biodiversity will be given priority.

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B. Relevance to National Policies

1. Relationship to sectoral pOlicies affecting tropical timber

The Gabonese Authorities give forest resources an important place. The Fifth Economic and Social Development Plan (1984-1988) included in its General Principles the development of the national forest estate and the development and utilization of natural forest resources. In the same Plan, forest policy underlines the importance of improving knowledge on potential timber resources, the management of that potential and the planning of its utilization.

In May 1996, the Government outlined the general principles of a new forestry policy. In particular, it mentioned the increase and optimization of the contribution of the forestry sector to the economic and social development of the country by developing a more diversified and performing timber industry in conjunction with a significant reduction of log exports for the benefit of local processed timber products. As far as resource management is concerned, the strategy aims to maintain forest resources in the long term by introducing and consolidating sustainable forest management programmes. The main issue at stake is therefore the abandonment of a non-sustainable private forest management policy in favour of a policy taking into account the balance and interaction of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of forest management.

By this policy, Gabon confirms its adherence to international objectives, among them the ITTO Year 2000 Objective; the objectives and recommendations of the United Nations Conference on the Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992; the Convention on International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora Species threatened with Extinction (CITES), and the World Heritage Convention.

The aim of the strategy adopted by Gabon is to constitute a permanent forest estate of 12 million hectares composed of 8 million ha of productive forests and 4 million ha of protected areas.

The Master Plan for the sustainable management of Gabonese forests put forward by the Forestry Department (DGEF) define a coherent programme of co-ordinated actions aimed at this general objective. Among the priorities established in these guidelines and resulting from the participation of all parties involved in forest development in Gabon, is the on-site training of forest engineers and technicians in real forest management. On completion of the first three year phase of the Master Plan (1998-2000), members of staff at all levels, involved in forest management, will have been trained in the implementation of the forest management plan (formulation, execution).

The project presented here is one of the concrete actions taken to fulfil these commitments. Its objectives fully comply with the national policy for the sustainable management of forest resources.

2. Relationship to subsectoral aims and programmes

The 22nd July 1982 Forestry Policy Act No 1/82 defines two major forestry policy objectives: the industrialization and sustainable management of national forest stands. Article 1 states that the general objective of forestry policy is to "promote a rational management of resources". Article 2 adds that the general objective requires the application of "a management policy aimed at ensuring a better balance between the utilization and the renewal of resources, (. . .) of a policy of industrialization aimed at promoting the processing a greater proportion of raw materials".

The 1997 government bill reviewing this law goes one step further, with a general objective to "promote the sustainable development of forest resources" in order to "increase the contribution of the forestry sector to the economic, industrial, cultural and scientific development of the country", and to "conserve, protect and enable the regeneration of natural forest stands, in order to ensure the maintenance of biodiversity and the sustainability of production". Along with the Guidelines, this law amendment by the DGEF generalizes the sustainable management of Gabonese forests using the practical procedures.

Forest management efforts have given priority to the permanent forest estate. Objectives and actions will therefore be determined in accordance with the priority objective of each management unit. In production forests, the aim is to ensure the sustained yield of timber and non-timber products, while minimizing the environmental impact of logging. In protected areas, objectives related to the conservation of ecosystems and the maintenance of biodiversity will be given priority.

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This sustainable forest management policy will be applied by the Gabonese Government in collaboration with its partners in the private sector and NGOs. There are a number of other similar projects for the implementation of the national sustainable forest management policy. Among them:

• Forests and the Environment (World Bank);

• ITTO projects, in particular:

Realization of Preliminary Studies and Drafting of a Management Plan for the Forest of La Bokoue (lTTO: PO 37192 Rev. 1 (F); Multiple Resource Stratification, Mapping and Inventory of the Management of the First Forest Zone in Gabon (Phase I and /I) [ITTO: PO 8195 Rev. 1 (F)]; Forest Inventory and Production of Management Plans for Areas of Reserved Production Forests in the First Forest Zone of Gabon (Phase 1/- Stratification of First Zone) [ITTO: PO 17198 Rev.3 (F)]; Collection and Computer Processing of Forestry Data with a View to Improving the Management of Forest Resources of Gabon (Phase I) and Reinforcement of the national forestry statistics collection and processing system and support for the training of field units (Phase /I) (lTTO: PO 36192 M); Study and Definition of Guidelines for the Implementation of Strategies aimed at the Sustainable Management of Gabonese Forests, in compliance with ITTO Target 2000 [ITTO: PPD 17197 Rev. 2 (F)]; Biology of the Okoume Forest (Phase I) (lTTO); Inventory and Preparations for the Management of the Minkebe Forest Area of Gabon (lTTO: PD28196 Rev. 1 (F) and WWF); Development and Installation of a Computer Management System for the Control of Forest Production In Gabon [ITTO: PO 15198 Rev. 2 (M)]; Publication, Testing and Clarification of ITTO's Criteria and Indicators for the Sustainable Management of Gabon's Forests [ITTO: PO 9198 Rev. 2 (F)];

• Tropical Forest Action Program PAFT-Gabon (FAO).

These projects have made it possible to draw up inventory and photo-interpretation standards and a framework for the formulation of forest management plans.

Institutional and legal framework

The project will be executed in the reserved forest of Mondah, placed at the disposal of ENEF for teaching, research and experimental purposes. Its supervision will be carried out by the Ministry of Forestry and Fishing, in charge of Reforestation (MEFPR). The National School of Forestry (ENEF) will be the project Executing Agency. A project management unit will be established within ENEF. The Department of Inventories, Forest Management and Regeneration (DIARF) within the Forestry Department (DGEF), will be associated with the technical aspects such as forest inventories and forest management.

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This sustainable forest management policy will be applied by the Gabonese Government in collaboration with its partners in the private sector and NGOs. There are a number of other similar projects for the implementation of the national sustainable forest management policy. Among them:

• Forests and the Environment (World Bank);

• ITTO projects, in particular:

Realization of Preliminary Studies and Drafting of a Management Plan for the Forest of La Bokoue (lTTO: PO 37192 Rev. 1 (F); Multiple Resource Stratification, Mapping and Inventory of the Management of the First Forest Zone in Gabon (Phase I and /I) [ITTO: PO 8195 Rev. 1 (F)]; Forest Inventory and Production of Management Plans for Areas of Reserved Production Forests in the First Forest Zone of Gabon (Phase 1/- Stratification of First Zone) [ITTO: PO 17198 Rev.3 (F)]; Collection and Computer Processing of Forestry Data with a View to Improving the Management of Forest Resources of Gabon (Phase I) and Reinforcement of the national forestry statistics collection and processing system and support for the training of field units (Phase /I) (lTTO: PO 36192 M); Study and Definition of Guidelines for the Implementation of Strategies aimed at the Sustainable Management of Gabonese Forests, in compliance with ITTO Target 2000 [ITTO: PPD 17197 Rev. 2 (F)]; Biology of the Okoume Forest (Phase I) (lTTO); Inventory and Preparations for the Management of the Minkebe Forest Area of Gabon (lTTO: PD28196 Rev. 1 (F) and WWF); Development and Installation of a Computer Management System for the Control of Forest Production In Gabon [ITTO: PO 15198 Rev. 2 (M)]; Publication, Testing and Clarification of ITTO's Criteria and Indicators for the Sustainable Management of Gabon's Forests [ITTO: PO 9198 Rev. 2 (F)];

• Tropical Forest Action Program PAFT-Gabon (FAO).

These projects have made it possible to draw up inventory and photo-interpretation standards and a framework for the formulation of forest management plans.

Institutional and legal framework

The project will be executed in the reserved forest of Mondah, placed at the disposal of ENEF for teaching, research and experimental purposes. Its supervision will be carried out by the Ministry of Forestry and Fishing, in charge of Reforestation (MEFPR). The National School of Forestry (ENEF) will be the project Executing Agency. A project management unit will be established within ENEF. The Department of Inventories, Forest Management and Regeneration (DIARF) within the Forestry Department (DGEF), will be associated with the technical aspects such as forest inventories and forest management.

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PART 11: THE PROJECT

1. Origin

As a Member of ITTO, Gabon is wholly committed to the achievement of Target 2000 and compliance with the Organization's Guidelines for the sustainable management of its forests.

This project proposal also represents one of the conclusions of ITTO Pre-project PPD 17/97 Rev. 2 (F) on the "Study and definition of guidelines for the implementation of strategies aimed at the sustainable management of Gabonese forests in compliance with ITTO Target 2000.". The definition of concrete technical standards for the development and implementation of forest management plans and the training of personnel involved in the concrete aspects of forest management constitute two future action priorities of the Forestry Department Master Plan for the sustainable management of Gabonese forests, to be started in the first three-year phase of the project (1998-2000) and pursued and further developed during the two following years (2nd phase of the project).

2. Project Objectives

2.1 Development Objective

The overall objective of this project is to contribute to sustainable forest management through the dissemination of knowledge and data obtained in the pilot management of a model forest.

2.2 Specific Objectives

The specific objectives are the following:

1. To obtain data on the ecological and economic potential of the forest.

2. To develop and apply reference systems in the utilization and sustainable management of forests and the conservation of biodiversity.

3. Establish a management structure for the model forest and practical training in the sustainable management of natural forests.

3. Project Justification

3.1 Problem to be addressed

The Gabonese Government is aware of the need for the integration of environmental, economic and social objectives into sustainable forest management. In order to address this challenge, clear guidelines are needed to direct the activities of timber producers and industrialists and those of professionals responsible for the development of forest management plans. The development of a model forest management area incorporating demonstration, research and development and practical training constitutes an essential tool for accelerating the adoption of sustainable forest management principles.

