Part II Community-Based Forest Management Program - ppmrn

SOUND IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES
It was further noted that at the CBFMP area, the survival rate of
parcels near the existing forest plantation was higher, estimated to be
90-95%, than those along the shore which was estimated to be only
about 2 to 5%.
Parcels within the CBRMP Area
Parcels along the shores of CBRMP
Despite existing condition at the time of inspection, the Regional Office
still claimed that the areas are suitable for planting and that the low
survival rates were due to the failure of the POs to maintain and protect the
areas.
Management’s Comments
Provided by FMB
Area profiling and appraisals are
being conducted prior to the start of
the project.
However, there are also instances that
instead of managing the forest
resources alone, there are other
Team’s Rejoinder
The team agrees that appraisal was
conducted before the start of the
project. However, as discussed in the
report, the same may not be
considered adequate as areas with
mineral deposits, existing claims, and
unsuitable for reforestation were
included as part of the contracted
project area. Including areas such as
these eventually resulted in low
survival percentage in these areas.
Gathering of data on mineral
resources which could be secured
from the MGB and the NAMRIA is
one of the requirements in the conduct
of appraisal.
The team understands that
management of mineral resources is
also part of CBFMA. However, the
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