Mid Term Review of Andhra Pradesh Forestry Project Jan 1997 – Government of Andhra Pradesh Forestry Department

Government of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department Mid Term R~view of A.P.Forestry Project . January, 1997  INDEX FOREWORD CHAPTER CONTENTS I - AP FORESTRY PROJECT - AN OVERVIEW II - FOREST PLANTATION MANAGEMENT Ill - JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT IV - IMPACT OF PROJECT V- TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT-RESEARCH VI - RESEARCH ACTION PLAN VII - BIO-DIVERSITY CONSERVATION VIII - TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN IX - FODDER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME X - GIS/MIS XI - TRAINING XII - CONSULTANCIES XIII - CIVIL WORKS AND PROCUREMENT XIV - NEW COMPONENTS PROPOSED XV - SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS ANNEXURES  FOREWORD There is a growing concern for the environment we live in. The forest as a natural resource plays a vital role in protecting and conserving the environment and socio-economic development of the State. Unfortunately, this resource is threatened with the increasing biotic pressure resulting in forest depletion, in quality and extent. The State of Andhra Pradesh with a geographical area of 2,75,000 Sq.kms has 63,830 Sq.kms under forests which is considered, as it is, Government's property. The designated forest area is only 23% against the desired 33% of the land area for the sustainable development. The various survey reports indicate that the actual forest cover is hardly 18% of the geographical area. Given the problem of degradation and depletion of forests and the need to regenerate them, a comprehensive project - Andhra Pradesh Forestry Project (APFP), was launched with the financial assistance from IDA during 1993-94 at an outlay of Rs.353 crores in six years. Nearly 65% of the population living in the rural areas have significant stake in the health and wealth of the forests . The APFP was designed with the main objective to improve the productivity of the forest areas, alleviate poverty , generate employment and ensure sustainable forest benefits. The APFP with various components and support act1v1t1es is unique in its multidimensional approach to the overall development of the forests and the people of the State. Participatory approach to Forest protection and development through a mechanism called Joint Forest Management is adopted for the first time under this project and this programme is implemented with measurable success. Today, we have 1320 villages protecting nearly 3,90,000 ha of forest area. A project · of this magnitude had its own initial set back in that we had to bring about attitudinal changes among the stake holders by mounting massive programmes of training, study tours, exposure trips, to the staff, NGOs and the villagers during the last two years. This enabled the department to be on firm footing in effective implementation of the project from third year onwards. Now, the department feels comfortable working with the people and involving NGOs. Tribal( people are now active partners in protection and development qf forests. Tribal Welfare Department has taken Joint Forest Management as a policy for tribal development. Forest management is taking a new look through the use of Remote Sensitjg Data fed into Geographical Informaion System. I am quite confident to carry on the good work initiated and achieve the goal~ set in the Staff Appraisal Report. • Re-structuring of the Department to take up the new challenges,technology improvement, bio-diversity conservation, tribal development plan, MIS, GIS are other components implemented with adequate zeal and enthusiasm. The active participation of the officers, the staff, the NGOs and the villagers has been significant in the successful implementation of this project and I am thankful to all of them. The review missions of the World Bank and the associated Task Managers have been extremely helpful in supporting the project with a holistic view. The Government of India and the State Government have been providing excellent co-operation and fillip in project implementation. This report on the performance, experiences and issues concerning implementation would, hopefully, help the World Bank Team in completion of Mid-term Review of the Project. 0ch-.~·\" ~,o' \~~ Hyderabad 7s.D.M KHERJI) . 17-01-1997 Prl. Chief Conservator of Forests  CFWOOrn~u ~ WCP ®CF ~OOWD=OW SCALE- 1 [})W~wrn~oo cm =18Kilometres ....I M A H A R A s H T R A ...,, .,.i ! ( I,, '., ,·i 0 R s s A y D H A l. 'I A D E S H,· v ...... ( 1: -:,, r"' "."',I N D E X State Boundary, Head Ouaner --·- @ Disl,.CI Boundary,Head Ouarlel • Rivers - FOREST TYPE Soulhcm T1opical moisl mi1ted deciduous Sal Foiesl Soulhcm Tropical dry deciduous Forest - - Red Sandars Forest - Southern Tropical Thorn Fores! Ory Ever 91ocn Forest - Dry scrnb Forest A M L N A D Eupho1bia Scrub Southern Semi ever green Forest Lillmal and Mangroves  CHAPTER I A.P. FORESTRY PROJECT - AN OVERVIEW iJNTRODUCTION : , Andhra Pradesh Forestry Project is a comprehensive forestry sector !ievelopment Project being implemented with IDA credit. The Project was formulated during 1992-93 jointly by the World Bank and the Government of Andhra Pradesh, duly taking into account the experience gained in similar Projects in the States of West Bengal and Maharashtra.. It was designed with inputs from international and national consultants, specialists from the World Bank and professionals from different departments of the State Government, in particular, the Forest Department, APFDC, Tribal Welfare Department, Animal Husbandry Department. The Project was appraised by the World Bank during 1993 through consultants and its own experts. Negotiations were held in December 1993 which resulted in signing of the Agreement on 9th March 1994. The Project became Credit effective on 29th July 1994 with provision for retroactive finance w.e.f 1st April 1993. Although implementation started in October 1993 on a modest scale, the actual Project activities picked up only after the launch workshop held at Hyderabad from 20th to 22nd November 1994. The Project is to be implemented in six years from April 1994 to 31st March 2000. The last date for disbursement, however, is 30th September 2000. The main objectives of this project are to increase forest productivity and quality, protect the environment, alleviate rural poverty and strengthen/streamline sector policies to be consistent with these objectives. The gist of the major components of the Project with the corresponding Financial Outlay is indicated in Annexure-1. Project implementation is being supervised by the World Bank regularly. So far four Supervision Missions of the Bank have visited the Project, in November 1994, April 1995, October 1995 and May 1996. The Aide Memoirs of the succeeding supervision missions have indicated the gradual progress in the implementation of the different Component. The last supervision mission was impressed with the high degree of involvement of the Project implementing Officers and complemented its performance in general with reservations on Tribal Development Plan and NGOs participation. Efforts have been made to cover all the issues raised by the supervision Mission for detailed examination during the Mid-Term Review . OBJECTIVES The strategic approach of the A.P. Forestry Project is to address the forestry issues in a comprehensive manner with the participation of public and private interest groups and to integrate forestry more closely with agriculture and livestock. J_he Project was launched with the objectives of increasing qualitative and quantitative productivity of forests, environmental protection and alleviation of rural poverty. To achieve the above strategic goals, following approaches are adopted: (i) introducing local participation in protection and management of public forests (ii) increasing productivity of designated forest lands and other marginal lands; (iii) maintaining and improving biodiversity; (iv) increasing private participation in forestry sector development, and (v) improving public forest management and development. Through these activities the Project would also increase the subsistence and incomes of fringe forest populations, many of whom are tribals or belong to weaker sections of the society. PROJECT INVESTMENT COMPONENTS : The main investment components of the Project are forest management; special action programs in areas of plant propagation & research, training, joint forest management, biodiversity conservation, fodder development, tribal development; and service support for the Forest Department and the APFDC. Forest Management : This component (US$ 47.6 million; 56.6% of base costs) would support forest regeneration and rehabilitation development on 3,24,475 Ha through J.1 T~tment Practices, which are designed to reflect the wide range of agro-ecological conditions and biotic pressure in the State, and include soil and moisture conservation measures. These treatment practices fail into three broad categories: a) Participatory Rehabilitation of Forest Lands - This program (US$ 18.5 million; 22.1% of base costs) covers 173,100 Ha. constituting 49% of the land tu be developed undei the project. Development of degraded forest lands under joint management arrangements between fringe forest villagers and Forest Department is the main thrust of this component. 152, l 00 Ha. of degraded area with viable rootstock is proposed to be regenerated through protection. Enrichment plantings are undertaken in severely degraded pockets within these areas. The balance of the area of 21 ,000 Ha. envisages treatment of larger severely degraded forest areas (<20% canopy density). These areas are to be br,ought back into production under multi-tier reforestation along with development of separatb fodder plots in some of the -areas. The investments are based on a microplan evolved ifor each site in consultation with the local villagers. An area of 63205 Ha has been tieated under this stream in the first three years of the Project, as against the·staff Appraisal ~eport provision of 61 ,600 Ha. • b) Production Forestry on Forest Lands - This program (US$ 20.8 million; 24.6% of base costs) covers 104,500 Ha. constituting 29% of the planned developme~, 59 l 00 I:Ia. of the target area is under regeneration of bamboo bearing forests and plantations of teak and natural associates and miscellaneous high-value species over 12,900 Ha as well as high-yield Q_Q 1-Ja on heavily degraded forest reserve lands. The works Eucalyptus -plantations over l_71 5_ concerning high-yield species are being carried out by the AP. Forest Development Corporation. The component also includes a provision for silvicultural operations by Andhra Pradesh Forest Department to rehabilitate .Ll.,.900 Ha of viable teak plantations. A Revolving fund has also been set up by Government of Andhra Pradesh for recycling the revenue @ Rs. l 000 per Ha from the sale -of thinnings for management of additional plantation areas of Teak on a sustainable basis. An area of 47,988 Ha has been treated under thi~ stream in the first tlut:e years of the Pwj1;;d, as against i.ht: Si.a.IT App1aisai Report provision of 58,600 Ha. c) Forestry Development on Lands outside Designated Forests - This program (US$ 8.3 millton; 9.9% ofbase ·cost-s)-covers about ~875 Ha. About 34,?00 Ha. ofthis is on farm forestry directed towards small-holders and would include promotion of boundary plantings and agro-fore-stry systems on private lands. 12,375 Ha of community lands are to be covered under a variant of the joint forestry approacllfrom t he third year of the Project . An area of _Ha has bet:11 iieateJ under this stleam in the firsi three -years of1he Project, as against 2:§22 the Staff Appraisal Report provision of 8,000 Ha. The Treatment Practice-wise achivements are indicated in Annexure-11. Detailed review on the performance under the above three streams so far is furnished in Cliapt~r n. Special Action Programs. This component (US$ 27.1 million; 32.3% of base costs) includes several key activities that are essential for strengthening the Project like research and plant propagation, joint forest management, biodiversity conservation, fodder development, and tribal development plan. a) Plant Propagation and Research. This program (US$ 9.0 million; 10.7% of base costs) deals mainly with reducing deficiencies in seed sources & handling and plant propagation, aiming at improvements in adaptive forestry research and silviculture management. Infrastructure and technological improvements for offices and research laboratories, seed processing and nurseries are envisaged. An international consultant has been associated with the shaping up of the Research Plan under the Projectl which is under implementation. Detailed review is indicated in Chapters V and VI. b) Joint Forest Management . This program (US$ 5.2 million; 6.2% of base costs) includes a package of measures for transforming the problem of biotic interference into cooperative Forest Department-people partnerships. Extensive training for VSS leaders and Forest Department staff in Participatory Rural Appraisal including gender; issues, micro- planning and group organization are taken up at various levels. Study tours are being conducted both within and between States to learn from ongoing efforts.Provision of a Village Development Fund for meeting the basic ·needs of the villagers like drinking water, road, irrigation facilities, etc as well as small dams for soil conservation and groundwater recharge where necessary, is aiding in consoldation of the Departmental efforts in sustaining the interest of the people in Joint Forest Management . Support from. the NGO., to assist the Forest Department in participatory management activities is being sought in the fields of training, extension, evaluation, awareness campaigns, workshops, networking, etc. A State Leve{ Forestry-Committee under the chairmanship of Prl. Secretary (EFS&T) is set up to guide and oversee the implementation of the above activities. So far 1_320 VSS are managing forest area uf 3,90,040 Ha under J_ 9int Forest Management. Detailed review on this component is indicated in Chapters I, Il and m. c) Biodiversity Conservation. This program (lLS$ 6.5 million; 7.7% of base costs) provides assistance to the state's nature conservation program. The activities taken up include development of an Integrated Protected Areas System, studies, boundary demarcation, fire protection, upgrading of roads, habitat improvement, captive breeding programs and eco-development in and around selected Parks & Sanctuaries. The wildlife wing is strengthened with additional buildings, equipment and vehicles, and the staff is being t1aim:d in management. tedmiqu~s both wi1trin and outside the Country. So far 51 Eco Development Committees have been organised in various Protected Areas of the State. Detailed review is indicated in Chapter VII. d) Tribal Development Plan. This program (US$ 6.0 million; 7.2% of base costs) provides support foT a-ctivities, which are additional to the Joint Forest Management program, in order (a) to ensure and enhance positive effects of the Project activities on tribal groups and (b) to complement existing Government programs that are aimed at improving development in tribal areas . These include soil and moisture conservation, water harvesting devices, improved agriculture production, horticulture, processing of food and NTFP and other eco-development activities. The implementation of the Tribal Development Plan picked up only in the third year, after resolving the areas of operation for Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and Tribal Welfare Department. Detailed review is indicated in Chapter VIIL ' I e) Collaborative Fodder Program. This componcilt (US$ 0.4 million; 0.5% of base costs) was designed to support adaptive fodder research and development program~ in collaboration between Forest Department and the Depa~ment of Animal Husbandry and other relevant organisations . However, barring the ;activities taken up for fodder development (grasses/legumes and fodder trees) in th~ treatments under Joint Forest Management, nothing much could be done under this Component. Detailed review on the proposed plan of action under this Component is indicated;in Chapttt IX. Apart from the above, the Project seeks to usher in modem management tools fut [nformation Technology. Consultants have been appointed for Forest Inventory, Geographical Information System and Management Information System development. Detailed review is indicated in Chapter X. Consultants have also been appointed for undertaking Integrated Protected Area System Study, Research and Vegetativ~ Prop-dgatiou, rnstitutional Development Study , Non Wood Forest Produce, Bench Mark, National Training and International Trainings. The status of various consultancies under the Project is summarised in Chapter XIL The impact generated by the various activities under the Project, including some of the case studies and evaluation reports, is highlighted in Chapten H and m. Tht: summary of the modifications proposed in the Project implementation with justification for the additional Components and the basis for revising the Cost Tables is summarised in Chaptt=r XV. The supportive documents, cost tables and data sheets are enclosed in the Appendices.  ANNEXURE-1 FINANCIAL . ALLOCATIONS UNDER A.P.F.P. . i ' COMPONENT RS. IN CRORES JFM STREAM 78.90 JFM SUPPORT 22.10 PRODUCTION FORESTRY 37.08 SOCIAL FORESTRY 35.69 TRIBAL DEVLPT. PLAN 25.73 RESEARCH 36.34 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVN. 27.68 FD SERVICE SUPPORT 25.83 APSOF, YELLANDU 0.78 MIS/GIS 8.35 FOREST INVENTORY 2.15 , COLLAB. FODDER PROG. 1.72 A.P.F.D.C. 51.30  CHAPTER II OVERVIEW OF FOREST PLANTATION MANAGEMENT Introduction: The Project provides a comprehensive approach '. for the regeneration and rehabilitation of degraded forests, community and private lands ovh an extent of 3,24,475 at an estimated outlay of Rs.202 crores including contingencies, in 6 years. This component of forest plantation management is absorbing nearly 61 % of the total project outlay. I ' Treatment Practices namely from 1 to 12 are designed for adoption, with site specific technology, and operational details etc. to meet the stated objectives. A detailed methodology for selection of sites under various Treatment Practices was evolved and adopted at the field level. Workshops were held at the State and District level in order to enable the field staff to appreciate the technological intervention required to achieve the stated objectives. Primarily the various Treatment Practices were categorized under three streams based on the legal status of the land and the end use. 1. Participatory rehabilitation of degraded forests, 2. Production forestry; and 3. Community and Private Forestry. TP - 1 :Participatory rehabilitation of degraded forests : Under this category the Project envisages 3 types of treatments based on the condition and nature of the existing crop. Given the problem of large variability in the existing growth in the State these Treatment Practices have been adopted with flexibility. The above Treatment Practices have been implemented in forest ·fringe villages where the people have formed into Vana Samrakshana Samithi (VSS) to undertake rehabilitation of the degraded forest on a community basis. The treatment Practice No. l which is aimed at improving the forest composition and the productivity is designed to be taken up in Districts having Teak and its associates mostly in the districts of Adilabad, Nizamabad, Warangal, Khammam, Karirnnagar, Medak, Kurnool, Cuddapah, Prakasam. Here the purpose of management is to meet subsistence and income needs of the people. The community (VSS) is given the responsibility for protection and management of forests through proper planning and augmentation and in return would share the usufruct. Achievement: The Department has launched the programme after motivating and organizing people in the forest fringe villages. With the modest coverage of 1290 Ha in the first year of the Project, th¢ achievement has been 52,585 ha as against the Staff Appraisal Report target ·of 54, I00 Ha in the first half of the Project period, with the maximum gain in area coverage coming only a~er October 1995. This was necessary to establish appropriate mechanism of Joint Forest Minagement before expanding the programme. I ! I i Site Selection: i ' The condition of forest areas with viable root stocks is varying from District to District and therefore the feed back is to have no restriction on the number of viable root stocks per Ha, which is presently limited to minimum of 250 stumps/ha as the productivity of forest in several areas even with less number of stumps with teak and its associates, is highly economical. Improved productivity Participation of the people has been considerable in implementation of the Treatment Practice as the results seen from ten4ing and carrying out cultural operations of the root stock is phenomenal. It is also found that there is a quick succession of fodder grasses and induction of natural regeneration. While the per hectare productivity of fodder is estimated at 2.5 to 3 tonnes/ha out put of fuelwood varies from 2 to 3 tonnes per Ha depending on the density of the root stock. In several cases the usufruct yielding tree species such as Sara (Buchnania lanjan), Ippa (Madhuca latifolia) , Tuniki, (Beedi leaf) Tapasi, (Sterculia urens), Seethaphal,(Custard apple), Karaka, Kunkudu, Usiri (Emblica officinalis) have shown profuse growth rate which is able to sustain the interest of the local communities. Efforts made to introduce Khus grass as live hedge along the contour trenches met with partial success since protection afforded has induced luxuriant local grasses to take the hold. In addition there has been grass succession and in several areas Sehima nervosum has appeared in pockets. Further the palatable grasses like Heteropogon, Chrysopogon, Dicanthium, etc. have appeared in substantial proportion. Proposals: With the experience gained in the implementation of the TP, it is proposed to enhance the coverage of area from 152,100 Ha to 2,29,721 Ha Large number of villages have already been organised and are adequately motivated to take up the additional area under Joint Forest Management. T.P.2 Rehabilitation of Degraded Forests Land by Pasture :- Achievement: This TP is designed for rehabilitating degraded deciduous and scrub forests in dry, semi-arid and drier areas of the State. The estimated coverage Under the Project is 13,000 Ha The technology involves intensive soil and moisture conservation, land development and sowing of pasture legume and grasses to improve the productivity of the fodder. Against the set target of 4,500 ha during the first 3 years of the Project, the achievement has been 5,579 ha (124%). The main districts involved in the implementation of the Treatment Practice(T.P.) are Medak, Mahboobnagar, Cuddapah, Chittoor, Rangareddy and Anantapur. Experience : The field experiences suggest division of the area into 5 annual operational areas and each area to be fertilized every 2nd year and reseeded after 5 years. The introduction of top feed species such as Acacia, Neem, Red-Sanders, Hardwickia have come up well in areas with reasonably good soil depth and productivity and in others the growth has been slow. In addition, the propagation of legumes has resulted in an excellent cover crop of high nutritional value and at the same time adding to the fertility of the soil. The per hectare pastures production increased from 2 - 4 tonnes per hectare from 1st year to 3rd year. Tending the natural growth has improved the tree growth in the area. The communities have been harvesting the fodder by cutting and carrying method. However, there has been a shortfall in raising intensive fodder plots as in most of the areas the availability of ground water is scarce and therefore the plots raised may not sustain production of green forage during the lean months. In areas having ground water potential, intensive fodder plots have been raised with considerable success. Proposals: It is proposed to cover an area of 14,779 ha as against the Staff Appraisal Report provision of 13,000 ha provided. T.P.J(a) Rehabilitation of Degraded Forest in the Barren Bills : Achievement: l The treatment practice is designed for rehabilitation of hilly areas devoid of any vegetation, nor viable root stock. It is also implemented along with T.P. 1 and T.P.2 wherever barren areas are available. During the first ~ years of the Project, the achievement has been 3900 Ha as against the SAR target of 2000 H~ Experience : i Treatment of the area has provided adequate protection against soil and water erosion and with the improvement of the moisture :regime the production of grass has improved considerably. However, the quantum of benefit to the communities has been marginal. Another constraint has been non availability of continuous areas to sustain the community participation. In order to arrest intensity of soil erosion, construction of check dams and plugging of gullies has to be done to protect the areas down stream. Under TP 3B Ecorestoration, the achievement is 1102 Ha as against 1000 Ha stipulated in the Staff Appraisal Report. It is generally felt that this treatment practice could be allowed even in areas outside Joint Forest Management so as to rehabilitate the barren hills available elsewhere within the degraded forest areas in the State. All the above 3 T.Ps. discussed are under Joint Forest Management option only and have been implemented in the identified forests areas allocated to the recognized VSS and are confined to the fringe forests. _It is estimated that the degraded forests in the forests fringe villages may not be 40% of the total degraded forests in the State. It is therefore necessary that these treatment practices could also be permitted to be taken up by the department. This is relevant since we have already firmed up nearly 1320 VSS covering a forest area of 3,90,040 ha While the Project envisages treatment of 1,73, 100 ha 63 ,205 ha has already been treated in the first phase of the Project and it is proposed to treat the balance areas over an extent of 2,00,192 ha during the balance period of the Project. Intensive Fodder Production : The Project provides for raising intensive fodder plots under J.F.M. at the rate of 1 ha per 50 ha of area treated. The achievement made is included in the physical coverage of the respective treatment practice. Production Forestry Stream : Under this stream the degraded forest area rehabilitated through afforestation with principled timber species in the state and other species of industrial importance and rehabilitation of natural bamboo in the reserve forest. The main objective is produfjng timber, natural wood and bamboo to meet the market demand. The technological inputs provided under the Project are site specific and allow flexibility in implementation. The following treatment practices have been implemented under the Project. T.P.5(a) Reforestation with Teak : Achievement: - This treatment practice has been implemented in moist deciduous and deciduous forest of the State which once supported good forest dominated by teak and teak associates. The technology includes contours furrows as a soil and moisture conservation measure. An outlay of 7,350 Ha is planned under the Project. During the first phase of the Project against a target of 4,000 Ha the achievement has been 4,121 Ha mainly in the districts of Adilabad, Prakasham, Khammam, East _ Godavari, West Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Vijayanagaram, Warangal etc. Experience : It is generally found from field experience that reforestation with teak has been successful in areas with miscellaneous tree growth. While areas with 0.2 density and below have been preferred in implementing this treatment, the coppice regeneration of teak and teak associates has been profound and therefore the objective of maintaining a blend between teak and non-teak species is achieved. Proposal: As this TP is found to be economically viable, it is proposed to cover 8595 Ha under this Treatment Practice as against the Staff Appraisal Report provision of 7350 Ha T.P. 5.B. Silvicultural thinnings in viable Teak plantations : Achievement: This Treatment Practice was designed to silviculturally improve large number of Teak plantations raised in the past which are suffering from congestion due to omission of timely thinnings and treatment. A target of 15,000 ha was set during the first 3 years of the Project period at the rate of 5000 ha for the years planned. The Government of Andhra Pradesh have created a revolving fund to maintain these plantations beyond the Project period. During the first phase of the Project 9,747 ha of Teak plantations have received silvicultural treatment. Experience : The average investment per Ha has been Rs. 1200/-. . The treatment has resulted in the production of 250 poles per Ha which were sold at an average rate of Rs. 50/ per pole and an estimated out put of Rs. 10,000 to 12,000 per Ha was realized. Proposal: It is proposed to cover Teak Plantations over an extent of 15,748 Ha as against the Staff Appraisal Report provision of 15,000 Ha T.P. 6A. Reforestation with Red sanders: It is proposed to drop this Treatment Practice and instead take up silvicultural operations in natural Red sanders forest. Red sanders is coming up well in ints natural zone. Because of intense biotic intervention, there is a gradual degeneration in the quality of crop and poor natural regeneration. It is proposed to treat natural Red sanders forest of 5000 Ha at an estimated cost of Rs. 404 lakhs. Details are furnished in Chapter XV and a discussion paper on the subject enclosed herewith. T.P. 68. Reforestation with Non Teak Hardwoods : Achievement: This was designed as a reforestation measure involving Non Teak Hardwoods in areas out side natural Teak zone. A target of 1,800 Ha has been set for the entire Project period and during the first phase of the Project an area of 3,500 Ha has been treated. These areas supported dry deciduous mixed forests in the past and are mostly confined to drier districts of the State. Experience : It is reported that species like Dalbergia sissoo, Hardwickia binata and Red Sanders are found promising. Intensive soil and moisture conservation methods have helped in profuse production of grass, besides inducement of regenration of non-teak timber species. Proposal: Since large extent of degraded forests suitable for this treatment are existing, it is proposed to increase the target to 10,001 Ha so as to rejuvenate the forest areas not supporting tree growth and not amenable for treatment under any other component. T.P. 7 : Reforestation and Rejuvenation of Natural Bamboo Forests. Achievement: This is the second largest treatment practice by area basis. A target of 59,000 Ha is planned for the treatment during the Project period. In the first phase, an area of 30,065 Ha has been covered as against 32,000 Ha planned. Experience : The treatment of the bambo~ forests has produced excellent results and there has been an increased productivity per unit area as well as the number of culms produced per clump. From the point of view of culm production, it is estimated that depending on the areas the percentage increase is varying from 20 to 30%. Most of the gregariously flowered areas have been rehabilitated by tending bamboo natural regeneration, manipulating over head shade, tending other timber species etc. The most important intervention has been excavation of a trench along the contours and forming a earthen , mound around the clump , in order to improve moisture regime and also allow better growth of rhizome. Since this treatment is highly labour intensive, it has helped the local . poor through gainful employment. Proposal: Bamboo forests in AP. extend over an area of one million hectares. While the growing stock is estimated at 3.8 million tonnes, the bamboo harvested is roughly 3,50,000 metric tonnes. The annual demand is anywhere above 7 lakh metric tonnes. In order to improve the annual productive potential of bamboo forest to meet the demand, it is proposed to treat and rejuvenate 69,065 Ra of natural bamboo forests as against 59,100 Ha envisaged originally under the Project. T.P. 8: High Yielding Eucalyptus Plantations by APFDC. Achievement: In terms of financial outlay, this is the second largest TP under the Project. The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has already transferred nearly 25,000 Ha of degraded forest area selected by the A.P. Forest Development Corporation Ltd. The extent of area identified in each Block varies from 200 to 1000 Ha, located in better rainfall areas in the State, primarily to sustain a commercial Eucalyptus crop. With the initial setback in the procurement of clonal seedlings of Eucalyptus, the APFDC could bring an area of only 555 Ha under this treatment as against the Staff Appraisal Report projection of 6800 Ha Experience : Although only a small area could be covered under this treatment, the preliminary results are encouraging and it is expected that the projected yield of l 5MT per hectare per year would be achieved. Proposal: It is proposed to cover an area of 14355 Ha as against the Staff Appraisal Report provision of 17,500 Ha This TP is discussed in detail separately by APFDC. Community and Private Forestry Stream : The Project envisages implementation of the following treatment under this stream. T.P. 9 : Community Lands. - Tank foreshores: T.P. 10 A: Other Community Lands: T.P. 10 B : Reforestation of Community Lands : It was agreed that the above Treatment practices would be grounded from the third year onwards and meanwhile the Government of AP. should develop a mechanism and hand over all the existing Social Forestry plantations to the local village communities for their protection and management. Although \ the local communities were vigorously persued to take over the plantations, only part of the ¥ea could be handed over so far. In the absence of established, motivated group of villag~rs, local Panchayats are not accepting the I responsibility to take over and manage these plantations. Given the situation of lack of adequate motivation among the villagers and paucity of adequate fore shore areas and other community lands, it is proposed to dispense with these three Treatment Practices. : T.P.11: Group Farm Forestry : Achievement: The Project provides for development of private marginal lands in select cluster villages. The choice of the species and the identification of the group of farmers has been elicited in advance. Against a coverage of 8000 Ha envisaged during the first phase of the Project, the achievement is 9,652 Ha Experience : The field experience has revealed that there is demand for more number of seedlings by individual farmer especially in coastal areas. Similarly large number of farmers are inclined to grow seedlings of their choice along the field perimeters. Proposal: It is proposed to implement this T.P. in all the V.S.S. villages which have been formed and firmed up. Against 500 seedlings reckoned as a unit/Ha it is proposed to raise the ceiling to l 000 seedlings per Ha In the sharing mechanism envisaged, it is proposed to pay incentive to the farmer based on the survival at the end of the second year. Since the beneficiaries covered are marginal land holders it is proposed to make incetntive payment at the end of first year and balance at the end of second year. Based on the existing wage rate structure, it is proposed make payment in lumpsum of Re. 1 and Rs. 2.50 respectively at the end of first year and second year, based on the number of surviving plants. This works out to Rs. 3.50 per surviving seedling. It is proposed to achieve the set target of 29,527 ha under the Project. T.P.12 : Private lands - Farm Forestry Seedlings : Achievement: This treatment practice is aimed at encouraging private enterprise in seedling production and consequent development of tree resources outside -the designated forest lands. Based on the end use the treatment practice provides for : a) Fruit seedlings : b) Commercial seedlings: c) Miscellaneous seedlings: As against 9 million seedlings proposed to be raised during the first phase of the Project, 8.677 million seedlings have been raised. It is proposed to raise 17.67 million commercial seedlings during the project period. Experience : It has been the experience that in the entire State, a massive programme of seedling distribution is mounted under various rural development and employment generation programmes. The district committees generally are inclined to provide for distribution of seedlings free of cost, as an incentive measure. Therefore, the sale of seedlings by tender basis is posing some problem despite the fact that only part of the production cost is realized as per the Project build up. This issue was deliberated with the field level officers and it is generally agreed that only such species of commercial value like Teak, Bamboo, Casuarina, Eucalyptus, Tamarind grafts have sale value and therefore it is proposed to restrict this treatment only to these species of commercial value.  