At this point in time, Gabon needs to resolve two serious problems in order to attain ITTO's Year 2000 Objective. Firstly, natural forest operators need to be given set logging quotas for the various forest units in order to ensure a sustainable utilization. Secondly, logging must be carried out in such a way as to limit environmental damage.

However, there does not yet exist in the country a demonstration area where the concept of sustainable forest management is implemented. Forestry personnel in both public and private sectors should have such a site available to them where they can acquire practical experience in the life-size application of sustainable forest management standards and requirements.

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PART 11: THE PROJECT

1. Origin

As a Member of ITTO, Gabon is wholly committed to the achievement of Target 2000 and compliance with the Organization's Guidelines for the sustainable management of its forests.

This project proposal also represents one of the conclusions of ITTO Pre-project PPD 17/97 Rev. 2 (F) on the "Study and definition of guidelines for the implementation of strategies aimed at the sustainable management of Gabonese forests in compliance with ITTO Target 2000.". The definition of concrete technical standards for the development and implementation of forest management plans and the training of personnel involved in the concrete aspects of forest management constitute two future action priorities of the Forestry Department Master Plan for the sustainable management of Gabonese forests, to be started in the first three-year phase of the project (1998-2000) and pursued and further developed during the two following years (2nd phase of the project).

2. Project Objectives

2.1 Development Objective

The overall objective of this project is to contribute to sustainable forest management through the dissemination of knowledge and data obtained in the pilot management of a model forest.

2.2 Specific Objectives

The specific objectives are the following:

1. To obtain data on the ecological and economic potential of the forest.

2. To develop and apply reference systems in the utilization and sustainable management of forests and the conservation of biodiversity.

3. Establish a management structure for the model forest and practical training in the sustainable management of natural forests.

3. Project Justification

3.1 Problem to be addressed

The Gabonese Government is aware of the need for the integration of environmental, economic and social objectives into sustainable forest management. In order to address this challenge, clear guidelines are needed to direct the activities of timber producers and industrialists and those of professionals responsible for the development of forest management plans. The development of a model forest management area incorporating demonstration, research and development and practical training constitutes an essential tool for accelerating the adoption of sustainable forest management principles.

At this point in time, Gabon needs to resolve two serious problems in order to attain ITTO's Year 2000 Objective. Firstly, natural forest operators need to be given set logging quotas for the various forest units in order to ensure a sustainable utilization. Secondly, logging must be carried out in such a way as to limit environmental damage.

However, there does not yet exist in the country a demonstration area where the concept of sustainable forest management is implemented. Forestry personnel in both public and private sectors should have such a site available to them where they can acquire practical experience in the life-size application of sustainable forest management standards and requirements.

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3.2 Characteristics of region where project will be located

The site initially planned for the project was to be located in the Second Forest Zone. The Gabonese Government revised the project in order to take into account ENEF training policies.

The project will be executed in the reserved forest of Mondah (figure 1). This area occupies a special place among Gabon's forests. A number of factors have motivated the selection of this forest as a demonstration site:

• Because it has always been rich in Okoume, it has the longest tradition of silvicultural management and contains the oldest man-made Okoume plantations;

• Its suburban Libreville location, easy access, coastal location and presence of natural forest give it a whole range of potential uses, in particular a high potential for tourism;

• As this forest has been placed at the disposal of ENEF for training, research and experimental purposes, it should be the subject of model management by highly trained personnel;

• Since 1990, several seminars and technical studies have been carried out on the problems and management of the Mondah Reserved Forest;

• A Management Plan has been drawn up for the reserved part of the Mondah Forest within the framework of the Gabonese-German technical cooperation project "Rehabilitation of the National School of Forestry 1 Cap Esterial" (ENEF/GTZ). This Management Plan covers the period 1997 to 2006.

3.3 Other pertinent aspects of the "pre-project situation"

This proposal constitutes one of the conclusions of ITTO pre-project PPD 17/97 Rev.2 (F), and a priority action for Phase I of the DGEF Master Plan for sustainable management of Gabonese forests. An initial feasibility study has been carried out by the DIARF and discussed with other parties participating in the forest management strategy.

[Table 1: Location Map]

3.4 Intended situation after project completion

After project completion:

• The ENEF will have at its disposal a model of a sustainable forest management plan enabling the implementation of ITTO Guidelines for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests. It will also have at its disposal an information system integrating geo-referenced multiple resources.

• The Gabonese Forestry Departments and decision-makers will have a model on which to base the regulation of forest management programmes.

• ENEF and other public and private educational, research and conservation institutions will have at their disposal a model for sustainable forest management.

• Gabon will benefit from an infrastructure for the practical training of forestry personnel from the public and private sectors and NGOs, in the sustainable management of natural forests.

• Personnel responsible for the development of forest management plans will be given on-site practical training.

• Permanent observation plots for the collection of data for multiple resource management will be in place.

3.5 Target beneficiaries and others affected

The project will benefit the entire Gabonese forestry sector. It will contribute to the awareness of decision­makers and foresters of sustainable forest management issues in their threefold dimension: ecological, economic and social sustainability.

3.6 Project strategy

3.6.1 Reasons for selection

The workshop organized by the Forestry Department in November 1997 on the definition of a master plan for the sustainable management of forest resources in Gabon led to a number of priority decisions aimed at achieving the sustainable management of Gabonese forests, such as:

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3.2 Characteristics of region where project will be located

The site initially planned for the project was to be located in the Second Forest Zone. The Gabonese Government revised the project in order to take into account ENEF training policies.

The project will be executed in the reserved forest of Mondah (figure 1). This area occupies a special place among Gabon's forests. A number of factors have motivated the selection of this forest as a demonstration site:

• Because it has always been rich in Okoume, it has the longest tradition of silvicultural management and contains the oldest man-made Okoume plantations;

• Its suburban Libreville location, easy access, coastal location and presence of natural forest give it a whole range of potential uses, in particular a high potential for tourism;

• As this forest has been placed at the disposal of ENEF for training, research and experimental purposes, it should be the subject of model management by highly trained personnel;

• Since 1990, several seminars and technical studies have been carried out on the problems and management of the Mondah Reserved Forest;

• A Management Plan has been drawn up for the reserved part of the Mondah Forest within the framework of the Gabonese-German technical cooperation project "Rehabilitation of the National School of Forestry 1 Cap Esterial" (ENEF/GTZ). This Management Plan covers the period 1997 to 2006.

3.3 Other pertinent aspects of the "pre-project situation"

This proposal constitutes one of the conclusions of ITTO pre-project PPD 17/97 Rev.2 (F), and a priority action for Phase I of the DGEF Master Plan for sustainable management of Gabonese forests. An initial feasibility study has been carried out by the DIARF and discussed with other parties participating in the forest management strategy.

[Table 1: Location Map]

3.4 Intended situation after project completion

After project completion:

• The ENEF will have at its disposal a model of a sustainable forest management plan enabling the implementation of ITTO Guidelines for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests. It will also have at its disposal an information system integrating geo-referenced multiple resources.

• The Gabonese Forestry Departments and decision-makers will have a model on which to base the regulation of forest management programmes.

• ENEF and other public and private educational, research and conservation institutions will have at their disposal a model for sustainable forest management.

• Gabon will benefit from an infrastructure for the practical training of forestry personnel from the public and private sectors and NGOs, in the sustainable management of natural forests.

• Personnel responsible for the development of forest management plans will be given on-site practical training.

• Permanent observation plots for the collection of data for multiple resource management will be in place.

3.5 Target beneficiaries and others affected

The project will benefit the entire Gabonese forestry sector. It will contribute to the awareness of decision­makers and foresters of sustainable forest management issues in their threefold dimension: ecological, economic and social sustainability.

3.6 Project strategy

3.6.1 Reasons for selection

The workshop organized by the Forestry Department in November 1997 on the definition of a master plan for the sustainable management of forest resources in Gabon led to a number of priority decisions aimed at achieving the sustainable management of Gabonese forests, such as:

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(a) Encouragement of partnership at all levels (State, NGOs, private sector);

(b) Necessity to precisely determine the role and responsibilities of each party;

(c) Crucial importance of training at all levels with a particular emphasis in field personnel;

(d) Financing of forest management, mainly from the results of forest activities and support from international co-operation;

(e) Involvement of bordering populations which need to benefit from forest resources;

(f) Combination of sustainable forest management with the further industrial development of the timber sector.

The training of specialized staff in the criteria and indicators for the sustainable management of tropical forests established by ITTO constitutes a crucial preliminary stage for guaranteeing the success of sustainable forest management plans. Such trained personnel is still lacking in forest enterprises, specialized NGOs and public services.

Finally, a concerted forest management process with all partners in the sector should be encouraged as soon as they have endorsed all national sustainable forest management criteria on a social, economic and ecological level. It is from this point of view that forest operators need to be associated with the development of sustainable forest management demonstration areas. One of the first tasks of the project will be to identify the organization most suited for that purpose.

3.6.2 Lessons drawn from past evaluation

Vocational training profiles for forest managers have placed little emphasis on the specializaton of field personnel. In the past, training dispensed at the "Institut National d'Etudes Forestieres" and at the "Ecole Nationale des Eaux et Forets" has tended to concentrate on the general teaching of forestry disciplines (Systematic Botany, Logging, Fish-farming). As a result, the Gabonese forestry administrative personnel has evolved in the form of an inverted pyramid, with little qualified field staff and a plethora of forestry technical engineers without specialization.

Such a policy has not encouraged the development of qualified field staff able to take on the monitoring and evaluation of forestry and sustainable forest management activities. This project should remedy this problem on a permanent basis.

3.6.3 Technical and scientific aspects

The aim of sustainable management is the conservation of forest ecosystems. This task requires proven scientific tools for the prediction of results of operations to be carried out. The complexity of the tropical forest environment requires the use of computer models that are effective tools for dialogue between planners and decision-makers because they enable the results of different management scenarios to be evaluated.

