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distribution under the Social Forestry Programme of the Forestry Department. Research and DevelopmentResearch and Development Renewable Natural Resources 17.76 The present research activities will be continued and strengthened following the Review of the RNR Research programme. ExtensionExtension 17.77 Through the Extension Sub Division, the DAH will continue to provide technical support to the Dzongkhag extension and farmer training programme. Forestry Sector Development ProgrammesForestry Sector Development Programmes 17.78 During the 6FYP, the DoF implemented a conservation oriented programme, with emphasis on collection of data, development of management plans and reafforestation of degraded areas. Efforts were made to involve communities in forestry projects and activities, however there has been insufficient understanding of farmer's needs and local forest uses and social organisations. The DoF recognises the importance of involving communities in forestry activities and this will be the major strategy for the 7FYP. 17.79 The collection and analysis of data will continue and will be integrated into a Geographical Information System to provide the basis for management plans and land use planning in general. The Master Plan for Forestry Development will be finalised during the 7FYP to provide guidelines for future developments in the forestry subsector. AfforestationAfforestation 17.80 The afforestation programme will continue to be implemented with a target of 2,500 ha per annum. The programme has two aims: to improve soil and water conservation and to meet the forest product requirements of the population. The Department will endeavour to increase community participation in the programme through the Social Forestry programme. The Afforestation Division will assume responsibility for the Seed Storage Centre from the Research Division to improve the collection and storage of seeds for distribution under the afforestation programme. 17.81 The MPFD has analyzed the areas of degraded land that require rehabilitation measures and have found that in some areas soil and water conservation improvements can only achieved through reintroducing forest cover. However of the 230,000 ha identified as degraded, only 32% require afforestation, while the remaining 68% of degraded land can be converted to agricultural land, 5-7% for agroforestry, 12-15% for wood production by communities and private farmers, 1-2% to other activities such as mining, industry residential areas and the remaining area could be incorporated in management units of protected areas. Forest ProtectionForest Protection 17.82 The Forest Protection Programme will have 2 components: fire prevention, and insect and disease control: (i) Fire Prevention activities during the 6FYP were able to reduce the incidence of forest fires, through extension and publicity. These activities will be continued and expanded during the 7FYP. (ii) Insect and Disease Control The Department successfully controlled a bark beetle epidemic in Western Bhutan during the 6FYP and has been able to develop its skills in this area. A Protection Cell has been created in the Research Division and will continue to provide support for disease control activities. Forest ManagementForest Management 17.83 During the 7FYP, efforts will be made to develop management plans for as many areas as possible. These management plans will allow the sustainable utilisation of forests by communities and commercial enterprises where appropriate. The Forest Resource Management Division will be strengthened through additional staff, staff training, computerisation of data processing and further improvements in the Photointerpretation Cell. 15
Renewable Natural Resources Wildlife ManagementWildlife Management 17.84 The development of management plans for protected areas will continue during the 7FYP. The DOF is considering revising the boundaries of the reserves, as the existing areas include a high proportion of alpine and tropical habitats and lack of temperate and subalpine habitats. The DOF will also develop regulations on types of activities and land uses allowed in each of the protected areas. Due to resource constraints the DoF will prioritise the planning of reserves and develop management plans for these areas. Research and Extension Research and Extension 17.85 The Research programme will continue during the 7FYP, with greater efforts to integrate the programme with the Departments of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry. The extension programme will be more clearly defined, with greater emphasis on involving communities in forestry activities. Marketing Development ProgrammesMarketing Development Programmes 17.86 Agricultural marketing and pricing issues will be the responsibility of the PPD of the MOA. The Food Corporation of Bhutan will remain a Department under the MOA and will be responsible for activities which are considered to be in the public interest and would not be provided by the private sector. Some functions of the FCB may be better suited to private sector involvement and these will be considered during the 7FYP for privatisation. While these are considered, the FCB will continue to be responsible for wholesale distribution of essential commodities, with prices fixed by the FCB on the advice of the MOA PPD. The FCB will continue to establish auction yards to facilitate marketing of agricultural products and will gradually privatise the management of the auction yards. A Marketing Unit will be maintained in the FCB to undertake research and to regulate the auction yards operated by <strong>Commission</strong> Agents. The FCB will also manage the distribution of World Food Programme commodities, and the storage and distribution of food security stocks. Consideration will be given to privatisation of the salt iodisation plant in Phuntsholing. To strengthen the storage capacity of the organisation, an additional 5,600 MT of storage facilities will be constructed during the 7FYP. 16
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COUNTRY BACKGROUND I. Physical Char
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