1P WSE ~ / f f J ~ PHVSICAL. I ■ Rtja::t culcff ( ~ ■ MrRR'qn$as □ Ta-get: 1994-<:Jl ■ Pdnnt.:1994-<:Jl I 200'.XX) a, :c .5 r- ~ N a.. a.. ffi CD c.o a.. 00 a.. I- t- a.. a. a. I- I- a. I- I-- I- I- Treatment practices  TP WISE PERFORMANCE AND PROPOSALS - FINANCIAL 9000 1111 Project outlay (SAR) ■ MTR Proposals ■ Target:1994-97 ■ Achmnt. : 199 4-97 8000 I 1000 6000 ... .t000 j .5 "' 0:: 4000 I 3000 2000 1000 0 TP 1 TP2 TP3A TP3B TP5A TP5B TP6B TP7 TP8 TP11 Treatment Practices  A.P.FORESTRY PROJECT- FOREST PLANTATION MANA6EMENT eEBIOBMANCE AID fBQfOSALS SAR Achievemen t Projecdons ror Revised out- Financial Investment Probable lnvest- Total outlay in flrst three balance period lay proposed outlay so far meot during the revised TREATMENT PRACTICES years(l 994-97) (1997-2001) (1994-2001) under SAR balance per1od outlay Ph . In Ha. Ph . In Ha. Ph . In Ha. Ph . ln Ha. Rs ln lakhs 2 3 4 5 9 TREATMENT PRACTICE-- 1 152100 52585 177136 229721 6721.54 901.27 7379.85 8281.1 2 TREATMENT PRACTICE-- 2 13000 5588 9191 14779 818.36 165.81 633.76 799.57 TREATMENT PRACTICE--3a 4500 3930 13165 17095 31 7.75 140.21 963 .66 1103.87 TREATMENT PRACTICE-- 3b 3500 1102 700 1802 33.01 34.91 13.29 48.2 Sub-Total 173100 63205 200192 263397 7890.66 1242.2 8990.56 10232.76 TREATMENT PRACTICE-- 5a 7350 4111 4474 8595 992.57 153.31 729.46 882 .77 TREATMENT PRACTICE-- 5b 15000 9747 6001 15748 195.57 112.89 103.9 316.79 TREATMENT PRACTICE- 6b 1800 3500 6501 10001 398.6 310.51 883.51 1104.02 TREATMENT PRACTICE-- 7 59100 30065 39000 69065 1687.61 111.73 1471.31 1693.05 TREATMENT PRACTICE-- 8 17500 555 9800 10355 5051.83 148.66 4114.34 4373.00 Sub-Total 100750 47988 65776 113764 8326.19 967.1 7512.53 8479.63 TREATMENT PRACTICE--11 34500 9651 19605 19257 1115.14 117.42 808.85 936.17 TREATMENT PRACTICE- 11 21 .00 8.68 33.32 41.00 1005.09 39.12 376.64 415.76 (No. In rnllllons) MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL FORESTS Demarcation of forest boundaries I. Clearence IL Constructions 6000 66.00 66.00 of Cartons (No.) UL Flreloes 60000 519.00 529.00 LS 82.50 82.50 GRAND TOTAL 308350 120845 285573 406418 18447.18 2375.84 18366.08 20741.92  D~P~ IMPROVEMENT OF NATURAL REDSANDERS IN ANDHRA PRADESH Redsanders occupies most important place in Andhra Pradesh Forestry in as much as this tree is endemic only to a small area in Rayalaseema in the entire world. For such an important species of immense value there is no component in this important project to improve the protection and the productivity of Redsanders which gets affected every year because of fire and smuggling. TP. 6(a) designed for this YI species earlier was abandoned for cost reaso~. A New component for improvement of Redsanders is now being proposed. " It is observed that if Red Sander areas can be protected from annual fires increases. In a recent experiment conducted by Sri A.K.Jain in Cuddapah Division , it is observed that if natural Red Sanders areas are protected from annual fires by eliminating the growth of cym.popogan coloratus (Boda grass) the regeneration of . Red-- Sanders in •the area incr.e ased on an average by 18% in one year. Further if effect:1,ve soiJ: and moisture· conservation j,_s carried out the productivity is also--likely to increase. Keeping in view the experiments carried out, it proposed to treat the natural Red Sander bearing areas in the State for improving regeneration and the productivity of natural Red Sanders. PRESCRIPTION OF THE TREATMENT Fires are very common in these forest areas and during summer one can see stringes of fires on the hill slopes. There are mostly ground fires. These fires are attributed to the excess growth of Boda grass (Cymbopogan coloratus) in these forests and dried grass is highly inflamable and susceptible to fire from February to May. Forest fires destroy the naturalregeneration and youn4 crop of Red Sanders. Because of incessant annual fires humus gets burn~limiting the nutrients in the soil that limits the growth of the Red Sanders. Forest fire is the BIGGEST ENEMY of the natural regeneration of Red Sanders and its further growth and hence special attention is required to prevent the occurance of Forest fires. Fire tracing operations will be carried out along the bridle paths , cart tracks, margin of enclosures and around the plot to prevent spread of fire in the Forests. Fires occur• due to excess growth of Boda grass which attains a height about one metre even supressing the growth of natural regeneration of Red Sanders also. Uprootal of Boda gras-2. will be carried out during rains and before its flowering to curb the growth the Boda , grass, subsequent menace of forest fire and prevent suppression of natural regeneration of Red Sanders. ) ~ the plot w~erever pos~!E!e construction of dry packed stone walls (with locally,- availabre7 oose stones) may be carried out which will prevent the spreading of forest fires from one place to another besides giving the ample protection to the natural regeneration of Red Sanders from other biotic interferance. This may be taken up5 the costs involved permit this operation.  (2) Wherever it is found necessary, the growth of inferior species interferng with the growth of Red Sanders and other valuable species will be removed as the Red Sanders is strong light demandig species. Whippy and damaged Red sanders seedlings which are not in a position to establish will be cut back in order to get vigorous coppice regeneration. Weedig cum soil working will be carried out to the Red Sanders ) 'I.. seedlirlgs to boost---up ••• tneir growth and quicken the process of establishment. There are number of hill streams in the Reserve Forest and almost entire rain water from these hill streams is going to the different nearby rivers. The unchecked run off is causing soil erosion and loss of top soil and moisture. The soil and moisture conservation works will check soil erosion and water loss from hills and slopes and will help in establishment of the natural regeneration of Red sanders and other important species and over all productivity of forest will increase. Check dams will be constructed across the streams and small water sources-by using locally available stones iri the Forest itself to arrest the run off, gully plugging will be done using rough stone packing. Hamata seed3ill also be broad casted in areas where uprootal had been done. This will enrich the soil, give fodder and suppress other Boda grsss. J • i ~wvf' FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: T -~ ~ - C"ii~t· , ~ I It is proposed to treat 5000 h__a_under IMPROVEMENT OF NATURAL REGENERATION OF RED SANDERS TREATMENT over next three years of the project period. It is proposed to treat 2000 ha. in the first year, 2000 ha. in Ilnd year and 1000 ha. in the last year of the project. The treated area will be maintained for two years after the treatment. The rates adopted for carrying out for various works are as per the forest schedule of rates (FSR) of 1996-97 for Kurnool Circle and IDSSR of 1995-96 of Chittoor Irrigation Circle with 15% escalation for every year. The details of the expenditure year-wise is given in tfie annexure No. It . U.w.1- CHt- ~ . . OJ\L 8'~ ;.,. ~ l, .,.,,,J,. Io.. . BENEFIT FROM THE SCHEME: There will be general improvement of very import~ luable and endemic Red sanders bearing Natural Forest which was being hither to neglected. There will be improvement in soil and moisture conservation and water regime in the hills which will have direct beneficial impact in growth of biomass.  (3) The scheme being 100% labour intensive will create jobs to members of weaker sections who are residing nearby the forest area and it will also motivate them to improve and protect the valuable Red sanders Forest otherwise their energy will be directed only to damage the National Forest Wealth. The scheme provides and creates jobs in the areas where members of weaker sections are devoid of employment, thus the opportunity cost of the scheme i~ equal to the entire cost of the scheme besides ensuring the ecological and environmental improvement of the Red Sanders bearing Forest area. , I Improvement in natural regeneration is the greatest benefit of this treatment. Previously no such treatment has been carried in Red sanders bearing forests, hence results are not available for analysis. However, as ,per paper on IMPROVEMENT OF NATURAL REGENERATION IN PTEROCARPUS SANTALINUS published by Sri A. K. Jain, IFS. , in September, 1996 issue (Vol 122 No.3) of the Indian Forester , the treatment of c""ieating Boda' grass and soil and moisture conservation measures were taken up in natural Red sander bearing Forests and following results were obtained .in treated area. TABLE - I Sample Sample Sample \J\-.<,v-. v\ Plot No.I Plot No.2 Plc,t No.3 ---- ----- fN (.oyJ,vl No.of seedlings existing due to natural regenera- 978 1065 1963 t~ tion in Red sanders during 1992-93 after treatment of the area. No.of seedlings existing 1133 1258 2386 due to natural regenera- tion in Red sanders in the treated area during 1993-94 ie. , after one year. Percentage improvement in 15.8% 18.1% 21.5% the natural regeneration in Red sanders. So it has been established that in treated area almost all the seedlings and saplings of natural regeneration of Red sander remained survived and growth in height and there was also an over all improvement in the natural regeneration (15.8% to 21.5%) while in untreated area.most of Red sander seedlings and saplings got burnt during the summer due to -+ i...-c .  Annexure--1 Unit Cost for improvement to Natural Regeneration of Red Sanders areas during 1997-98 (Raising year) Unit cost - 1 Ha Quantity escription of work FSR Rate Per Amount Item No. 160 Clearing the line for 17.01 70-00 KM 11-10 Rmt Survey 1.5 M width in scrub areas. 160 Survey and demarcation 17.02 38-49 Km 6-15 Emr. 1 Ha Uprootal of Boda grass 20% of esca- 932-00 ha 932-00 lation of rate approved by the C.F. Kurnool vide Rc.No.365/93-M5 dt . 1-12-93. 1 ija Cutting back scrubs and rank growth or Miscella- neous growth and bamboos interfering with sapling growth of desired species, cutting back of malformed or deceased individual species, singling of coppice sheet including climber cutting. 20.02(ii) 429-99 ha 429-00 1111 weeding around the plants Nos. to a radius of 50 Cm.and soil working to a depth of 15 Cms in the needed area and heaping of soil clods around the plants 13-19 490-60 Ha/1111 490-60 (2 times)- 160 Emt Fire tracing operation to a width of 3 Mts in and around the plot. 13-24 13-40 20 Rmt 107-20 10 Kgs Cost of Hamata seed for Broad cost sowing at 10 Kg.Ha. 1.32 26-40 Kg 264-00 1 Ha Broad cost sowing with Hamata seed @ 10 Kg/Ha 13.11 10-55 Ha 10-55  Quantity Description of work FSR Rate Per Amount item No. 7.04 cum Formation of check 142-00 Cmt 1000-00 aams ana guI1 y piugging . • 12 Wages of watcher for months watch and ward the plants (1 watcher for every 50 Ha) 18-20 Month 218-40 Contingencies and 530-30 unforeseen cuxg& expenses. 3781-00 Or 3800-00 Unit cost for 1997-98 Add 15% extra over 1996-97 rates. 4370-00 Unit cost for 1998-99 Add 15% extra. 5025-00  Annexure I (a) Unit Cost for Improvement of Natural Regeneration of Red Sander Areas during 1997-98 ( Ist Year Maintenance) Unit: 1 Ha. Quantity Description of work F.S.R. Item Rate Per Amount - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -No.- - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - 1 Ha. Uprootal of Boda Grass 50% of original rate. 932-00 Ha 466-00 1111 No. Weeding around the plants to a radius of 50 ems.and soil working to a depth of 15 Cms. in the weeded area and heaping of soil clods around the plants 13-19 490-60 Ha/1111 490-60 (2 times). Nos. 160 Rmt Fire tracing operation to a width of 3 Mts in and around the plot. 13.24 13-40 20 Rmt 107-20 12 Months Watch and Ward (for every 50 Ha one Watcher) 18-20 Month 218-40 Contingencies. 217-80 1500-00 Add 15% escalation for 1997-98 rate 225-00 1725-00 Add 15% escalation for 1998-99 rates= 1725+259 = 1984/- or 2000-00 Add 15% escalation for 1999-2000 rate= 2000 +300 = 2300/-  UNIT COST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF NATURAL REGENERATION OF RED SANDERS DURING 1997-98 (!Ind YEAR MAINTENANCE) UNIT: Ha. Quantity Description of work F. S .R. Rate Per Amount Item No. 1 Ha. Uprootal of Boda Grass 932-00 Ha 233-00 25% of original rate. 1111 Weeding around the plants Nos. to a radius of 50 Cm and soil working to a depth of 15 Cm.in the weeded area and heaping of soil clods around the plants 13.19 490-60 Ha/ 490-60 (2 times). 1111 Nos 160 Rmt Fire tracing operation to width of 3 Mts.in and around the plot. 13-24 13-40 20 Rmt 107-20 12 Wages of watcher for months watch and ward the R.S. trees. 1 month 218-40 Contingencies. 150-80 1200-00 Add 15% extra over 1996-97 rates. 180-00 1380/- or 1400/- Add 15% extra escalation for 1998-99 1400+210 = 1610/- Add 15% extra escalation for 1999-2000 1610+242 = 1852/- or 1860/- Add 15% extra escalation for 2000-2001 1852+278 = 2130/-  Annexure-II A.P.FORESTRY PROJECT Rs. in lakahs Details of the Unit Project year Unit Project years Project years component - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Cos~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 Total Rs. 1 2 3 Total 1 2 3 Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ·- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- t)Survey demarcation ha 2000 2000 1000 5000 97-98 3800 76.0 87.40 50.25 213.65 80-0 95-0 55-0 230-00 clearing,weeding 98-99 4375 and soil working 99-2000 5025 fire tracing in treatment year. 2)Ist year Mainte- ha 2000 2000 4000 98-99 2000 40.00 46.0 86.0 45 50 95-00 nance of opera- 99-2000 2300 tions. 3)Ilnd year Mainte- ha 2000 2000 1860 37.20 37.20 40 40-00 nance operation. 2000 -1860) (99-, -- ----- - --- ----- -- - - -- -- -- - - - ---- - ------- - -- -- - - - -- - -- - ---- Total: ha 2000 4000 5000 11000 76.0 127.40 133.45 336.85 80.00 140.00 145.0 365.00 --- - - - -- ----- -------- - -- - - - - - - - -- - - ---- - - - - - --- - - -- - - - -- - -  CHAPTER III JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT ; Right from 1988, the National Forest Policy bas recognised the relationship between the sustainable development of forests and the welfare of the local people s~iaHy the tribals. In 1990, the Government of India have laid down guidelines for the State Government to secure the regeneration of degraded forests through a scheme of Participation between the Forest Department and the lacal peoi,le \\'hfoh would bc·supJ'Orted by the ooncept of sharing of incremental forest produce. This sch~me of participation came to be known as Joint Forest Management : and the State Government have adopted the scheme as a policy measure in August, 1992.: This approach to Forest Management is gradually replacing the traditional approach of managing purely on technical lines, and in -achieving the main objective of protecting the existing tree growth plus those planted by the people acting as Partners rather than laborers , · in the depleted forest lands lying close to the villages. Guiding; Principles: The JFM is a major departure from past forest management practices. As a prerequisite for its successful implementation. the following steps were adopted. 1 The forest department staff were provided with adequate motivation and conviction in ~icipatory approaches. 2. Fringe Forest Villages with certain local leadership and motivation were identified as a prerequisite. 3. Village meetings were held to motivate the people on the need to protect and conserve forests for sustainability. Effort was made to develop among the villagers a sense of belonging and have a stake in the health of the forests. 4. The Government have approved to give away 100% usufruct benefit to the community. 5. The Forest Department staff are adequately trained and re-oriented and their capacities enhanced to effectively participate in the JFM programme. This required adequate time. Hence the build up pace of the JFM programme has been set at a modest level in the first two Project years. 6. The Forest Department staff and the local communities have learnt to sit together and discuss issues concerning forest and socio economic development of the villages. 7. The voluntary Agencies/ N.G.Os with local base and proven track record have been involved to provide interface in JFM programme. 8. The perceptions and ~ i_ for Ql}S of the people are given thrust in making decisions _ protection and ~anage~ent 9f forests. The Plan: The JFM J>!~!l is the foundation on which the whole development programme is to be built and sustained. It has been realised that the JFM approach is mainly a _ resource management programme and not designed to be an employment generation programme. Emphasis has been laid on the feasibility of forest regeneration, by and large through protection with modest financial inputs for gap filling and soil - moisture conservation measures. It is possible to enhance returns through dependency on regeneration and the increased availability and collection of various n~~-wood forest products and later on wood forest produce. JFM plans called micro plans have been prepared for the identified villages constituted as Vana SamrakshanaSamithles (VSS) under the provisions of the Government order. The needs of the people and their perceptions on the natural resources and their aspirations for future development are elicited through a detailed exercise of Participatory Rural Appraisal. (PRA). ~reparatiql! of the plan which normally lasts for 4 to 5 days has active participation of all the villagers and the local NGOs. The Villagers and the forest staff together localise the degraded forest area in the vicinity of their village and demarcate the area for protection and development. The entire area is perambulated and the condition of the forest is assessed. The area is divided into a number of convenient sectors for annual development. A detailed treatment plan is prepared for each annual unit for taking up development works. Emphasis is given to tend and rehabilitate the .existing growth of the viable root-stock and gaps are localised for afforestation. While focusing on the forest resource care is taken to if!!P~~~ges with other resources like ~~!<?E, ~on forest lands and cattle. Linkages are also developed to have an integrated approach for village development by involving other government schemes and activities for successful implementation of JFM. The Annual Plans are finalised with l!!Y.!~~l agreement between VSS and the Forest staff. Ample f!ext~!H!Y _is built in with regard to ~hoice of s~cj~s , n~~-4~-of the people and the various options that are technically feasible. Wherever micro-plans using PRA methods have been prepared, people not only want a range of 1'-tTWf? species, but also poles for house construction and agricultural implements. The latter implies a short- rotation tree harvest plan. Communities have also indicated their immediate requirements to meet their fuel wood and fodder needs. JFM plans provide for the same. The Government of Andhra Pradesh have recently issued a revised and comprehensive order on implementation of Joint Forest management taking into consideration the field experiences during the last three years. (Annexure-III) Priority Area : A prime question is whether Joint Forest Management is to be adopted in every forestry situation or it has to be only site and situation specific , given the wide range of diversities in sites and situations in a State.. as •large as AP., no ·universal recipe could be prescribed. However, there are situations where the forests are in compact blocks in remote areas l with minimal human pressure. In such situations, the tenets of traditional forestry management practices could be satisfactorily applied. The nature and level of participation would have to be suitably prioritised. Functioning Of Joint Account : In the G.O.Ms.No.237 E & F (For-II) Dated 26-11-93. and the guidelines on . Joint Forest Management issued thereon, it has been stipulated to open a Joint Account which shall be operated by the President and the Secretary of the V.S.S. So far 1320 V.S.S., are formed in the entire State and 1320 Joint Accounts are opened up. The Joint Accow1ts are ge11erally opened in the nearest available Rural branches of Nationalised Banks or in Local Co-operative Banks or in Local Post Offices . The Joint Account is operated jointly by the Secretary and the President for the initial (3) years of thc V.S.S. formation and later on the President i.e., the elected Villager shall alone operate the Joint Account, since it is presumed that during (3) years of joint operation the President also will learn sufficient accounting and he/she will be properly equipped to maintain and run the accounts of the V.S.S. The system of Joint Account has operated quite satisfactorily, but in some instances the joint -account also failed to maintain the transparency for which the system was adopted. Therefore, there is a special need to evaluate and examine the factors leading to failure of joint account system in these stray instance~--The experience reveals that more than the joint account, the transparency is important. One -of the methods for achieving the transparency in accounting is to communicate to the V.S.S. Members the copy of the sanctioned estimate, the amount actually deposited, drawn and disbursed among the V.S.S. members. It becomes essential to convene regular meetings of the V.S.S. members and make them aware of money being spent through joint account on the different works. Therefore the General Body Meeting (G.B.M.) should be convened atleast once in (3) months and they shall discuss in detail the estimate, the work done, the amount deposited, the amount drawn and the amount distributed. It is felt that these aspects are more important than maintaining the joint account. However at the present level of awareness, it is not desirable to allow the President alone to run the joint account since there are some negative experiences when elected representative of locally elected village representative when left to themselves, have misused the money and quality of work is poor. , . As an additional internal audit measure, in Divisions of Adilabad Circle and Warangal Circle, each V.S.S. has been ~ ~-~!h no!~::.@Oks where the entire details of • amount estimated, amount deposited, amount drawn and spent and the work executed are entered and put for approval through resolution by the G.B.M. and thereby the V.S.S. Member~ arc fully aware of the money being spent. The Note book also contains the remarks of the Visitors who have examined the accounting and the performance of the V.S.S. andtlrus-making the accounts available for scrutiny. ,. ? , Evolution of Micro Plans: The Joint Forest Management plan better known as Micro Plan for the V.S;S. is prepared by the Managing Committee and the concerned section staff through a proc~s of mutual consultation with all the sections of the society including Tribals, women and other weaker sections. The basic concept is to divide the entire V.S.S. protection area into ~qw- productive units for the treatment during each year of the Plan. The plan is prepared ,fter gathering all requisite information on ~iii status, economic status, village profile, demography, natural resources and the status of forest, its exploitation and the various needs and supplies to the V.S.S. The system being adopted is that of a multi-disciplinary team of various fucal functionaries of different Departments like I. T.D.A., Agriculture, Housing, Panchayat Raj , Education ,DRDA and other important departments is formed along with the Forest staff :The team takes stock of the various resources available and information is filled in the proformas on basic information of village, demographic information of V.S.S. members, the resource data information, need assessment information. The forest area proposed for joint management with the villagers is transected by the multi-disciplinary team and the status of the Forest is recorded along with the species. Similarly the causes for degradation of the forests and the present status of the forest are identified for taking corrective measures. A man power availability calendar is also prepared according to the employment status of the village and the number of labourers available. Village social map is prepared for better understanding of the village problems for tackling. The villagers identify the requirements of different preferable forestry species and they prepare preference matrix and grade the species for planting and exploitation. On the l?asis of this information, the various management options are evaluated and best suited management prescription is adopted to treat the area depending on the various constraints like species requirement, coppice potential, stump potential, soil status, climatic factors, edaphic factors, labour availability, technical knowledge status, access, communication and other aspects. This information is gathered and stock map of the area shall be prepared. For each VSS the treatment map is to be prepared. The treatment map is generally prepared on 1:5000 scale and gives the numbers of various compartments, topographical factors like hillocks, rivers, gullies, sheet rocks or any other impo~t geographical information along with the forest crop available and gaps if any in the existing forest crop. The treatment may indicate the various kinds of prescriptions taken up or implemented to treat the area and various operations taken up for rejuvenating the existing viable root-stock, the gap planting and the soil moisture conservation works. The Micro plan also indicates yield potential and the sharing of various usufructs. According to the latest provision through G.O.Ms.No.173, dt. 7-12-1996, the V.S.S. has been accorded 100% right over the timber produce, whereas the previous G. 0 . allowed only 50%. This is a major change. Micro Plan also discusses the various measures for forest protection like joint patroHing, or continuous perambulation by the V.S.S. members of the V.S.S. areas.  The Joint Forest Management plan is put up to the general body of V.S.S. for its approval and then forwarded to the Divisional Forest Officer for granting formal approval. The General Body discusses the Joint Forest Management plan in detail and if required necessary changes are carried out in the Joint Forest Management plan and forwarded to the Divisional Forest Officer. So far 712 No. of Micro plans have been prepared out of 1320 V.S.S. formed in the entire State. The detailed statement of No. ofV.S.S. formed and the Number-of Micro Plans prepared and approved for each Circle in And.bra Pradesh is given in Annexure IV Performance : JFM is a slow drawn process requiring adequate motivation and attitudinal change among the villagers and the forest staff. The need to develop mutual trust among the two Agencies and implicit faith in the system has taken considerable time. With a modest beginning of involving 133 villages in the 1st year, 1320 VSS have been constituted in the stat-e by December, 96. Micr<rplans have been prepared and approved for 712 VSS. while the balance are in progress of preparation and revision, expected to be in final shape by March, 97. (Annexure-IV). · The existing 1320 VSS are managing a forest area of 3,90,040 Ha of degraded forest area in the State. During last three years, an extent of 63,205 Ha of forest area has been brought under treatment . Details of areas treated and investment made is given in Cost Table 1. NGO Interface: Local NGOs have been associated in JFM in majority of VSS. Of the 1320 VSS recognised, MOU has been signed in case of 265 VSS. A tripartite Agreement among the VSS, NGO and F.D. Staff is a pre-requisite for providing active interface. Remuneration has been released to the NGOs in all the cases wherever a contract has been concluded. Detailed deliberations were made with the NGOs at State level and also with the local NGOs at the District level to formulate a policy of participation among the VSS, the NGOs and the F.D. in evolving a support programme for successful implementation of JFM. A State Level Steering Committee with the Prl.Chief Conservator of Forests as the Chairman and representatives from NGOs and experts in the field has been constituted The Committee had finalised the activities that can be entrusted to the NGOs under the Project. Similar Committees at District level under the chairmanship of the concerned Conservator of Forests are being formed in six districts to begin with, where NGO networks are active. These committees will finalise the modalities of rel-easing funds and monitoring various activities entrusted to the NGOs.  JFM Support Activities. Chullabs : As a measure to curb fuel wood demand in the VSS, improved chullahs have been supplied to the village house holds. Of the estimated one lakh house holds in 1320 VSS, improved chullahs have been supplied and used in 45,000 households. It is proposed to cover the balance house holds during the current year. Similarly 480 biogas plants have been organised to benefit 4800 house holds. This activity has been taken up in close collaboration with NEOCAP and District Rural Development Agencies. Village Development Fund: The members of the VSS have been assisted with village development fund to carry out developmental activities in the villages to meet their immediate requirements. These works include drinking water supply, approach roads, school buildings, prayer halls, water harvesting structures, community halls etc. The financial support in each village varies from Rs. 20000 to 35000. It is proposed to increase the quantum of support to Rs. 50000 per VSS to enable the members to take up and complete much needed strengthening of basic facilities in the village. Trainings: As per the approved plan, trainings have been organised at State level in the State Institute of Forestry Training, Dulapally, wherein Officers, FROs , and NGOs are involved. At the district level trainings have been mounted in the Vana Vignana Kendras to cover VSS members , NGOs, Public Representatives, other departmental staff and Forest Department staff from Forest Watcher to Dy.Conservator of Forests. An abstract of the training programmes held & the participants categorywise during last three years is given below. Year Sessions FG/ Section FROs Officers NGOs vss Others FWs Officer members 1994-95 152 1501 786 540 549 308 1786 37 1995-96 420 1890 1066 516 268 437 6145 45 1996-97 1026 1956 1162 581 134 653 18195 114 ITOTAL 1598 5347 13014 1637 1051 1398 26126 196 Study Tours and Exposure Trips : In order to provide opportunity for interaction and exposure, study tours have been organised to successful VSS within and outside the districts. The Secretaries of the VSS and other field staff, Forest Range officers and D.F.Os were also exposed to experiences elsewhere in the State. Study tours were also organised outside the State involving Conservators of Forests, Dy. C.Fs, A.C.Fs and F.R.Os. During the period, 1994-96, sixty Study Tours and Exchange Visits were organised. The participants include 277 FGs & FWs, 147 Section Officers, 116 FROs, 125 Officers, 1040 VSS members, 201 NGOs. • Awareness Campaign ; I In order to popularise participatory approach to forest protection and management to meet the economic and ecological :needs of the communities, cycle rallies, cultural programmes were organised in several places. An Audio Cassette in local language has been produced and was released by the Hon 'bl¢ Chief Minister in Ananthapur district in November, 95. A JFM manual was also released at the said occasion. l 'I A video film "Vana Samrakshana Udyamam" was produced at state level covering experiences and exposure in the State on Joint Forest Management. JFM - Evaluation In order to have an idea on the qualitative performance of Joint Forest management and the level of participatio°' an evaluation study was carried out in 26 Divisions of the State. Out of904 VSS existing 352 VSS were sampled. Following are the salient points of the evaluation study: 1. Involvement of households. - 53.8% of men and 45.9 % of Women are actively participating in the programme. 