The management plan will therefore have to be based on biophysical data (geology, relief, geomorphology, climate, soils, hydrography, vegetation, fauna), a forest inventory and socio-economic data. Existing data will be processed and non-existent data will be the subject of research.

The project will carry out an inventory of resources that will provide basic information for the formulation of a multiple resource forest management plan. Standards for the forest management inventory have already been set by the DIARF (Sampling type and intenSity, data to be collected). Flora and fauna studies will be carried out in order to determine and map out the ecosystems of the project regions and incorporate the data into a geographically referenced database.

With regard to the inventory, the DIARF has established a forest inventory data processing centre with all the necessary eqUipment for the capture, processing and production of reports. The project will benefit from the services offered by this centre for the processing of its inventory data and the training of ENEF students in this field.

The implementation of a sustainable forest management model requires the availability of data on biodiversity. Where flora is concerned, data will be collected in sub-plots of forest inventory sampling plots.

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(a) Encouragement of partnership at all levels (State, NGOs, private sector);

(b) Necessity to precisely determine the role and responsibilities of each party;

(c) Crucial importance of training at all levels with a particular emphasis in field personnel;

(d) Financing of forest management, mainly from the results of forest activities and support from international co-operation;

(e) Involvement of bordering populations which need to benefit from forest resources;

(f) Combination of sustainable forest management with the further industrial development of the timber sector.

The training of specialized staff in the criteria and indicators for the sustainable management of tropical forests established by ITTO constitutes a crucial preliminary stage for guaranteeing the success of sustainable forest management plans. Such trained personnel is still lacking in forest enterprises, specialized NGOs and public services.

Finally, a concerted forest management process with all partners in the sector should be encouraged as soon as they have endorsed all national sustainable forest management criteria on a social, economic and ecological level. It is from this point of view that forest operators need to be associated with the development of sustainable forest management demonstration areas. One of the first tasks of the project will be to identify the organization most suited for that purpose.

3.6.2 Lessons drawn from past evaluation

Vocational training profiles for forest managers have placed little emphasis on the specializaton of field personnel. In the past, training dispensed at the "Institut National d'Etudes Forestieres" and at the "Ecole Nationale des Eaux et Forets" has tended to concentrate on the general teaching of forestry disciplines (Systematic Botany, Logging, Fish-farming). As a result, the Gabonese forestry administrative personnel has evolved in the form of an inverted pyramid, with little qualified field staff and a plethora of forestry technical engineers without specialization.

Such a policy has not encouraged the development of qualified field staff able to take on the monitoring and evaluation of forestry and sustainable forest management activities. This project should remedy this problem on a permanent basis.

3.6.3 Technical and scientific aspects

The aim of sustainable management is the conservation of forest ecosystems. This task requires proven scientific tools for the prediction of results of operations to be carried out. The complexity of the tropical forest environment requires the use of computer models that are effective tools for dialogue between planners and decision-makers because they enable the results of different management scenarios to be evaluated.

The management plan will therefore have to be based on biophysical data (geology, relief, geomorphology, climate, soils, hydrography, vegetation, fauna), a forest inventory and socio-economic data. Existing data will be processed and non-existent data will be the subject of research.

The project will carry out an inventory of resources that will provide basic information for the formulation of a multiple resource forest management plan. Standards for the forest management inventory have already been set by the DIARF (Sampling type and intenSity, data to be collected). Flora and fauna studies will be carried out in order to determine and map out the ecosystems of the project regions and incorporate the data into a geographically referenced database.

With regard to the inventory, the DIARF has established a forest inventory data processing centre with all the necessary eqUipment for the capture, processing and production of reports. The project will benefit from the services offered by this centre for the processing of its inventory data and the training of ENEF students in this field.

The implementation of a sustainable forest management model requires the availability of data on biodiversity. Where flora is concerned, data will be collected in sub-plots of forest inventory sampling plots.

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All vascular plants will be recorded. The structure of vegetation will be analyzed in each site and correlations established with the physical characteristics of the environment (topography, geology, pedology, meteorology). Data will be processed according to multivariable statistical analysis methods in order to describe biodiversity indicators. The information obtained will be used to map the different forest ecosystems and will form the basis for decision-making on the management options, taking into account the biological diversity.

All these projects necessitate the availability of reliable cartographic information. A forest map will be drafted for the processing of inventory data. The DIARF has already acquired the necessary computer software tools required for forest mapping. It will therefore be in a position to provide support for ENEF student training in this field.

3.6.4 Economic aspects

Studies within the project will be carried out on the costs of forestry management, taking into account the constraints of environmental sustainability.

3.6.5 Environmental aspects

The project, which has as its aim the sustainable management of forests, will take into account ITTO Guidelines on the protection of the environment, primarily:

• ITTO Guidelines on the conservation of biodiversity in productive tropical forests

• ITTO Guidelines aimed at taking into account the effects of projects on the environment.

3.6.6 Social aspects

In view of the pressure of bordering populations on natural forests, the project will take into account their specific needs. A socio-economic study will be undertaken with the aim of identifying those needs and suggesting ways and means of integrating them into the sustainable management plan.

3.6.7 Managerial aspects

The project will be managed by a management structure established within ENEF. The Head of Project will benefit as a result from a delegation of power in the technical, administrative and financial management of the project. However, the Director of the National School of Forestry (ENEF) shall be responsible for the project before ITTO and for his own budget at national level. In this capacity, he shall be responsible for the appropriateness of expenditure in relation to planned activities.

3.7 Reasons for ITTO support

3.7.1 ITTO aspects

Gabon is making efforts to achieve ITTO Target 2000, in accordance with the objectives of the Organization, which has already financed other well managed projects in this country. The aim of this project is to provide Gabon with a reference model for sustainable project management, enabling it to generalize a management plan based on well tested methods. ITTO support for an action aimed at extending the results to other Gabonese forests is therefore justified on the basis of its expected multiplier effect at national level.

3.7.2 Relationship to relevant actions supported by other donors

To date, several experiments have been carried out for the development of management plans and the different forest areas of the country. The World Bank through its Forest and Environment Project (FEP), the Gabonese National Timber Company through the Gabonese Timber Foundation, and a number of economic operators keen to become involved in the sustainable management of forest resources have achieved partial results in parallel with ITTO. This project proposal would produce a summary of the different results, which could serve as a guide for the extension of sustainable management to the whole country, and as a reference framework for the training of future foresters and representatives who will work in the public and private sector.

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All vascular plants will be recorded. The structure of vegetation will be analyzed in each site and correlations established with the physical characteristics of the environment (topography, geology, pedology, meteorology). Data will be processed according to multivariable statistical analysis methods in order to describe biodiversity indicators. The information obtained will be used to map the different forest ecosystems and will form the basis for decision-making on the management options, taking into account the biological diversity.

All these projects necessitate the availability of reliable cartographic information. A forest map will be drafted for the processing of inventory data. The DIARF has already acquired the necessary computer software tools required for forest mapping. It will therefore be in a position to provide support for ENEF student training in this field.

3.6.4 Economic aspects

Studies within the project will be carried out on the costs of forestry management, taking into account the constraints of environmental sustainability.

3.6.5 Environmental aspects

The project, which has as its aim the sustainable management of forests, will take into account ITTO Guidelines on the protection of the environment, primarily:

• ITTO Guidelines on the conservation of biodiversity in productive tropical forests

• ITTO Guidelines aimed at taking into account the effects of projects on the environment.

3.6.6 Social aspects

In view of the pressure of bordering populations on natural forests, the project will take into account their specific needs. A socio-economic study will be undertaken with the aim of identifying those needs and suggesting ways and means of integrating them into the sustainable management plan.

3.6.7 Managerial aspects

The project will be managed by a management structure established within ENEF. The Head of Project will benefit as a result from a delegation of power in the technical, administrative and financial management of the project. However, the Director of the National School of Forestry (ENEF) shall be responsible for the project before ITTO and for his own budget at national level. In this capacity, he shall be responsible for the appropriateness of expenditure in relation to planned activities.

3.7 Reasons for ITTO support

3.7.1 ITTO aspects

Gabon is making efforts to achieve ITTO Target 2000, in accordance with the objectives of the Organization, which has already financed other well managed projects in this country. The aim of this project is to provide Gabon with a reference model for sustainable project management, enabling it to generalize a management plan based on well tested methods. ITTO support for an action aimed at extending the results to other Gabonese forests is therefore justified on the basis of its expected multiplier effect at national level.

3.7.2 Relationship to relevant actions supported by other donors

To date, several experiments have been carried out for the development of management plans and the different forest areas of the country. The World Bank through its Forest and Environment Project (FEP), the Gabonese National Timber Company through the Gabonese Timber Foundation, and a number of economic operators keen to become involved in the sustainable management of forest resources have achieved partial results in parallel with ITTO. This project proposal would produce a summary of the different results, which could serve as a guide for the extension of sustainable management to the whole country, and as a reference framework for the training of future foresters and representatives who will work in the public and private sector.

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With regard to training, studies on the planning of human resources for forest management in Gabon are being undertaken within the context of the aforementioned Forest and Environment Project (FEP). These studies will undoubtedly strengthen the current project.

3.8 Ri sks

The implementation of the concept of sustainable tropical forest management is a recent development. To make it fully operational in Gabon will require methodical collection and interpretation of relevant data that will form the basis of proposals for models for the management of ecosystems. There is a risk of failure if good national and international experts are not chosen, or if the concession holders were unwilling to adopt logging methods in line with sustainable forest management.