2. level of awareness - It is more than satisfactory in 85% of the VSS. 3. Level of involvement ofNGOs - It is more than satisfactory in 52.2% of the VSS. 4. Awareness of the FD Staff- It is more than satisfactory in 72.8% of the VSS. 5. Peoples Participation:- More than good in 34.1% ofVSS and satisfactory in 49.5% VSS. 6. Forest Protection: - It is satisfactory in 47.2% of VSS and more than good in 35.3 % of VSS.  APFP - STATUS OF VSS UNDER JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT. (As on 31-12-1996} No. of Forest area SI. Circle No. ofVSS. vss with Membership of VSS Forest area treated No. of No. Micro demarcated (in Ha) VSS plan (in Ha) with NGO prepared interface 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 Total Men Women I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Adilabad 21 87 187 295 190 19380 16900 115596 11310 7 2. Ananthapur 12 19 64 95 84 9516 9099 30723 5883 39 ,., ~- Guntur 7 41 74 122 35 8566 7558 32789 1942 46 4. Hyderabad 10 12 48 70 06 9464 6741 19976 1624 9 5. Khammam 5 104 33 142 110 11137 12720 29130 6462 32 6. Kurnool 20 16 50 86 22 5927 4660 22485 6326 29 7. Nizamabad 6 34 108 148 77 24803 21860 36697 7852 02 8. Rajahmundry 18 30 11 59 52 5088 3967 19644 4848 17 9. Visakhapatnam 30 47 119 196 103 11826 1037 34320 9385 79 l 0. Warangal 4 57 46 107 33 24126 17435 48680 5650 5 11 . Protected Areas - - - - - - - - 1922 - TOTAL 133 447 740 1320 712 129833 101977 390040 63204 265  CHAPTER IV IMPACT OF THE A.P. FORESTRY PROJECT: .The Project has proved that it is possible to rehabilitate degraded forests with highly cost-effective methodology of Joint Forest Management. People have realised the tremendous potential of forest lands to give good economic returns, if only they are properly protected. Many Vana Samrakshana Samithies have been able to witness increased availability fuel and fodder within two years of talcing up the Joint Forest Management programme in their villages. The Departmental Officials could motivate the people to such an extent that the villagers were willing to go to any extent in preventing smuggling activities in their forest areas, sometimes even bearing with brutal assaults from anti-social elements in the process. The Ecodevelopment programme under the Biodivenity Conservation Component of the Project in more than 50 villages of various Protected Areas has helped in bringing habitat management on the priority list of local villagers, who at the same time are getting benefited through alternative sources of livelihood, which are not detrimental to the interests of preserving the Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks. Popularisation of smokeless chullahs and biogas plants has reduced the demand for firewood from the Protected Areas. Extension activities for spreading the message of wildlife conservation have helped in creating better awareness among people and NGOs about the need to protect the Wildlife habitat. Research activities in the Department have received tremendous boost under the Project. This has resulted in production of high quality seedlings using modem technological methods. 33 Research Projects have been taken up for implementation as per the recommendations of the International Consultant and the results of these activities would go a long way in improving the productivity of our Plantations and Reserve Forests. Interactive Seminars have been organised for all Officials in the field for enabling them to apply the modem techniques of raising nurseries to the departmental plantation works. The use of modem Information Technology for managing the forestry resources has been introduced under the Project. The consultants on Geographical Information System and Management Information System have finalised their recommendations and the same are being implemented on Pilot Scale now. As Andhra Pradesh is taking a lead in this field, the Government of India has organised a National Level Workshop recently on this subject, which was attended by Senior Forest Officers from all over the country. Working Plans for managing the forests in future are going to be based on G.I.S. , where accurate data for each Forest Block would be made available through satellite and use of ~omputers. In future, there will be continuous inventory of forest resources so as to take appropriate measures for effective forest management. It is envisaged that the field officers wquld be able to take quick decisions for better forest management with the help of this moderii1 technology. Training is another major Component under the Project. Apart from formal training for: their field level functionaries in various National level training institutes, lot of emphasis is being given on Study Tours, Village level meetings, Problem-solving Workshops; FD-NGO interactions, etc. The emphasis is on multiplication of success stories through these activities. Overseas Training programmes are also being organised for wider exposure to the field officials. In order to find ways and means improving the Institutional Capacity of the Forest Department, consultants have been appointed for taking up the Institutional Development Study under the Project. They have given their Final Report, based on which proposals were submitted to Government for reorganising the Department so as to improve its overall efficiency. An internal committee is also processing the other recommendations for taking action at various levels. The main emphasis of the institutional reforms is on three strategies of Participation, Co-operation and Specializ.ation. Human Resource Development are receiving a major boost under the Project. RESPONSE FROM COMMUNITY . The concept of Joint Forest Management was formalised in And.bra Pradesh by promulgating G.O.Ms.No.218, EFES&T (For-II-1) Dept., dated 28-8-1992 with the objective of ensuring local people's interest to provide for local peoples' requirements etc. The G.O. was subsequently revised in G.O.Ms.No.224, dated 11-11-1993 and the Joint Forest Management took roots in the State of Andhra Pradesh and the local interest groups were made partners in management of forest for the environmental rehabilitation and management of forest yield. This G.O. was further revised in G.O.Ms.No.173, dated 7-12-1996 enhancing the share of V.S.S. members from 50% to 100% with regard to timber and V.S.S. members were given the right over collection of the Beedi leaf in the area under their management. The Joint Forest Management programme started from a scratch in 1993 to the management of 3,90,040 Ha. of area involving 1320 villages throughout the entire State of Andhra Pradesh upto end of December 1996. This by no means is a small achievement wherein about one lakh households, including 1,01,977 women, which is about 46% of the total number of VSS members, were involved in forest management and they have so far treated a forest : area of 63,204 Ha. i 60VERNM£NTSUPPORT The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is instrumental m boosting up the Joint Forest Management programme in the State in a big way. Rehabilitation of degraded forest through people's participation is very high on his agenda for reviewing the developmental activities in the State. A massive campaign had been organised in the first week of September 1996 by the Chief Minister in the entire State for greening all available lands under "Shramadan" programme. The personal interest taken by the Head of the State had lead to many villagers coming forward and joining hands with the Forest Department for managing the depleting forestry resources. The Chief Secretary of Government of Andhra Pradesh is evincing keen interest in development of forestry sector and is constantly reviewing the implementation of Joint Forest Management programme with the District Collectors. The State Government is planning to make Joint Forest Management as the main thrust programme in the next round of State-wide village visits to be taken up by Students/Teachers/Officials under the "Janmabhoomi" programme in May 1997. IMPACT ON FOREST MANA6£M£NT A) PROTECTION : The involvement of village community has definitely created an impact in controlling the incidences of theft, fire and grazing. The 3 years of Joint Forest Management implementation under AP.Forestry Project are dotted with numerous examples where the local V.S.S. members have successfully stopped the incidences of theft from the forest areas and the V.S.S. have been instrumental in seizing sizable quantity of timber and other forest produce which were being smuggled. B) FIRE CONTROL: The incidence of fire is a very common phenomenon in the dry deciduous forests of Andhra Pradesh and there were no concentrated efforts hitherto to control the incidence of this un-regulated fires which were damaging the ground flora and adversely affecting the natural regeneration of various species. The V.S.S. members have developed a sense of belonging towards the forest areas and they are now generally aware about the hazards of fire which causes destruction of the forest and affect the health of the forest adversely. The V.S.S. areas are more vulnerable to fire damage, because the areas under treatment are degraded with open-canopy. The effective protection against grazing and management by the V.S.S. community has resulted in lush growth of grass and the fodder species because of open canopy affording profuse sunlight which became potential .hazard as far as fire is-concerned. The village community has taken steps to see that the fire is not caused and whenever the fire is being caused the villagers as a community are coming forward and controlling the fire. This has resulted not only in establishment of seedlings planted, but also in protection of the rejuvenated coppice shoots and establishment of natural regeneration of various miscellaneous species. C) GRAZING In the State of Arldhra Pradesh the control over grazing was removed in the year 1963. Since then, the local villagers are grazing their animals including cattle, sheep and goats freely in the entire forest areas. This un-controlled grazing of natural forests has adversely effected the natural regeneration. The misc. fodder species are being lopped and hacked. Apart from this, a number of misc. species trees are being felled for feeding the cattle population. The V.S.S. community was made aware of the adverse impact on un- controlled grazing on forest areas and the community was also informed about the importance of stall feedings of animals. In the absence of an alternative source for fodder, it is virtually impossible to control the grazing over the entire forest area. However, the V.S.S. community has taken steps to see that atleast the area under treatment shall not be affected by the incidences of grazing. Simultaneously the fodder produced in the treated area is also being cut and taken to the villages for stall feeding of animals. The quantum of grass produced in certain V.S.S. areas is huge and the V.S.S. at Chengicherla in Hyderabad Division got a revenue of Rs. 30,000 in the first year itself from the sale of grass, which subsequently increased to Rs. 50,000 in the second year and Rs. 70,000 in the third year. After meeting their local requirements for stall feeding, the members disposed off the surplus fodder in the local market. D) COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: The extent of involvement of village community in forest management can be gauged by the participation of the village community in preparing the management plans, implementing the management prescriptions and in protecting the forest under their control. In each V.S.S. the General Body Meetings (GBMs) are conducted at least once in 6 months. In Ananthapur District alone so far 105 G.B.Ms, 314 Management committee meetings and 110 other village meetings (total 529 meetings) have taken place in the 40 V.S.S. formed in the past three years. This is an indicator that the local public is sufficiently motivated and involved in forest management. E) INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN : The part1c1pation of women is more important because the women-folk of the villages is the group who collect fuel and fodder from the forest and they are involved in a variety of economic activities which are dependent on forest. The participation of women is ensured since 30% of the management comp1ittee members and 46% of the total V.S.S. members are women. A number of V.S.S. are formed with women as President. Therefore the less privileged section is also actively : involved in the management of forest. Several existing women groups like Awwal committee and existing DWCRA groups are participating in planning, management and rehabilitatiotj of the forest. j F) CONTRIBUTION OF COMMUNITY : In certain areas like Ananthapur, the village community is paying a participation fees in shape of contribution for *e development of the village forest around them. Another indication of community participation in the management and rehabilitation of forest is the concept of 'Shramadan' which'. is being widely practiced by the V.S.S. community all over the State of Andhra Pradesh for environmental amelioration. Not only the works pertaining to forest management were taken up by V.S.S. community but also other community developmental works like roads, cleaning the surroundings and several other works were taken up by the V.S.S community under Shramadan. G) ALLEVIATION OF RURAL POVERTY: The nature of works involved in the rehabilitation of natural forest area and the planting works in the forest are employment generating and the material component is very less ,some times even less than 5%. Roughly 90 to 95% of amount spent on the treatment of V.S.S. areas under JFM stream generates employment. It may be difficult to assess at this stage, with the available information whether these many no.of mandays generated has substituted the employment pattern or changed the employment profile. However, the seasonality of the forestry works has provided employment opportunity during the lean period of employment potential and thus supporting the economic status of the V.S.S members. H) VOICES FROM THE FIELD: (i) Finances through Fodder: There are numerous examples of innovative ideas in management and planning for forestry rehabilitation and community development. The enhanced fodder production and implementation of the concept of stall feeding have become a common thing in the V.S.S. areas. For example in Ananthapur Circle alone about 17.036 tonnes of fodder valued at about Rs.68.67 lakhs, has been produced in the areas treated under the Joint Forest Management in a period of three years as indicated below. .  Name of Gross Area Approximat Value of No. of VSS No. of house the area generally e quantity fodder benefitted hold Division treated covered of fodder in PfOduct (3 years) beneficiaries Ha. by fodder Tonnes Rs. In (3 years) Ha. (3Yrs) l~khs. Anantapu 2827 2007 8534 34.33 130 8361 r Chittoor 1660 1148 4677 19.04 54 4700 (E) : Chittoor 1386 1106 3825 15.30 53 3050 (W) ; Total 5873 4261 17036 68.67 237 16,111 While the level of participation varies among the VSS, there has been improved protection of forests. There is profuse grass production and increase •in the volume of palatable grasses. The quantity of grass removed is documented in the VSS records. On average the grass production has increased from I 000 kgs. to 3000 kgs. per ha. per year. The tended root stock has come up well and there has been good natural regeneration. (ii) Eviction of Encroachments: Control in encroachment of forest land is one of the most important aspects of impact and awareness created by the V.S.S. For example in Adilabad District about 15% of forest area is under encroachment by the local tribals and this is getting extended year after year. The fom1ation of V.S.S. has spread a message and created an awareness in the public about the adverse impact of encroachment of forest land. Consequently a number of V.S.S. communities have taken pledge not to encourage encroachment of forest land henceforth. In Mathadiguda V.S.S. of Adilabad District 12 Ha. ofland encroached by the Hasnapur villagers was evicted by the V.S.S. members and was brought under plantation by planting the species of local requirement. The feedback from other Districts and Divisions is also encouraging as far as the control, extension and eviction of encroachment are concerned. (iii) Shutting out Smugglers: There are a number of offence cases detected by the V.S.S. members and the initiation of Joint Forest Management movement has created an impact and controlled the smuggling in a number of areas. One such example of controlling inter-state smuggling from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh is received from Belgaon V.S.S. of Nirmal Division. The Belgaon village is located just near to inter-state boundary between Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh and the timber from Maharashtra State used to be smuggled to the Andhra Pradesh. This inter-state smuggling was a major cause of concern for Maharashtra Forest Department and it echoed even in Maharashtra As~embly. The members of Belgaon V.S.S. and nearby Dodema V.S.S. have come forward and helped the Forest staff of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh in checking the illegal flow of timber from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh. They have helped in booking 5 cases with th~ value of seizures being around Rs. 5 lakhs. Another example of control of smuggling by th~ V.S.S. community is provided by Bherenguda V.S.S. of Jannaram Division of Adilabad District which has successfully stalled the smuggling of forest produce from the adjoining Gundala R.F. Despite several odds and physical assaults on the V.S.S. members, the community as a whole has stood against the smugglers. In Eluru Division the illegal supply of fuelwood to the barns has been substantially reduced by the control exercised by the V.S.S. community. (iv)Economic empowerment The V.S.S. community have taken various economic support actlVIt1es to reduce their dependence on forest. One such example is Nanyala V.S.S. of Chittoor District, where villagers collected three tonnes of soapnut and sold for Rs 21000. They have used phoenix leaves for basket making, The women folk formed a DWCRA group. Similarly the Chitticherla V.S.S. of Chittoor has taken up in production of fodder legumes like Stylosanthas in the forest area and consequently the milk production has gone up substantially, thus adding to the economy of the village. The V.S.S. members are harvesting Boda grass and using it for thatching of roofs which is found to be long-lasting and is being used extensively for erection of roofs. They are also collecting the various medicinal products used for curbing "Diabetes". The Pampanur V.S.S. of Ananthapur District has taken up Avenue plantation of 12 kms., planting of 6 Ha. Area on field-bunds and planting of 6,500 plants in the premises of houses. The list of success stories is endless and is brought out separately in a volume. In Nalgonda, fish cultivation has been initiated and it is supporting substantially to the economic status of the V.S.S community. These are just few examples and the V.S.S. areas are filled with these kind of results.  CHAPTER V TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT- RESEARCH Plant propagation resear9h and technology development is a major component under the I Andhra Pradesh Forestry Project. An outlay of Rs. 3634 lakhs has been allocated in the Project for this ; component. The objectives of the researph programme under this component are : 1. To Improve the yield of wood ai;d other products from the forests through research and development. 2. To enhance the environmental and social value of the forests through research and development 3. To provide information for the development of sound policies to guide the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department to effectively manage and protect the forests for multiple purposes The desired outputs required from research as suggested by the consultant on Vegetative Propagation and Research Programming, are as follows : ♦ riate species and genetically ~_p~oved varieties with higher yields and better adaptability to AeI!!:.Qp_ Andhra Pradesh's climatic and soil conditions. - -·· ♦ Dependable propagating systems for efficiently producing high 9uality planting stock ♦ Optimal silvi£~~1 systems for establishing, growing and re eneratin_g_f~res!_s. ♦ New wa ~ of growing trees that protect the environment and provide for the diverse needs of rural people for ~~~-timber forest products. ♦ Scientific knowledge that will enhance the management of the forests for the conservation of .flQI_a and fauna ♦ Better understanding of the problems of encroachment, fires, grazing and timber smuggling with a more effective protection programme. ♦ New and bette.r__:t.QQ!s", . including computer-based systems for assisting the management of both natural and man-made forests ♦ Sound information on trends in wood supply and demand in Andhra Pradesh  2 As per the Project Implementation Volume, an amount of Rs.3634 lakhs has been allocated during the Project period for various components under research are as follows :- 1 Rs. in lakhs) Table-4 Technology Table-5 SI.No. Component improvement Plant Total - Research Propagation-- 1. Civil works 152.33 36.92 189.25 2. Machinery & Equipment 355.00 242.&4 597.84 3. Training & Technical 221.75 73.16 294.91 assistance 4. Vehicles 43.64 - 43.64 5. Plantation works - 199.00 199.00 6. Recurrent costs 548.62 150.64 699.26 7. Central nurseries & field - 1610.99 1610.99 nurseries for producing improved quality planting stock Grand Total 1321.34 2313.55 3634.89 Review of progress on each component under Research upto 3~11-96 1) Civil worb : Out of an amount of Rs. 189 .25 Iakhs allocated for Civil works, the expenditure incurred so far is Rs. 22.61 lakhs and revised figure for the Project period proposed is Rs. 123.¼ lakhs. Thus there is a deviation of about Rs..: 6~.82._l~s. This is mainly because the consultant during his successive visits to the state, has suggested that keeping the Research Projects being implemented in view, the ronstruction -af green houses, -glass -houses and seed processing centres is not necessary and simple structures such as mist houses and lath houses are enough. Therefore, these structures are excluded from the revised cost tables and some additional structures such as construction of seed godown, offwe building, modifications to the existing laboratories at Bio-technology Research Centre, Tirupati, mist houses, lath houses etc. are proposed.  ..., J 2) Machinery & Equipment An amount of Rs.597.84 lakhs has been provided for purchasing the machinery & equipment including laboratory equipment under the Project. The expenditure incurred so far i~ Rs.18.5 l lakhs and an additional amount of Rs.33.89 lakhs is proposed to be incurred by 31.3.1997. B~ically, most of the research Projects being implemented are field oriented and hence not much laboiatory equipment is required. However, -the existing laboratory facilities at Bio-Technololgy Resear¢h Centre, Tirupati require upgradation as well as -some modifications to bring them mto full - atihpitim-1 as they arc presently largely remain unutilized. Besides the upgradation at Tirupati, it is also PJ'.oposed to establish seed Technology laboratory at Warangal under the control of Forest Geneticist, W~gal for which the requir~ w1iehincry and cquiprnefit has been listed in the re\>ised cost table i. ~- Table-5, Plant Propagation. l I Therefore, the revised figure proposed under machinery and equipment duting Project period comes to Rs.185.335 lakhs. ' -··----~ 3) Training & Technical auistance: Out of Rs. 294.91 lakhs proposed in the SAR, an expenditure of Rs. 20.04 lakhs has been incurred so far and the total revised expenditure proposed -during the Projee,t -perioo c.tirr,es tu Rs. 112.29 1~. - For research programming consultant an amount of Rs. 17.39 lakhs has already been spent and kc has already visited the state th..-i.ce ,as per the -temls of reference. The expenditure proposed is basically for conducting interactive seminars/workshops involving the field officers and staff on technology transfer and also to impart training both c,verseas and - o c,ffie,ers and s1aff withir1 the c,o-wttry t, on research methodology, statistical designs, provenance trials, tests etc., and to conduct study tours to adjacent states and ICFRE Institutes. 4) Plantation works : Out of an amount of Rs. 192.00 !akhs envisaged in the Table-5 of SAR, so far an amount of Rs. 180.60 lakhs has been spent and the revised figure for the total Project period is R5.709.73 l-aktu. This amount is mainly intended to be utilised for improvement of existing stands, establishment of new ~ areas, seed orchards, multiplication gar<:}(?_ stands such as seed productiQ.. ns, research nurseries and wnductmg ~periments~collection. storage and supply of seed. -~ - •• • - - This is a major component under research and most of the field oriented activities are grouped here. As suggested by the consultant, -the Research Pr~«ts are being unplemerrted -'1¥-ith wgets tu be achieved by 2000 AD. Selection of candidate plus trees, collection of clonal material for conducting clonal tests, collection of seed and taking up progeny trials, establishment of seed stands, seed l)reduction -areas, multiplication ·gardens, clonal sc-ed orcharos, Seedling seed orchards, conducting multi locational trials etc. constitute major activities under this component. The strategy and methodology being adopted _ 9.n vmo.µs research .Projects is discussed in Chapter ltlt  4 5) Recurrent Costs : This component includes expenditure on maintenance of machinery and equipment, purchase of glassware and chemicals, electricity consumption charges, nursery consumables, honorarium to Technical assistants, office exPGnses, vehicle maintenance cost etc. Out of Rs. ~99.26 lakhs proposed in the SAR, an amount of Rs.49.373 lakhs has been incurred so far and the total revised Project figure comes to Rs.285.- 685 lakhs. This-expenditure is essential to sustain the ongoing research programmes. It is proposed to engage one tree breeder to carry out selection of plus trees, collection of vegetative material, grafting, budding, con~olled pollination and the establishment and running of seed orchards. ' I 6) Central nurseries and field nurseries i To improve the quality of planting stock being raised in the department and also to achieve the target of planting with 80¼-clonaLplaming..,j9Ck in the Department by 2000 A.O., it was envisa~ tv have (69) central nurseries and (llli)_fi~ld nurseries in the Department during the Project period with an outlay of Rs. 1610. 99 lakhs. So far - 17 central nurseries and 215 field nurseries have been established and by- ~ ~- the 1996-97 financial year, their number wilCgo up to 43 an4_2§_ ~ respectively. The revised number of central nurseries during the Project period comes to 60 and that of field nurseries to 165. Thus, there is-a shortfall in the number cort1pcaed to what -w-as envisaged ir. the SAR. Since most of the treatment practices under A.P.F.P. envisage gap planting of limited number of high quality seedlings, the seedling production system has to bear quality in mind rather than the qu:&"'itity. The reqwrement of central nurseries and field nurseries has been modified after duly discussing with the territorial and social forestry Conservators of Forests. The revised financial requirement for central nurseries and field nurseries comes to Rs.480.00 lakhs and Rs)J250 lakhs respectively. Total figure i-s Rs. ~ .50 laki,s. - Component wise revised abstract financial targets for the entire Project period is given at Annexure-ilI.. CONCLUSIONS State of forestry research in Andhra Pradesh has made significant strides under the Andhra Pradesh Forestry Project. The quality of the seed that is collected by Rese--arch & Devek,pment Circle has improved significantly and efforts are being made to collect seed from the known sources only. This is a significant achievement since seed from known sources will help us to achieve the first level of tree improvement and increase the genetic gain. Identification of candidate Q!us trees and taking up clonal testing with clonal material and progeny tests with seed for -a n umber- of species -is 111 progres-s, arid a significant achievemGT1t will be possible by 2000 AD., in almost all the research Projects if the same tempo continues. However, lack of incentives to the officers and staff is the major drawback in maintaining continuity in the research pr-ogranuncs. Pmvisio.-i -af rent free -rcsidentia{-quarters, payment of 30% pay as Special Pay, rewards  5 in recognition of meritorious and outstanding work, are some of the incentives which will help in taking up the forestry research in the most useful and applied manner to achieve the goals envisaged in the Project. The consultant also has opined the same. Regarding the training, both internal and overseas, not much progress has been made so far. This is mairJy ~ca-us'C the ronccmcd ronswtants kav-c oot finalised the training -programmes. It is envisaged that both these trainings gain momentum during 1997-98. Exposure of officers to new concepts in forestry research particularly in the field of research methodology, •improved nurserf technology, clonal tec.l-.r1ofog-f, t.andliTtg uf forestrf -seed etc.. -w·m improve the quality of the research in the state. Statement showing the r~vised_y~arwi~ and component wise projections for Mid term review under Tec-lm3k>gy L-nprovement R-esea.r-ch and Plant Propagations, Andhra Pradesh Forestry Project (Combined figures ofTable-4 and Table-5)  ANNEXURE -111 COMPONENT WISE PROJECTION UNDER RESEARCH AND PLANT PROPAGATIO.N (Rs.in Lakhs} Item 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 1.4.2000 to Total as per Total as per 30.9.2000 MTR SAR 1 Civil Works 1 18.17 23.24 75.2 2.25 2.5 1 123.36 189.25 2 Machinery and 9.718 6.987 35.71 111.72 10.85 10.35 185.335 597.84 Equipment 3 Training and ! 6.77 10.56 11.46 30 25 20.5 8 112.29 294.91 Techincal assistance 4 Vehicles - - - - - - - - 43.64 5 Plantation works 62.37 59.67 98.56 169.12 135.59 140.92 43.5 709.73 199 6 Recurrent costs 7.65 24.404 30.771 63.37 62.92 64.27 32.3 285.685 699.26 (lncreamental operating costs) 7 Central nurseries and field nurseries 211 32.5 225 146 98 - - 712.5 1610.99 Total 298.51 152.29 424.74 595.41 334.61 238.54 84.8 2128.9 3634.89  CHAPTER VI RESEARCH ACTION PLAN UND£R IMPL£M£NTATION Research Programme No. ( 1) •, : High yield Eucalyptus Plantation Technology l ' The main projects of the progr~e are :- 1) Selection of superior ~rovenances and identification of candidate plus trees 2) Pilot programme for mass production of superior Eucalyptus clones i 3) Breeding ofEucalyp~s to provide new and better performing clones for the future. : Already 2 Ha of Eucalyptus clonal multiplication area (CMA) has been raised with high yielding clones and production of clonal seedlings is under progress. Clonal material will be supplied to central nurseries for mass production from middle of 1997 onwards. As a part of Eucalyptus breeding programme, 100 individual family seed lots are being acquired including 75 from abroad and other parts of India and 25 from the candidate plus trees selected from better performing- provenances in Andhra Pradesh. Family test proposed to be commenced during April, 1997. Simultaneously clonal material from the CPTs is being collected and testing is done so that better performing clones are identified and supplied to field to produce clonal planting stock of.superior quality in a short span of time. • Thus the research plan under Eucalyptus consists of importation of new genetic material, selection of plus trees, family testing for advanced selection, . clonal testing and primary clonai multiplication of cuttings of promising clones for release in the field for mass production. Under clonal breeding strategy, the strategy is to set up breeding base of 100 open pollinated families (and some hybrids), and design the testing and selection work followed by clonal deployment and clonal propagation operations covering stock plant management and all aspects of producing the clonal planting stock including designing the facilities.  Research Programme No. (2) Teak Plantation Improvement The main projects are : l) Developing better methods of processing teak seed. 2) Selection and development of seed production areas. 3) Development and management of seed orchards. 4) Conducting progeny tests and breeding of teak. Development of atleast 500 Ha of teak seed production areas and 200 Ha of teak clonal seed orchards is envisaged. Already 17.5 Ha of teak clonal seed orchards and l 00 Ha of teak seed production areas have been developed. Establishment of progeny test for 100 plus trees forms the basis for tree improvement. Research Programme No. (3) Casuarina Plantation Improvement The objectives are :- 1) Selection and breeding of superior varieties of Casuarina including plus tree selection, progeny tests and development of seed orchards. 