4. Outputs

4.1 Specific Objective 1

4.1.1 Output 1.1: A multiple resource inventory is completed

The multiple resource inventory will cover an area of 10,000 hectares, the whole area of the Mondah Forest. The inventory will provide information about production potential in timber and non-timber products of the forest and its bio-diversity as well as descriptive information on the physical environment. A systematic sampling on the basis of a 1 % sample will be carried out as an inventory device. The area of the sample plot will be 0.5 ha. Information gathering on bio-diversity will be carried out in SUb-plots of the sample plots and will be used for the study outlined under Output 1.2 below.

Before carrying out this inventory, the project will carry out a study on forest enterprises in Gabon in order to identify the company best suited to develop a demonstration area. The company will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• Willingness to become involved in the process of sustainable management of forest resources; • Possession of adequate technical eqUipment; • Employment of local staff who are adequately trained and experienced in forestry management

operations.

4.1.2 Output 1.2: Study on biodiversity is completed

The objectives of this study will be to accumUlate knowledge about ecosystems in order to measure the negative impact of forest management on the environment and to ensure that the bio-diversity is maintained. Botanical sampling will be carried out as well as studies on the fauna.

4.1.3 Output 1.3: Socio-economic studies are completed

The economic potential of the forest will be studied as well as the opportunities for optimizing this potential within the national context. Forest management related costs will also be studied in detail with a view to making recommendations about the equitable division of responsibility between the State and other parties concerned. A sociological study will provide information on the social context of the region as well as on the direct and indirect effects of the project.

4.2 Specific Objective 2

4.2.1 Output 2.1: Permanent observation system for a multiple resource forest management plan is established

The results achieved over time will enable a comparison of the effects on biodiversity and the sustainability of production of different levels of forest logging and treatment.

4.2.2 Output 2.2: Sustainable forest management plan is developed

This work will be based on national forestry policy, the data from the multiple resource inventory, the biodiversity studies, socio-economic stUdies and experiments carried out elsewhere in the country. A workshop will be held to approve the plan and initiate the distribution project results to other forest management units.

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With regard to training, studies on the planning of human resources for forest management in Gabon are being undertaken within the context of the aforementioned Forest and Environment Project (FEP). These studies will undoubtedly strengthen the current project.

3.8 Ri sks

The implementation of the concept of sustainable tropical forest management is a recent development. To make it fully operational in Gabon will require methodical collection and interpretation of relevant data that will form the basis of proposals for models for the management of ecosystems. There is a risk of failure if good national and international experts are not chosen, or if the concession holders were unwilling to adopt logging methods in line with sustainable forest management.

4. Outputs

4.1 Specific Objective 1

4.1.1 Output 1.1: A multiple resource inventory is completed

The multiple resource inventory will cover an area of 10,000 hectares, the whole area of the Mondah Forest. The inventory will provide information about production potential in timber and non-timber products of the forest and its bio-diversity as well as descriptive information on the physical environment. A systematic sampling on the basis of a 1 % sample will be carried out as an inventory device. The area of the sample plot will be 0.5 ha. Information gathering on bio-diversity will be carried out in SUb-plots of the sample plots and will be used for the study outlined under Output 1.2 below.

Before carrying out this inventory, the project will carry out a study on forest enterprises in Gabon in order to identify the company best suited to develop a demonstration area. The company will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• Willingness to become involved in the process of sustainable management of forest resources; • Possession of adequate technical eqUipment; • Employment of local staff who are adequately trained and experienced in forestry management

operations.

4.1.2 Output 1.2: Study on biodiversity is completed

The objectives of this study will be to accumUlate knowledge about ecosystems in order to measure the negative impact of forest management on the environment and to ensure that the bio-diversity is maintained. Botanical sampling will be carried out as well as studies on the fauna.

4.1.3 Output 1.3: Socio-economic studies are completed

The economic potential of the forest will be studied as well as the opportunities for optimizing this potential within the national context. Forest management related costs will also be studied in detail with a view to making recommendations about the equitable division of responsibility between the State and other parties concerned. A sociological study will provide information on the social context of the region as well as on the direct and indirect effects of the project.

4.2 Specific Objective 2

4.2.1 Output 2.1: Permanent observation system for a multiple resource forest management plan is established

The results achieved over time will enable a comparison of the effects on biodiversity and the sustainability of production of different levels of forest logging and treatment.

4.2.2 Output 2.2: Sustainable forest management plan is developed

This work will be based on national forestry policy, the data from the multiple resource inventory, the biodiversity studies, socio-economic stUdies and experiments carried out elsewhere in the country. A workshop will be held to approve the plan and initiate the distribution project results to other forest management units.

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4.3 Specific Objective 3

4.3.1: Output 3.1: Establishment of a project management structure and practical training in sustainable forest management.

A technical and administrative team for the model forest will be established. An infrastructure to enable the implementation of the project's objectives will also be established, consisting of a small training infrastructure taking up to 30 people for training on the project's experiments, and a demonstration of the application of ITTO's Guidelines, Criteria and Indicators. The project will also finance training schemes in remote sensing and GIS, photointerpretation and mapping, forest management and forest inventories, information technology and forestry statistics for 4 forestry technical engineers.

4.3.2: Output 3.2: Practical training for forest management staff developed and implemented

A practical training scheme for DGEF staff at all levels and also available to staff of other parties concerned (private operators, NGOs) will be developed and implemented. It will be managed by the project staff. Furthermore, field trips in other regions of the country will be organized to introduce staff to the diversity of forest situations.

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4.3 Specific Objective 3

4.3.1: Output 3.1: Establishment of a project management structure and practical training in sustainable forest management.

A technical and administrative team for the model forest will be established. An infrastructure to enable the implementation of the project's objectives will also be established, consisting of a small training infrastructure taking up to 30 people for training on the project's experiments, and a demonstration of the application of ITTO's Guidelines, Criteria and Indicators. The project will also finance training schemes in remote sensing and GIS, photointerpretation and mapping, forest management and forest inventories, information technology and forestry statistics for 4 forestry technical engineers.

4.3.2: Output 3.2: Practical training for forest management staff developed and implemented

A practical training scheme for DGEF staff at all levels and also available to staff of other parties concerned (private operators, NGOs) will be developed and implemented. It will be managed by the project staff. Furthermore, field trips in other regions of the country will be organized to introduce staff to the diversity of forest situations.

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5. Activities and inputs

Output 1.1

Activity A 1.1.1

A 1.1.2

A 1.1.3 A 1.1.4

A 1.1.5

A 1.1.6

Output 1.2

A 1.2.1 A 1.2.2

Output 1.3

A 1.3.1

A 1.3.2

A. 1.3.3

A 1.3.4

Output 2.1

A2.1.1

A2.1.2

A 2.1.3

Output 2.2

A 2.2.1

A2.2.2

A2.2.3

A 2.2.4

Multiple resource inventory is established

Description Input Identification of site and drafting of forest 1 national inventory expert; 1 international maps inventory expert; cartographic documents;

aerial photographs; 1 air ticket. Drawing up of sampling plan National and international experts; cartographic

documents. Acquisition of equipment Sub-contract Execution of inventory National and international experts; 1 national

expert; 1 computer; 1 printer; labour. Integration of data of certain plant and 1 international consultant; 1 air ticket. animal species or groups of species into a geographical reference data base Processing of data National and international experts; 1 national

expert; publication of results.

Study on biodiversity carried out

Recording of additional data on fauna National ecological consultant; labour Analysis of data on biodiversity and National ecological consultant. drafting of ecological map.

Socio-economic study carried out

Study of the economic potential of forest National consultant in rural economics; timber production and its optimization. Study of the economic potential of non National consultant in rural economics; timber products and their optimization publication of results; national agroforestry

consultant Study of costs of sustainable forest logging National consultant in rural economics and management Sociological study National consultant

Means of permanent observation for a multiple resource forest management plan established

Development of permanent on-going 1 national tropical forest management expert; 1 observation and inventory plots. computer; 1 printer; 1 air ticket. Establishment of permanent plots and National tropical forest management expert; observation before logging operations marking equipment; labour. Study of the effects of logging and National tropical forest management expert. treatment of the logged forest

Development of a sustainable forest management plan

Collection and analysis of basic data and National and international expert in tropical development of different forest forest management.. management models Drawing up of forest management plans National and international expert in tropical

forest management; publication. Formulation of national guidelines for National and international expert in tropical natural forest management forest management; publication. Holding of validation workshop National project personnel; international

consultant; 90 participants; sub-contract for participant accommodation and catering.

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5. Activities and inputs

Output 1.1

Activity A 1.1.1

A 1.1.2

A 1.1.3 A 1.1.4

A 1.1.5

A 1.1.6

Output 1.2

A 1.2.1 A 1.2.2

Output 1.3

A 1.3.1

A 1.3.2

A. 1.3.3

A 1.3.4

Output 2.1

A2.1.1

A2.1.2

A 2.1.3

Output 2.2

A 2.2.1

A2.2.2

A2.2.3

A 2.2.4

Multiple resource inventory is established

Description Input Identification of site and drafting of forest 1 national inventory expert; 1 international maps inventory expert; cartographic documents;

aerial photographs; 1 air ticket. Drawing up of sampling plan National and international experts; cartographic

documents. Acquisition of equipment Sub-contract Execution of inventory National and international experts; 1 national

expert; 1 computer; 1 printer; labour. Integration of data of certain plant and 1 international consultant; 1 air ticket. animal species or groups of species into a geographical reference data base Processing of data National and international experts; 1 national

expert; publication of results.

Study on biodiversity carried out

Recording of additional data on fauna National ecological consultant; labour Analysis of data on biodiversity and National ecological consultant. drafting of ecological map.