2) Establishment of clonal test-cum-archives 3) Selection of 5 best clones and multiplication by cuttings 4) Selection of 5 best families by establishing progeny tests-cum-seedling seed orchards for 100 plus trees. Procurement of clonal material and seed is from 40 candidate plus trees from coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, 40 CPTs identified by Institute of Forest Geneticist & Treed Breeding, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and 20 CPTs of good provenances from ACIAR trials. Clonal test-cum-archive of all 100 CPTs already established Open pollinated seed from all female and monoecious CPTs collected and progeny tests being established in (2) sites. From the clonal test garden, 10 best clones will be identified, multiplied and supplied to field. 10 best families also will be identified from progeny test plots and convert them into seedling seed orchards and also development of clonal seed orchards from the best clones. All these will be completed by 2000 A.D.  Research Programme No. (4) Domestication of high quality non-teak hardwood timber species Domestication of rosewood, Bijasal, Haldu, Gumhar, Sissoo, Redsanders etc. is envisaged. The domestication strategy is planned to pass through the following stages. 1) Exploration of biological potential in the forest~ by identifying ~andidate plus trees. \ , 2) Establishment of progeny test-cum-seedling stjed orchards to provi4~ higher genetic quality seed. ' '• I 3) Establishment of advanced-generation controlled; pollinated brooding and propagation populations based on progeny trials which will also ~ptiOJl i1$ 1 breeding arboreta and potential seedling seed orchFds. Improved genotypes from this programme will be available as s~ings and/or vegegative propagules. • Already identification of candidate plus_ trees has been completed and collection of seed and raising the progeny trial plots is in progress for all the chosen species. Research Programme No. (5) Bamboo Forest Improvement The objective is development of efficient technology for the mass propagation, management and harvesting of bamboos follow~ by inlr0\lu'-1ion and setting up of a network of g~rmplasm banks and propagation facilities to ensure supply of superior planting stock. • Establishment of an assemblage of a diversity of provenance and clones, gene resource bank and multiplication by seed, cuttings ang tissue culture. The work has just begun. Research Programme No. (6) Natural Forest Rehabilitation To develop and demonstrate effective options for restoring forest cover for soil protection, bio-diversitgy and Wild life habitat in addition to providing useful products such as fuelwood, fodder, NTFP and building material. PLANTING STOCK IMPROVEMENT : Collection and supply of improved quality seed is the primary task of the ResearCih & Development circle and already a beginning has been made in improving the quality of the seed for supply to the field officers by ensuring collecti1n from known sources and by conducting germination tests. Regarding the improvement of quality of the planting stock, nursery and culling ,echniques have been standardised for 24 forest tree species. Large scale experiments are underway on the efficacy of the root trainers. Various potting media are being standardised. Application protocols for root trainers are also under study. Experiments with various sizes of root trainers for different species and with different combinations of potting media are in progress. The technique of preparation of organic potting medium has been perfected after visiting the Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra nursery at cbandrapur and the technique has been demonstrated to the field officers & staff during the (8) interactive seminars held by Research & Development Circle on technology transfer. A booklet called ' Field guide' on improved nursery technology has also been publisfied and circulated among all the offficers and staff upto forester level. Regular demonstration are being carried out in the 4 regional research centres on improved nursery technology. It is proposed in the Project that (69) central nurseries have to be established during the project period with necessary infrastructure to facilitate production of high quality clonal planting stock. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Much emphasis has been laid on technology transfer for improving quality of the planting stock. The Research & Development programmes are mainly to address the deficiencies in seed sources and handling of plant propagation, aiming at improvement in adaptive forestry research and silvicultural management. Keeping this in view, the technology transfer has been given prominent place in research plan and accordingly holding of interactive seminars, workshops, field demonstrations and publications has been given·top priority.  Research work is being carried in a few specific study sites like TGP plantations for evaluation of reforestation scheme on degraded sites and also natural regeneration of degraded forests by total exclosure. These plots are monitored annually and bio-diversity indices are calculated. Research Programme No. (7) Non-timber forest products and multipurpose trees {NTFP) The objective is selection and propagation of improved varieties of non- timber forest species such as Tamarind, Neem, Amla, Soapnut, Gum Karaya etc. The strategy is tree selection, clonal propagation by grafting/cuttings into clonal archives and multiplication gardens, evaluation of yield and quantity, propagation of best clonal varieties, assemble collection of medicinal plants for clonal studies, growth and analysis and increased awareness and knowledge. Maximum emphasis is being given to NTFP, keeping in view the requirement of planting in JFM areas and demand of high quality fruit seedlings from the public. Large scale selection of CPTs, in situ grafting on selected CPTs followed by establishment of clonal test areas and multiplication gardens is in ----- progress and already 120 clones have been acquired in case of Tamarind. -- Collection of seed for establishing progeny trials is also in progress. Large - scale supply of superior clonal material of NTFP will be done for mass propagation in centrral nurseries from 1997-98 onwards beginning with Tamarind. Market study on tamarind has also beenooriiplited. Research Programme No. (8) Fauna and Flora Conservation The objective is to survey the forest flora in Andhra Pradesh with regard to distribution, abundance, ecological features and uses and develop herbarium and arboretums. Modem methods of quantitative ecology will be used to relate species distribution and abundance to climatic and edaphic factors. Preparation of comprehensive illustrated document of forest flora is also envisaged. The herbarium samples collected will be prepared and kept in herbarium centres.  CHAPTER VII BIO -DIVERSITY CONSERVATION The Biodiversity Conservation Component aims to develop and implement a comprehensive strateI:,ry for the improved management of biological resources not only within the Protected Area System, but also outside it. Implementation of ecodevelopment activities which aim at ecologically sustainable economic revival of rural ecosystems in the fringe villages of existing Protected Areas is a major strategy adopted under this Component. Wildlife Institute of India, who have been appointed as consultants have completed the Integrated Protected Area System study, based on which an action plan has been prepared and being implemented. The Eco-Development programme is being implemented through the prov1s10n of a package of site specific and ecologically friendly measures to enhance alternative income generation activities and reduce the use of biomass resources ·by local people and thereby help release pressure on the Protected Areas. The broad frame work of activities being implemented in various Eco-development Committees is as follows:- 1. Improvement and diversification of non-forest related activities, including improved agriculture, horticulture, sericulture, pisciculture, apiculture, soil and water conservation measures, cottage industries etc; 2. Activities that cover the interface between forest use and other sectors of the village economy such as live stock and grazing control and livestock improvement programmes. 3. Use of energy efficient and alternative energy sources like biogas plants, smokeless chullahs, etc to reduce the dependency on fuel wood from the forest. In this context, the issue was also examined with reference to the existing provisions of Section 29 of Wildlife Protection Act 1972 which prohibits disturbing and damaging Wildlife habitat in Protected Areas, unless it is permitted by the competent authority in the interest of Wildlife. Since the Protected Areas have got a preferred and exclusive status as far as natural resources is concerned, the sharing of forest produce as a right does not arise. But in certain cases where thinnings or removal of grasses or other Non- Wood Forest Produce is found necessary in the interest of either habitat protection or Wildlife Protection, such produce could be permitted to be shared by member of the Eco- Committees with the prior permission of the Chief Wild Life Warden after following procedure prescribed in Sec. 2 9 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. Further, instructions have also been issued to field staff to ensure that the existing traditional rights of native tribals for collection of forest produce mainly for their bonafide uses should not be affected. PERFORMANCE: Eco - Development Committees : So far Eco-development Committees have been formed in 51 Villages located 10 Protected Areas as indicated below. SI. NAME OF TIIE NO. OF EDC NO. OF EOC No PROTECTED AREAS VILLAGES VILLAGES PROPOSED COVERED 1. Project Tiger, Srisailam 25 23 2. Coringa Wild . Life 5 2 Sanctuary 3. Kawai Wild Life Sanctuary 10 2 4. Eturnagaram Wildlife 10 1 Sanctuary 5. Kinnersani Wild Life 10 5 Sanctuary 6. Pocharam Wild Life 10 9 Sanctuary 7. Gundlabrahmeshwaram 5 1 Wild Life Sanctuary 8. Sri Venkateswara National 10 3 Park 9. Pulicat Wild Life Sanctuary 5 3 10. Lankamalleswram 10 2 Sanctuary TOTAL 100 51 There is good response from the people for the participatory management of Protected Areas. In fact there is so much enthusiasm among the villagers, especially in the . Project Tiger area that it is proposed to extend the Eco-development programme to 200 villages, as against 100 originally envisaged in the Project. The various activities taken up in this programme like Agricultural improvement, Live stock improvement, other income generation programme, Eco-development water works etc., have been received by people very well and now they look to the Forest Department officials as friends and not as foes . Because of the protection given to the Forest by the people there is improve)Jlent of in the condition of the Wildlife habitat with positive results for the Conservation and improvement of Wildlife in the Protected Areas. Habitat Improvement in Protected Areas : Protected Areas were earlier subjected to repeated ground . fires which adversely affected the ground fauna and flora. With the marking of fire lines and fire tracing operations, ground fires have been reduced and palatable grasses had come up h°Fnefiting the Wildlife. : I Where natural salt licks were lacking in Protected Areas, artitic~al salt licks were installed to benefit the Wildlife. : Similarly ungulate plots have also been laid out in the Protected Areas to l improve the availability of grass and other palatable vegetation. The area has al~ be fenced and resown with indigenous palatable grasses to enhance the benefit to the herbivores. In Mangrove Forests of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, the vegetation cover had decreased due to biotic interference resulting in formation of large blanks. With sustained efforts taken up for rehabilitation of the blanks with indigenous Mangrove species, an area of 300 ha. of blanks could be brought under vegetation in the past three years. The planting technique adopted which involved digging of channels, etc had helped in the re-establishment of the Natural regeneration of the Mangrove species. Water Conservation works have also been undertaken in Protected Areas resulting in increased availability of water, especially during pinch period of summer and due to better percolation of water, the habitat had also improved. Boundary demarcation of Protected Areas : The Boundaries of Protected Areas were not clearly demarcated on the ground basically due to inadequate funding. Now under the Bio-diversity Conservation component, the boundary of the Protected Areas are more clearly demarcated on ground and permanent boundary pillars have been erected. This has facilitated in preventing encroachments and improving overall management. Buildings: So far 25 buildings have been constructed under AP. Forestry Project. Previously the Wildlife staff was suffering from lack of proper housing facilities in the interior areas. With the construction of residential quarters in the interior areas, the Wildlife staff are staying there and consequently the protection in and around the Protected Areas has improved. Eco-tourism : Due to inadequate funding in the past, much attention could not be paid for providing facilities to visitors in the Protected Areas. Now under the Project, interpretive sign boards, visitors trail pattjs, interpretive sheds etc., have been provided to enable the visitors to get a better insight into Protected Areas and their Conservation values. Trainings & Workshops: i Most of the Wildlife staff at Forester / Dy.R.Os, Forest Guardsy Watchers, cadres have been given short term training in Wildlife Management for (5) days regionally at I centres like Tirupathi, Dullapal;li and Srisailam. The staff has benefited by this short term training course which included both theory and field visits. A "meet the people in and around Protected Areas" campaign was organised during the months of October and November 1996 in order to elicit their views on the management of P As. Interactive Seminars were also organised at Tirupathi, Srisailam, Warangal and Visakhapatnam involving University Professors, Grass root level NGOs, Field staff and Villagers including members of the Ecodevelopment Committees. The recommendations of the Consultants on Integrated Protected Area System study and the draft Action Plan for operationalising the recommendations were discussed in these Seminars so as to evolve a consensus. These Seminars were followed up by a State Level Workshop on 22nd and 23rd November 1996 at Hyderabad, which was attended by NGOs, Research staff, University Faculty and Protected Area Managers from all over the State. Specific areas for collaboration of NGOs and University Faculty in Biodiversity Conservation were identified. Potential areas for Eco-tourism and the modalities for sustaining the interest of EDC members in conserving the wildlife areas were also finalised. The recommendations of the Workshop and the action plan on the final report of the consultants have already been sent to the World Bank. Awareness Campaign : Nature camps have been conducted for school children and educated youth at places like Talakona, Manjira, Eturunagaram, Coringa , Kinnerasani, Kawai. Various educational equipment like T.V, VCR, 16 mm films, Video films etc have been used for bringing awareness in the people regarding Bio-diversity Conservation. PROPOSALS: 1. Replacement of ' Plantation works' (JFM. Treatment-I and J.F.M. Treatment- 2) under investment costs with "Bio-Diversity Conservation"-Habitat improvement practice". This is necessary as the Protected Areas have got a preferred and exclusive status as far as natural resources are concerned, and sharing of forest produce like timber, fuel, poles etc., as a right does not arise unless such forest produce results as an outcome of habitat improvement practices as permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden under the provision of section 29 and 33(c) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. As J.F.M. can not be practiced in Protected Areas, the V.S.S. formed so far in Protected Areas have to be converted into Eco- Development committees. The summary of the proposed Treatment Practice is furnished below: • Improving water sources by deepening of kuntas, construction of check-dams, saucer pits etc.; Improving fodder resources by sowing of palatable grasses, legumes, etc. ; Improvement of bamboo forests by mounding the clumps. Other habitat improvement programmes like uprootal of weeds, unpalatable grasses and sowing of palatable species; Encouraging Eco-favourism by involving local communities, undertaking eco-development works in fringe villages to reduce their dependency on the Protected Areas. Gap planting wherever it is beneficial for the wildlife. Any other operations which are site specific for the conservation of and improvement of the Protected Areas, their habitats and the wild life therein, which includes fauna as well as flora and any other interesting geological or natural features like rock formations, river beds, ponds, lakes, waterfalls etc. Technical Aspects: The technical aspects enumerated hereunder, are not exhaustive hut only illustrative. Site specific and habitat specific operations have to be carried out based on the microplan prepared for each area, in consultation with local people. (I) Recommended minimum annual operation area is 25 ha. (ii) (a) A shallow continuous trench of30 Cm X30 cm and mound formation on the boundaries of the protected area and a live fence on the mound like Agave, Vativer grass etc. This technique can be done all around the area being treated, if found useful and necessary. (b)Erection of a rubble wall as boundary demarcation of the Protected Area. (iii) In slopy areas, contour trenching and sowing of palatable grasses and legumes on the mound. (iv) Gap planting in 30/45/60 Cm3 pits. Espacement and species will differ in different Protected Areas. Number of plants/hectares also, may depend upon the gaps. (Minimum gap area of0.5 Ha). Natural Eco-tones/meadows should not be disturbed.  (v) One hectare for every 25 Ha will be under intensive fodder development. (vi) Cutting back of high and dry cuts and excavating the earth and mounding bamboo clumps. (vii) Removal by uprootal of woods like Mahaveera, Lantana, Partherµum and Eupatorium etc., and un-palatable grasses and soil working and sowing/ planting of palatable grass seed/slips, legumes and fodder plants.i (viii) In important areas which are open for tourists like ring roads, vie~ points etc., clearing of bushes and under-growth upto 30 mts on either s~de of the roads (trees, shrubs and other top canopy to be retained) to improiVe I wildlife sighting, which will improve eco-tourism. ' (ix) Soil and moisture conservation works like gully plugging, check <Jams etc. (xi) Soil working, weeding up to 50 cm radius etc., to encourage natural regeneration of important species like Red sanders, Teak, Nalla Maddi, Yegisa, Yepi etc. (not exceeding 100 Nos.Iha). 2. Increasing the number of Eco-development Committees: Under the Project, it is envisaged to undertake Eco-development activities in about 100 in 10 Protected Areas. However, in view of the tremendous response from both the people as well as the staff to this type of joint management it is proposed to increase the coverage under Ecodevelopment from 100 to 200 villages as shown below: Sl. Name of the No. of Revised No. Additional No. Protected Area Proposed ofEDCs No. proposed EDCs 1.. Project Tiger 25 115 90 2. Pulicat lake 5 10 5 3. CF.WLM 50 55 5 Hyderabad 100  CHAPTER VIII TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Tribal Development Plan (TDP) is an important component under the AP. Forestry Project. In order to provide tangible and intangible benefits to the tribals living in the vicinity of forests and to ensure their sustainable development, the TDP focuses on improving agricultural productivity, natural resource development, and supporting other activities for economic development of tribals. Originally, this component was proposed to be implemented through ITDAs in the Tribal Sub Plan areas in the select villages brought under Joint Forest Management. The main objective in implementing this Component is to compensate the adverse effects of the participatory forest management on socio-economic conditions of the tribals. In order to ensure effective co-ordination between Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and Tribal Welfare Department, a meeting was convened on 30-1-95 by the Prl. Secretary (EFS&T), wherein all the Project Officers and DFOs operating in the TSP area have participated. Certain modalities were evolved at the conclusion of the meeting and the Director, TWD had taken the initiative for preparing a TDP. However, little headway was made in this direction till May 1995, when the issue was reviewed by the World Bank Supervision Mission, and it was agreed that alternative mechanisms for implementing the Component would be evolved. Consequently after considerable deliberations, it was agreed that the Component would be implemented by the Tribal Welfare Department with their own funds available under IFAD and other schemes. It was also decided that the funds available under the AP. Forestry Project would be utilised in those tribal villages which are situated out- side the Tribal Sub-plan area. Accordingly the · TDP has been prepared by the Project Officers of Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (IIDA) in the tribal areas and by the Divisional Forest Officers in the non-tribal areas. The TDP for the year 1996-97 prepared by the P.O. ITDAs covers an outlay of Rs. 783.629 lakhs. The abstract of ITDA-wise TDP for 1996-97 is enclosed herewith as Annexure-1 . The Tribal Welfare Department has spent an amount of Rs. 184.904 lakhs so far and the remaining works are under progress. The Commissioner Tribal Welfare is reviewing the progress of implementation of TDP with the PO, ITDAs. Thus the implementation of TDP in Tribal Sub-Plan area is no more an impediment for the progress of Joint Forest Management and due care is being taken for the development of tribals involved in the process.  As regards the TOP outside the Tribal Sub-Plan area, detailed plans have already been drawn by the Divisional Forest Officers with the help of the VSS in the villages with atleast 15% of Tribal population. The total plan prepared for 1996-97 is for a sum of Rs. 690.934 lakhs. The Circle-wise details are indicated in Annexure-O enclosed herewith. Priority is being given for taking up water harvesting structures, check dams, soil and moisture conservation measures, supply of high quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, horticulture, income generating activities including sericulture, farm forestry, providing community assets, etc. An amount of Rs. 75 lakhs has been Jpent so far and the remaining works are under progress. The Plan is now under active implementation and this has definitely enhanced the participation of the people in Joint Forest Management programme. However, there was initial delay in finalising the TOP, as it is based on PRA exercise conducted in the VSS. Much better progress is expected in the near future. The implementation of TOP and the co-ordination between the Forest Department and the Tribal Welfare Department was reviewed by the Chief Secretary on 21.11.96 and 20-12-96. The Commissioner, Tribal Welfare informed the Chief Secretary that there is very good co-ordination between the Forest Department and the Tribal Welfare Department and the implementation of the TOP is going on smoothly. It was also decided that the Chief Conservator of Forests (Joint Forest Management) and the Commissioner, Tribal Welfare will take joint visits to those ITDAs where they feel that implementation of TOP needs better thrust. On 12th January 1997, Prl. Chief Conservator of Forests and the Commissioner, Tribal Welfare visited Tribal villages of Project Tiger, Srisailam and reviewed the implementation of TOP. The above sequence of events gives a fairly good indication that the implementation of TOP is now on firm footing and adequate care is being taken for the welfare of the tribals involved in implementing the Joint Forest Management under the AP. Forestry Project.  ANNEXURE-1 TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 1996-97 BEING IMPLEMENTED BY THE TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT ABSTRACT NAME OF THE NAME OF THE DISTRICT NO. OFVSS FINANCIAL I.T.D.A. OUTLAY (Rs. IN LAKHS) SEETHAMPETA SRIKAKULAM 11 57.774 PARVATHIPURAM VIZIANAGARAM 10 52.93 PADERU VISAKHAPATNAM 31 168.44 RAMPACHODAVARAM EAST GODAVARI 14 16.34 KOTARAMACHANDRA WEST GODAVARI 18 MICROPLAN PURAM UNDER PREPARATION BHADRACHALAM KHAMMAM 145 69.365 * ETURNAGARAM WARANGAL 5 59.78 UTNOOR ADILA-SAD 31 359.00 TOTAL 265 783.629  ANNEXURE - U TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 1996-97 BEING IMPLEMENTED BY THE FOREST DEPARTMENT ABSTRACT (Rs. IN LAKHS} I i i '. 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To address this problem, the ~ .P.Forestry Project provided for a Collaborative Fodder Development and Research Programnte. \ ' l The Project envisaged appointment of a consultant to recoqunend the methodology and the approaches to be adopted for achieving the above objectiv~ of fodder development. The technical as well as financial proposals of IGFRI, Jhansi for appointment as fodder consultant were approved by Government of Andhra Pradesh and the World Bank. However, due to some administrative reasons, IGFRI, Jhansi could not complete the formality of entering into agreement to take up the Fodder Consultancy with in the prescribed time. Considering that substantial time is already lost, it is proposed not to appoint any consultant now. A Fodder Consultative Committee has been set • up with representatives from premier institutions engaged in fodder development like APAgricultural University, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, AP Animal , Husbandry Department, Regional Research Station for Forage Development Marnidipalli; AP Diary Development Corporation Ltd etc. , to assist the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department in formulation of an action plan for the development of fodder in the State. The Committee met on 7-1-97 to discuss the subject and to evolve strategies for fodder development. The meeting was followed by a field trip on 10-1-97 to the V.S.S. areas of Medak district to study the ground situation for recommending strategies for fodder development under the Project. The Committee again met on 17-1-97 to firm up the strategy for development of fodder and the following plan of action is finalized. Production of Fodder Seed by the Farmers: Availability of quality fodder seed is a major constraint in the implementation of the fodder development programme. To take up broadcast sowing of the fodder seed in the forests and use in time in the intensive fodder plots under T.P. l , 2, 3 and a lot of fodder seed is required. Regional Station for Fodder Production and Demonstration Mamillapaf;li is producing some fodder seed. This seed will be utilized for further seed multiplication by V.S.S members. It is proposed to encourage some progressive farmers in the V.S.S. ; areas demonstration plots to multiply improved variety of fodder species exclusively!for production of seed by supplying the required improved variety of seed. A buy back arrangement, for the purchase of seed from the farmer is proposed with proper incentives t~ them. This will help in production of large quantity of seed required for use by the Departqient and this also popularises the improved varieties of fodder species among the farmers. A lumpsum amount of Rs.25 lakhs is provided for the next three years under this project. Production of Cultivated Fodder in the Intensive Fodder Plots : The main problem faced by the villagers in rearing milch cattle is the acute shortage of fodder in the lean months of October to May. In most of the V.S.S., fodder is cultivated in the intensive fodder plots under intensive management. It is proposed to raise cultivated fodder like Rhode grass, Leucem and Para grass under silvipastoral method to meet the fodder shortage during lean months. Wherever possible it is proposed to raise these fodder plots under irrigated conditions. The required seed and technology of raising the seedlings will be provided by the AP.AU, RS.F.P. & D. Marnidipalli. Vana Kalyan Nurseries: It is proposed to raise 15,00,000 seedlings of top feed species like Subabul; Sesbania sesban; Albizzia lebbeck; Dalbergia sissoo in the V.S.S. Villages for distribution to the public for planting in their farm lands. This will also encourage the villagers to take up stall feeding of their cattle by of lopping of trees and through cut and carry methodology. Baling of Grass for use in Summer Months: There is acute shortage of fodder for the cattle during lean months from November to May. To help the V.S.S. members in these lean months, in their fodder requirements, it is proposed to encourage the V.S.S. members to bale and store fodder. It is proposed to purchase 10 fodder baling machines costing around Rs.25,000/- each and try it out on a pilot scale and analyse how it works, before extending it to all V.S.S. areas.  The broad objectives of the action plan are: 1) To put marginal/sub marginal lands, field bunds and private waste lands belonging to the members of Vana Samrakshana Samithi under pasture,fodder and fuel trees so as to augment nutritious fodder production and thus decrease the pressure on the forests for grazing. 2) to protect the area against soil erosion and ecological degradation. 3) To increase the grass and top feed productivityboth in quality and quantity to feed the live stock owned by members of the Vana Samrakshana Samithi. 4) To increase the fodder potential of the forests in the V.S.S. areas. Broad Cast Sowing of Pelletised Fodder Seed in the Forests: Due to the intensive protection given by the V.S.S. members to the forests with in their areas, profuse grass growth has come up. Due to excessive grazing in the past in these forests, the palatable nutritious grasses have given place to inferior variety of unpalatable non-nutritious grasses. It is proposed to improve the fodder potential of forests by broadcast sowing of pelletised fodder seed of superior variety of grasses and legumes pelletised with black soil (which can retain moisture) in the forests. It is proposed to broadcast sow the seed in ab<;>ut 10,000 ha. of area at the rate of Rs.JOO/ha. in various V.S.S. areas in the State during the next three years of the project period. Dem onstration Plots: There are more than 2000 villages in the State which are actively engaged in the protection of forests and production of fodder. It is proposed to utilise these villages for propagating the improved varieties of fodder species and new technologies of fodder production. It is proposed to raise fodder demonstration plots in the V.S.S. areas as part of the existing programme of the Regional Station for Forage Production and Demonstration subject to approval of the Regional Coordination Committee Meeting. It is proposed to raise 100 demonstration plots in this way by this Institute. There are 14 dairy farms under the control of the Animal Husbandry Department. It is proposed to raise 15 demonstration plots of fodder in these dairy farms also. These demonstration plots will be raised in collaboration and supervision the R.S.F.P &D Mamidipalli, Animal Husbandry department, Forest Department and V.S.S. Disposal of Surplus Fodder in the V.S.S. Areas: With intensive protection given by the V.S.S. members there is profuse growth of fodder in the forests. There is huge quantity of surplus fodder grass available in these forests which is going waste and getting;_bumt every year. A strategy is proposed to be worked out to utilise this excess fodder by harvesting and selling to user agencies like Animal Husbandry Department, Dairies with a buY; back arrangement from them. This will help increase the economy and living standards oOhe V.S.S. members. To begin with it is proposed to place a fund of about Rs.I lakh each With 5 V.S.S. by the department to enable them to purchase fodder from the members, bale and dispose it off by sale. This generates a revolving fund to the V.S.S. which can be utilised every year for this purpose. If it is found successful it can be extended to other V.S.S. also. I~ need be construction of godowns for storing fodder can be contemplated in future. , I Induction Trainings: It is proposed that the R.S.T.P&D Mamidipalli will organise training programmes on fodder development to the forest staff, N.G.Os and V.S.S. members for 2-3 days in their campus. There are facilities in the Institute to train 18 candidates at one time. It is proposed to train 200 candidates each year in the next three years by the institute. The Animal Husbandry department will undertake decentralized training programmes in the districts to selected V.S.S. members in veterinary first aid, castration , vaccination and fodder development. It is proposed to train about 500 V.S.S. members each year in the next three years period. It is proposed to bring experts in the field from outside to train the candidates. Field Visits: To give exposure to the V.S.S. members to the technology of growing improved fodder species and appreciate the utility of these species, it is proposed to conduct field trips for the V.S.S. members to the demonstration plots in R.S.F.P. & D Mamillapalli, Dairy farms under the control of the Animal Husbandry Department, Demonstration Plots in the V.S.S. areas and Private Fodder Farms of progressive farmers. It is proposed to conduct such field trips to about 500 candidates each year in the next three years of the Project period. Production of Publicity Material It is proposed that the AP.AU. will prepare publicity material in Telugu language on the various fodder species available, their utility, technology of raising the species etc., for circulation among the V.S.S. members to popularise the species. A lumpsum amount of Rs. 1 lakh each year is provided for this purpose in the next three years.  