Socio-economic study carried out

Study of the economic potential of forest National consultant in rural economics; timber production and its optimization. Study of the economic potential of non National consultant in rural economics; timber products and their optimization publication of results; national agroforestry

consultant Study of costs of sustainable forest logging National consultant in rural economics and management Sociological study National consultant

Means of permanent observation for a multiple resource forest management plan established

Development of permanent on-going 1 national tropical forest management expert; 1 observation and inventory plots. computer; 1 printer; 1 air ticket. Establishment of permanent plots and National tropical forest management expert; observation before logging operations marking equipment; labour. Study of the effects of logging and National tropical forest management expert. treatment of the logged forest

Development of a sustainable forest management plan

Collection and analysis of basic data and National and international expert in tropical development of different forest forest management.. management models Drawing up of forest management plans National and international expert in tropical

forest management; publication. Formulation of national guidelines for National and international expert in tropical natural forest management forest management; publication. Holding of validation workshop National project personnel; international

consultant; 90 participants; sub-contract for participant accommodation and catering.

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Output 3.1

A 3.1.1

A 3.1.2

A 3.1.3

A 3.1.4

Establishment of a project management structure and practical training in sustainable forest management

Appointment of technical training staff Availability of accommodation and offices; communication equipment; bonuses and allowances.

Model forest management infrastructure Gabonese counterpart and equipment in place Practical training and equipment Gabonese counterpart infrastructure in place Four fellowships for short-term training Return journey tickets, training fees, document abroad awarded to technical staff (1 twelve production costs and costs of field visits, month training course in remote sensing restaurant and accommodation costs and thematic mapping, including 3 months of GIS in Burkina Faso for 1 forestry technical engineer; 1 nine month training course in photointerpretation and mapping in Burkina Faso for 1 forestry technical engineer; 1 nine month training course in forest management and inventory, including 3 months of inventory data processing in Cote d'lvoire; 1 six month training course in forestry statistics and spatial reference data management in Cameroon).

Output 3.2: Practical training for forest management staff developed and implemented

A 3.2.1 Development of one training module National and international expert A 3.2.2 One 4-day training course organized for 90 National and international expert

participants A3.2.3 One 6-day field trip in other forest sites National and international expert

organized for 90 participants

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Output 3.1

A 3.1.1

A 3.1.2

A 3.1.3

A 3.1.4

Establishment of a project management structure and practical training in sustainable forest management

Appointment of technical training staff Availability of accommodation and offices; communication equipment; bonuses and allowances.

Model forest management infrastructure Gabonese counterpart and equipment in place Practical training and equipment Gabonese counterpart infrastructure in place Four fellowships for short-term training Return journey tickets, training fees, document abroad awarded to technical staff (1 twelve production costs and costs of field visits, month training course in remote sensing restaurant and accommodation costs and thematic mapping, including 3 months of GIS in Burkina Faso for 1 forestry technical engineer; 1 nine month training course in photointerpretation and mapping in Burkina Faso for 1 forestry technical engineer; 1 nine month training course in forest management and inventory, including 3 months of inventory data processing in Cote d'lvoire; 1 six month training course in forestry statistics and spatial reference data management in Cameroon).

Output 3.2: Practical training for forest management staff developed and implemented

A 3.2.1 Development of one training module National and international expert A 3.2.2 One 4-day training course organized for 90 National and international expert

participants A3.2.3 One 6-day field trip in other forest sites National and international expert

organized for 90 participants

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6. Logical framework worksheets

Project components Objectively verifiable Means of verification Important hypotheses Indicators

Development Objective: Implementation of Multiple resource Sustained political will Contribution to the national guidelines for the management plans for improvement of the sustainable management other management units. sustainable management of natural forests. of natural forests through the generalization of results obtained in the pilot management of a model forest. Specific Objective 1: Drafting of thematic Explanatory documents Availability of basic Knowledge of the maps. and summary reports. cartographic documents ecological and economic potential of forests. Specific Objective 2: Establishment of Decision on adoption Development and guidelines on the process implementation of of sustainable reference systems on the management. utilization and management of forests Production of Computer programs Availability of basic data and the conservation of management system biodiversity. models. Specific Objective 3: Project outputs obtained List of personnel; Availability of competent Establishment of a within the set period. inventory of personnel. management structure for infrastructures and the model forest and equipment; progress practical training in the reports. sustainable management of natural forests. Output 1.1: Data on timber and non Summary of results. Availability of national Multiple resource timber products available personnel required and inventory completed before the end of the 3rd basic maps.

guarter of Year 2. Output 1.2: Study completed before Summary report Study on biodiversity the end of the 3rd quarter completed of Year 2. Output 1.3: Results available before Summary report Socio-economic study the end of the 1 sI quarter completed of Year 3. Output 2.1: Data obtained from the Reports; cartographic Permanent observation permanent plots are documents; data system for multiple regularly collected and collection methodology. resource management incorporated into the established planning process. Output 2.2: Multiple resource Decision by the Availability of the Sustainable forest management plan competent authority necessary basic data management plan available before the end developed of Year 3 Output 3.1: National technical Progress reports; physical Sub-contracting can be Establishment of project personnel in place before inspection; acceptance carried out within the set management structure end of 1 sI quarter of Year reports. period. and practical training in 1; Infrastructures in place sustainable forest before end of 2nd quarter management. of Year 2. Output 3.2: MEFPREPN personnel, Reports on training Results are sufficient for Practical training for private operators and courses, lists of the summary; participants forest management staff NGOs trained. participants, accounting are selected by ENEF; developed and documents. experts are available to implemented. 2!'0vide training.

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6. Logical framework worksheets

Project components Objectively verifiable Means of verification Important hypotheses Indicators

Development Objective: Implementation of Multiple resource Sustained political will Contribution to the national guidelines for the management plans for improvement of the sustainable management other management units. sustainable management of natural forests. of natural forests through the generalization of results obtained in the pilot management of a model forest. Specific Objective 1: Drafting of thematic Explanatory documents Availability of basic Knowledge of the maps. and summary reports. cartographic documents ecological and economic potential of forests. Specific Objective 2: Establishment of Decision on adoption Development and guidelines on the process implementation of of sustainable reference systems on the management. utilization and management of forests Production of Computer programs Availability of basic data and the conservation of management system biodiversity. models. Specific Objective 3: Project outputs obtained List of personnel; Availability of competent Establishment of a within the set period. inventory of personnel. management structure for infrastructures and the model forest and equipment; progress practical training in the reports. sustainable management of natural forests. Output 1.1: Data on timber and non Summary of results. Availability of national Multiple resource timber products available personnel required and inventory completed before the end of the 3rd basic maps.

guarter of Year 2. Output 1.2: Study completed before Summary report Study on biodiversity the end of the 3rd quarter completed of Year 2. Output 1.3: Results available before Summary report Socio-economic study the end of the 1 sI quarter completed of Year 3. Output 2.1: Data obtained from the Reports; cartographic Permanent observation permanent plots are documents; data system for multiple regularly collected and collection methodology. resource management incorporated into the established planning process. Output 2.2: Multiple resource Decision by the Availability of the Sustainable forest management plan competent authority necessary basic data management plan available before the end developed of Year 3 Output 3.1: National technical Progress reports; physical Sub-contracting can be Establishment of project personnel in place before inspection; acceptance carried out within the set management structure end of 1 sI quarter of Year reports. period. and practical training in 1; Infrastructures in place sustainable forest before end of 2nd quarter management. of Year 2. Output 3.2: MEFPREPN personnel, Reports on training Results are sufficient for Practical training for private operators and courses, lists of the summary; participants forest management staff NGOs trained. participants, accounting are selected by ENEF; developed and documents. experts are available to implemented. 2!'0vide training.

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Activities: A 1.1.1 Identification of Forest mapping Explanatory documents Availability of basic maps. site and drafting of forest completed until mid-year maj)s. 1. A 1.1.2 Development of Sampling plan completed Methodological note Expertise available sampling plan until end of 2nd quarter of

Year 1. A 1.1.3 Acquisition of Equipment acquired until List of equipment equipment the end of 2nd quarter. A 1.1.4 Execution of Field work completed until Capture of data on Respect of set time limits inventory the end of 3rd quarter of computer. for the recruitment of

Year 2. national and international experts.

A 1.1.5 Integration of data Integration completed Data integrated into a Expertise available of certain plant and before the end of Year 2. geographical reference animal species or groups data base. of species into a geographical reference data base. A 1.1.6 Processing and Summary of data before Summary report Expertise available publication of data. the end of Year 2;

On-going integration of data into the planning process.

A 1.2.1 Survey of Methodological note Results of survey Recruitment of competent additional data on fauna completed in the third experts.

quarter of Year 2. A 1.2.1 Analysis of data Data on biodiversity and Summary report; maps. Recruitment of competent on biodiversity and ecological map available experts. drafting of an ecological at the end of Year 2. map. A 1.3.1 Study of the Data on the potential and Summary report; Recruitment of competent economic potential of computer optimization existence of optimization experts. forest timber products model available until the computer models. and its optimization. end of the 1 st quarter of

Year 3. A 1.3.2 Study of the Data available until the Summary reports. Recruitment of competent economic potential of non end of the 1 st quarter of experts. timber products and its Year 3. optimization. A 1.3.3 Study of logging Data available until the Summary reports. Recruitment of competent and management costs end of the 1 st quarter of experts. under sustainable forest Year 3. management. A 1.3.4 Sociological study Study completed until the Report Recruitment of a

end of the 1 st quarter of competent national year 1. expert.

A 2.1.1 Development of Methodological note; Maps; monitoring and Forest stratification permanent on-going plots identified and survey methodology. completed. observation and inventory described until mid-year plots 1. A 2.1.2 Establishment of Plots marked on-site; Maps; Expert available permanent plots and surveys carried out by On-site verification. observation before mid-year 1 integrated into logging operations. the planning process on

an on-going basis. A 2.1.3 Study of the Data gradually available Reports Collaboration of forest logging and treatment by the 4th quarter of the operators. effects of the logged year and integrated into forest the planning process.