CHAPTERX Geographical Information System & Management Information System One of the important components- of APFP is development of a sound information system for strategic planning and management. The sub components of the system are Land Resource Assessment (Inventory}, Geographical Information System & MIS. A. Assessment of Work Done so far 1. Land Resource Assessment (Inventory): The terms of reference for the consultant were formulated as follows : 1. To determine the type of inventory information expected from land resource assessment intended for zoning. 2. Examine and compare the potential supply sources for satellite imagery. 3. Prepare a detailed technical design and TOR for primary survey in order to achieve a match with the existing and planned GIS design. 4. Assist APFD in selection of contractor. 5. Supervise on behalf of APFD along with the inventory officer the execution of the inventory subsequent phase. 6. Determine type of additional and more detailed information required of the priority areas to fulfill the need of management plan. 7. Design secondary stage inventory 8. Outline the organisational frame work, training needs and Technical assistance to carry out the second stage inventories. 9. Draw up guidelines for computer processing of inventory results 10. Outline training strategy for 7 & 8  In the first phase of the consultancy, awarded to Food and Agriculture Organisation, Rome, the following were the achievements. I An inventory of two important forest areas viz., Adilabad abd East Godavari Districts was-carried out. Reports are available and change assessment of ~egetation has been made. The details of the sub activities as per TOR are : SI. Activity I . No. 1. Determine the type of inventory Type of inventor}' determined and I inventory of the a.teas carried out 2. Examine the sources of data ~ne 3. Preparation of technical design Done 4. Assist in APFD in selection of contractor Done 5. Supervise the work Done Besides this, a computerised data processing program was developed and officers were trained in use of the program. A design for continuous forest inventory of the State on a 5 year cycle for future has also been suggested. APFD staff have been trained . locally in carrying out the field work. 3 Officers of the Department were deputed to Finland to get acquainted with such continuous inventories being practiced by the Finnish Forestry Research Institute .. Program in the next phase : 1. Continuous forest inventory will be initiated 2. Determining the additional and detailed information needed for management planning and micro planning. 3. Training of staff 4. Integrating inventory data in GIS for planning. 5. Designing for survey of wood resources outside forest. 2. Application of GIS : It is intended to introduce GIS application in forestry to build up a spatial data base for planning ~nd monitoring. The main activities envisaged and the terms of reference of the consultant ar~. I I 1. Define basic applications of GIS 2. Conduct need assessments 3. Reyiew the graphically referenced information available 4. Te$t the results in a workshop 5. Design the GIS including implementation plan. system design data base design and cost estimates for establishment and operationalisation. 6. Insiall and oeprationalise the GIS including system acquisition definition of organisation. operating procedures, instruction of trainings system installation and a pilot project in a limited area, main data base acquisition and data conversion. Achievements : Step 1 to 4 have been completed, a statewide data base on l :250,000 scale has been created. The hardware and software required have been finalised. Initial training has been imparted to three officers and appreciation and basics training has been imparted to about 24 others. An organisational set up has been suggested. PC based GIS has been installed at the headquarters office. The concept of the new planning process has been explained. In the next phase i.e., Ia, it is proposed to operationalise GIS in one District. Work on one Range is in progress. Guidelines for operational planning are being drawn up., use of GIS in micro planning and JFM monitoring will be designed. In the subsequent phase, GIS will be extended to the other districts and use of GIS & Remote Sensing in planning and monitoring is expected to become a regular feature. Time frame Initial or Phase I 2 Years Intermediate or Phase Ia 1 Year Second Phase 3 Years B. Future Strategy In tn,e first phase of the Project objectives have been identified and methodologies have been d~veloped for land resource assessment as well as application of Geographical Information:System in forestry and integrating it with MIS to provide a reliable and consistent data base for planning. The need for a new planning process has been felt and the various step~ involved in planning have been discussed and finalised. It is proposed to implement these activities in two phases in future. During Phase 1(a) which is to follow Phase 1, implementation will be on a pilot scale and this period is also meant for training the personnel. Phase la will be for about an year with limited technical assistance. ihe activities to be performed and work plan of Phase 2 will also be finalised during the intermediate phase. The main activities to be performed in these two phases are as follows: Phase la: Land Resource Assessment 1. Statewide continuous forest inventory has been planned. The first round of the inventory will be taken up based on which the design and data to be collected could be modified to if necessary. 2. Identify areas of priority in which more intensive survey would be necessary. 3. Finalise design for survey of forest resources outside the forest estate. 4. Train staff in inventory methods, procedures and data processing. 5. Geographical Information System Application: 6. Develop Geographical Information System for one district and its use at all lands. 7. Implement the proposed planning system and prepare a new management plan (Working Plan) using the tools of Geographical Information System, MIS, Remote Sensing inventory and computerised data processing. 8. Use of Geographical Information System in microplanning and monitoring of JFM. 9. Establish a training centre and train the staff in use of Geographical Information System at different levels. 10. Set up MIS/GIS/Remote Sensing facilities at headquarters, district and division levels. 11. Restructure the organisation to implement the new planning system including data handling and analysis. The consultants have suggested a three level structure viz., a central organisation at headquarters, 4 Regional Centres called SITE (Science Information, Technology and Extension) and the division level. The headquarters unit will develop the data lease for state level planning and guide the regional units and divisions. The regional units function is to generate the data lease for district level planning and management plans. The divisions are expected to use the data, querying and analysis. This structure requires specialists in the regional centres also which are not available at present. Moreover, the application of Geographical Information System is also being phased for gradual extension starting with one district. In view of this, the organisation set up prepared by consultant will be modified to the extent that no regional units will-be set up for the present. Instead a strong central unit will be formed with training centre where the staff will be trained while they also do productive work. As the work expands, the establishment of regional units will be reconsidered. It is also proposed to hire specialists from outside the department both for headquarters and for the divisions will such time adequately trained departmental officers are available. Phase2 The main activities during this phase will be extension to what has been done on pilot scale for one district. There are : Land Resource Assessments 1. Statewide continuous forest inventory to become a regular feature for analysis and report any changes in quality and quantity of growing stocks at state level. 2. Detailed inventory of priority areas for management plans. 3. Survey of Resources outside forestry. 4. Inventories in JFM Geographical Information System: 1. Extending Geographical Information System applications to other districts. 2. Use of Geographical Information System in microplanning and monitoring of JFM. 3. Integrating MIS, Inventory and Remote Sensing with Geographical Information System. 4. Preparation of Forestry Sector Plans for the districts and management plans in more Divisions. Manaeement Information System t The experience\ of the department with the computers under the CIDA aided Social Forestry Project in thei late eighties, has helped in developing a plan for complete computerisation of all the major activities of the Forest Department under the World Bank assisted A.P. Forestry Proj~t. Mis Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad has been appointed as Consultants under the Project for developing an Integrated Management Information System package f~r the Department. ' The Consultants have assessed the Information needs of the Department at various levels, after extensive ;interaction with Field Officers, and the same were discussed during the course of a two day workshop. Based on the deliberations at the workshop, the information needs for planning & control, monitoring & evaluation and decision-making at Division, Circle and State level for effectively monitoring the implementation of the Project have been finalised and the report formats accordingly-designed. Seven functional areas have been identified covering major activities of the Department as indicated below : I) Forest Protection 2) Joint Forest Management 3) Wildlife Man~ement 4) Research and Development 5) Works and Schemes 6) Budgeting 7) Commercial operations A core team of 15 Officials of the Forest Department bas been formed to interact •with the consultants and involve themselves in the development process of the software package and operationalisation of the Computeriz.ation phase in the Department. The Management Information System formats developed during the Phase-I of the Consultancy have been further refined, based on the interaction of the consultants with the Core Team members. The Core Team was also involved in the development of Prototype for each of the seven Modules listed above. Based on these extensive discussions the input formats for various modules have been developed. The Consultants have submitted the Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) Document and the System Design Document (SDD). MISDESI6N A conscious attempt has been made to design the system so as to make it very user friendly. During the Pilot Project it has been observed that the field level Officers and clerical staff are able to enter the data without any problem. Even th~ who have never touched a computer are able to carry on the data entry work within 10 minutes ! This ensures the acceptability of the System and increases its utility value. · The Integrated Computer- based Management Information System (ICMIS) has been developed using Powerbuilder Version 4.0 as the front end. The Backend database server will be WATCOM at Circle and Division Offices and Oracle Version 7.0 at the Head Office, where the data volume would be very high. The Operating System would be Windows NT version 4.0. Workstation. Each Module has three components, viz., Master Files, Input Formats and Reports. The Master file data needs to be entered first and then the various Input formats. The Reports for various levels like DFO, CF and CCF will be generated by the System based on the data entered. The Forest Protection Module captures and maintains the details about offenders, vehicles and saw mills either involved or suspected to be involved in the Offences. This module also captures the Beat felling details discovered during Beat inspection. The details are captured at Division Office and sent to the Circle Office every month. This module generates reports about the Offence cases involving forest encroachments, forest produce, vehicles and saw mills; Tree fellings during the given month and year in a Circle The Joint Forest Management module captures Village information, Hamlet details, Vana Samrakshana Samithi (VSS) details, Pre-formation visits, visits and meetings at VSS villages, details of other agencies involved in VSS, Expenditure details of works taken up by other agencies in Joint Forest Management areas, Product Benefits accrued to VSS members, details of Training programs conducted in Joint Forest Management areas. This module generates reports on progress of VSS formation, progress of works by other Agencies, Training programs conducted in Joint Forest Management areas, Product benefits, including the mandays of employment generated for the VSS members. The Wildlife Management module captures and maintains the Census data of wildlife found in Protected Areas. The module also captures and maintains the details of Offences involving Wildlife, the details of attacks made by wild animals on people, details of crop damage, habitat details, visitor details and Research activities in Protected Areas. This module generates reports containing information on Census of Wildlife, visitation to zoos and Protected Areas, Offences in PAs, Research Activity in PAs, etc. The Research and Development module captures details of Plant species targeted for R & D activities, their distribution, R & D nurseries, Candidate Plus Trees, Seed godowns, Seed demand position, Seed Inventory, Seedlings Inventory, Seed stands and Seed Orchards. It generates reports on Species distribution, Selected Seed Stand details, CPTs, Seeds/ Seedling Inventory and Seed demand  The Budgeting module maintains Budget heads, Project/Scheme classification/details, Schemes included in the budget for a particular financial year and Circle-wise annual working plans. This module generates reports on Original Project cost, payments made for plantation works, Civil Works, Incremental Operating Costs, Training, Machinery and Equipment, ·Scheme-wise and Location .wise budget estimates, Category-wise reimbursement details, etc. • The -Works and Schemes module accepts Division-wise targe~ for any Scheme in a Financial year and maintains the same. Sanction Orders given agaiiist a work estimate are maintained by the module. The actual progress made is captured from the Work Register. Based on the targets from the Sanction Order and the actual progress, ~e physical • and financial progress of each work is reported. The Forest Schedule of Rates is also maintained by the module for providing the details of any item of work and the sta.ndard rate for execution. This module generates reports on Scheme-wise Progress (Physical and Financial) and Progress of Key activities. ' The Commercial Operations module maintains the details of sales :in depots, status of mining leases, saw mill and timber depot licenses, etc. This module •generates reports on monthly sales, upset price analysis, list of mining leases, saw mills, timber depots due for renewal, Sale depot wise material not lifted, etc. MIS-6IS INTERPIIASE. The Geographical Information System database would provide the Master data on Circles, Divisions, Ranges, Beats and Species, which is required for the ICMIS package. The same codes would be used both for M I S and GIS in respect of these five parameters. Field Officers would be able to make quick decisions by correlating Geographical Information System information with Management Information System information, specially in respect of Forest Protection, Joint Forest Management anq Research activities. PLAN OF ACTION The Management Information System package has been tested out on a pilot basis in Hyderabad Circle. The Pilot Project has been completed on 18th January 1997, duly making the required modifications in the software package and· the Integrated Management Information System package is now ready for implementation in the entire State. In order to ensure that trained personnel are available for handling the new Management Information System package, field level officers and staff are being imparted week-long Computer awareness training at District level itself. Atleast two staff members from each Territorial Range have been identified for this purpose. About 400 APFD Officials of various cadres have undergone this training. During the Phase-I of the Computerisation process, it is proposed to provide computers to all the Officers upto the Division level. The Range-wise infonnation would be entered at the Division level computer and the Division level data is transferred to the Circle Office through a Floppy. The Consolidated Circle Information would then be sent to the Head Office in a Floppy. A core group of Trainers has been set up duly including one representative from each Circle. They are co-ordinating the compilation of data in their respective Circles in the prescribed fonnats. This process is completed in most of the Circle~ by middle of January1997. These Trainers are undergoing a six day training course on \operating and managing the new ICMIS package at Hyderabad from 20th to 25th January 1997. The Trainers would then co-ordinate the entry of data already collected in the computers at Circle level. One Pentium PC 133 MHz, 16 MB RAM and one 24 pin dotmatrix pri~ter have been provided to each Circle for operationalising the Management Information Sy'~tem package, as the procurement of computers under International Competitive Bidding is :fµrther delayed as per the suggestion of the Bank and now the Bids will be received only in th~ third week of March 1997. The Computers are expected to be delivered to all field offices by June 1997. I At Head Office, it is proposed to provide Computers to all the Component Managers and important Sections. All these 45 Computers would be linked up through LAN (Local Area Networking) and would be able to access the data required from the Main Server. This would reduce the pressure on the Field Officers, as they no longer need to submit the same information, in different formats, to different Component Managers. The Work on the LAN has commenced using latest AT & T Technology and is expected to be completed by end of January 1997. It is proposed to provide two Pentium PCs to each Territorial Division and each Territorial Circle for managing the new Information Systems. The specifications of the Computers to be provided to the Field Offices have been finalised after extensive discussions with the Consultants on Geographical Information System and Management Information System. We propose to procure 162 PCs, 18 Laptops, and one UNIX Workstation for operationalising GIS and MIS. The software proposed to be provided to the Field Offices includes Microsoft Office Professional Version 7.0 and Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 Workstation. The requisite hardware and software would be procured through International Competitive Bidding. Under the Phase-II of the Computerisation Process, it is proposed to provide computers to all the Sub-Divisions and some of the Range Offices in the State. For sustaining the effectiveness of the Information Network, it is essential that it be linked upto the grassroot level. It is proposed to procure an additional 100 Computers for supporting the Phase-II of the Computerisation in the Department to be taken up during 1988-99.  CHAPTER XI TRAININ6 AT STATE LEVEL The successful implementation of the Project requires. apart from changed attitudes of the Forest personnel, equipping the Forest staff in technical knowledge to be able to sustain the introduction of modem technologies. Massive training programmes are envisaged for bringing about these changes. The trainings as envisaged in Staff Appraisal Report were kept in mind in formulating the training schedule for the first two years of the Project period. The main responsibility of conducting J.F.M. in House Training to the field staff was taken up at State level in the State Institute of Forestry Training, Dulapally during the year 1994-95. Totally 570 trainings were conducted involving 277 Forest Range Officers. (134) Dy.Range Officers, (334) Foresters, (905) Forest Guards, (155) Forest Reserve Watchers, 44 Forest Watchers and 52 NGOs totaling 1901 personnel. Besides this (12) AR.Os were also trained in Forest Inventory. Though appointment of a training advisor was envisaged in the SAR in the beginning of the Project itself, we have succeeded in appointing the Consultant only in March 1996 after issuing the Letter of Invitation a second time. Therefore, trainings for the year 1995-96 were also formulated basing on the SAR. The thrust area still remaining Joint Forest Management, 18 trainings involving 10 Conservators of Forests, 37 Dy.Conservators of Forests, 116 Asst.Conservators of Forests and 168 Forest Range Officers were conducted at SIFT, Dullapally. Three workshops for the NGOs were conducted covering 217 personnel drawn from all over the State in collaboration with Centre for Environmental Concern, Hyderabad, who are representing the NGOs at the State level. These workshops have provided a platform for resolving contentious issues. Three study tours for the officers of the Department were organised covering the State of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, to learn from the experience of other States .. Mean while the National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad was appointed as National Consultant for the trainings under A.P. Forestry Project during the month of March, 1996. After a few discussions on the training requirements and training need assessment, Dr. D. Sen, Director ETOT along with his team visited various parts of the State for an on the spot assessment of the level of knowledge of the clientele and their training ·needs. A detailed plan involving in-house trainings & trainings at various other institutes both inside and outside the State were submitted by the consultant during August, 1996.  The trammg plan for 1996-97 as submitted by the national Consultant, contained too many training programmes which were out of proportion to be fitted into the remaining part of the year. Hence, 15 training programmes were short listed for implementation. • It has been found very difficult to conduct the trainings as per schedule due to involvement of officers and field staff in the pr~grammes of P.V.P., Shramadanam, Janmabhoomi, etc., which were assigned top priority\ by the State Government so much so even a Government Order was issued prohibiting all officers drafted on such duties going for any trainings. In all one Conservator of Forest$, 37 Dy.Conservators of Forests, 116 Asst.Conservators of Forests and 538 Forest Range Officers are covered under J.F.M. l training at SIFT, Dullapally so far. This year trainings have been decentralised, while forming a core group of 8 officers, comprising of 2 Dy. Conservators of Forests, 2 Asst.Conservators of Forests, and 4 Forest Range Officers in each circle to take up training in JFM for the field staff like Foresters/FGs/FWs/RW/NGOs and VSS members. In order to train the core team, a 'Training of Trainers" course was organised at NIRD.So far several trainings have been conducted at Circle level. The training plan for the year 1997-98 has also been finalised. As per the recommendations of the consultants on the Institutional Development Study , it has been decided to conduct refresher trainings to all categories of field staff in various fields like Treatment Practices, Soil and Moisture Conservation measures, microplan preparation, PRA exercise, survey and demarcation, interpersonal and communication skill development, etc. This has been decentralised so as to ensure that minimum time is spent on logistics and persons can be trained in the local area itself for better understanding and appreciation. Lot of emphasis is also laid on learning by experience through Study Tours, exposure visits, seminars and workshops, involving both Andhra Pradesh Forest Department staff and VSS/NGO members. For effective management the organisation of study tours to outside the State has been decentralised with each Circle being asked to co-ordinate visit to one State. 50% of the participants would be from the parent Circle and the rest from the other Circles. This had given an opportunity to Forest Watchers, Forest Guards, and Foresters for the first time to meet their colleagues in other States and learn from them. Apart from this VSS members and NGOs who have done good work in Joint Forest Management have been rewarded by exposing them to similar work being done in other States. TRAINING SCHEDULE AND ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURE FOR THE TRAININGS FOR 1996-97, RESEARCH AND TRAINING CIRCLE HYDERABAD Trg . Name of the Course Duration Target Name of Training cost No. of R&T Circle Remarks Plan and Thrust areas Group & the progra- Circle level no I No. Training Course Fees B & L Charges Averac e TA& DA mmes (Rs in (Rs in lnstiMe Per Total Per parti- Per (No) Per parti- Per (No ) lakhs ). lakhs). person (Rs in icipant persons icipant persons lakhs) (Rs ) (Rs in (Rs) (Rs in lakhs) lakhsl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CORE PROGRAMMES 4 Course on Manage- 6 days CFs(3) NIRO 3500/- 0.70 750/- 0.15(20 ) 1 0.85 ment of Micro Plann- DCFs (7) Hyd'bad ing( JFM/TDP/EDP ) ACFs ( 10) 6 Integrated TOT Gour- 15 days DCFs (20) NIRO 6500/- 2.60 750/- 0.30 (20) 2.95 se (JF M/TDP/E DP) ACFs (10) Hyd'bad Course on Joint 3 days DCFs (10) SIFT 1500/- 0.30 5 0.30 Forest Management ACFs ( 10) Dulapally TOTAL : 4.10 SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES Bio-diversity Conser- 8 days CFs (2) WII 5000/- 100 3000/- 0.60(20) 2. 90 va ti on (E DP) DCFs (8) Dehra Dun ACFs (10) 3 Application of G.I.S . 21 days CFs (1) NRSA 0.31 1050/- · 0.2 1 750/- 0.15 (20) 0.67 in participation of DCFs (9) Hyd'bad Forest Management ACFs (10) (JF M/TDP/EDP ) ·11 Management of 5 days CFs (2) ASCI 14000/- 2.80 750/- 0.15(20) 2.95 change in H.R O . DCFs (7) Hyd'bad ( JFM/TDP/EDP) ACFs ( 11) TOTAL : 6.52  2 I ICORE PROGRAMMES 3 4 5 6 I 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 . --~ · -·-·- -- - - -- - -- 8 Integrated TOT 15 days 40 NIRO 6500/- 2.60 750/- 0.30 (40) 1 2.90 Course Hyd'bad 11 Course on Participa- 5days 50 SIFT 1500/- 0.75 750/- 0.37 (50) 2 1.22 tory Forest Manage- Oulapally ment 9 Course on Participa- 6 days 50 MYRDA 1500/- 0.75 1500/- 0.75 (50) 2 1.50 tory Rural Appriasal branch Gulabarga or SIFT Dulapalty Course on JFM 4 days 50 SIFT 1500/- 0.45 6 2.70 Oulapally TOTAL: 8.32 SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES WLM for Eco-Oeve- 5 days 25 WII 5000/- 1.25 3000/- 0.75 (25) 1 2.00 lopment Dehra Oun FORESTERS/F.Gs/F.Ws/ N.G.Os 11 Course on Participa- 5 days DROs 100 SIFT 1500/- 3.00 300/- 0.60 (200) 2 1.35 tory Forest Manage- t I FORES- Oulapally ment TERS 100 13 Course on production 5 days DROs 30 SIFT 1500/- 0.90 300/- 0.18 (60) 0.45 & use of Communi- FORES- Dulapally cation & AV aids TERS 30 assisted by NIRO TOTAL: 1.80  2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Social Skill Develop- 5 days IIFM 6000/- 1.20 TOTAL: 1.20 ment in JFM Bhopal 11 Course on Participa- 5 days FROs 20 IIFM 6000/- 1.20 TOTAL: 1.20 tory Forest Manage- Bhopal ment 10-14 March 1997 GRAND TOTAL: 25.14  Sheet1 ANNE. X. - B ANDHRA PRADESH FORESTRY PROJECT TRAINING PLAN 1997-98 Name of the Course Name of No. of Approx. I SI no. the Tra ining Courses Cost (Rs in I Institute lakhs). I 1 2 3 4 5 I. OFFICERS A. CORE PROGRAMMES 1 Course on Participatory Forest Management IIFM ,Bhopal 2 2.40 CEE, Aurangabad 2 Workshop on PRA in Forest Management Outreach, Bangalore 2 0.50 3 Worksh f.l on Gender in P.F.M . NIRO, Hyd'bad 1 0.50 4 Micro level Planning NIRO, Hyd'bad 2 1.40 5 Extension Methodology and Communcation skills Manage, Hyd'bad 2 2.16 6 Training of Trainers NIRO, Hyd'bad 1 1.75 7 Workshop on integrating Tribal Development with TCR & Tl , Hyd'bad 2 0.50 Forest Management 8 PRA AKRSP, Ahmedabad 1 0.70 TOTAL: 13 9.91 B. SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES 1 Bio-diversity Conservation WII , Dehra Dun 1 1.25 2 WLM for Eco Development WII , Dehra Dun 1 1.30 3 G.I.S. NRSA, Hyd'bad 2 1.20 4 Acquaintence training Arc View NRSA, Hyd'bad or 1 0.50 IIRS, Dehra Dun 5 P.C. & UNIX Arc Info IIRS, Dehra Dun 1 1.00 6 Research Methodology in Forest Management IFG & T.B., Coimbatore 2 2.00 7 Workshop on Techniques in Research Management IFG & T. B., Coimbatore 2 2.00 8 Computer Application in Forest Management Kothari Institute of 2 3.25 Management Finance, Madras 9 Financial Management of Projects using Computers NIBM , Pune 1 1.50 TOTAL: 13 14.00 GRAND TOTAL: 26 23.91 Page 1  Sheet1 1 2 3 4 5 II. F.R.Os A. CORE PROGRAMMES 1 Course on Participatory Forest Management CEE, Ahmedabad 3 3.00 2 Workshop on PRA in Forest Managep,ent MYRDA, Bangalore 2 1.25 3 Production and use of Communication & AV Aids NIRO, Hyd'bad 4 3.50 I EEi, Rajendranagar ' 4 P.F.M. SIFT, Dulapally 3 1.00 5 Micro Planning NIRO, Hyd'bad 6 1.50 SIFT, Dulapally TOTAL: 18 10.25 B. SPECIALISED PROGRAMMES 1 Bio Diversity Conservation Wit , Dehra Dun 1 1.25 2 WLM for Eco Development Wit , Dehra Dun 1 1.25 3 Application of GIS in PFM NRSA, Hyd'bad 2 1.20 4 Agro Forestry Techniques CRIDA, Hyd'bad 2 1.00 5 Research Methodology in Forest Management IFG & T.B., Coimbatore 2 1.00 ITFR, Jabalpur 6 Workshop on recent techniques in Research IFG & T.B., Coimbatore 2 1.00 Management in Forestry ITFR, Jabalpur 7 Visual and Digital Analysis of Satellite Data NRSA, Hyd'bad 2 1.80 TOTAL: 12 8.50 GRAND TOTAL : 30 18.75 Page 2  Sheet1 2 3 4 5 TRAINING PLAN 1997-98 - STUDY TOURS A. OFFICERS 1 Jammu and Kashmir 1.17 2 Rajasthan 0.97 3 Orissa 0.77 4 Karnataka 0.77 TOTAL: 3.68 B. F.R.Os 1 Madhya Pradesh 0.77 2 West Bengal 0.97 3 Gujrat 0.97 4 Haryana 0.97 TOTAL: 2.71 C OV.R.Os I Foresters IF.Gs I F.Ws 1 Jammu and Kashmir 0.77 2 Rajasthan 0.62 3 Orissa 0.47 4 Karnataka 0.47 5 Madhya Pradesh 0.47 6 West Bengal 0.62 7 Gujrat 0.62 8 Haryana 0.77 TOTAL : 4.81 GRANO TOTAL : 11.20 ABSTRACT Nos Rs.in lakhs 1. Officers Core Programmes 13 9.91 2. Officers Specialised Programmes 13 15 3. FROs Core Programmes 1°5 10.25 4. FROs Specialised Programmes 12 8.5 5. Officers Study Tours 4 3.68 6. FROs Study Tours 4 3.68 7. Dy.ROs / Forestrs / FGs / FWs 8 12.17 TOTAL: 69 63.19 Additional Information : 1. The likely composition of Officers per Course is : CFs (2), DCFs (8), ACFs (10) 2. The approximate TA required is included in the approximate cost per Course & Study Tour 3. Officers - Total No. of Courses - 17 & Total No. of Study Tours - 4 !Category Training Strength Study Tour Total Strength CF 34 8 42 OCF 136 32 168 ACF 170 40 210 ------------------- TOTAL 340 80 420 Page 3  OVERSEAS TRAINING PLAN FOR 1996-97 UNDER A.P.FORESTRY PROJECT ' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I S.No. Name of Officer Name of the Training Name of the Duration of I I course Training the training ! Institute course 1 2 3 4 5 Sarvasri 1. Rajesh Mittal, IFS Works Procurement Turin, Italy 6--3 lstMay'96 Course 2. M.Kamal Naidu,IFS Workshop on Making Oxford Forestry 1-12thJuly'96 Forest Policy work Institute,Britain. 3. S.D.Mukherji,IFS. Training Course on Sweden 26th Aug'96 Development of National to 7th Sep'96 Forestry Policy and Strategies. 4. K.Someswara Rao,IFS -do- - do- 26th Aug'96 to 11 th0ct'96 5. S.Balakrishna -do- -do- -do- 6. Anoop Singh, IFS. Finland 26th Aug'96 tol9th Dec'96 7. P.Uday Shankar -do- -do- 8. S.Madhav Rao,FRO -do- -do- 9. Manoranjan Bhanja, IUFRO Conference Queensland Two weeks IFS Plus Field Visit. Australia. Oct-Nov'96 10. Y.Madhusudha Reddy, M.Sc in Forestry Extn. University of One year IFS Reading UK. From Oct.96 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S.No. Name of Officer Name of the Training Name of the Duration of course Training the training Institute course 1 2 3 4 5 11. Ravikumar Environmental University of 3rd Mar'97 Education Methods & of Oxford. 4th ~pr'97. Research & Eco- development Planning. 12. M.A.Waheed -do- -do- -do- 13. D.Sudhakar, IFS -do- -do- -do- 14. Anand Mohan -do- -do- -do- 15. L.Krishna Bhoopal Techniques in Resources University of 27th Jan'97 Rao, IFS. Economics on small scale ofBangoor, to 7th Mar'97 Approaches to Marketing for small groups. 16. B.Somasekhar Reddy, -do-- -do- -do- IFS. 17. P.K.Jha, IFS. -do- -do- -do- 18. T.Sudhakar -do-- -do- -do- 19. Ramesh Kalghatgi, Economics of Resource University of 7Weeks IFS and Environmental New England, 3rd Mar'97 Management. Arnidale, to 18th Apr'97 Australia. 20. Sitaram IFS Social skills development University of Wales 7Weeks Swansea, U.K. . from 24th Mar'97 21. Muralikrishna IFS -do- -do- -do- 22. Surendra Pandey IFS -do- -do- -do- 23. M.Prudhvi Raju IFS -do- -do- -do- 24. I. Peeraiah -do- -do- -do-  NUMBER OF PERSONS TRAINED: 1994-97 424 FGs 449 SOs 1570 VSSs 490 FROs 98 ACFs 560 NGOs  CHAPTER XII CONSULTANCIES Under the Project, nine Consultants h~ve been appointed for undertaking various studies. The details of the Consultancies are ~nclosed herewith as Annexure - C. The Consultants on Integrated Protected Area System; Study, Institutional Development Study, Research Programming and Vegetative Prop~gation, have submitted their final reports. Action plans have been prepared and some of the recommendations are already under implementation. Proposals for reorganising the pepartment through redeployment of existing staff have been sent to Government of Andhra P.radesh for approval. The final report of the IPAS study was discussed with NGOs, University Professors and Protected Area Managers in a two day workshop held on 22nd and 23rd November 1996. The action plan has been further refined based on these interactions. Research Projects have been grounded in various Research stations as per the recommendations of the International Research Consultant. . The Consultants on G.I.S. and M.I.S. have completed their Phase- I studies and presently they are being implemented on Pilot Project scale. The World Bank has also approved the extension of Phase-I-A consultancy for G.I.S. The approval of Government of Andhra Pradesh is awaited for the same. The M.1. S. will be operationalised in the entire State by February. , 1997. The Training of Circle Level Trainers on Management Information System is being held in Hyderabad from 20th to 25th January 1997. Details are discussed in Chapter X of this Report. The Consultants on Non-wood Forest Produce have submitted a draft final report and we have received comments from M.D., G.C.C. and Tribal Welfare Department on that A Workshop on the Report was conducted on 18th January 1997 and it was attended by representatives from GCC, Tribal Welfare Department, 1RIFED, NGOs and Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. The final report from the Consultant would incorporate the feedback from the workshop also. The consultants on Bench Mark study have completed the field work which includes interacting with villagers through focus group discussions and conducting structured interviews. However, they could not complete the preparation of forest maps for the 40 villages selected for the study. This has held up further progress in the study. They are trying to get this work done using the satellite imageries from N.R.S.A. The procurement of imageries is taking some time. This task is expected to be completed by 15th February 1997. However, the top line findings of the study based on the field data-analysis have been furnished by the Consultants in the last week of December 1996.  The National Training Consultant has finalised the training plan for 1996-97 which is under implementation. The Training Plan for 1997-98 has been finalised. The consultant will also be preparing a comprehensive training manual as part of the consultancy. The overseas Training Plan for 1996-97 has been finalised in consultation with the': Overseas Training Consultants and the same is under implementation. So far Ten Officers have attended various training courses abroad at Turin, Finland, Sweden, Australia and U.K.; During the next three months 14 more Officers would be attending different Training~ in Joint Forest Management, Biodiversity Conservation in U.K. and Australia. The Consultant on Collaborative Fodder Development Programme could not be appointed as the Indian Grass and Fodder Research institute, Jhansi which was awarded the consultancy did not sign the contract. It is now decided to drop this consultancy and assign the: task of operationalising the Fodder component to a Departmental sub-committee. This issue is discussed in detail in Chapter IX.  ANNEXURE-C DETAILS OF CONSULTANCIES UNDER THE A.P. FORESTRY PROJECT l ' NAME OF VALUE DURATION& PRESENT 'I CONSUL- DATE OF STAGE OF TANCY THE ' OFTHE COMMENCE IMPLEMEN- MENT TATION CONSULTANT CONSULTANCY OFSTUDY GIS Phase-I completed (GEOGRA- Food & : 12 months Pilot Project at Vikarabad Agricul- : and Luxettipet Ranges PBICAL INFORMA ture Organisa- us$ 230,000 30-9-1994 under way - to be TION tion, Rome, completed by end of Feb. SYSTEM) Italy 1997. Phase-la to be signed - approval of GOAP awaited. ICMIS software package MIS Tata 16MONTHS delivered. Acceptance Consultancy testing on Pilot scale in Rs.34 LAKHS (Management Services, 5-10-1994 Hyderabad Circle Information Hyderabad - Completed. Circle level System) Trainers Training from 20th-25th Jan. 97. State wide replication of ICMIS bv end of February 1997 Final Report submitted. IDS Centre for Rs.22 LAKHS 9MONTHS Proposals for (Institutional Organization reorganisation sent to Development Development, 15-10-94 Government. Other Study) HYDERABAD recommendations under implementation in phased manner. Action Plan finalised. Research Dr. us $72,000 13 weeks (4 3 visits (11 Weeb) Programming M.D. Wilcox. (approximate) visits completed. 33 Research and Vegetative GROOM (Income Tax & in two years) Projects grounded. Propagation POYRYLTD. R&D Cess,extra) Research Action Plan Auckland. 6-3-95 finalised and under New Zealand implementation  DURATIOIN & DATE OF PRESENT NAME OF THE VALUE OF COMMENCE- STAGE OF CONSULTANCY CONSULTANT CONSULTANCY MENT/ IMPLEMENTA- SIGNING OF TION -- - STUDY - Final Report IPAS WILDLIFE Rs. 20LAKHS 6MONTHS submitted. Action (lntegnted INSTITUTE OF Plaa prepared and INDIA, 1-1-1995 sent to World Protected Area DEBRA DUN Bank. Also System) Study discussed with NGOsand Univenity - Profeuonas suggested. Some recommendations already under implementation Top line findings Bench Mark Study Social & Rural Rs.6 lakhs 4 months based OD field Research study presented. Institute 12-12-95 Final report to be New Delhi submitted by 1~ 2-97 Mapping of forest areas still to be completed Draft Final Report Non Wood Forest Operations Rs.6.5 lakhs 9 months submitted. Produce Study Research Group Workshop Baroda 1-1-96 organised on 18th January 1997. Final Report by end of January 1997  DURATIOIN & DATE OF PRESENT NAME OF THE VALUE OF COMMENCE- STAGE OF CONSULTANCY CONSULTANT CONSULTAN CY MENT/ IMPLEMENT A- SIGNING OF TION STUDY Training Plan for National Training Natioinal 24 months 1996-97 finalised. Conslultancy Institute of Rural Rs. 11.79 lakhs Plan for 97-98 Devlpt. 4-03-96 will be on the same Hyderabad. lines. Training Manual to be prepared by Sept.1997. Training Plan for Overseas Training British Council us $ 701,002 24 months 1996-97 finalised Consultancy Division & (438,126 POUND and under Oxford STERLING) 13-05-96 implementation. Forestry Institute So far 10 Officers have been sent for Overseas Training under the Project. 14 more will go abroad during 1996-97. IGFRI could not Fodder IGFRI. Jbansi Rs.18.89 lakhs 12 months sign the Contract Consultancy Contract to be for want of Signed approval of [CAR. Hence further action dropped.  CHAPTER XIII CIVIL WORKS AND PROCUREMENT Civil Works: As per the provisions under the Project, civil works worth Rs. 42.30 crores ( Rs. 58.16 crores including contingencies) are to be executed in the six year period. There is a proposal to augment the existing infrastructural facilities at the Research and Training Centre, Dulapally, Hyderabad at a cost of Rs. 4.21 crores. The Bank may agree to this proposal. It is also proposed to construct residential Quarters for Range Officers which may please be agreed to. During 1994-95, when tenders for execution of civil works under N.C.B. were called , no bidder came forward, because of the interior location of the site and difficult terrain of operation. Hence the limit of US$ 10,000 per Contract under Force Account for execution of Civil Works in terms of Part C (2), Schedule I of the Project Agreement needs to be revised to US $ 25,000 per contract. A plan has been chalked out for Construction of buildings year-wise, Division-wise and Range-wise and locations for the entire Project period have been finalised. • The document for NCB for construction of Buildings at Dulapally at an estimated cost of Rs.1.56 crores has also been prepared in anticipation of approval by the World Bank for providing funds for this training centre during Mid term review. The year- wise expenditure under civil works for 1994-95, 1995-96 and projected expenditure during 1996-97 is given below. Component Year Year Year Total 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 (Rs. in lakhs) Research and Technology Improvement 1.0 18.17 22.24 41.47 Bio-Diversity 0.0 15.35 56.25 71 .60 FD.Service Support 3.62 237.71 262.52 503.85  Besides this about Rs. 200 lakhs has been spent on other Civil Works under Bio-diversity, T.D.P. and J.F.M. components. Here, it may not be out of place to mention that the classification of certain works like boundary demarcation, boundary pillars, sign boards, interpretive signs, trails and paths, salt licks, fire tracing, ungulate plots, mangrove rehabilitation, agriculture improvement programme, livestock improvement, and other income generating programmes under the Biodiversity Conservation Component as Other Civil Works is not logical. These works should infact be classified under the Plantation Works. Since the location of the buildings to be constructed has been finalised for the entire period, there is going to be no shortfall in this component, and the works in subsequent years will be carried out smoothly. Review Of Procurement : The Forest Department has tried to overcome the difficulties in Procurement experienced in the initial phase, during the current year. The procurement of computers and accessories under International Competitive Bidding has been cleared by the Bank and the bids are now expected to be received after the presentation of Annual Budget by the Government of India, in the third week of March 97. The bidding document for procurement of Research equipment and equipment under the Biodiversity Component under National Competitive Bidding have been sent to the Bank for approval. A tentative procurement plan has been prepared and sent to the Bank for approval. The same will be revised as per the final approval of various components after the Mid Term Review of the Project, if found necessary. Purchase Of Vehicles : There is a provision of Rs. 3.77 crores for the purchase of vehicles under the AP. Forestry Project. The State Government has agreed to allow the purchase of only 47 diesel Jeeps. Out of which 36 Jeeps have already been purchased at a cost of about Rs.108 lakhs. The provision of US $ 0.3 million under Force Account for purchase of Vehicles has thus been exhausted. But, in view of the Government Policy of not purchasing any more vehicles other than the 47 for which approval has been already given, we have to purchase only (11) more Vehicles at an estimated cost of about Rs 37 lakhs. (about US $ 0.1 million). The World Bank is requested to enhance the Force Account limit under this item by US $ 0.1 million, by raising it to US $ 0.4 million, as following the ICB procedure for procuring small number of Vehicles is time consuming, and not worthwhile. Purchase of Machinery and Equipment. There have been various hurdles in pµrchase of Machinery and equipment. The orders from the State Government for procurem~nt of machinery and equipment were received only during December 1996. However, the p~oblems have been at last sorted out. I I The expenditure for purchase of Machinery and equipment during 1994-95, 1995-96 and 1996-97 upto December, is as follows. • 1994-95 Rs.2.321 crores .. 1995-96 Rs 2.386 Crores. 1996-97 Rs. 1.050.Crores Upto December; 1997. TOTAL Rs. 5.757 Crores. Accordingly following action has been taken. 1. ICB document for purchase of Computers worth about Rs. 403 crores has been approved by World Bank Invitation for Bids to be issued in the first week of February 1997. 2 NCB documents for purchase of Research equipment and Wild life equipment have been sent to the Bank for approval. 3 NCB document for purchase of Office and Training equipment is in the final stages of completion. 4. Material worth about Rs.105 lakhs have been purchased under Force Account during the current year. 5. A tentative procurement plan has been drawn and the concerned Component Managers have been requested to prepare ICB/ NCB documents even for future purchases and obtain World Bank approval in advance. A full time Procurement Officer has been appointed to oversee the procurement works. In view of the above, we do not anticipate maJor problems m procurement of machinery and equipment under the Project, in future . Local Shopping: As per Part C 4 (i) of Schedule I of the Project Agreement, the ceiling on items to be procured under Local Shopping is US $ 1.4 million . In view of the fact that the various items to be procured under the Project are in small numbers and of value, it may not be possible to procure the same through National Competitive Bidding or International Competitive Bidding. It is therefore, requested to amend the Agreement and enhance the ceiling under Local Shopping to US $ 3.0 million. Procurement of Clonal Seedlings US$ 3.75 million is provided in the Project for Purchase of clonal seedlings under T.P. (8). Only 2% of the amount, US$ 0.05 million is provided under Force Account and rest of the amount is to be spent under NCB. Unfortunately, there has been lot of litigation in this component and A.P. Forest Development Corporation could not finalise the NCB purchases. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has sent proposals to World Bank to allow raising of clonal plants by A.P. forest Development Corporation/ Forest Department, instead of going for purchases under NCB, which may please be agreed to Hence this amount may be transferred to Plantation Works category from machinery, Equipment and Goods.  CHAPTER XIV NEW COMPONENTS\ PROPOSED I l Under Forest Plantation managerpent a new sub-component called Management of Natural Forests is provided with an put-lay of Rs. 677.50 lak.hs. The works include strengthening protection through demarcatio~ of RF boundary lines and construction of boundary pillars (as is provided under Bio-dive~ity component) around the designated forests in the vicinity of villages identified under! Joint Forest Management. It is also proposed to protect the forests from fires in the vulnetable degraded forest areas. (Table - 3) i 2 As against the estimated 780 VSS in the SAR, it is now proposed to form 2000 VSS in the State. Already 1320 VSS have been formed. Therefore, there is additionality in the investment under Village Development Fund and distribution of chullas. (Table - 6) It is proposed to support 500 thrift groups in the VSS at an investment of Rs. 25,000/- each mostly benefiting the women members. This would support self-employment in the rural areas. (Table - 6) 3 In order to promote centralised training at Yellandu and Dullapally for the benefit of staff, it is proposed to provide adequate infrastructure like hostels etc. at an investment of Rs. 341.67 lakhs as against Rs. 31 lakhs provided under SAR. ( Table - 14) 4 I Buildings to provide for office and. residential accommodation for Forest Range Officers and other Officers is proposed under service support. (Table - 11 ) 5. / Improvement to Forest roads over a length of 300 Km is proposed at an outlay qfRs. 82.50 lakhs for better communication system. ( Table - 11 ) 6. An amount of Rs.7.05 Crores is proposed to be utilised for rejuvenating old coffee plantations by replanting with high yielding varieties and taking up gap planting over an area ;of 814 ha. This component with highly positive Internal Rate of Return of 23% and will also be improving the tribal economy due to increased availability of work for them. (Table 13 ). 7. It is proposed to drop 6(a) - Reforestation with Red sanders and instead take ijp silvicultural operations in natural Red sanders forest. Red sanders is coming up well in its natural zone. Because of intense biotic intervention, there is a gradual degeneration in the ~uality of crop and poor natural regeneration. In a recent paper published by Sri AK.Jain on ~s experiences in Cuddapah Division, it is observed that there is an increase in the natural r, generation of Red sanders by 18% in one year, when the competing wild growth of- d ymbopogan is eradicated. It is proposed to extend the treatment over 5000 ha of natural ~ed sanders forest area at an estimated cost of Rs.404 lakhs during the balance period of the Project. This TP 6 A would consequently be redesigned as Rejuvenation of natural Red sJnders forests .  An overview of APFP-componenet mse 120CXl ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I ■ Tctal outlay □ IV1clermtarget ■ IV1clermachmt. ■ Rlvised oulay I 10000 + - - - 4000 2000 0 ti -a a.. en en ~ :E (.) LL ti c:i. C: lii a:: c:i. LL -, Q) ~ .§ e C. Q) 0 t- "Cl ...J C. ::::, Q 0 LL 0 en 0 0 ::::, en "Cl en en a.. u.., LL 0 a.. "' C: 0 LL ~ <( "Cl E Q) "E :E 0 LL C: e E t- ca LL -, (.) 0 Q) en a.. 0 (.) a: in 0 Components LL  CHAPTER XV SUMMARY OF PROJECT COSTS PROPOSED (MTR) ( including contingencies) ( Rs. in lakhs ) Componert Table No. Investment SAR Outlay I I proposed 1 I 2 3 4 I. Forest Plantation Man~gement ":I-. Parti. Reh. degraded forests 1 10232.76 7890.68 I.{ O.:,l.r Production Forestry 2 106.6 3707.94 ~- 1 Comm.& Private Forestry 3 121cf.1!b 3569.09 ' I Managaement of Natural' forests 3 677.5~ ' I S =t- If • Sub Total cr6227.08j 15167.71 II. Technology Improvement, Research 4 561.95 1321.36 Ill. Plant Propogation 5 1566.95 2312.58 IV. Joint Forest Management 6 2510.99 2210.89 V. Bio-diversity Conservation 7 2789.01 2766.76 VI. Tribal Development Plan 8 1488.06 2572.12 VII. Collaborative Fodder Programme 9 159.00 172.73 VIII. Forest Resources Assessment 10 284.00 215.65 IX. Forest Department Service Support 11 3525.63 2582.15 X. M.I.S I G.I.S 12 838.81 815.47 XI. A.P.F.O.C 13 4378.02 5130.66 XII. A.P.Forestry School 14 341.60 78.37 Grand Total 34671.1 35346.45 2,. :b~TAlLEl:) CO.Si TABLES 1 to 14 4· STATUS Or: Cove,NI\N1.S 5• Re.vrsED G·O· ON ..J'F-M E:>. De:Tl\tl.~ OF l)kSr~tcr CoMMt77EE. MEE.Tll\/6S r. A. CTrv 17, e.s 'FoR. F u'NbtNG To N 4o,-s 8. Lur OF N4oi. /1Jvo1.-ve.D IN JrM .. '1 · vss .l)1~ec.TO.Q,)' : OF A>JANTH-APVR.. TA..'\LE 1 FOREST PL.".:'IT ATION MAt•:A,EHENT DETAILED COST T\BL:;;: Quant it;· Project yea";"3 Costs (Rs. in '000) UNIT 1 2 4 5 6 7 Tot.:: 2 3 5 6 7 To:al Investment cos ts : A Plan tat:on Wor ks 1 . Pr actice No . 1 RDF_ Viable Roe: Stocks 5. Gap ? l anting T:-ga.t went year 1 HA - 129 0 7664 43630 43 80 5;535 50705 25000 229 7:: 5C72 18345 Wil 73624 6569 8 4 51 ~ 2 19539 303220 Treatment year 2 HA - 1290 76G 4 D630 4€847 52585 5 070 5 20 4 7 :: 3088 13136 65751 610:s 478 22 39730 ~3056 ➔ Treatme nt yea r - 3 HA 12,0 7664 0630 488 47 52585 1540!? 2211 1).551 54510 4~.;~2 41'.! J3 153898 Treatment year - 4 HA 1290 7664 43630 48847 1010: :944 9575 3?678 38~7 5 89 4 72 Tr'?atment yedr 5 HA - ~2'30 7664 43630 52504 1612 5970 3.; :i. ~ 7 .; 2765 T:-eatmer.t year 6 HA - 1290 7664 ~9 :4 1173 '50')5 71 73 Tr'Jatment year 7 HA - 1290 12:) 1::1 1011 Sub Total 1290 8954 52584 101431 154 G16 2 04 721 229721 5072 21433 90127 15 288 1 1,2422 13,177 13 0COO 328112 ~ 2 . Practic9 No. 2 RDF By Pastur9 Tr,aatrnent ysar - 1 1-'.A 51 0 1188 38H )DO ;455 2055 15 00 1 ~ '7";'j : ,3 0 4 2 ';9 11534 5553 3320 20<5 12:3 2356 0 T=satms,n t year - 2 1-'.A 510 1138 3881 ,110 2455 2055 l '32-; J l ~2 '.:t 3531 6756 4 314 2443 lo59 20541 Trsatmen t y,;,ar - 3 1-'.A 510 1188 ,~8 1 3190 2455 11224 1516 2068 5249 3174 19J; 140 00 Trsatm,;nt y<aar 4 HA - 510 1188 3881 3190 87 0, 888 1607 3 8f,2 2 o '., Q 8946 Tr1:,atrn-3nt yea r 5 HA - :, 10 1188 3881 557'.', .I 690 lli:2 31:; 1 5023 Treat:nant year - 6 -HA 510 1188 11;,:-,~ 507 ,~ :J 1472 Treatme,nt year - 7 HA .. 510 ,.. 4 ;_ 4 414 Su b Totzl 51 0 lf9P, 5573 3769 lL,24 13279 14779 E;O 60~8 l ,581 15 266 1511 :1 13213 12 000 7195 7 3 . Practice No . 3A RDF Barren H . lls Tr,;atment y<aar - 1 HA 198 1 I 19 2713 4070 1750 3 :S 45 ;, r;oo l 7 Q:,:, 71~ 31~2 967? 12463 13 4 () J 4667 2340 414 l '.', Tr~atment year -- 2 HA 9P, 10 19 2713 4,; 7 0 3750 )3 45 l ~I) JI:, r, l 2 :?635 8 }03 n20 5~3:2 3113 30821 Tre.11 tment ye11r - ) HA 1n 1019 2713 4 ·170 3750 111::·; 70F, 3120 ~01, S673 -1;37 D972 Treatment y<aar - 4 HA 1n 1019 2713 4070 ~fJ'J'J 606 22~1 37~5 41(,2 114 3r, Treatment y,aar Treatment ye11r - 6 5 HA HA - l ?8 1019 ;,113 j',;) 444 1422 317 4 50)~ 1n lfJ!9 12:1 21(, lD2 14 6~ Trc:,a tme nt year - 1 HA 138 l J;: 2::2 2n Sub Total 198 l.! l 7 3130 3000 117~0 1~0?5 17()95 71 ';, ; 1 (, 4 1 40 21 244 99- ~'iJ2~ 21 or, 1 2or;rJr1 1!0 Jij7 4 . Pract1co No . 38 PD!' Eco P8Ht•,rc t ion Treatment. Y"ar - l HA 60 L~O P,P,2 315 12~ ?O ~o 1 ~r;.t ~ '~ (,(J 2 '/ 9 ~ 141 2l ll I(J ! (} ,, ~ ~ ; Trea tm,rnt yoar - 2 HA 60 l r,o ~P,2 1')') 12 ~ 90 ]7 1~ 2% 'J()? 11 i:J ,,r, 1', 11, ')}(, Tr~ctmnnt yoar ) - HA (,() l ,;o ~Hs i. :S?~ 1 /,~ 1 r.. ~~ ! '111 ~7 l 4 ll 0 14 -1 ', :, Tr111.1 tm,,n t yr,ar - HA (,() l (,IJ ,,,, 11~2 '_s')J', J4'J1 2l %., Jl(J ◄ 4 l l/ % Trc;a tm,,nt y,,nr ~ - HA l~O ~~2 J l rJ,: )fl %() 'J f! : I %> Tn,lltm,,nt. y,,ar r, - HA I,() l(,IJ /4/, ', ,,,, fl J>, ., I, ' ., Tr"" tm,,n t y,.,,,r 7 - HA (, IJ '.i lJl, To t.nl 60 22() ll ri2 l ◄ ' I '/ l ,. t. /. I '/ I 2 J;J/J?. %r, ::,% 1 01 .., J •, I.'/% , l4 %(J(J ,S lj l,f} ::1Ji, Tot 11l rl.,nt.~t 1,,n W11r"t:1 .: ! , .: 11 I 'J I I ~ •I 11 1 I ,;I '" .. ! .:'I, •1 A ~ • '.:,·, ✓- ◄ % • ,t )./,f J(,(, ►, ; %',{J T1, t;.,l lnvta#ttnu11t, C:out.a '/H: 11 l f, '/ I:: ◄ .: ;? 11 l '1 11 ~•J %l ◄ ,! f I /,,%f jl, t , '", .1. I 1,iJ1t, ,,,1, ·11.·1 ,, '1' 1 1t. 11l '/ H : :I :,,·, 11.c:1.11 i 'J j)llf/ 1. : ◄ 1,fl I 1. ,!I Jt, t , ►, 1. l 1.'1.t1f1 )fJ~ l,!'/r, TABLE 2 : PRODUCTION FORESTRY DETAILED COST TAKE Quantity Project years (2s. in 'ODO) Details of the Compo1Unit Costs 1 2· 3 5 6 7 Total 1 2 3 5 6 7 Total Investment costs : A. Plantation Works 1 Practice No . 5 A Reforestation with Teak Treatment yea r - 1 HA 991 1282 1848 1639 1465 820 500 8595 6110 ~366 6875 5604 3426 1297 582 2826: Treatment year - 2 HA 991 1282 1948 1689 1465 8 20 809S: 3376 4769 5131 3950 2317 954 2149 B Treatment year - 3 HA 991 12 32 1848 1689 1465 7275 3687 4254 4322 2671 1704 166B Treatment year - 4 HA 991 1282 1848 1689 581 0 328 8 2998 2922 1965 1117~ Treatment year - 5 HA 991 1282 18 48 4121 2318 2027 2150 649, Treatment year - 6 HA 991 1282 2273 1567 1492 3053 Treatment year - 7 HA 991 991 1153 11:, 1 Sub Total 991 2273 4121 5610 7275 8095 8595 611 0 7744 15331 19277 17014 12801 10000 88277 2 . ?ractice No . SB Viable Teak Plantations Treatment HA 3448 3393 2907 23 00 1400 1300 1000 1s14 e 2557 5446 4286 7664 4534 4192 4000 32 673 Sub Total 3448 3393 2907 2557 5446 4286 7664 4534 4192 4000 326 7 ~ 3 . Prac:ice No . 6A Rejunevat1on of natural redsanders forest Treatment year - l HA 0 0 500 1000 2000 i500 0 50 00 0 1900 4300 9000 7200 0 2240 0 Treatment year - 2 0 ,t 850 2000 4600 37:,0 112 IJC HA 0 0 500 1000 2000 1500 50 QO 0 Treatment year - 3 ·-w.. 0 0 500 1000 2000 35 00 0 0 800 2000 42 00 70 rJ J Tre11tment ye;ar 4 - HA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,, Treah:"1nt year - 5 HA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 '; Treatment year - 6 HA 0 0 0 0 0 I) Tre11tmen: year 7 - HA 0 0 0 (J Sub To ~ 0 500 1500 3500 45 00 3500 1900 5150 11800 13800 7950 406 orJ 4 . Pr -,·· . ;a No . 6B Reforestation with Ailanthu a & Otho,re Tr r; ,'!~ 'Y.i ye11r - 1 HA 200 505 2795 4126 ll'-0 715 soo 1000 1506 5Hij 25595 19159 3552 669 400 ~631;.fJ Tn111tment ye11r 2 - HA 200 505 27~5 4126 1160 715 9501 2165 4625 12979 12635 1086 572 J4 0'ii Treatment ye11r - HA 200 505 2n5 41 26 11 60 ij7~6 1831 23 45 8559 3862 n~ 1752(, Trei, tm,;nt yo11r 4 - HA 200 505 2795 4126 16 2{, 929 15H 2616 JJ0rJ ~31.t Tn111t m .. nt yei,r 5 - HA 200 505 277~ 350() 612 47"3 22J~ 3321 Tree tn..int ye11r 6 - t· ~ 200 ~()~ ? Q~ 187 ◄ 04 5H Tre11tm'int year 7 - N•, 200 20(J 2(,906 1(,() ~00() 120,r;; 1r;r, Sub Totel 200 70~ J ~O0 7(,2(, f1?~,; 9501 10001 1 ~()(, 701 J205 l J~ ◄ l 2 8llH 5 . rr ar.tlco; No . 7 r.. torou,t . / ReJuv .. n . ot ll11turel 6nuih ,: ,;, f'r,r,t:,t.:, Tre,,tm•nt Y'""r l - HA r,2 30 110 7', 10'/f,0 12000 21J ()IJ l/)0/J() ';(J()(J f,7fJf,~ 7~~2 ~ 'J'l 4 7'J)6 r,~~~ '/1?.', ",l':J1 %17 % 477~7 Tr,;atm.,nt Y""r 2 - HA r,2J o 11075 10'1 t,(J I ;,ri()r1 121100 lfJ(J(J(J "4'J', ~ 1 2 '/ r, ~f,0 .,,, '/ ◄ 711.', (,l>l J 1H4 )'/ 4 ◄ ; Tre,,tmu,t Y"'tJr ) - HA ~2)0 I 'J07', l'J'/',IJ l 21JQIJ J 7, IJ0(J ", 4 fJ(,~ -i ".i~li.l •rJ,."J r,5r,~ (,Ill) ., . ;,, ",7. 1:t. ·:Jf)>,J Tre11 tm•rnt y111Jr - ., IIA r,2~r, l)(J75 107(,0 l 21J(J(J .. zr; ~ -, 1HJ '/11ll ") ..,~ 1 ~ Dl'I ', Treetm.nt 1/Cf"!' - IIA t; ✓,";r; !1t17", LtJ1f,(J ~(l(Jf,", ,.:~rn f , 'I 1", 4(,'/4 .,,, '/') I •,21 l ~ rrell tMc,n': V"M - ltA l;1, Jll I HJ'/.,, l.'J';. ()~ : ;~ {J 'J fS~~'J Tc • o, b1&1rn r, Y•"r ~11b ·r,it•l - '/ IIA r,210 J ?JIJ", 'Jf)(Jt,'", ◄ ~l) f,~ 'j ,4fJf,~ f, ◄ CJt, 'I ,·, 111,111, r ,,1, ·11, f,h ·~n 'l",~% I j~t:,IJ 7.21 '/1 )IJ/j/JIJ 1·,nrcQ 111JIJ(J 'J.7 •1,., JIJIJ(JIJ t 7·; r, 11,'J ,,,., ~1,b Tr,t,il l1 l11nt<1t. l 'lfl w,,ri-11 T,; te 1 1,,.,.. .,1,,nt,fl t ,;,,,. t" T,,1 ,.,1 J ~,,j.,•, : ,till , .' ; ~,l ! .,, ., ' ·: j - 1 .4 ' , ;;:Jl'S I ·, ~'"''' ,iJIJf, f, I TABLE 3 : OJMMUNITY & PRIVATE FO~LED OJST TABLE Quantity Project years (Rs . in '000) Details of the ComporUnit Ccsts 1 2 3 5 6 7 Tota! 1 2 4 6 7 Total Investment costs A. Plantation Works 1 . Practice No . 9 Affo restat ion of Comm . Lands : Tan k Fore shores DELl:. i E.D 2 . Practice No . lOA Afforestation of Other Comm . Lands Dl:.1.E1 :.D 3 . Practice No . 10B Communal Land Eco-Restoration DEL .. i :.D 4 . P!."actice No . llA Private Group Fa nn Fo restry Treatment year - 1 HA 1382 3022 5248 5410 5820 4645 4000 29527 2568 2526 6928 7579 6116 3192 233 8 31297 Treatment year - 2 HA 1382 3022 5248 5410 5820 4645 25527 1155 3989 7352 5685 3999 2173 24954 Treatmer:t year - 3 HA 1382 3022 5248 5410 5a20 20832 1824 42 34 5515 3717 H75 lo765 Treatmen t y"a r - 4 HA 1382 3022 5248 5410 150,2 ,I 1936 3176 3606 j2]0 1194 8 Treatment year - 5 HA 1382 3!)22 52 48 %52 1452 2076 -: ~ 3 3 ~€62 Sub Tot~l 1382 4404 9652 15062 20882 24145 25123 256 8 3681 12742 211 02 21944 165 90 15000 :3627 Treatment Practice 12 . a . b .c Commercial Mill 2 . 86 3 . 31 2 . 50 3 3 0 17 . 67 2f.57 3573 3912 45 00 5250 6000 ; 51; 0 2nn Sub-Total 2 . 86 3 . 31 2 . 50 3 3 0 17 . 67 2657 3573 3912 45 00 5250 6000 1 ~1 ; 0 27392 MANAGEMENT OF NATIJRAL FORESTS CLEARANCE OF RF BOUNI KM 2000 2IJOO 200 0 2000 2200 2400 6600 OJ!ISTRUCTION OF CAIINOS 20000 20000 2000<l 16 000 17 f. 00 19 300 52~00 PIPE LINE S KM 250 0 2750 300/J 82'J0 SUB-TaTAL MAl-lG . NATURAL FOREST 20500 22550 2 ◄ 7()0 0 1';7?":J(J Sub Tatel Plantation Works 5225 725 4 16654 46102 4~74 ◄ ◄ 7 290 H~I J(J 18~7(,1 Tota l Investment Costa GPANO TREATMENT PRACTICES 307Z3 7269 4 21 ◄ 715 33 16 3~ '),;~J'J7 326842 n 1i 111ri 162 271)~ TABLE 4 TEOlNOL<XY IMPROVEMENT - RESEAROi Quantity Project years Ccsts (Rs. in ' 000) Details of the Compo1Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 2 3 5 6 7 To t al Investment costs A. CIVIL IIORKS Residential building State Silvi . Quarters 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 00 14 00 R. R.O. Quarters 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 00 96 0 344 0 1404 Dy . R 0 ./Forester Q1Jarter 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 285 600 88 5 F .G. Quarter 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 J 0 75 C 750 R . W. Quarters 2 300 300 Office Bui ldings 0 S . S .Office building Rajahmundry 500 50 0 Training-cum-demonstration centre 2 400 400 Modification to the Laveratories 0 At Biotrim . Tirupathi 250 250 Modification to the Airconditioning 600 600 system at Biotrim Tirupathi 0 Building ma i nt. at Biotrim Tirupa thi 200 1 50 150 ! 00 600 Lath House 2 572 480 1052 Mist chamber 1 000 125 0 2 250 ,t s~-Total Civil works 100 1817 1 82 4 6250 150 15 0 100 103 91 B HAOiINERY 6, EQUil'MENT Laminor Fl oer Cabiiet ' 1 43 4'.l Diatilation set 1 32 32 Deiomiser 35 35 Laminar flow air sta t ion H 44 Microscopes 2 36 36 Miscroscope fitted wl th Cl 1 29 23 Humidifer 20 20 V.C. R. 3 ';2 52 Slide Projector 3 )6 96 Public address syate~ 2 •,◄ ~4 Coference system 1 17 0 TV set 3 7l 71 Laser Printer 0 0 Laminating machine 0 0 Over head projector ·,~ ')~ Voltage stabilizer :l Il B1oler lJ IJ Bo1 ling chamb•r 12 I.: Gro-.,th chemb•r 14 I4 Lalt'n mov11r 4 Co111pass 'J U111nt11rrupt•d power supply (UPS Se<1d r11cl<s ◄ •, '/ IJ /IJ Y.uox machine ,, ~H 2H i :!"''Jr~"!:-::::. -::. :; ! C.... illlltJ l.•i • 10 4 I IJ ◄ Air cooler 12 I~ :l t11el Hlin,J r.11b1nu 2 J~ 1 1. P11;c m• t: hi n11 4 l ~ tJ I.! ' : M1 ,chanical cultivator 3 315 315 Spectrophotometer 1 300 300 E: :. ectrophoresis 1 45 0 450 Avtoclave (horizontal) 185 185 An toclave (vertical) 1 26 26 SLR camera 2 1 190 100 290 Binoculars 2 10 10 Video camcorder 1 1 110 100 210 Dissecting microscope 2 52 52 nerbarium cabinets 5 15 30 1 00 130 pH meter 1 6 6 Electron i c balance 1 30 30 Solar battery 12 12 Air Condit ioner 1 42 42 CD ROM ''IxEE CD' 2 600 600 GENSTAT & DATAO'.AIN 2 100 100 Computer software 0 Books & Periodicals 1 02 240 181 1200 1000 1 000 3723 Laboratory furniture 200 200 Modem and in ternet 1 15 0 150 Direct FroJector 1 125 125 ComP,uter p<?r·tium pro 1 200 200 UPS 1 400 400 .I 3oil Scien ,:e Lab at 1:irupathi 0 Digital pH meter so so D! gital EC meter 1 75 75 F .ame photometer 1 100 100 o,en 100 100 D1ioniser 1 1() 70 A•1tomatic element analyser- 1 1000 1000 E lectronic balance 1 120 120 s,,il Probe 1 150 150 MJf fle furnace 1 70 70 s.,u auger-s 10 60 60 Plant Pathology and mycorrhizae lab 0 ai Tirupathi 0 000 incubator 1 150 150 Oven for plant pathology leb 210 210 Automated microtom• 10() 101) Soni ca tor 10/J 100 Phase contrast microscope l 500 •,r)Q L~minar Plow cabinet• 2 151J l ~I) Autoclave 2 7.~'J 2~ r1 !tocks 20 1 r1r1 )()f) Colony counter l 2() 20 Permenter l 2'50 7, ')r/ Oenerel E~uipment at Tlrupathi fJ Sh111<er l'J'J 1 11,, .:. ~ ... ,;c• r• ... :i ~() Electron1r. b•l~nr.• ) (,() Jf,f/ .Relr l9ttr11tor• ( )')I) f,t r• J l ~(J .,,, Relrlg•r•t•1 mulLtr ~ tor c•nlrllua• J",() j ~,, 1)1)11ble dl•tl 1) .. tl(in •DPU4t•1• I ..i(I l'1fl Lyophil iser 200 200 Vacuum pump 50 50 Magnetic stirrer 20 20 Water bath 100 100 Deep Freezer ( 350 ltrs ) 1 50 50 Air curtains 3 10 0 100 Automatic glassware washer-Sterilizer 1 15 0 15 0 Sub-Total Machinery & Equipment 861 699 2771 753 0 1000 1000 0 13861 TRAINING & TED-iNICAL ASSISTANCE Workshops/I nteractive seminars 8 16 12 8 265 135 0 900 550 300 3365 Overseas Tra ining 16 8 1 000 100 0 1000 50 0 3668 Training of Research Methodology 5 5 5 30 650 600 5 00 1780 Programming Consultant 677 1 056 683 2416 Sub-Total Trng . & Tech . A.ss ist ance 677 1 056 114 6 3000 2500 205 0 8 00 11229 VEHICLES Jeeps Mobile vans TOT-AL 0 0 0 ,I 0 0 0 0 TOTAL INVESTI.O::NT COSTS 1638 3572 5741 1678 0 36 50 ::200 9 00 35481 REOJPJ?ENT CXX,"TS Machinery & 2 1 uipment 100 81 94 100 10 0 10 0 50 625 Glassware & Cl.emicals 64 24 10 250 250 250 15Q 998 Electricity co~sumption charges 261 70 0 8 40 11 00 1100 11 00 600 5701 Maintenance & 1·epairs of AC system 4 00 400 40 0 200 14 00 Nursery conscmi·bles 34 0 261 286 550 400 300 15 0 2287 0 ff ice expenseu 12 65 240 230 280 150 977 Vehicle mainter.ance 185 125 190 140 255 150 1045 Honorarium t n 1~ch . Asstt . 69 265 1322 1322 1322 f,Q() 4900 Travel and oth~re allowan ces 45 75 200 200 200 100 820 Hiring of jeeps/Mobile vans 4 162 480 500 540 280 1962 TOTAL REOJRRENT COSTS 765 1371, 1922 4832 ◄ 642 4747 200 20715 GRANO TOTAL 2403 49H 766) 21612 82?2 n◄1 3310 56 195 '~ABLE 5 : PLANT PROPAGATION (Rs. in '000) :; NVESTMENr OJSTS Unit 1 2 3 5 6 7 Total 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tota l PLANTATION 1-0RKS Field programme - Seed improvement Existing stands improvement 331 760 3400 4743 4384 5017 20JO 20635 New stands establishment 595 1960 4215 7099 5650 555 0 10~0 26 069 Seed collect ion 1511 2116 2100 2600 2900 2900 1000 15127 Field programme - nursery production Seed testing techniques 111 141 250 250 250 150 1152 Seed storage techniques 170 175 175 1 00 620 Seed pretreatment.pre-germ.tech . 200 200 200 1 00 70 0 Field programme-new forest dept . nursery Research nurseries 5 2 3800 1020 1850 6?70 Central nurseries 17 25 12 6 13600 20000 9600 4800 48(;00 Field nurseries 150 65 50 100 100 7500 3250 2500 50 00 5000 23250 Sub-Total Plantation works 27337 9217 32356 31512 23359 14092 435 0 142223 CIVIL WORKS Seed godown at Rajahmundry 500 ;o s- Seed procesaig centre at Warangal .I 1270 75 100 1-145 Sub-Total Civil Works 0 0 500 1270 75 100 0 l'.'45 MAOiINERY AND EQUIPMENT Diesel gent,rators ••• , 2 l 35 350 400 7?,5 Diesel engines and pumpsel 3 1 26 15 15 15 71 E . ect .motor and pumpsets 3 1 l 50 20 20 20 llO So,ed depulping machine 2 100 50 50 20 0 Lndder and towing trailer 1 100 100 Soed germinating setup incubator 2 250 250 Sl:ED TEOiNOLOOY LAB AT WARANGAL S1,ed Collect ion Cber i:y picket: mounted on a van 1000 1000 Hind sieves 10 10 Secatures 10 5 5 s~fety helmet 2 i Pole prunei:a 2 2 Binoculanr 20 2(1 L•athei: Gloves 8 8 e C4mei:a 1 JO 1r, :ets of spurs etc . 5 lQQ 10,, Slte Docum•ntation tor Cei:titi cbtio n Compass 2 lfJ l(J Alt !meter 1~ 1-, Soil pH 4 50 50 Tape measuring equipment 2 15 15 Hand less 2 Ex:raction and Cleaning equipment 0 Thrashing machine 1 50 50 Mod i f ied fan 1 10 10 Sieves 1 10 10 Aspirator 40 40 Dakota blo..,er 1 40 40 Coffee Pulper 1 50 50 Flaiming thrasher 1 50 50 Portab l e seed thrasher 150 150 Seed Weighing and Packaging Plat form scale 1 20 20 Balance bench 1 20 20 Scoops 1 1 Plast ic bags sealer 30 30 Balance 1 20 20 Purity Mixers and Dividers ,I Soil divider 15 15 Sample divider '· 25 25 Tube sampler 2 10 10 Boerner divider 1 20 20 Seed stick trier 3 30 30 Pur i ty Blo..,ers Separating column and blo..,er 1 30 3C Purity Equipment Diaphanoscope 1 15 l~ Lamp with magnifying glass 1 10 10 Desk lamp 1 2 2 Forceps 10 1 l Scalpels and blade 10 1 Scrapers 5 1 Germination Containers Boxes 50 10 10 Germination Containers 10 0 20 20 Dishes 25 10 10 Dishes 25 10 10 Dishes 500 20 20 Germination Cabinet Germination cabinet 2 400 , oo Walk in Germination Room Walk in ge"mination room 2 50 0 500 Vigour Test Equipment Vi tascope 1 10 10 Photometer 1 ,l 15 15 Seed Counter G•nman counting machtn·s 10 10 Moisture Test Equipment Non-vacuum Dessiccator 2 10 10 Moisture meter l 15 15 Oven 1 20 20 Miscellaneous Equipment Water bath 3 2 2 Thermohygrogreph 2 5 5 Microscope 1 30 30 Conteiners 50 15 15 Leboretory trolley 2 20 20 GPS 2 115 lB Sub-Tatel Mechinery & Equipment 111 0 800 36 ◄ 2 85 JS 0 ◄ l,73 TOTAL INVESTHEl-rr OJSTS RE~RENT COSTS Supplie• end other Expense• 674 750 HO )GO 360 l ~I) 2(, 5 ◄ Seed pecking end trener,ort 252 182 27~ 275 26 5 BO l ) 'J'J Office •xpenHs 87 ?l 100 200 200 100 ?n TreveL expen•e• 7 70 12~ H~ )~~ BO L~•,. 2 Vehicle operating eo•t• ◄0 ',6 ns )•,(J )UO 201) 11 ', l Hoepitelity •xp•n••• ◄ ,, 120 120 120 '; O .,,1 TOT AL P.l!OJRru!NT COSTS f) 106 ◄ 11 ~ 'J 1 ~'J~ l."~O 16110 ij(/1) ·,~,,... Gll»ID TCTT AL 2•14 ◄ :, 10261 H~l 1 37?7,? 7,~ I~? 