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Activities: A 1.1.1 Identification of Forest mapping Explanatory documents Availability of basic maps. site and drafting of forest completed until mid-year maj)s. 1. A 1.1.2 Development of Sampling plan completed Methodological note Expertise available sampling plan until end of 2nd quarter of

Year 1. A 1.1.3 Acquisition of Equipment acquired until List of equipment equipment the end of 2nd quarter. A 1.1.4 Execution of Field work completed until Capture of data on Respect of set time limits inventory the end of 3rd quarter of computer. for the recruitment of

Year 2. national and international experts.

A 1.1.5 Integration of data Integration completed Data integrated into a Expertise available of certain plant and before the end of Year 2. geographical reference animal species or groups data base. of species into a geographical reference data base. A 1.1.6 Processing and Summary of data before Summary report Expertise available publication of data. the end of Year 2;

On-going integration of data into the planning process.

A 1.2.1 Survey of Methodological note Results of survey Recruitment of competent additional data on fauna completed in the third experts.

quarter of Year 2. A 1.2.1 Analysis of data Data on biodiversity and Summary report; maps. Recruitment of competent on biodiversity and ecological map available experts. drafting of an ecological at the end of Year 2. map. A 1.3.1 Study of the Data on the potential and Summary report; Recruitment of competent economic potential of computer optimization existence of optimization experts. forest timber products model available until the computer models. and its optimization. end of the 1 st quarter of

Year 3. A 1.3.2 Study of the Data available until the Summary reports. Recruitment of competent economic potential of non end of the 1 st quarter of experts. timber products and its Year 3. optimization. A 1.3.3 Study of logging Data available until the Summary reports. Recruitment of competent and management costs end of the 1 st quarter of experts. under sustainable forest Year 3. management. A 1.3.4 Sociological study Study completed until the Report Recruitment of a

end of the 1 st quarter of competent national year 1. expert.

A 2.1.1 Development of Methodological note; Maps; monitoring and Forest stratification permanent on-going plots identified and survey methodology. completed. observation and inventory described until mid-year plots 1. A 2.1.2 Establishment of Plots marked on-site; Maps; Expert available permanent plots and surveys carried out by On-site verification. observation before mid-year 1 integrated into logging operations. the planning process on

an on-going basis. A 2.1.3 Study of the Data gradually available Reports Collaboration of forest logging and treatment by the 4th quarter of the operators. effects of the logged year and integrated into forest the planning process.

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A 2.2.1 Collection and Basic data available until Different existing Expert available analysis of basic data and the end of mid-year 3. documents and data. development of different forest management models. A 2.2.2 Development of Plans developed by the Adoption decision by Political will. forest management plan end of the 3r quarter of competent authority. and project management Year 3. plans. A 2.2.3 Formulation of Guidelines formulated Adoption decision by Political will. national guidelines for the until the end of the 3rd competent authority. management of natural quarter of Year 3. forests. A 2.2.4 Holding of Five day workshop held List of participants; Project results can be validation workshop during the 4th quarter of proceedings of the summarized within the set

Year 3 for 25 members of workshop. time limit. management staff.

A 3.1.1 Appointment of The project outputs are Progress reports; list of ENEF provides the technical training staff realized within the set personnel. project with the required

time limit. staff. A 3.1.2 Infrastructure for Infrastructure completed Progress reports; Sub-contracting occurs the management of the mid-year 2. inventory; physical within the set time limits. model forest and inspection. equiQment are inj:>lace. A 3.1.3 Infrastructure for Completion mid-year 2. Progress reports; Sub-contracting occurs practical training and inventory; physical within the set time limits. equipment are in place. inspection. A.3.1.4 Short-term Training courses Certificates from training ENEF provides training fellowships are completed before the end centres. candidates and selects awarded to technical of Year 3. training centres personnel. A 3.2.1 Training module Module usable between Publication of the module Results are sufficient for completed the middle and the end of the summary report.

Year 2. A 3.2.2 Establishment of Training courses are List of participants. Experts available for a training programme. organized by the training.

b~nning_ of Year 3. A 3.2.3 Programme of Field trips have taken Reports and list of Results available to other field trips to other forest place by mid-year 3. participants. sites; means of transport sites organized. available

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A 2.2.1 Collection and Basic data available until Different existing Expert available analysis of basic data and the end of mid-year 3. documents and data. development of different forest management models. A 2.2.2 Development of Plans developed by the Adoption decision by Political will. forest management plan end of the 3r quarter of competent authority. and project management Year 3. plans. A 2.2.3 Formulation of Guidelines formulated Adoption decision by Political will. national guidelines for the until the end of the 3rd competent authority. management of natural quarter of Year 3. forests. A 2.2.4 Holding of Five day workshop held List of participants; Project results can be validation workshop during the 4th quarter of proceedings of the summarized within the set

Year 3 for 25 members of workshop. time limit. management staff.

A 3.1.1 Appointment of The project outputs are Progress reports; list of ENEF provides the technical training staff realized within the set personnel. project with the required

time limit. staff. A 3.1.2 Infrastructure for Infrastructure completed Progress reports; Sub-contracting occurs the management of the mid-year 2. inventory; physical within the set time limits. model forest and inspection. equiQment are inj:>lace. A 3.1.3 Infrastructure for Completion mid-year 2. Progress reports; Sub-contracting occurs practical training and inventory; physical within the set time limits. equipment are in place. inspection. A.3.1.4 Short-term Training courses Certificates from training ENEF provides training fellowships are completed before the end centres. candidates and selects awarded to technical of Year 3. training centres personnel. A 3.2.1 Training module Module usable between Publication of the module Results are sufficient for completed the middle and the end of the summary report.

Year 2. A 3.2.2 Establishment of Training courses are List of participants. Experts available for a training programme. organized by the training.

b~nning_ of Year 3. A 3.2.3 Programme of Field trips have taken Reports and list of Results available to other field trips to other forest place by mid-year 3. participants. sites; means of transport sites organized. available

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7. Work Plan

Output/Activities rly Quarter

Year 1 Year 3 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 4

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7. Work Plan

Output/Activities rly Quarter

Year 1 Year 3 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 4

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8. Institutional arrangements for execution and operation

8.1 Management structure

The project will be coordinated by a Project Director, a professional forester, under the supervision of the ENEF. The Project Director will be accountable to the Project Steering Committee, chaired by Director of the National Forestry School (ENEF) and composed in addition of 1 ITTO representative, representatives of the donors, representatives of the DGEF, of ENEF, responsible for the secretariat, 1 local territorial authority, 1 representative of timber producers and industrialists. The role of the Committee is to steer the project, monitor its progress, approve annual operational plans, examine annual reports and propose adjustments to ITTO.

8.2 Future operation and maintenance

On project completion, the competent Gabonese Departments will pursue research and development activities and demonstration activities initiated, as well as the management of the model forest. Established facilities will continue to be used for training in sustainable management and the demonstration of the application of ITTO Guidelines and Criteria and Indicators for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests. Observation work in permanent plots will be continued and new data will be used to update forest management models. Appropriate management approaches and tools will be extended to other natural forests in the country.

8.3 Key staff

Project staff will include (see also organization chart):

1 Professional forester, Project Director; 1 International expert; 2 Forestry technical engineers, assistants to the Director; 4 Technical assistants, work supervisors; 1 Accountant; 1 Secretary.

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8. Institutional arrangements for execution and operation

8.1 Management structure

The project will be coordinated by a Project Director, a professional forester, under the supervision of the ENEF. The Project Director will be accountable to the Project Steering Committee, chaired by Director of the National Forestry School (ENEF) and composed in addition of 1 ITTO representative, representatives of the donors, representatives of the DGEF, of ENEF, responsible for the secretariat, 1 local territorial authority, 1 representative of timber producers and industrialists. The role of the Committee is to steer the project, monitor its progress, approve annual operational plans, examine annual reports and propose adjustments to ITTO.

8.2 Future operation and maintenance

On project completion, the competent Gabonese Departments will pursue research and development activities and demonstration activities initiated, as well as the management of the model forest. Established facilities will continue to be used for training in sustainable management and the demonstration of the application of ITTO Guidelines and Criteria and Indicators for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests. Observation work in permanent plots will be continued and new data will be used to update forest management models. Appropriate management approaches and tools will be extended to other natural forests in the country.

8.3 Key staff

Project staff will include (see also organization chart):

1 Professional forester, Project Director; 1 International expert; 2 Forestry technical engineers, assistants to the Director; 4 Technical assistants, work supervisors; 1 Accountant; 1 Secretary.

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PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

ENEF Executing Agency

I International Expert r---

Project Director Professional Forester

Accountant Secretary

I Assistant Director Assistant Director

Forestry Technical Engineer Forestry Technical Engineer

I Technical Assistant

11 Technical Assistant

I Technical Assistant Technical Assistant

Work Supervisor Work Supervisor Work Supervisor Work Supervisor

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PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

ENEF Executing Agency

I International Expert r---

Project Director Professional Forester

Accountant Secretary

I Assistant Director Assistant Director

Forestry Technical Engineer Forestry Technical Engineer

I Technical Assistant

11 Technical Assistant

I Technical Assistant Technical Assistant

Work Supervisor Work Supervisor Work Supervisor Work Supervisor

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9. Prior obligations and prerequisites

Prior to the launching of the project, the Gabonese Government will designate the national training personnel planned. Regarding the selection of a site, the Government will have concluded an agreement with a logging company prior to the implementation of the project.

10. Possible future actions

Due to the emphasis on the research and development aspects and pilot management aspects of the project, it will not be possible to achieve all objectives in three years. A second phase will enable the scientific work started in the first phase to be continued. Its nature will be determined during the second half of Year 3, during the evaluation of phase I of the project.