15~07 ", 1 ~o l .,_,1.,f,'J,,1 TABLE 6 : JOINT FOREST 1".ANAGEMilff (Rs. in '000) Details of the ComporUnit 1 2 3 5 6 7 Total 1 2 3 5 6 7 Total I ' INVESTh!ENT COSTS A ' onl:ER WORKS Dev . Works for JFM LS 120 332 8000 20000 30000 0 0 58502 Chulla Distribution !LS 647 4113 7600 12 000 12 000 0 0 36375 TI-IRIIT GROUPS NOS 500 125 00 1 2500 B TRAINING Workshops/ Seminars Nos 12 26 39 90 78 59 0 304 308 H24 900 780 590 0 40 02 Training at WKS Nos 2 18 30 175 141 108 0 474 128 246 1092 350 282 216 C 2314 Section Officers & S· Nos 21 71 82 166 177 145 0 662 256 971 2820 2143 2148 1899 0 10237 Study Tours/Exchange Nos 2 14 44 206 114 109 0 489 25 257 1680 6478 5803 5963 0 20206 JT TRG of VSS Member,Nos 34 42 99 123 112 0 414 15 139 204 297 369 336 0 1364 Training on Micro Pl,Nos 0 12 9 53 17 19 0 110 1 061 55 560 413 370 275 0 2734 Cor.iputer Nos 12 9 40 52 18 17 0 1◄8 86 306 604 504 320 160 0 1960 Fellowships / Overse,LS 40 00 3000 1000 0 8000 SUB-TOrAL 1883 1974 8384 15085 13 072 1009 0 50837 TOTAL ,I C TRAINING AIDS Manual preparation ·1.s, 41 Materials production LS Newsletter LS WKS LS JFM Villag,a >leetings Nos 41 225 784 2230 2507 2417 0 108 546 1144 2601 3049 3437 0 10885 D STIJDIES / ?!LOT PROJECTS Chulla Sturly LS Benchmark Stldy LS Beedi Leaves Study LS Pilot Projects LS I TOTAL NON-RECURRENT CXlSTS 4641 8939 33512 77271 71234 24315 0 169099 I I RECUP~El'IT COSTS 18144000 Vehicle operating Ex1LS 1~000 20000 22000 25000 82000 TOTAL RECURRENT EXPENSES 15000 20000 22000 25000 82000 TOTAL : 4641 8?39 ◄ es12 97271 ~3234 ◄ ?)15 0 2~10?~ TABLE 7 : BIODIVERSI1Y CONSERVATION (Rs. in '000) Details of the ComporUnit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TOTAL I INVESTMENT COSTS A PLANTATION WORKS Eco-development habi •HA 0 446 1441 4375 4575 4250 0 0 749 5692 22000 18000 13559 0 60000 JFM Treatment 2 HA 0 0 SUB-TOTAL A 0 749 5692 22000 18000 13559 0 60000 B CIVIL WORKS 1. Buildings LS 0 7 19 30 21 0 0 1328 7217 8535 2950 20030 2 . Roads Kms 0 14 37 53 35 0 0 200 740 1180 680 0 2800 3. Other Civil Works Boundary demarcation Kms 0 36 97 128 97 69 20 0 312 293 478 447 350 105 1985 Boundary pillars Nos 882 3792 4820 4310 2900 1600 300 196 830 1060 1098 797 455 90 4526 Sign boards Nos 10 73 33 39 20 0 0 200 1164 7 26 904 206 0 0 3200 Int erpretive signs Nos 0 20 35 18 0 0 0 0 190 310 0 0 0 0 500 Trails & paths Kms 0 26 45 30 33 31 22 0 141 225 150 172 166 112 966 Interpretive Sheds Nos (i 2 4 3 2. 2 1 0 80 175 140 115 140 70 720 Fir e tracing LS 1 894 1701 851 400 0 0 0 803 1654 1616 1700 809 0 0 6582 Salt licks LS 95 119 165 210 273 235 50 1147 Ungulate plots HA 0 55 90 111 110 86 30 0 876 1560 2150 1210 985 398 7179 Mangrove Rehabilitat:HA 0 100 1 05 103 100 1 00 0 1425 1194 1710 2147 2325 2565 769 12135 Agri . Improvement Pro1LS 0 179 661 2160 2000 2000 0 7000 Live Stock improveme1LS 0 225 1307 2000 2500 2500 8532 Othe r income generat : LS 212 892 3158 5000 6210 6440 21912 0 4. Water Conservation Works Checkdams Nos 0 71 119 96 72 74 0 1740 3277 3880 2607 2318 13822 Saucerpits LS 152 116 60 262 351 299 250 300 350 1812 Eco . Development Water LS 0 463 2439 4570 4915 1650 0 140 37 ·:-: 262 2554 6015 8700 7 822 4318 0 29671 SUB TOTAL CIVIL WORKS : 3372 124 20 28437 36392 28516 1 8154 1594 12 8885 C 'VEHICLES Cars Nos 2 700 Jeeps Nos 0 12 0 6 0 0 0 0 3354 0 2100 0 0 0 5454 Educational Vans Nos 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 2000 0 0 0 2000 Boats &_motors Nos 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 600 0 0 0 600 TOTAL VEH 0 3354· 0 5400 0 0 0 8754 D MAO-UNERY. EQU I PMENT & GOODS 1. Communicat i on Eq u ipment o· 15 6 2 0 0 0 0 450 180 60 0 690 F ixed W i re l ess sets Nos 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 260 30 30 0 320 Mobi l e Wi r eless sets Nos 0 0 0 14 31 15 4 0 0 0 0 714 240 198 0 115 2 Walkie Talkies Nos 0 0 0 4 800 0 0 0 H.F.Sets 2 . Field Equ i pment 21 11 6 0 0 70 190 95 60 30 0 445 Binoculars Nos 0 15 50 3 1 0 0 55 231 110 120 25 0 541 Cameras Nos 0 7 9 6 0 27 164 320 135 1 60 0 806 Misc. Equipment LS 0 3. Educat i on Equ i pment 0 0 0 0 230 0 0 0 0 0 230 1 6 mm projector Nos 0 6 0 0 2 2 0 0 26 295 100 100 100 0 621 S l ide projec t or Nos 0 2 6 2 1 0 0 0 241 295 0 50 0 0 586 T .V. & VCRs Nos 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 350 0 0 0 0 0 350 1 6 mm fi lms Nos 0 20 0 99 0 0 33 28 11 7 157 202 0 5 37 Vi deo fil ms Nos 0 19 50 79 39 30 0 0 3 28 95 104 1 48 0 378 Sli de f i l mset s Nos 0 51 50 25 25 0 40 795 300 325 300 0 1760 Pr e par at i on o f Vid eo LS 50 397 795 640 730 720 0 3332 Prepa r ati o n o f Ed u .M, LS 0 532 2135 1020 800 600 0 5087 Cons e rvati o n Cen t er !LS 0 0 0 0 0 200 50 0 0 250 O . H . Vide o proj ec t o r LS 0 0 0 1 0 4 . Office Eq uipme nt & Fu rn i t u r e 0 285 1 590 1 950 325 0 0 4150 Offi ce Equipment & Fi LS 0 0 0 0 0 550 975 10 10 0 1545 Comput e r s & Prin te rs No s 0 0 0 0 5 . Oth e r Ma c hinery & Equipme n t 7 550 0 28 4 . 992 2045 2270 2100 0 7 691 Bio gas plants Nos 72 326 300 11 60 7 550 0 0 17 85 1 64 805 903 1000 0 297 4 S tov es Nos 1 09 829 30 0 83 5 0 0 0 MISC . EQUIP LS 0 35 1 33 6 6 9305 1 1221 64 1 9 3583 0 3 4 245 TOTAL MACHI NERY , EQUIPMENT & GOODS E TRAINING 1 . overs e as Trainin g 4087 0 25 660 1000 1402 1 000 0 Training Courses LS 0 0 0 650 650 640 0 19 4 0 Workshops / Seminars No s 2 . Local Training 0 0 1 00 113 100 1 00 0 413 Short Term Staff Tra : Nos 0 0 50 163 1 00 100 0 413 Long Te rm Staff TraiiNos 0 0 50 100 1 00 29 0 279 PA Workshops Nos 0 0 10 0 300 200 1 06 0 7 06 Field Training Works!Nos Sub Total Training 0 25 960 2326 2552 1975 0 7838 F CONSULTANCIES Local Consultancies :LS 0 1600 900 0 0 0 0 2500 Research Grants LS 0 0 0 28 10 2810 2818 0 8438 SUB-TOTAL CONSULTANCIES 0 1600 900 2810 2810 2818 0 10938 TITTAL INVESTMENT COSTS 3723 2 15 14 45294 80149 58297 40089 1594 250660 II RECURRENT OJSTS A INCREMENTAL OPERATING OJSTS Vehicle Operating Co:LS 60 194 695 2415 2415 2000 415 8194 Misc . Operating CostiLS 0 448 2285 2785 2153 3267 935 11873 PA Inventories LS 0 0 89 350 350 350 0 1139 Captive Breeding LS 0 159 473 1500 1500 1000 75 4707 Nature Camps LS 0 288 165 420 1010 370 75 2328 TITTAL RECURRENT OJSTS : 60 1089 3707 7470 7428 6987 1500 28241 TITTAL 3783 22603 49001 87619 65725 47076 3094 278901 TAEcE 8 TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Quantity (Rs. in '000} Costs Det<>ils of the Compo1Unit 2 4 5 6 7 Totai l 2 3 5 6 7 TJtal I. INVESTMENT COSTS A NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT l . .30IL CONSERVATION Vegetative Measures ,HA 9228 5360 4 0 20 13~ 0 0 1 99 48 Sub-Total 5011 2 . IMPROVEMENT OF FOOD PRODUCTION Agricultureal Imp: NOs Seeds. Fert . . Plrst . Incentive for Org .Prod . Bio Fart. , Demos Seed Production Other Irnproved Agric .Prac Sub-Total 7 447 432 0 3240 1 080 0 1 608 7 3 HORT! ClJL TURE PROD Itl PODU AREAS NlITRITIONA~ PRCGR VEGETABLE HINIKITS ENCOJRAGI NG HORTIOJLnJRE A~MATIC AND MEDIC . PLANTS Sub --T,tal HORTIOJLTI.JRE &878 5160 3870 129 0 0 [9198 4. W.\TER HARVESTWG STRUCTI.JRES C-!ECK DAMS A·II OJTS/TANKS LIFT IRRIGATION Sub-T:ital 1C828 9800 7350 245() 0 36 42 8 B . VALUE ADDING ACTIVITIES AGRIC . PRODUCE M. F. P . RESEAROi TFAUIINGS PFOCl:SSING UNITS M>l<J<l!T OUTLET LINKAGES Sub-Total IIQH7 4700 3~2~ 117~ Q l '/ 4 ~ 7 C. VILLAGE DEVELOPHl!IIT FUND OFG . AHO MOTIV . CAMPS 1T-AHIING OP \,,Of,!J!N TRIBAL GROUPS STREl·IO . E1/.I ST . VILL . PACILIT!E::l TP.G . r., STill!NGTI-f . 01' GPAIN BANY.S T?.O . IN CONJIJIICTICN Wl1li J . l' . M. sub-·rotal l ", t,11') 1) 2 () f,lj4Q 2 ~ ~,, 11 n ·1 ., (Jnil! I,, ,·:!.:. :: i!NO T1'l .llfl ::lf!I IT~!'fl?D CIVIL WOlil<S TO I.Ill !IJl:1, rt l' 11'.D (J<X)O:! ·ro flP. rwirrr r PI rm ::uL -' r'ltll I i. 1, ◄ 'J i.'t. t,'/ I I ►,►1 ,~ ., ,, r, ◄ "d, ·r,, ,.111 lr,vc,1HJ11wnt r:,u,t.a, ~ ..., t. t!tl t,11 1'! fJ (, ◄ ,,,, .. •, . 'J' I ••• , !; • .... . l ◄ t, ftflr, TABLE 9 OJLLABARATIVE FODDER PRCGRAMME Quantity Costs (Rs . in '000) Details of the Compo, l 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total l 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total INVESTMENT COSTS 400 400 B. MAO-!INERY AND EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENTS 400 400 Sub-Total C.TRAINING AND TEO-!NICAL ASSTANCE 0 SUPPORT STIJDIES 50 50 50 15 0 PRODUCTION OF PUBLICITY MATERIAL 50 50 50 150 Sub-Total D. TRAINING 500 500 500 15 00 EXTII . TRAINING & FIELD VISITS 500 500 500 500 500 500 1500 INOJUNTRY TRAINING 200 200 200 100 0 1000 1000 0 3000 Sub-Total E . FIELD ?ROGRAMS J OO 200 200 500 BROADCASTING SEED . IN FORESTS ( ha ) 200 0 4000 4000 ~00 1000 100 0 2500 SEED PRODUCTION & IMPORT 1150 200 200 100 1650 DEMONSTRATION PLOTS 115 115 115 115 15 00 1500 15 00 200 4700 VANAKALYAN NURSERIES 20 20 20 20 500 500 500 1500 BALING OF GRASS FOR USE IN SUMMER 500 500 500 1500 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS FODDER 4250 noo 3900 300 12350 Sub-Total 5700 4150 4950 300 15900 Total Costs TABLE 10 FOREST AND RESOURCE ASSESSMENT Quantity Costs (Rs . in '000) Details o f the Comp, Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total I. Investment Costs A. MECHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 0 FIELD EQUIPMENT & RADIOS 49 50 5000 Sub-Total Machinery & Equipments 49 50 5000 5099 B . VEHICLES FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 0 Sub - Total Vehicles C PURCHASES SATELLITE IMAGERY 42 272 4100 4500 8914 INVENTORY Sub-To tal Purchases 8914 D TRAINING OVERSEAS 1000 1000 2000 LOCAL Sub-Total Training 2000 E TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INV . DESIGN AND INSTR 2700 1000 1300 5000 Sub-To tal Technical Assistance Total Investment Costs 49 0 2750 6000 1300 0 0 21013 II . RECURRENT COSTS A . STAFF FIELD ALLOWANCES 262 552 8 1200 1200 1200 4422 B OPERATION & MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATION _ . ---·-- - -- -•· - . .. -•· - ·• 65 138 2 500 500 500 1705 FIELD CONSUMABLES 220 220 220 660 OFFICE CONSUMABLES 200 200 200 600 Sub - Total Operation & Ma int . 2965 Total Re c urrent Costs 7387 To tal 516 962 10660 20120 4720 6620 0 28400 TABLE 11 FOREST DEPARTMENT SERVICE SUPPORT Quantity Costs (Rs . in '000) Details of the Compo, Unit l 2 3 5 6 7 Total l 2 4 5 6 7 Total I . INVESTMENT COSTS >. . CIVIL WORKS 'F .G. QUARTERS NO 8 162 153 174 111 600 363 29738 31979 34800 2331 99211 E>ULLAPALLY TRAINI!·NO 0 1500 2000 500 4000 ST>.FF QUARTERS 0 TYPE II 2 1 3 1200 650 1850 TYPE III 2 2 4 700 770 1470 FORESTER/DY. R. 0 . (NO 5 96 129 75 300 237 19586 40021 26250 86094 OFFICERS"QUARTERS 0 TYPE II 10 10 20 6000 6600 12600 TYPE III 30 30 60 10500 11550 22050 OFFICE BUILDINGS 25 25 50 12500 13750 26250 <.. IMPROVEMENI' OF FOJKM 100 100 100 300 2500 2750 3000 8250 Sub-Total Investment Costs 0 601 49324 71999 95950 40401 3500 0 261775 0 B. MAOiINERY AND EQUIPMENT 0 WIRELESS SETS. WAI NO 200 200 400 12000 13200 25200 MESS . • CAMP & OFFH LS 0 2750 3025 5775 FOREST WORK TOOLS 0 OTiiER EQUIPMENT 0 487 3978 4000 4000 2000 14465 PHOTO COPIERS NOS 50 50 7500 7500 ELEC.TYPE WRITERS NOS 50 50 1250 1250 DUPLICATING MAOiII NOS 50 50 1250 ·:1 1250 MISC .EQUIPMENT LS 0 1250 1250 Sub-Total Machinery & Equipment 0 487 3978 4000 30000 18225 0 0 56690 0 C. TRAINING 6, TEOiNIC>.L >.SSISTANTS 0 TRAINING ADVISOR MY 0 118 700 360 1178 DEPARTMENTAL REOR< MM 0 220 1000 1000 2220 ST>.FF REFRESHER TI LS 0 2500 2500 2500 7500 M.T .R. 0 2000 2000 ENV.>.WARENESS TRG MM 0 250 250 500 TRAINING IN TRE>.TI LS 0 Sub-Total Training & Tech Assts . 0 220 1118 3700 3110 2750 2500 0 13398 0 D. VEHICLES 0 SEDAN CARS 6 10 2100 1400 3500 FOUR WHEEL DRIVES NOS 36 11 13 60 10000 3300 3900 17200 Sub-Total Vehicles 0 10000 3300 6000 1400 0 0 20700 0 E. ENVIRONMENT 0 GUIDELINES PUBLICATIOOS 0 Sub-Total Environment 0 Total Investment ' Costs 0 1308 64420 82999 135060 62776 6000 0 352563  0 II . RECURRENT COSTS 0 A. VEHICLE OPERATION 0 CCMMUNICATION EQU: LS 0 Sub-Total Vehicle Operation 0 Total 1308 64420 82999 135060 62776 6000 0 352563 TABLE 12 M. I.S./G . I.S . (Rs . in ' 000) Quantity Costs Details of the Compo1Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total I. INVESTMENT COSTS A. CIVIL WORKS CENTRAL COMPUTER FACILITIES 877 359 2000 2000 1000 0 6236 Computer facilities at Divn . & Circle 1000 5000 6000 Sub-Total Civil works 0 877 1359 7000 2000 1000 0 12236 B. MACHINERY & EQUIPMENTS MAIN FRAME(WS) 1800 1800 PCS BY M. I. S . 371 _ ... 37_ .. 77_ __ 05_.. _ _2Q00Q,_, _ -- ±~0-1}- - - -- •• 25653 G. I. S . HARDWARE/ CENTRE 114 3 93 253 400 700 0 1860 G. I.S . HARDWARE ADD FIELD STAFF 76 2700 2700 MAPING HARDWARE 1 55 28 28 PRINTERS/ PLOTTERS/ DIGITIGERS 1 1 5 229 325 3500 1200 5254 CENTRAL SOFTWARE M. I .S. 500 500 1000 G. I . S. SOFTWARE 222 775 1500 4100 6597 MAPING SOFTWARE 127 370 2000 2497 G. I . S . DATABASE ACQUISITION 256 1000 5000 6256 Sub-Total M. & E . 485 1076 6184 31400 14500 0 0 53645 C. TRAINING OVERSEAS LOCAL SHORT TERM NOS 100 100 400 500 900 LOCAL LONG TERM NOS 50 50 0 LOCAL LONGER TERM NOS Sub-Total TRG 0 0 0 400 500 0 0 900 D. TECHNICAL ASSTS . & CONTRACTS M. I . S . & C. P .M. DEVELOPMENTS 5400 23 50 2350 10100 G. I .S . DEVELOPMENT & IMP . CONTR Sub-Total Tech . Assts . & Cont . 0 0 5400 2350 2350 0 0 10100 Total Investment Costs II . RECURRENT COSTS A. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES COMPUTER MAINTENAILS 1000 1000 1000 3000 SOFTWARE MAINTENAILS 500 500 500 1500 COMPlJTER PRINTER cLS 500 1000 1000 2500 Sub-Total 0 P . costs 0 0 0 2000 2500 2500 0 7000 Total Recurrent Costs Total 485 1076 11584 37950 19850 2500 0 83881 TABLE 13 FOREST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -SER't' f§S. SUP;>:PR'f Quantity Costs (Rs . in ' 000) Details of the Compo1 Unit l 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tot al I . INVESTMENT COSTS A. Highj yeilding Eu,NO Subcomponentwise details will be prepared seperately 1707 3095 19690 122890 99650 9670 5 23 543 367 28 0 B. Coffee Plantations 0 0 0 176 20 220 ~2 16 30 5 14555 70522 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1707 3095 19690 14051 0 121692 11 30 1 0 38098 4 37802 - - -- - --· · TABLE 14 A . P . SQ-IOOL OF FORESTRY YELLANDU/ DULLAPALLY Quantity Costs (Rs . in ' 000) Details of the Compo1Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tota l 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total I . INVESTMENT COSTS A. CIVIL WORKS 'STAFF QUARTERS TYPE I 1 800 800 TYPE II 5 3000 3000 TYPE III 8 2800 2800 TYPE IV 16 3200 3200 OFFICE BUILDING 2 1000 1000 LECTURE HALLS 4 4000 4000 HOSTELS 4 1600 0 16000 Sub-Total C . W. 30800 0 0 0 30800 B . MACHINERY & EQUIPILS 600 C . TRAINING TOUR ALLOWANCE FOi LS 350 375 400 200 S ub - Total Training Total Investment Costs 3 175 0 375 400 200 3 2725 II . RECURRENT COSTS A. OTHER INCREMENTAL COSTS UTILITY . RENT ETC LS MAINTENANCE LS 200 220 240 150 810 TRANSPORT FACILI"LS 150 175 200 100 625 Sub-Total Other Incremental Costs Total Recurrent Costs 350 395 44 0 25 0 1435 Total 32 100 770 8 40 450 3 41 60 GRAND PROJECT TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73014 189019 547906 988185 806805 602650 3E+05 3486682 . 6  Sheet1 A.P. FORESTRY PROJECT ABSTRACT OF COST TABLES FROM 1994-2001 <RUPESS IN LAKHS' COMPONENT SAR PROVISION ACHIVEMENT* 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 TOTAL FOR TOTAL FOR SAR 1994-97 1994-97 1997-2001 1994-2001 FOREST PLANTATION ME 1794.02 1630 .3 1931.80 2342.01 2206.65 2122.00 8602.46 10232.76 7890.68 PRODN.FORESTRY 1285.69 1259.69 923 .53 814.54 588 .87 520.00 2846.94 41 06.63 3707.94 FARM FORESTRY 922 .26 291.33 461 .02 497.44 472.90 165.00 1596.36 1887.69 3569.09 RESERCH 782.36 150.14 216.12 82 .92 79.47 33.30 41 1.81 561 .95 1321 .37 PLANT . PROPAGN 1306.43 725.4 379 .29 251 .69 159 .07 51.50 841.55 1566.95 2312.59 JFM SUPPORT 1155.51 11 2.79 972 .71 932.34 493.15 0.00 2398.20 2510 .99 2210.89 BIODIVERSITY CONSVN 11 73.75 753 .87 876.19 657.25 470.76 30.94 2035.14 2789.0 1 2766.77 TRIBAL DEV PLAN 1074.57 688.06 400.00 300.00 100.00 0.00 800.00 1488.06 2572.13 FODDER 118.39 0 57 .00 49.50 49 .50 3.00 159.00 159.00 172.74 FL RES ASES 19~_ ,B3. .... - - ··· .. - 92.4 91 .20 34.20 66 .20 0.00 191.60 284.00 225.65 -. FD SERVICE SUPPORT 1434 1487.27 1350.60 627.76 60.00 0.00 2038.36 3525 .63 2592 .15 GIS/MIS 711 .24 235.81 379.50 198.50 25 .00 0.00 603.00 838.81 815.47 APFDC(TP8 & COFFEE) 1682.21 244.92 1405.10 1216.92 1130.10 380.98 4133.10 4378 .02 5130.66 APSOF 58 0 321.00 7.70 8.40 4.50 341 .60 341 .60 78 .37 TOTAL 13692.36 7671.98 9765.06 8012.77 5910.07 3311 .22 26999.12 34671 .10 35366 .50 Page 1  A,P,FORESTRY PROJECT STATl•:tvlENT SI I< >WIN<., Tl IE l•:XPENl)lTURE IN<'UR.RED & Rl•:I1\-IIHJJ{Sl•:f\..fENT <'LAltvfl•:D AND RE< 'EIVl·D lJPTO DE<'Etv1Bl-:R 199(i '. -· (Rupees in t\-lillinn: \ppl l'l·n,•d l'lanlali,,11 Civil ME&G Trainina& .iupe1vi11,,11• Date ,,f , .. .._ _ _ __ w,,.-1,.., Works Consultar IO<' T,>h1l <·1tar11,c11 'folal Claim ( 'luim Dillcrcn~c Rcimh11r1<cmc11t l(xpc111li111rc Exoe11dit11re Made AU,,wcd I 2 7 D t I- ' ,1 10 II 12 h 8 4) Paid by WB 0 0 0 0 0 0000 0 0.000 4.036 4.036 ') ~ Up to 8 3 94 2.767 0 0.021 1.761 0,039 4.588 0.194 4.782 4.466 4.466 0 15.03.95 J 9 3 94 to 31 12 9• 27 .549 1.094 2.494 1.777 0.994 33.908 1.928 35.836 31 .883 31 .883 0 15.03,95 4 Jan 95 4.670 0.528 0.220 0.679 0.235 6.331 0.327 6.658 5.968 5.968 0 21 .03,95 ,:, Feb 95 5 885 0.801 0.446 0.125 0.335 7.592 0,412 8.004 7.071 7,071 0 17,4.95 6 Mar 95 16 076 1.788 1.112 0.882 0.422 20.280 1.125 21 .405 18.779 18.779 0 28.6.95&18.9.95 , SUB-TOTAL 56.947 4.211 4.293 5.224 2.025 72.899 3.988 78.885 72.203 72.203 i Apr 95 0.146 0.047 0.360 0.027 0.306 0,886 0.010 0,896 0.680 0,680 0 18.9.95 8 May -95 1 2t8 0.342 0.098 0.628 0.655 2.950 0,086 3.036 2.572 1.977 0.60 18,9,95 ~) 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 21294$ 0 C 10 Jun 95 2 373 0.475 0.084 0.417 1.043 4.392 0.166 4.558 3.800 3.400 0.400 18.9.95 11 Jul 95 4.972 0.702 0.363 0.153 0,823 7.013 0.348 7.361 6.323 6,323 0.000 16.10.95 1::' Aug 95 6.25 1 028 0.302 0.146 0.338 8.064 0.437 8.501 7.482 7.477 0.005 17.1 .96 n Sep 95 5.407 1 228 0.572 1.064 0.303 8.574 0.378 8,952 7.954 7,954 0 17.1.96 Paid by WB Q 0 0 0 0 0,000 0 0.000 3,366 3.366 0 14 Or.I 95 3.448 1.073 1.051 1,24 0,244 7 056 0.24~ 7.297 6.46 6.459 0 13.2.96 1'- Nov 95 4.463 2.647 1.118 1.322 0.52 10.070 0.312· 10.382 9.076 10.076 0 4,3.96 1G Dec 95 4.307 4.700 3.632 0.635 0.559 13.833 0.302 14.135 12.793 12.018 0 18.3.96 1 i' J;m 96 5.64 9.478 2.414 0.501 0.292 18.325 0.395 18.720 16.096 16.096 0 20.3.96 18 reb 96 13.493 15.738 1.32 1.67 2 271 34.492 0.944 35.436 30.460 30.46 0 1"1 20.3.96 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0.775 0 20.3.96 ~·o I 3 96 lo 15 3 96 14.163 11 .732 0.793 0.86 0.592 28.140 0.991 29.131 25.461 25.461 0 20.3.96 SUB-TOTAL 65.890 49.190 12.107 8.683 7.948 143.795 4.810 '148.405 132.522 132.522  . - -- :\1111I l'l'ri,,d Pla11lati,>11 CiVil ME&G TraininQ& ;-;u11e1vii:orv Dale ,,f N,, w,,rks Works Consultar IOC T..,tal Charjl,es 'fotal Claim Claim Dillerence Reimbursement Expe11dih1re Fx1.1enditure Made Allowed I ::? 3 (l 7 8 9 4 10 II 12 13 14 21 16.3.96 to 31 .3.91 17.479 22.462 18.598 0.736 1.740 61 .0~5 1.224 62.237 52.583 52.583 0 9.9.96 TOTAL 83.369 71.652 30.705 9.399 18.686 204.810 5.834 220.642 196.105 197.105 -1 .00 21 APFDC 3.9766 0 0.087 0 0.455 4.518 0.278 4.797 4.126 4.126 TOTAL 87.346 71.652 30.792 9.399 19.141 209.328 6.112 225.438 200.231 201.231 -1.000 14.000 21 Apr 96 2.0103 1 0488 0.2468 0.2511 0.21996 3.777 0.141 3.918 3.385 3.385 21 APF0C Apr 96 1.1694 0 0 0 0 1.169 0.082 1.251 1.126 1.126 21 May-96 4.7573 1.7814 0.6841 1.279 0.3878 8.890 0.333 9.223 7.638 7.638 21 APFDC 0.211 0 0 0 0.014 0.225 0.015 0.240 0.21 0.21 May&Jun . 96 21 Jun 96 9.8718 3.6375 0.8622 0.9292 0.768 16.068 0.691 16.759 14.281 14.281 22 Jul. 96 16.179 4.9617 1.1605 0.850 1.665 24.816 11 .330 36.146 22.409 22.409 1.10.96 23 Aug 96 18.599 4.634 2.734 8.799 2.339 37.105 1.302 38.406 34.005 34 .005 10.1.97 24 Sep 96 17.761 7.635 4.019 0.905 1.882 32.202 1.243 33.445 28.654 28.654 10.1 .97 25 Oct 96 31 .310 Claim preperation under progress 26 Nov. 96 44.511 Claim preperation under progress 27 Dec 96 35.066 Claim preperation under progress Sub- total 52.539 17.231 7.913 10.554 5.886 235.140 13.875 107.998 85.068 85.068 Paid by WB 7.402 0 7.402 Grand Total 196.831 93.093 42.998 32.579 27.052 524.570 23.973 410.121 357.502 358.502  ANDHRA PRADESH FORESTRY PROJECT {CR.2573-IN) S-ta:tu..a 0£ Co"'V"e:n..a:n..-t• Coven Original Revised Section ant Status Fulfillment Fulfillment Description of Covenant Comments/ Present Position Type Date Date DCA 4.0 1 (a) C II II For all expenditure for which withdrawals were made on the All the records and accounts on (i) basis of SOEs, the Borrower shall maintain or cause to be account of expenditure under the maintained in accordance with sound accounting practices, A.P. Forestry Project are being records & accounts reflecting such expenditures. maintained at the respective Drawing and Disbursing Offices. The voucher-wise details are also maintained at the Head Office. DCA 4.0 1 (A) C II II Borrower shall ensure that all records ( contracts, orders, All the records for the expenditure (II) invoices, bills, receipts & other documents.) evidencing such incurred under the Project since expenditures are retained until atleast I year after Assoc. has 1993-94 are retained. recd. audit report for the FY in which last withdrawal from Cr.Acct. was made. DCA 4.0 1 (a) C II II Borrower shall enable the Association' s representatives to The Association' s representatives (iii) examine such records. are periodically examining relevant records. DCA 4 0 1 (b) C II II Borrower shall have records & accounts referred to under The Accounts under the Project (i) Section 4.01 (a) (i) and those for the Special Acct. for each FY are being audited by the audited m accordance with appropriate auditing principles Accountant General of Andhra consistently applied, by independent auditors acceptable to the Pradesh every year. Association.  Covenant Original Revised Section Type Status Fulfillment Fulfillment Description of Covenant Comments/ Present Date Date Position DCA,4 01 (b) C II II Borrower shall furnish to the Association as soon as available, but The Audit Certificate for the (ii) in any case not later than nine months after end of each such year, expenditure incurred under the the report of such audit by said auditors, of such scope & in such A.P. Forestry Project during details as soon as the Association shall have reasonably requested, 1994-95 has already been including a separate opinion by said auditors as to whether SOE furnished to the Association. submitted during such FY, together with procedures and internal The Audit Certificate for the controls involved in their preparation, can be relied upon to Year 1995-96 has been sent to support the related withdrawals the Association on 16th December I 996. DC A,4 0 1 (b) C II II Borrower shall furnish to the Association such other information This is being done. (iii) concerning said records and accounts and the audit thereof as the Association shall from time to time reasonably request. DCA, 12 CD 06107194 07129194 Consultants shall have been appointed for preparation of the Consultants appointed and 6 0 1 (i) institutional development study under Part C.2(i) of the Project. contracted. Final Report submitted. Operational Plan of Action finalized and sent to the Bank on 7-1-97. DCA, 5 CD 06107/94 07/29194 Consultants to be appointed for developing the management Consultants appointed and 6.01 (ii) information system and geographical information system under contracted. Progress is- Parts C.2 (iii) & (iv), respectively, of the Project. satisfactory. MIS Pilot Project under implementation. GIS Pilot Project to be completed by March 97  Covenan Original Revised Section t Status Fulfillment Fulfillment Description of Covenant Comments/ Present Position Type Date Date PA,3.01 (b) C II II Andhra Pradesh shall have the accounts for each FY Audit Certificates (i) audited in accordance with independent auditors for the Years 1994-95 and 1995-96 acceptable to the Association. have already been furnished to the World Bank, SCH.2,01,PA 5 C II II AP shall ensure that seedlings used for Project shall be The culling of seedlings in the suitably culled in the existing nurseries in the project nurseries is being done regularly in all area. the field nurseries. SCH.2,02a, 5 CD 06130194 10/31/94 To assist in the design of the research program and in Consultant appointed and contracted. PA plant propagation, AP shall appoint consultants in Detailed Research Action Plan accordance with terms of reference agreed with the covering 33 Projects fonnulated . Assoc., and with the procedure referred to in Section II Progress is satisfactory. of Schedule 1 to this Agreement. SCH. 5 CD 10/31/94 11/21195 AP shall discuss with the Assoc. resulting programs under The Draft Research Plan was reviewed 2.02b, PA "SCH.2.02a,PA" above, including implementation by Mr. Norman Jones and comments timetable, and shall taking into account the Assoc's received on 12th December 1995. comments, promptly thereafter implement such programs. SCH.2.03,PA 6 C 09130194 II AP shall complete, in consultation with the Association, Consultancy contracted. Final Report the study for the development of the integrated protected submitted and the same has also been areas network under Part B.3 of the Project--- ... - .. ------ ---diseussed--wittr-Field Officers, NGOs, University Professors and detailed plan for operationalising the recommendations is prepared. Progress is satisfactory.  Covenan Original Revised Section t Status Fulfillment Fulfillment Description of Covenant Comments/ Present Position Type I Date Date. SCH.2,04,PA 8 CD II II AP shall carry out the Tribal Development After detailed discussions on the subject over the last Plan agreed with the Assoc. under Part B.5 two years, finally it has been decided that Andhra of the Project, in a manner and timetable Pradesh Forest Department shall implement the TOP satisfactory to the Association. in all VSS villages outside the Tribal SubPlan area with a minimum 15% population of Tribals. The Tribal Welfare Department shall implement the TOP with their own funds. SCH.2,05,PA 12 NYD 03131/95 12131196 AP shall complete and discuss with Assoc. The Study has been completed and the final report the institutional dev. study under Part C.2 submitted by the Consultants. Proposals for (i) of the Project, and shall thereafter redeployment of staff and reorganisation of implement results of such study in Department have been sent to the Government of accordance with a time-bound action plan Andhra Pradesh. Concurrent action initiated for agreed with the Association. taking action of HRD related policies, Vision Statement, etc. The action plan is also sent to the Bank on 7th January 1997 .. SCH.2,06,PA s C II II AP shall: (i) select staff for overseas The list of Officers who have been nominated for the training under the project; (ii) upon Overseas Trainings during 1996-97 has been completion of training, post such staff for approved by the Bank. at least 3 yrs. in areas in which training was received; (iii) ensure research staff remain in post for at least ,5 years. SCH.2,07, s CD 12131/94 12131195 AP shall complete the overview of forest Food and Agriculture Organisation, Rome has been (a),PA inventory under part C.2 (ii) of the Project. assigned this task. Inventory of two Districts viz., Adilabad and East Godavari completed Design for continuous inventory finalised . Three Officers of APFD spent 3 months in Finland studying the continuous inventory there. Field Manual drafted. - . ---- . . - ~- -- -.. -  Covena Original Revised Section nt Status Fulflllmen Fulflllmen Description of Covenant Comments/ Present Position Type t t Date Date SCH.2,07 (b), 5 CD 06130195 12131196 AP shall (i) complete & operate the The consultants on Management Information System PA management information system under Part have delivered the software package and the C.2 (iii) of the Project; and (ii) install the Acceptance Testing of the package has been completed. geographical information system under Part Training of Circle level MIS Trainers being conducted C.2 (iv) of the Project. from 20th 24th January 97 at Hyderabad. . MIS in the State will be operationalised by end of February l 997 .. GIS has been installed at Head Office and filed level Pilot Project is going on in two Ranges. SCH .2.07 12 CD 12131/95 03131/97 AP shall complete, under principles agreed The design of new type of Working Plans has been (c).PA with the assoc. , design of new type working completed. The design is being tested in two Districts. plans for managing the forest estate, under The new type of Working Plan for Adilabad District has Parts A. I , A.2 and 8 .3 of the Project, and been completed. Copy enclosed separately with this shall thereafter initiate their implementation. document. SCH .2.08,PA 6 CD 12131194 II AP shall complete, in consultation with the The staffing of the Planning Cell of the Wildlife Wing Association:(i) transfer of the required will be completed after the approval of the forestry staff to the Wildlife Wing of Forest Redeployment of staff Plan by Government of Andhra Department; and (ii) the staffing of the Pradesh Planning Cell of the Wildlife Wing. SCH .2.09, PA 3 C II II AP shall carry out field investments in each The investments at each location in the field are based location under Part A. l of the Project in on an approved Microplan prepared in consultation with accordance with a microplan for joint forest the local villagers. The Plan is evolved after detailed management bet. the villagers in their PRA exercise. location & Forest Department. Each such plan to be prepared in accordance with a methodology.  Covena Orlglnal Revised Section nt Status Fulfillment Fulfillment Description of Covenant Comments/ Present Position Type Date Date SCH. 3 C II II AP shall ensure that : (i) Joint Forest Comprehensive orders have been issued regarding 2.10,PA Management benefit ' sharing arrangements sharing of benefits between Andhra Pradesh Forest agreed between villagers and Forest Department and the VSS members. The VSS members Department, shall be adhered to; and (ii) joint will have 100% share of all forest produce and the accounts between villagers and Forest surplus revenue generated will be kept in the joint Department will be used for joint forest account of the VSS for managing the forests on a management field investments. sustainable basis. This will ensure the continuation of the Joint Forest Management activities even after the end of the Project period. Joint Accounts are being managed for undertaking the works as per the approved microplan. SCH.2, 11 , 12 C II II AP shall : (i) ensure that seedling distribution Government orders have been issued on pricing of PA shall follow a policy agreed with the seedlings. Regarding adjustment of the prices every year, Association; and (ii) adjust the seedling the policy will be reviewed at the time of the Mid-Term prices every year to cover the full production Review. costs, as agreed with the Association. SCH.2. 12, 3 AP shall, without limitation to the provisions The system of channelling funds to APFDC has been PA of Section 2.01 of this Agreement, streamlined and funds are being directly release~ to implement a system satisfactory to the APFDC by Pr!. Chief Conservator of Forests as and Association for channelling the funds when the request is made by APFDC. required for the Project, to the entities involved in carrying out the Project. SCH.2. 13, 10 C II II AP shall make available to FDC land of The forest land required for ra1smg High Yielding PA adequate site quality and in blocks of suitable Plantations has been made available to APFDC. size for implementation of the planting program under Part A.2 (ii) (b) of the Project. Such land to be selected in accordance with criteria agreed with the Assoc.  Covena Original Revised Section nt Status Fulfillment Fulfillment Description of Covenant Comments/ Present Position Type Date Date SCH 2. 14, 5 C I II II AP shall obtain in a prompt and efficient manner, all The methodology for obtaining necessary PA approvals and clearances from the Borrower or its clearances from the Finance Department has been relevant depts. or agencies as may be necessary or systematised and the Budget for the year 1996-97 required for the purpose of implementing the has been made available in April 1996 itself activities under the Project. SCH 2. 15 , 9 NYD 12131196 II AP shall undertake in collaboration with the The Mid-Term Review of the Project is scheduled PA Borrower and the Association, a Mid-Term Review to held from 23rd January 1997. of the Project, and shall thereafter implement the recommendations of such review. SCH 2. 16, 5 C II II For the purpose of assisting in carrying out the The involvement of NGOs in Project activities has PA Project, AP shall select NGOs in accordance with improved tremendously during 1996. A State level procedures and criteria agreed with the Association. Committee has been constituted to finalize the criteria for funding specific activities to be taken up by NGOs. The committee has finalised the list of activities that can be taken up by NGOs and the quantum of funding required. Instructions have been issued constituting similar committees at District level under the chairmanship of the concerned Conservator with 3 representatives from NGOs, to process the applications of eligible NGOs for taking up different activities to promote Joint Forest Management. STATUS .Covenant Tvoe C - Complied with 1 - Accounts/Audit CD - Compliance after delay 2 - Financial performance CP - Complied with partially 3 - Flow & utilization of Project funds NC - Not complied with 4 - Counteroart funding NYD - Not yet due 5 - Mana2ement asoects of the Project SOON - Compliance expected in reasonably short time 6 - Environmental Covenants 7 - Involuntary resettlement * If not fulfilled, provide reason 8 - Indigenous people 9 - Monitoring review & reporting 10 - Implementation 11 - Resource allocation i 12 - Reeulatory/ Institutional action 13 - Other  GiOVERNr·iEt'rl" OF {lNUHt<h PR{iuESH (i88TR/'.iC;T F"(JFd::s rs - J"oint F·orest i'ianagement - Improvement of 1)e,;1r.1.'-i-~..:i i::·01·c,::.ts - Compre1·,ensi\.·e Orders - I:::,:::.ued. ENVIRONMENl. FOREST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (FOR.II) uEPARTMEN i Gi. CJ. MS. r-10 _1 i3 Read the following:- 1. (i.O.Ms.r-lo.2.l8, E.F.E .. 8&.T (For.VI) uept .• dt.:28.08.il- ~- ~.O.Ms.No.224, E.F.E.S&T (For.II) Deot., dt.ll.ll.93. 3. Govt.Memo.No.315/For.II/95-8~ EFS&T uept.dt.09.02.96. 4. Govt.of India guidelines issued in Lr.No.6021/89-FP. dated 01.06.1990. S. Govt.of India 0.0.No.6-21/89-FP(pt), dt. 06.06.96. 1·he National Forest Policy, 1988 envisages people's participation in protection and development of forests and that the forest communities should be motivated to identify themselves with the development and protection of forests from which they der j_ ve benet it:::,. 8roadl ")l the concept is cal led Joint Forest rfanagement (J"Hi). Having regard to Forest Poi icy·~ .i98B~ the Government of India have issued guidelines in the reference fourth read ,:1bove for re-;wneration and protection of deyr.:icted forests with people"s participation. Following the guidelines of the Government of India a~d ~- in compliance ~\Ji ti1 the provisions of National Forest Pol ic:-.' ~ l.988. the Government of {mdi,ra F'radesh has issued orders in tt.e reference 1st cited for imprc\.·ement of degraded forests th,ou9h the participation of local people by introduction of the Joint Forest r-ianagement programme. 3. Fi-om time to time, hm·Jever. certain provisions of t ;.e Government Order issued in the reference fir:::.t cited have i:>~en modified in the Orders 2nd and 3rd cited in favour of the ioc~l people or the members of thq Vana Samrakshana Samithi especial1y 11Ji ti-, respect to sha r in9 of benefits from ti,e forests under tne:ir p1·otection. P.T.O. z. .... 4. Since the issue of tl-ie order 3rd cited~ it has become desirable to incorporate a few more changes in order to give more incentives to the members of tlie \i88 with respect to sharing of benefits from the reserved items like 8eedi Leaf. I . ..) S. Government of ln(lia i,ave also observed while reviewing the Jr·n F•ro9ramme in fmdl,ra Pradesi, that in the name of Joint Forest Man~gement Programme, horticulture should not be practised in the forest areas but bio-diversity should be maintained. /'.\tter careful consideration of all the factors mentioned above and in supercession of the orders ist to 3rd cited above, the Government hereby issue the following comprehensive order on Joint Forest Management Programme:- 7. Considering the importance and the problems of degradation of forests in the vicinity of n~man habitation and the need to regenerate the same, the Government hereby order that the Joint Forest Mana9ement Programme under implementation in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh State shou1a en5u1e:- a) local people"c interest before starting the programme at given location. b) to lay emphasi~- on places ~vhere 900d leadership is available or r-h-~Os active enough to pro\.·ide interface between the ~overnment and the people. c) to associate an officer not below the rank of a Range Officer to ground and monitor the d) to provide tor local people's requirement and wishe:5 in tl,e planning process. e) to provide for constant and frequent review to identify good points and shortcomings and to amend the rules and regulations to steer the course of events towards a positive direction. 8. Accordingly Government hereby direct that the local village community be constituted into a "·•,,i{!Nf'.i S{li'iRhKSH{iNA ShMITHI" (Samithi tor 5hort) and the 8amithies already contituted carry out the forest programmes jointly with the Forest 0epart~ent as per t1·1e rules anne><ed to ti"1is I order and the guidelines is.sued thereon by the 8overnment of India. 9. The salient features and the rules applicable under the scheme are detailed in the {mne>wre I and II to this order. contd ... p ... 3 ...  3 .. io. This order is issued with the concurrence of Finance & PlanninQ (Fin.Wing Exp.EF8&T) 0epartment vide their U.O.Note No. 4~16~A/317/EGS.Il/96. dated 11.11.1996. . I' I (8Y Oi,:uER {if-j(J IN lHE r-l{li'iE OF THE GO\iERNOR OF t4NuHRA PRAuESH) OR . C . S . R{1NG14CH{tR I " PRINCIPhl 8ECRETt4RY TO GO'i'ERNMENT. TO 1·he Principal Chief Conservator of Forests,. Hyderabad. All the uistrict Collectors. The Accountant General. Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. ·rhe ui rector of Tribal Wel tare. Hy·derabad. Ti•,e Commissioner. Social Welfare. Hycierabad. Al.l tl1e Project uirectors, ITui:1s in the State. All the Project Directors. 0R0As in the State. Tl·,e Commis5ioner" P,"lnchay·at i:.:a.J &. Rural uevelopment,. Hyderabad. The Revenue uepartment. The Commissioner of Land Revenue. Hyderabad. The Social vJel fa1· e uepartment. The Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department. The Food & Agriculture Department. Th e Finance & Planning (Exp.EFST&T) Department. The Managing Director. A.P.F.0.C.Ltd., Hyderabad. The Advisor (Forests). UPAP Dept. of Rural Development, Govt. of India" C.G.O. Corrq.:,le><, Par)iavaran 8havan" New uelhi-1.iu 003. Tl·,e Secretary to Govt. of India, Mini5try of Environment & Forests, C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003. •l ' ·rhe Joint Secretary to 8ovt. of India, r-lational hfforestation & Eco-development 8oard, Ministry of Environment l Forests, C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003. The Asst. Inspector . ~eneral of Forests. National Afforestation & Eco-development Board. Ministry of Environment & Forests. C.G.O. Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003. Hll Forest Sections in the E.F.S&T Department. P.8. to Principal Secretary. P.8. to Special secretary (3 copies). I F•. R. 0 . to C. i'i . P.8. to Minister for Forests. E.F.S&T (OP) uept. (3 copies) 8F/8C. •I // FDRWhRuEO 8Y ORDER li , . SECTION OFFICER.  /'.ir~NEXURE - I .L ,:i (~enera.l 8od).l heetin9 ~ii l l be convened out of t:he hamlets/village/clusters of villages in which all the adults of harnlets/village/c.i.usters of villages can participate. On behalf of Forest Department. Divisional Forest Officer or any officer authorised by him not below the rank of Range Officer will convene tf1e 8eneral 8ody Meeting. Ti1e quorum ot the meetin.J will be the adult memebers from 501 of the households of these hamlets/villages/cluste~s of villages. 2. The concept of ,.::ioint Forest Management (JFM) will be explained by the Divisional Forest Officer or any Officer authorised by him as stated above. The concerned officer should hold a series of participatory meetings with the community as well as separate meetings with women·s groups and wi~n other disadvantaged sections of the community. Through such meetin9s ·• · the views and priorities of the villages should be ascertained and a Vana Sarnrakshana Samithi (VSS) should be formed within the f rame,~1ork ot the subsequent rules and a J'FM plan agreed upon betv.Jeen tl,e V88 and tl1e conerned Foree:-t Officer. 3. Every household living in the hamlets/villages/cluster of villages r particularly· • hose depending on forest tor the daii y· needs. would have the option of becoming a Member of 3amithi. Howeve1·, all SC/ST Members of the hamlets/villages/cluster of villages would become members of Samithi automatically. Any two adult members could represent the household and out of them one v.Ji l l be a 1,-1oman. ' •• ".. I ' - .  :2 8 CONSTITUTION OF MANAGING COMMITTEE: .l. (if tcr constitution ot V88 as explained above~ a Managing Committee shall be constitute...::i to carry· out tr,e approved Joint Forest rianagement F'lan. The term oi' the i'ianaging Committee 5h.:\li l:>e tvJO years. 2. The composition of Managing Committee shall be as follows:- a) 10 to 15 elected representative-::- from V88 of which atleast 30~ shall be women Member b) Concerned Forest i.:~uard Member c) An officer nominited by PO ITUA of the concerned area Member d) The local NGO involved actively in the formation of the V83 shall be a member of the Managing Committee Member e) Village Administrative Officer/Village Development Officer/Village Teacher EO Member t;-ember- Secretaq;• contd .... p . .. .S . .  ~ Afte r a period of two years. efforts will be m~de to identify a literate person from V88 wl10 i s .Ji., le h• 111.1 i nt .Jin · minutes. to discharge the functions of Member-Secretary. 3. The concerned Forest f~ange Officer shall be responsible for holding an election tor ti•1e purpo::-,e of deciding lu to 15 memebrs out of t1-,e V88. In short the Forest Range Office,· will act as .:i Returning Officer as tar as the elected representatives of the Managing Committee are concerned. 4. Th~ Committee will elect its own Chair-person whose ter~ wi l 1 b.e co - terminus the term of the M.:rnaging Committee. 11Ji th S. ln 1Tuh areas ail the eiected members of the M-ana9 ir.g Commttee shall be tribals. 6. Non-elected members will have no voting rights. 7. The quorum for the convening the Managing Committee shall be 1/2 number of members of the Managing Committ~e. 8. In areas other than ITui:1 areas atleast 1/3 of the members shall be reserved for 8Cs & STs. .. ! '.  4 9. In case of population of Tribals/8Cs being insufficient in IT0A and areas other than 1T0A.the District Forestry Committee as con~. ti tu ted in (;j. u. Ms. t-.io . .l8:2" EF8& T (For. I I) uepar tment. dated 24.8.1993 under the Chairmanship of the Collector shall have power to decide . the number of representatives from Tribals/SCs communit":,' . • .l0. The Member Secretary shall be the convenor of the Managing Committee. C.UUTIE8 AND RE8PON8I81LIT1E8 OF VANA 3AMRAK8HANA 8AMITHI l. f'.i(;jeneral 8ody· rieeting of the V88 shall be held - once in every six months to review the action taken in pursuance of the api:,roved J'oint Forest l'ianagement Plan and functioning ot the Managing Committee. Under special circumstances~ the General 8od'y iieeting of the V88 may· be co1Yvened provided not less th.an .l/3 of the 8amithi Members agree to convene such a meeting and -- · make such a request to the Forest Range Officer concerned. 2. The Forest Range Officer shall be the convenor of General 8od';.' of V88. 3. The Members of V38, individually and collectively shall be re~pon:;-.ible to~ contd .... P ... s ... I I  5 a) ensure protectin of fore~t against con roachment, 91: azing, fires and thefts of ·l'orest produce b) carry out development of forests in accordance with the approved Joint Forest r'ianagement Plan c) make other villagers aware of the importance of forests d) help the forest officers in carrying out forestry development/eco-development work in accordance with the aproved Joint Forest tianagement Plan. 4. Members of V88 shall have the power to: a) apprehend the forest offenders and hand them over to the authorities concerned to take action under the provisions of the rele\.' ant forest Acts and Rules. t,) all such cases wi,ere fo1-e::.t oi ie11ders have been handed-over to the concerned forest officials the concerned forest authority will be responsible to report back ~ne action taken by him to the Managing Committee. In cases where the Members of the Mana9in9 Committee feel that the punishment inflicted is not in commensurate with the gravity of the offence, the Member Secretary of the Managing Committee shall report the matter to uivisional Forest Officer concerned for further action. con tel. .. i:. . . . 6 ..  6 •• S. The Forest Range Officer shall maintain a · Minutes Book wherein the proceedings of 8eneral Body Meeting held from time to time wi il be recorded. 'i ' 1 LI. uUTIE8 hr~u RE8F'0r~8181LITIE8 OF i'i(iN{l(;jlN(ii COMMITTEE: l. Managing Committee shall meet atleast once every month. in cac;e atleast half of the elected members of l'ianaging Gommi ttee decide to meet the President of ti1e i'ianaging Gommi ttee shaJ. J. have the power to convene a meeting of the Managing Committee. :;:: . r1·,e Member-Secretary· of the Managing Commttee shall be responsible tor convening the meetings and to maintain the record of the proceedings. h copy of the record of proceedings shall be sent to the Forest Range Officer for information and advice. In case, the Forest Range Officer finds that the deliberations of the Managing Committee are contrary to the approved JFM Plan or ... ,, the relevant forest Acts and Huics. he shall report the matter to Divisional Forest Officer and the Conse~vator of Forests immediately. 3. If a.ny Member of the V88 is found to be indulgin9 in f->'Cts against Forest Laws or approved Joint Forest Management Plan such Member can be debarred from V88 by the Mana9ing Committee. It sha.i..i. be the responsibility of the managing Committee to schedule the action plan assigning duties and responsibilities to the Member of V88 with a view to ensure protectin of . Forests 3nd under its charge from biotic interference and also to implement tl·,e measures irnlolving labour inputs. The riembers of V88 shall have preferance for wage employment within the areas of VS8 of v~hich ti-.e ·y are members. - .. - - p ... 7 ' ' J I ' I .. --  7 [. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ~UH~~) DEPARTMENT: .1. The actions taken tor implementation of the concept of JFM \ . '' . shai.l be revie~·Jed by uistr ict Fore--:.try Committee as cons ti tute,j in G.O.r'is.r--!o.18:2, E.F.E.8ixT (For.II) Department, dated 24.8.1993. 1. Ti•,e Forec.t uepartment shall be responsible to D1·ovide assistance to V88 in selection/demarcation of the Forest area to be put u11der JFM and in preparation of JFM Micro-Plan, approving the micro-plans, drawing of the budget for micro-plan and getting ti•,e bud,;;iet approved. 3. Forest 0epartrnent shall be responsible to transfer the 5kill5 of sound silvicultural treatment and soil conservation practices to the members of VSS and to guide JFM micro-plan im1:,lementation. 8io~.:ti versi ty shall be maintaine(i while deve lopin9 the degraded forests under JFM Programme. 5. The ofticiils of the Forest Department shall assist the member of VS8 i11 apprehending forest offenders wherever necessary. r· PREPARATION OF JOINT FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN: l. A Joint Forest Management Plan shall be prepared by the r1anaqing Commi tte an(l Forest Ran9e Officer concerned throu.;:h a. process of mutual consul tat ion among all sections particul3r 1'f women and other disadvantaged sections of the community. Lt ;-- I ' I: ~- Such a JFM Plan on approval by the Managing Committee shall be put before tl·,e (~eneral body of i/88 and its approval obtaine~. Thereafter the concerned Uivisional Fore~t Officer shall grant formal app1·oval of the J'oint Forest rianaqement F•ian which will be called as the approved JFM Plan. ,:,, . In cases vJhere the (~enerai 8ody· does not agree with the JFM Plan so prepared the Managing Committee shall carrv out such cl·,anges as are ncces-::,ar-:,..- ~vhich are in accordance with the Doi icy of the Government. 4. The choice of the species for plantations within the area earmarked for i/88 sl·,al l be decided by· the Member::. of VSS .1nd it shall be in accordance with the Forest Policy of the Government of India 198:::s. 5. {l.i.on.;i ~vi th trees for fuel. fodder and timber. the village community shall be permitted to plant such fruit trees as would tit with the overall scheme of afforestation. such as amla. imli. rnohua etc~. as well as shrubs. fodder legume~ and ~rases ~-.ihich ~ve,u ld me,et local need~." help ~-oil an<i water conservation and en1·ich the degraded soil/land. tven 1oca1 medicinal plants may be grown according to the requirements and preference to beneficiaries. 6. Tl·,e JFti Plan can be implemented under an arrangement between the voluntary agencies/NGOs it available the village community and the State Forest Department. Memorandum of Understanding to be signed is at Annexure-11 of this order.  7. Soil and Water Conservation measures shall form an inte~ral part of Joint Forest Management Plan. 8. vJl·iile preparing the J"FM Plan the labour comoonent sh.'.lli oe i.-ior ked out and tl·,e ~vages be paid for every labour contribution from the members of the VSS. 9. . A Model Plan should be involved by the department tor each bio - climatic area which would serve as a model for drawing uD local plan with adequate flexibilities . .J J { USUFRUCTU{1RY F<I0iHT8: Vana samrakshana Samithi protecting the forests shall be entitled to the following share from the forests:- a) ,u l r·lon-timber Forest F'roduce except those tor which (i(;G holds tl·,e monopoly rights. However the right to collection shall remain with the Vana Samraksl~n 8~mithi members~ if they so desire. The mem~ers shall be paid the collection charges upon delivery of the produce as per the rates fixed by the Government . b) . In case of Beedi Leaf 50i of the net income from increased ·:-1ie.i.d over and above the average ·~.deld of 5 years (in weight) due to bette1· protection and management offered by the VSS will be paid to V88 members equally. contd. __ p ___ 10 ...  1(1 c) Vana 8amrakshana Samithi shall be entitled to 100~ share in timber and bamboo l1arvested from the regenerated degraded froests as pre5cribed in the approved Micro Plan subject to the following conditions:- Expenditure incurred on the harvesting shall be deducted from the total income. However, the harvesting work will be got done by the members of the V33 only as tar as possible. Expenditure necessary to sustain the produc~1v1~y of the forests like ~raising plantations, carrying out other 5i lvicul tural operation~- as per the micro plan shall be deducted from the total income. This amount will be retained in the joint account of Vana Samrakshana 8ami thies and the Forest Ciepartme.-,t ,~or ploughing bac:,;, in the forests under the management of the Vana 3amrakshana 8amithies. This amount in no case should b~ less than 501 ot the income after deducting harvesting and transportation cost. Balance income shall be equa11y apportioned among the members of Yana Samrakshana 8amithies. J contd ... P ... 11 ...  11 H. OTHER REGULATIONS: .L to forest .i.and and usuf ructuan,• benet its f'.lccess will be allowed only to the members of V88. ...I ~- Cutting of trees should not be permitted before they are ripe for harvesting. , Tl1e Forest uepartment also si,ould not cut the trees on the forest land being protected by the members of V88 C><cept in ti1e manner prescribed in the approved JFM Plan. In case ot emergeny needs the members of vss and the Managin9 Committee should be taken into confidence. 3. The areas to be selected tor treatment under JFM should be free from the claims (including existing rights, privilages & conce5{;,ions) of any person ~vho is not ,'l benet iciary under the scheme. 4. Wherever voluntary agencies are available with experience in forestry programme they may be associated to play the role of a facil i tater as interface bebveen the forest department and the community. They ·can articulte the views of the community which is yet to organise itself effecti\.'el y to function as an institution. The riembers of voluntary agencies would not however be entitled to a1Yy remuneration" right:::.; or benet its unde r the JFM t":,r ogr amme. S. The village falling within the watersheds as identified by 0PfiF' maybe given preference in introducing JFM Programmes so as to enable to integrate with the holistic activity. , •I •  . . 12 : : 6. Tl·,e Divisional Forest Officer may supercede VS8 tor c.ufficient reasons only after the approval of the Clistrict Forestry Committee. 7. The JFM Programme will be reviewed after a period ot 10 years but the Government reserves the right to do so even earlier if the circumstances so warrant. I. EFFECT OF PREVIOUS SCHEMES: The ri9hts ies assi9ne<I earlier~ and _ pri vi la,~ under t:he sc1·1emes approved in l:i.O.ris.No.445, Forest {mimal Husbandry and Fisheries (For.IV) Department, dated 21.1~-1986 read with l:i.O.Ms.No.197, Forest Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (For.IV) CJepartment~ dated :;;:1.5.87 shall be applicable to all the beneficiaries selected earlier. The Forest uepartment shall~ however, strive to consitute them into VSS with a view to streamline their activities in line with tho present sche~e. , I I I -  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING \ . ' We. the Managing Committee Members of the --------·- ·· - · ---- Vana 8amrak5hana Sarni tt)i duly elected i)\/ the V,:m3 8~mr.:tKshan3 Samithi as per the provisions of G.O.Ms.No.Z2~. dated 11.11.1993, do hereby undertake to perform the duties and functions as detailed in the G.O.Ms.No.173, dated 07.12.96 of the Fore~t Oepartment. Governme11t of Andhra Pradesh for proper protection of the Forest(s)/Plantation(s) assigned to this Committee as per the scheciu le qi ve11 hereunde1·: SCHE0ULE: 1. Name of Vana 8amrakshana Samithi 2. uistrict 3. uivision 4. Ran9e 5. Section 6. Eseat 7. 8lock, Compartment No. 8. {i r ca (ha) ·i. 8oundar"i r~orth East - :,:;: outl, - West -· We understand that in return tor the satisfactory performance of the above duties and functions, the Vana 8amrakshana 8amithi will be entitled to share in the usutructs as envisaged in the afore said G.O.Ms.No.173, dated 07.1:2.96 and that these u~.uf ructuar\l benefits as detailed in the aforesaid GI. o. Ms. r~o .173, dated 07.12.96 shall be allowed only upon satisf~ctory observance of the duties and functions bv this committee and the individual beneficiaries. P.T.O. j ' Signature OT the Members of the Committee l t• I I \. I•~ Name & Address - Signature Name & Address - Signature l. . l.. .r.:. ,. :2 . 3. We agree to perform the duties mentioned in G.O.Ms.No.173. dated 07.12.1996. Signature of Local Forest Officer Name & De s ignation :.:;iqna.ture L 0 .. .s .. We agree to assist the 8tate For~st 0epartment and V. 8.8. in cari·ying out ti•1e .J' .F .r·i. Pian anci im1)l.•~mentation of G.O .. Ms.No.173, dated 07.12.1996. Signatur e of N.G.O. Name t Gesignation 1. .:.) - .  Dt::-1A IL$. OF ~ ' \.-'\,/' ~ Dr srrz tl r -:rF,vt ' '\.. "\, ~ / v b,,v c, > V \ . ~ ~ -, SL.NO DISTRICT DATE OF l\lEETING ISSUES DISCUSSED I' 1 ADILABA.D 5-1-1995 1-Walcr shed approach . 2-Trihal development plmli<,;.;;., 2<;-4-1995 1-Allerrutle sources uf energy 2-Fxtemiion of .l.F.M. 3-Fodder development programme 21-11-] 995 I-Preparation of micro phm 27-05-1996 .'°l .,._.~) 1-Gcncral t'C\fow of Jf?>,I .. . '~ ' . 2 , ANANTPU~. 31-1 2-1994 1- Concept8 of Jf!\f • 1·. , ·• 11-10-1995 1- Peoples nurnety µmg.rant 2- Review of VSS Works 3- involvement of other agencies 1- New concept in JFM 2- lnterdepat1mental t . Co-ordination k,.· ·.... 13-05-1996 1- Review of Progt'ess of works under JFM c: HITTC >< >R ~ D-11-1994 1- C:onceptH of .I FM 16-08-1994 1- Review of JFM Works 2- Hurlicullure 01-02-1996 1- Training programme 2- Nurse1y raising 4 CUDDAPAH 17-06-1994 1- Cunccpl uf JFM 2- Action plan for .TRY 14-03-1995 1- Review implemenlaliun • of DPAP, .TRY & I progress of JFM ·· 'j• 21-08-1995 1- Review implementation of DPAP, JRY & progress of JFM t/: 19-02-1996 1- Re\iew implementation 'f.. ofDPAP, JRY & '-"·.' ... ' ;- progress of JFM :. ,· EA~T UOlJA V Alli 20-12-1994 • 1- Inter i ,. Department:tl Co-ordination 1- Review of JFM prng.ranune, Seedling distribution 6 OlJNTlJR 09-08-1994 1- I )i11cu.<111ion on variou.11 Schemes- JR Y,EAS 06-05-1995 1- Review uf JFtvl activities, involvement ofNGOs.  HYDERABAD - NIL - 8 KHAlvllv!AM 23-l2-J994 1- General W,Jites, GO!i un ' - ! . . ., .IHvl 24-03 -1995 1- !\,licro Plan, TDP, Smukdt:!i!i ChuUah!i ........ .. ~ 20-06-1 ?i1S.·('.; 1- Jntcr clcpat1~cntal Co- ordination. ,_ :20-07-1995 ,,. 1- Review of JFM, TDP, <lilI~n;nt D~wlupm~nl I• ,. activitieR 19-02-1996 1- Gt:nt:ral Rt:vit:w 23-03-1996 1- EAS 27-12-1996 1- NGO Co-ordination, TDP 9 KURNOOL 24-02-1995 • 1- Concept of Jflvl .... 2- Progress of Other Schemes, EAS, JRY IYRY . 0Jr06-1996 1- Review of performance of VSS KARIMNAGAR 18-05-199,f 1- Concept of JF1vl .. \·, 20-02-1995 1- Action Plan for VSS .; 1,: 18-06-1995 1- JFM Review, • k ·, . :,~ HI , Rcheme 1- Schools in VSS area, Health problt:rrui, EAS .TRY 11 . KRISHNA 17-06-1995 1- Concept of JFM & action Plan for other s~h~m~s 06-01-1996 1- VSS formation - A rt:view; Interdepartmental 12 MAHABUBNAGAR 06-05-1994 1- Concept of JFM 13 !vIBDAK 08-05-1995 1- Concept of JFM 2- EAS, P.isture development, Smokeless Chullah.s  14 GONDA N1-U~ 25-10-1993 1- Strntegie!l for / implementation of JFM 2- Ecouonlfo sup- po1t • schemes for thatWwho • an: <lt:pt:nc.lt:nl on Forest!! 26-07-1994 1- Progress of JFM Works l0-02-1995 1- <.km:ral <lh1cussiuru1 ... with the vss · Presidents - 2- Allotment of MFP Units tu the VSS l. 15 NELLORE '~\\. - NJL- ·,\ V \BAD ·, NIZM- 04-04-J 994 1- NGO idcntifo;ation, 2- Beneiit sharing, 3- Smokeless chullnhs 06-01-1995 1- Performance of VSS, Inter departmenatal Co-ordination • . 08-09-1995 1- Review of formation of VSS & Role of Animal Hunb:mdry depattmem PRAKASA!v! 06-05-1995 1- Review of JFlvl ... activities, : ·~!·.• ,'f •• '• involvement ufNGOs 02-09-1995 1- Review of .IFM activities & other • dt:vt:lupmt:nt works 16-02-1996 1- C.onstrainlq in implementing JFlvi, 2- DP i\P Scheme 1R RANGARF.nnv 14-06-1995 1- Review of .TFM workR 19 VTSAKHAPATNAM 20-08-1994 1- Concept of .JFM 20 VIZIANAGARANI 05-01-1995 1- Concept ot' JFM, 2- Action Platt, 3- Involvement of NGOs ~- Intet departmenatal Co-ordination 09-06-1995 1- VSS wise review of works etc.  SJ.UK.AKULAtvl 06-08-1994 1- Support from Other Departme11ts/ ' 2- VSS wise revie~1. ;, · .·,,.: . ~ 19-ii-1994 ;_ 1- -JF:tvl Oulsi<lt: RFs 14-06-1995 ~~ •.; 1- .IFM Review, 2- Insurnnce •policy f ~r VSS mt:mbt:ra, • ·. , ·. ( ' . 3- Vatiom; training progranuues, Benefit sharing - 20-03-1996 1- Allucaliun uf funds from variorn1 RourceR in lht: Dislricl 22 WARANAGAL 31-1 0-l99rt 1- Funds for ; Development Works to bv provided by Collector, 2- Seedling distribution .... 3- Awareness, 4- Livestock improvement 28-02-1995 1- Micro Plan, TOP. 13-06-1995 2- Gram Sandarshana I proposal~, Publicity 02-09-1995 1- Review of Progress 2-TDP ; • .·23 ·': 09-01-1995 1- Progress of Jfl.1. 2- lnltrr <lt:parlmt:nalal ' ., . I j' Co-m·dination ... • / 07-06-1995 1-TDP I •. implementation 2- Various other ' Rcheme11- RAS, .TRY I ., 06-05-1996 1- Rt:vit:w of JFM • ' • implementation, : ,. 2- JFM Outside l ' APFP \. 1, .. ' 3- Action Plan of S.F. \ 1 • ' programme ,. . -r·. :: ~' \. i . •' r. {?,} .. ·' ;·· '· · , t ; '  Government of Andhra .Pradesh Forest Department l•osT UR6£NT.-·· I Re.No. H885/96/PIC-II O/o Prl. Chief Conscn'ator of Forests Dated 17-01-1997 'Aranya llhavan· , Hyderabad-500 004 Sri S.D. .Mukherjee 1.1.-.s. Prl. Chief Conservator of Forests Sub: ,\.P. Forestry Project - Involvemcnt of NCOs in Joint Forest l\1anagemcnt - Constitution or Steering Committee at Uistrict level -instructions - . Issued - Reg . .Ref: !)This Otlice .Rc.No.14885/96/.PlC-H dated 21-12-96 2)This Office Rc.No.14885/96/PIC-II dated 27-12-96 .. * .. ...\.ttention of all the Conseivators of Forests in the address entry i'> invited to the reforences cited above tlu·oug,h which they were requested to furnish their views on the specific acti'-i.ties in which NGOs can be involved and the qu.·mtum of fonding that need':I to be provided by the Department for the same. The State Level Steering Conunittee constituted for this pu1pose had . met on 16th Januarv 1997 and decided that District level Committees mav . be con~tituted under lht: Chairmanship of ~om;ernt:d Conservators of Forests, lo <lcd<le on the a<.:livitics lo be <::nlrw;lt:<l to the N( iOs under the A. P. Forestry Project and the mechanism for release of funds . The Dislrit:l kvd 1..:orrunillccs will haw lhn.:c n:prcscnlalivcs from lhc NG-0 community of thi: District, two from Andhra Pradesh Forest Department including the Conse1vator of Forests, and one conunitted and dedicated expe11 in the fieid from Universities/Colleges/Other Govemment DepartmentsNSS. One of the representatives from the NGO community shall be lhc convenor of lhc meetings of the Corrunillcc. The Commillcc shall meet at least once in 3 months or as often as possihle, if the need arises in the beginning and decide on the activities lo be cnlrusle<l lo various NGOs, the quantum of funding n:quircd, the specific outputs expected at the end of the actf\.-ity and the mechanism for monitming. It is proposl,)d to svt up such District lvvvl conun.ittvcs to begin with in th.;; following six Distiicts, where the NGO networks are active like Ananthapur, Chittoor, Cuddapah, Visakhap.itn.im, Stilakul.im .ind I(hammam. The following members from the NGO community of thes(; Dilstricts who are al.ready active in Joint Forest Management progranune i.mplemematiott . shall be the Convenors for the respective District level Committee meetings. The other two representativ~s from the NUO community may be nominated by the concerned District NGO nen.vork itself. Chilluur Guvimlaiah, IRDS Cuddapah Shiva Reddy, CHRD Srikakulam Prakash. :\RTIC and '..:hammam Rhadraiah. GPS  Please find enclosed herewith a matrix indicating some of the activities concerned with impkmentation of Joint Forest I\fanagement progranune identified fol' being entrusted to NGOs along with a tentative financial ceiling for each activity. Thi! District Committee shall however, n::strict the expenditure for each activity depending on the actual need iit the coac~an cd arc~ .. The Committee shall give preference to local level NGOs which are active in the implementation of Joint foorcs l ~1an,1gcmcnl programme in one VSS for albisl one year, for cxkn<ling fi.n.andal assistance for funding execution of vmious activities. A ma~um amount of Rs. 1.000 pt:r 1 m:ding is provi<lt:<l for meeting the expenses on conducting the District level 1\kcting, which covers travel c~penscs of members (if they arc staying outside •the bL~trict Headqua1t ers), statione1y, postage, telephone, recording mi11utes, photocopying material for meeting, processing of applications, .etc. The Committee JTu1)' authorise lht: (.;Xp(.;n<liturt: bast:<l on a nt:t:<l-bm;(.;<l asscssm(.;nl. The ~xp~n<liturc shall b~ r~imburs(.;<l lo th(.; Convenor of the meeting hy Andhra Pradesh Forest Department .The Committee shall keep a comprehensive rei;ord of all ihe meetings hd <l and furnish promplly lhe minuks of each mc::c::ting to the Prl. Chief Conservator of Forests and to the District level Forestry Committee on Joint Ianagcment for necessary follow up action, where required. Forest 1- For the other Districts where there is presently no fonn al networking of N GOs, the Conservators of Forests are requested to organize meetings with the NGOs, explain to them about the proposed activities to be .entn~sted to NGOs under the ;\.P . fores try Project and a.sk the NGOs to discuss among themsdves and come up with some so1t of Networking a1rnngement. so that the Department can deal with one single institution in the matter. The actual component under which the expenditure " ill be incurred under A.P .Forestry Project ,vill be infonned separately. Sd/- S.D. l\HJKHERJI. Prl. Chi ef C onservator of Forests To :\II C.onsen ators of Forests (ferritorial, 'Wildlife and Soci al Forestry) 1 I • Copy to all the members of the State level Screening Committee fo r information  ACTIVITIES PROPOSED TO BE ENTRUSTED NGOs. UNDER A.P. FORESTRY PROJECT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- -~------ - -·- trnit rate SI. Activity · Work de tail s11ggcsted No. - . --- (!!:!l{sl_ AWafo_'TI'.!SS &. l\forival.ion I. ---------- - -- - - - - - - 15001- -·--- 2. PRA & Micro plai U l ~ Boarding, Transport, Str:itic-nerv. h,dmn& de •curne11talion 3-0001• 3. Field activity 4. Preparation oftrai ni.ng aids. Flip ch~at~. Fla$h cards, St.atimtm'. Trans 5.000/- 5. Training~ i) Village level 50 perscm..s;, one <lay refreshments, ..-<!nue, puhlk arldresr;. system, lransportati0n c:ha.rges. ii) Range level 30 Pct1:-0ns, tW<.' days , venue, public a1 kheSs !$ystem. hoarding, 10d.gjng, ,· transportation c:barges. iii) Divif.ion/Distri~·,t lo::vel 30 pen;ons, two days, venue, public ad dr~ss :-.ytilem, boarding, lc,d~ng, 8.00()/. tr-dTISport, reading material 7 \\'orkshop for Fm est Department Sta!L VSS member~ & NGlA-. -do- - 15.ooo:. - - -·- - · - ---- 8. Study tour'5-/ Exposure visi1s JO persons, one day tramport, f(,od etc. 5.000/- i) Within 111-~ Q.is L ·- __ jp \\iiUti:n the Slat.:: > 30 persons, two davs ~~rt, food.!._~ ~1c. ______________ 10 ,000.:. _ _2: ___ ~ ·1.£tlit ori:ng__ _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- ... - ---- - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 1IJ . Eva!uati,.:,n of VSS 5.000/- --· - ---- .lL. __ Padyatm'Cy_de R,tlli es. 1.001)/. ------ 12. Culturat t.n~!:•pe, ------ · - - - - - - - - - 1- ---- 13. Two person.--. to be hired for - - - -Gend,~r ---- sensitizJ.ti-.. - -- c m .!!_ _ _!'!.!:.Para tion of tra.i n.i.ng mannual State le,el - 1---- 1.5. r-.-·ews leltt::r 0 11 JFI\1 l 2 Issut.:s .-;_i) .lzOOC•i- p,::r issue Stat<! kvel - -- - --------· 16. _ PilN Pr0~;1s _ _ _ _ _ _ __ - - - -- - - - - - - .__._~--------------  rl • \\ ),, , _ ANNEXUfH:'. I LIST OF N.G.[h WOHHING FOR J.F.M. l ' '· . I I . ,', I •I ·('i' ' '•.. '( . I,  I I 3 I I .I • : • ., ... '  / _,;;.. COVJ-:J</\MJ<:I\T Off J\NDIIH,\ PIV\Dl•:~11 f.'OHY.ST IH:l'AIH'\fK'ff' ! · f-r<,m r,, ( ':iri '.;J). l\1ulJ,crjc~ r.r.s .. Mr. lrshaJ Khan, r l'rl. C111:f CcmtK:rvalor 0f ForC11li>, r.asi. t,,,L,nagc..'1' & l-'ore'41ry Spcci.,Ji:-.L i G•J\.t. Of ,\n<lhr:i J'rade1.IL Ilic \l.'orld Banl ( • t~r.irr,a Bluvan·. Saifahad, 69-70. l o<li b!Jlc, J JJydcrahad • 500 1)()4 >lt.:\\ I >clhi - 110 00.1 1 t \ Re. No. 21J/9MWB-PMl 1 Dt. 12 -1-97 , , ·; .... .• . Suh: A.P.F or~try I'rojccl - Annll..1] Progrt:Ss J~xpor1 for l11e y<.:ar I 995-96 - Fonvarcle<l - Rt;g. P.xf: Your Lct1er dak<l J 7-12-96 Pleasi; fmd enclosed hs:n.:v.ith thi: A11nual Progre~s Report for the year 1995-96 und:..,· the :\.P. Forestry Project \\'e have trie<l to prrnid: tr.,;: requisite information in the format praicribe<l by the prc.."fom; World Bank Revit:w ?l.·iis....,ion whis;h \i<cited the Stale during \13) 1996. A.s >-0m:: of the fonnatc. crmt.iine<l itemi; on which info1ma1ion wa.'i not accuraldy availahk at l-kad Office, tht: formals \\-ere circulat\!d lo t,~,; fidd 0ffi.;en; ard based o:i thdr reports. the n:port ha<; been om,pik<l. l11i:: delay in furnishing the report ic. rcgretled. The Half yearly Pn.><~ress RC'port of the Project., for the pe,iod ending 30-9-1996 L"- nol being submiUctl in \.iew of the fact tlut we are fumir,b :ng compreh~rve document highlighting tile Project p<.:rfrnm:mc~ 1ill d:ill.! for the ?\·liJ Trnn R-:\ie,•.; of tlw Pr0j1:Cl due to commenc~ on 23rd , !. iew. Jzm :z:-y 1997. ·~,~ hcpe you would ccn..: ur with our ,- t ~ i Yours faithfully. . l I • i ; I i ~ ..f 'I . l  1'1ANA.<iEMENT P 1R TICIP ·1TOR}' APPROACH TO FOREST . Building rapport '"' th people \1i croplanning - PR/\ J J ' lmpn)\ed Product1,1ty - Grass remo\al ) ( 011..,cl\ mµ. \nil & \\ atcr