PART Ill: MONITORING, REPORTING AND EVALUATION

1. Arrangements for reporting

The project will submit a progress report to the ITTO Secretariat every six months and each time the Secretariat requests the same. It will also submit each year a financial report certified by an audit company selected jointly by the Project and ENEF. On project completion, a final report will be submitted to ITTO within three months of the date of completion.

2. Arrangements for ITTO monitoring and review

Each year, the ITTO Secretariat will carry out a project review mission. The Steering Committee will also convene each year in order to review the general progress of the project. A validation workshop will be held near project completion in order to approve its results. It will include representatives of interested parties in the public and private sector and NGOs, one representative from ITTO and one external expert in the sustainable management of tropical forests.

3. Evaluation

A project evaluation mission will take place 3 months before its completion. Its recommendations will form a basis for drawing up the general plan of its next phase. However, during review missions, the Secretariat of ITTO will be entitled to carry out an earlier mid-term review, should it so decide.

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9. Prior obligations and prerequisites

Prior to the launching of the project, the Gabonese Government will designate the national training personnel planned. Regarding the selection of a site, the Government will have concluded an agreement with a logging company prior to the implementation of the project.

10. Possible future actions

Due to the emphasis on the research and development aspects and pilot management aspects of the project, it will not be possible to achieve all objectives in three years. A second phase will enable the scientific work started in the first phase to be continued. Its nature will be determined during the second half of Year 3, during the evaluation of phase I of the project.

PART Ill: MONITORING, REPORTING AND EVALUATION

1. Arrangements for reporting

The project will submit a progress report to the ITTO Secretariat every six months and each time the Secretariat requests the same. It will also submit each year a financial report certified by an audit company selected jointly by the Project and ENEF. On project completion, a final report will be submitted to ITTO within three months of the date of completion.

2. Arrangements for ITTO monitoring and review

Each year, the ITTO Secretariat will carry out a project review mission. The Steering Committee will also convene each year in order to review the general progress of the project. A validation workshop will be held near project completion in order to approve its results. It will include representatives of interested parties in the public and private sector and NGOs, one representative from ITTO and one external expert in the sustainable management of tropical forests.

3. Evaluation

A project evaluation mission will take place 3 months before its completion. Its recommendations will form a basis for drawing up the general plan of its next phase. However, during review missions, the Secretariat of ITTO will be entitled to carry out an earlier mid-term review, should it so decide.

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PART IV: PROJECT BUDGET

1. Overall Project Budget by Activity

The overall project budget by activity presented in Table 1 was drafted so as to provide the greatest possible detail for analysis. Costs have been calculated by activity, as in the table listing the inputs necessary for project realization. Costs are allocated by output, activity and source of finance.

Certain general budgetary expenditures that cannot be linked to a specific activity have be regrouped under the component "Non-Activity Based Expenses".

2. Yearly Project Budgets

The yearly budgets of contributions by the Gabonese Government and ITTO by budget component are presented respectively in Tables 2 and 3. The overall consolidated yearly project budget is presented in Table 4.

2.1 Gabonese Contribution

The Government of Gabon will make the following contribution to the project:

• 1 Professional Forester, Head of Project; • 2 Forestry Technical Engineers, Assistants to Head of Project; • 4 Assistant Forestry Technical Engineers.

It will make the following additional contributions:

• Provision of premises at ENEF; • Provision of a 4x4 vehicle; • Responsibility for part of vehicle maintenance and operational costs.

2.2 ITTO Contribution

The contribution of ITTO will cover the main following elements:

• Provision of an International Expert in Forest Inventories and Forest Management; • Provision of National Experts in Forest Inventories and Management, and Social Economics; • Costs of temporary personnel recruited for field operations; • Computer equipment, 4x4 vehicles (2) and field equipment; • Responsibility for part of vehicle maintenance and operational costs; • Office supplies.

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PART IV: PROJECT BUDGET

1. Overall Project Budget by Activity

The overall project budget by activity presented in Table 1 was drafted so as to provide the greatest possible detail for analysis. Costs have been calculated by activity, as in the table listing the inputs necessary for project realization. Costs are allocated by output, activity and source of finance.

Certain general budgetary expenditures that cannot be linked to a specific activity have be regrouped under the component "Non-Activity Based Expenses".

2. Yearly Project Budgets

The yearly budgets of contributions by the Gabonese Government and ITTO by budget component are presented respectively in Tables 2 and 3. The overall consolidated yearly project budget is presented in Table 4.

2.1 Gabonese Contribution

The Government of Gabon will make the following contribution to the project:

• 1 Professional Forester, Head of Project; • 2 Forestry Technical Engineers, Assistants to Head of Project; • 4 Assistant Forestry Technical Engineers.

It will make the following additional contributions:

• Provision of premises at ENEF; • Provision of a 4x4 vehicle; • Responsibility for part of vehicle maintenance and operational costs.

2.2 ITTO Contribution

The contribution of ITTO will cover the main following elements:

• Provision of an International Expert in Forest Inventories and Forest Management; • Provision of National Experts in Forest Inventories and Management, and Social Economics; • Costs of temporary personnel recruited for field operations; • Computer equipment, 4x4 vehicles (2) and field equipment; • Responsibility for part of vehicle maintenance and operational costs; • Office supplies.

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Table 1: Overall Project Budget by Activity ($US)

BUDGET COMPONENTS 10 30 40 50 60 70 80

OUTPUTS / ACTIVITIES Project Duty Travel Capital Items Consumables Miscellaneous Executing ITIO Monit., Quarter GLOBAL personnel Agency Eval. & Admin. Year TOTAL

Manag. costs $US ITTO I GOG ITIO I GOG ITIO I GOG ITIO I GOG ITTO I GOG ITIO I GOG ITIO I GOG I I

Output 1.1: A multi-resource inventory is realised A 1.1.1 Identification of site and drafting of 11000 8400 1207 Qr1 ,Qr2/ Yr 1 20707 forest maps. Qr3,Qr41Yr2 A 1.1.2 Development of samplinq plan 9900 8400 8400 Qr1,Qr21Yr1 18300 A 1.1.3 Acquisition of equipment 51000 43000 Qr1,Qr21Yr1 94000 A 1.1.4 Execution of inventory 92600 37200 4827 Qr3, Qr4IYr1

Qr1,Qr2,Qr31Y r2

A 1.1.5 Integration of data of certain plant and 18667 13200 Qr3/Qr41Yr2 animal species or groups of species into a geographical reference data base. A 1.1.6 Processing and publication of data. 20333 5400 Qr4IYr2

Sub-total .. QUllii, '@~ .~J!U()l~ il~Jf "'l ~Wi~ ; }n ' " m

Output 1.2: Study on biodiversity completed A 1.2.1 Survey of additional data on fauna I 8100 I I I I I I Qr3/Qr41Yr2 8100 A 1.2.1 Analysis of data on biodiversity and 3600

I I I I Qr4IYr2 3600

drafting of an ecological map. Sub-total '" " ,ill

Output 1.3: Socio-economic study completed A 1.3.1 Study of the economic potential of 2200 Qr1IYr3 2200 forest timber products and its optimization. A 1.3.2 Study of the economic potential of non 2200 Qr1IYr3 2200 timber products and its optimization. A 1.3.3 Study of logging and management 1000 Qr1IYr3 1000 costs under sustainable forest management. A 1.3.4 Sociological study 1000 Qr1IYr3

Sub-total i •• fifa" tt~ MLw> , , ~)$ " "" ",g!f; -!~j: ~@ " Ouput 2.1: Permanent observation system in place A 2.1.1 Development of permanent on-going 35367 11200 2413 Qr2IYr1 48980 observation and inventory plots A 2.1.2 Establishment of permanent plots and 29167 16800 2413 Qr3,Qr4IYr1, observation before logging operations. Yr2,Yr3 A 2.1.3 Study of the logging and treatment 40167 26000 2413 Qr41Yr1,Yr2 68580 effects of the logged forest Qr1IYr3

Sub-total ~tQlI ",Bml:; q ~~' ' .,..,; , I~

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Table 1: Overall Project Budget by Activity ($US)

BUDGET COMPONENTS 10 30 40 50 60 70 80

OUTPUTS / ACTIVITIES Project Duty Travel Capital Items Consumables Miscellaneous Executing ITIO Monit., Quarter GLOBAL personnel Agency Eval. & Admin. Year TOTAL

Manag. costs $US ITTO I GOG ITIO I GOG ITTO I GOG ITIO I GOG ITTO I GOG ITIO I GOG ITTO I GOG I I

Output 1 1· A multi-resource Inventory IS realised .. A 1.1.1 Identification of site and drafting of 11000 8400 1207 Qr1 ,Qr2/ Yr 1 20707 forest maps. Qr3,Qr41Yr2 A 1.1.2 Development of sampling plan 9900 8400 8400 Qr1,Qr21Yr1 18300 A 1.1.3 Acquisition of equipment 51000 43000 Qr1,Qr21Yr1 94000 A 1.1.4 Execution of inventory 92600 37200 4827 Qr3, Qr4IYr1

Qr1,Qr2,Qr31Y r2

A 1.1.5 Integration of data of certain plant and 18667 13200 Qr3/Qr41Yr2 animal species or groups of species into a geographical reference data base. A 1.1.6 Processing and publication of data. 20333 5400 Qr4IYr2

Sub-total Output 1.2: Study on biodiversity completed A 1.2.1 Survey of additional data on fauna I 8100 I I I I I I I I I I Qr3/Qr41Yr2 I 8100 A 1.2.1 Analysis of data on biodiversity and 3600

I I I I I I I Qr4IYr2 3600

drafting of an ecological map. Sub-total

Output 1.3: Socio-economic study completed A 1.3.1 Study of the economic potential of 2200 Qr1IYr3 2200 forest timber products and its optimization. A 1.3.2 Study of the economic potential of non 2200 Qr1IYr3 2200 timber products and its optimization. A 1.3.3 Study of logging and management 1000 Qr1IYr3 1000 costs under sustainable forest management. A 1.3.4 Sociological study 1000 Qr1IYr3

Sub-total Ouput 2.1: Permanent observation system in place A 2.1.1 Development of permanent on-going 35367 11200 2413 Qr2IYr1 48980 observation and inventory plots A 2.1.2 Establishment of permanent plots and 29167 16800 2413 Qr3, Qr41Yr1, observation before logging operations. Yr2,Yr3 A 2.1.3 Study of the logging and treatment 40167 26000 2413 Qr41Yr1,Yr2 68580 effects of the logged forest Qr1IYr3

Sub-total

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OUTPUTS I ACTIVITIES 10

Project personnel

ITIO 1 GOG Output 2.2: Sustainable forest management plan developed A 2.2.1 Collection and analysis of basic data and 1 17 000 1 3 600 development of different forest management models. A 2.2.2 Development of forest management plan 1 186671 15600 and prQject management plans. A 2.2.3 Formulation of national guidelines for the 1 186671 3600 management of natural forests.

Output 3.1: Management structure and prac!ipal training in place A 3.1.1 Appointment of technical training staff A 3.1.2 Infrastructure for the management of the model forest and equipment are in place. A 3.1.3 Infrastructure for practical training and equipment are in place. A.3.1.4 Short-term training fellowships are 28400 awarded to technical personnel.

Sub-total

30 Duty Travel

ITIO 1 GOG

Output 3.2: Practical training of forest management staff implemented A 3.2.1 Training module completed A 3.2.2 Establishment of a training programme. 10800 6000 A 3.2.3 Programme of field trips to other forest 16200 6000 sites organized.

Sub-total' .

~·.o; Non-activity based expenses Premises Spare parts Fuel and services Contingencies Management costs

Office supplies Monitoring and Review Costs Evaluation Costs Programme Support Costs

Sub-total ',' .. "

TOTAL _~aOi\;; ,,,,,,,M,,,,,;,,;,",

BUDGET COMPONENTS 40 50

Capital Items Consumables

ITIO 1 GOG 1 ITIO 1 GOG

"'

0

IlIII! . 27000

9000 4500 20000 6000

6000 2400

•• '!:!I

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60 Miscellaneous

ITIO 1 GOG

25332 12305

iW~~ ItI~lJQlfl;

~91HgJi\

ill~

70 Executing Agency

Manag. costs ITIO 1 GOG

118 558

80 ITIOMon.,

Eval. & Admin.

ITIO 1 GOG

,,>~o

15000 12000 30744

,,-",,- , ~ m

Quarter Year

I

GLOBAL TOTAL

$US I

Qr2IYr3 20600

Qr2,Qr31Yr3

Qr3IYr3

19217 Qr4IYr3 L'~_iQ~~$!:\l

Qr1/yr1 Qr2,3,4lYr1 Qr1,Qr21Yr2 Qr2,3,4lYr1 Qr1,Qr21Yr2 Qr3,Qr41Yr3 28400

.. &~ll

Qr3,Qr41Yr2 Yr3 16800 Qr3,Qr41Yr3

" . ';X·i·.4'$la21

Yr1,Y2,Yr3 27000 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 13500 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 26000 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 37617 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 118558

Yr1,Y2,Yr3 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 30744

WP '. ", /'

BUDGET COMPONENTS 10 30 40 50 60 70 80

OUTPUTS I ACTIVITIES Project Duty Travel Capital Items Consumables Miscellaneous Executing ITIOMon., Quarter GLOBAL personnel Agency Eval. & Admin. Year TOTAL

Manag. costs $US ITIO GOG ITIO GOG ITIO GOG ITIO GOG ITIO GOG ITIO GOG ITIO GOG I I

Output 2.2: Sustainable forest management plan developed A 2.2.1 Collection and analysis of basic data and 17000 3600 Qr2IYr3 20600 development of different forest management models. A 2.2.2 Development of forest management plan 18667 15600 Qr2,Qr31Yr3 and project management plans. A 2.2.3 Formulation of national guidelines for the 18667 3600 Qr3IYr3 management of natural forests. A 2.2.4 Holding of validation workshop 17417 1800 Qr4IYr3 19217

Sub-total 1_~1"s:1 'f % "

. jW* .iQ$~5!:~1 iJ~~d .. Output 3 l' Management structure and practical training In place .. A 3.1.1 Appointment of technical training staff Qr1/yr1 A 3.1.2 Infrastructure for the management of the Qr2,3,4lYr1 model forest and equipment are in place. Qr1,Qr21Yr2 A 3.1.3 Infrastructure for practical training and Qr2,3,4lYr1 equipment are in place. Qr1,Qr21Yr2 A.3.1.4 Short-term training fellowships are 28400 Qr3,Qr41Yr3 28400 awarded to technical personnel.

Sub-total .. Output 32' Practical training of forest management staff Implemented A 3.2.1 Training module completed Qr3,Qr41Yr2 A 3.2.2 Establishment of a training programme. 10800 6000 Yr3 16800 A 3.2.3 Programme of field trips to other forest 16200 6000 Qr3,Qr41Yr3 sites organized. . '" Sub-total' ~·.o;

0

D ',;x Oi·.4'$ffl.21 .

Non-activity based expenses Premises 27000 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 27000 Spare parts 9000 4500 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 13500 Fuel and services 20000 6000 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 26000 Contingencies 25332 12305 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 37617 Management costs 118 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 118558

558 Office supplies 6000 2400 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 Monitoring and Review Costs 15000 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 Evaluation Costs 12000 Yr1,Y2,Yr3 Programme Support Costs 30744 Yr1 Y2 Yr3 30744

Sub-total ,

TOTAL

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Table 2: Yearly Budget - Contribution of Gabonese Government

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Table 2: Yearly Budget - Contribution of Gabonese Government

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Table 3: Yearly Budget - ITTO Contribution

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Table 3: Yearly Budget - ITTO Contribution

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L'Amemagement durable des fon~ts au Gabon (Recommandations en vue d'une nouvelle legislation forestiere). Republique gabonaise, Ministere c!es Eaux et Forets, des Postes et Telecommunications et de l'Environnement. Rapport national, 11 erne Congres Forestier Mondial du 1-22 Octobre 1997, Antalya, Turquie.

DIRECTION DES INVENTAIRES, DES AMENAGEMENTS ET DE LA REGENERATION DES FORESTS, REPUBLlQUE DU GABON, 1997. (DIARF)

Schema Directeur d'amenagement durable des forets gabonaises. Proposition etablie dans le cadre de l'Avant-projet OIBT PPD 17/97 Rev.2

N'TSAME-OKWO, C. 1992. La filiere-bois au Gabon. Production et commerce des bois d'oeuvre, CNEARCIINRA, Nancy.

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DIRECTION DES INVENTAIRES, DES AMENAGEMENTS ET DE LA REGENERATION DES FORETS, 1996.(DIARF)

L'Amemagement durable des fon~ts au Gabon (Recommandations en vue d'une nouvelle legislation forestiere). Republique gabonaise, Ministere c!es Eaux et Forets, des Postes et Telecommunications et de l'Environnement. Rapport national, 11 erne Congres Forestier Mondial du 1-22 Octobre 1997, Antalya, Turquie.

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N'TSAME-OKWO, C. 1992. La filiere-bois au Gabon. Production et commerce des bois d'oeuvre, CNEARCIINRA, Nancy.

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ANNEXE

Terms of Reference

1. Project Director

1.1. Qualifications and experience

Professional forester with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the management of natural tropical forests and familiar with the Guidelines, Criteria and Indicators of ITTO for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests.

1.2 Responsibilities

• General responsibility for the implementation of the project. • Drafting project reports and technical documents with the assistance of national and international experts

and conSUltants. • Organization of training workshops. • Co-ordination of project technical activities. • Final report of the project.

2. Specialist in the Management of Natural Tropical Forests

2.1. Qualifications and experience

Professional forester with a Doctorate and extensive experience in silviculture and the sustainable management of tropical forests, as well as knowledge of ITTO Guidelines, Criteria and Indicators.

2.2 Responsibilities

• To analyze forest inventory data. • To design the establishment of permanent observation and on-going inventory plots (number, size,

location, data collection and analysis methods) and formulate a detailed observation programme. • Develop a methodology for the observation and analysis of the impact of logging on the forest

ecosystem. • Develop a comprehensive sustainable forest management plan. • Organize a workshop for the validation of the project on completion of the planning process.

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ANNEXE

Terms of Reference

1. Project Director

1.1. Qualifications and experience

Professional forester with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the management of natural tropical forests and familiar with the Guidelines, Criteria and Indicators of ITTO for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests.

1.2 Responsibilities

• General responsibility for the implementation of the project. • Drafting project reports and technical documents with the assistance of national and international experts

and conSUltants. • Organization of training workshops. • Co-ordination of project technical activities. • Final report of the project.

2. Specialist in the Management of Natural Tropical Forests

2.1. Qualifications and experience

Professional forester with a Doctorate and extensive experience in silviculture and the sustainable management of tropical forests, as well as knowledge of ITTO Guidelines, Criteria and Indicators.

2.2 Responsibilities

• To analyze forest inventory data. • To design the establishment of permanent observation and on-going inventory plots (number, size,

location, data collection and analysis methods) and formulate a detailed observation programme. • Develop a methodology for the observation and analysis of the impact of logging on the forest

ecosystem. • Develop a comprehensive sustainable forest management plan. • Organize a workshop for the validation of the project on completion of the planning process.

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