Outcome of Visit (Accomplishments, Deliverables and Results). In spite of its fast recent development, Sakhalin Oblast’ has never had any specialized forest protection unit. In 2002, a team of FOREST project volunteers and consultants visited several forests on the island and prepared a report on the need for an investigation of forest health problems in Sakhalin. In response to this request, in 2003, the Ministry of Natural Resources organized a special forest pathology expedition to Sakhalin. The expedition sampled 1 million hectares of Sakhalin taiga and provided recommendations on how to deal with insect pests and diseases in that area. To facilitate the process, the Sakhalin Agency of Forest Management shared costs with the FOREST Project to develop a map of forest pathology problems on the Island. The forest protection maps, developed by the FOREST project, delineate the taiga regions that are highly susceptible to defoliation by forest insect pests and are the primary tool that will be used for planning pest monitoring activities in the future. Now, Sakhalin has developed a forest protection map. The local Agency of Forest Management has assisted in its preparation by providing, without charge, critical information about forest types of the island. The map insures placement of an optimal network of insect pest monitoring stations to protect forests in the most economically important areas. Areas with oil and gas production industries, primary forest resources, and recreation areas are all receiving special attention. Using GIS technology project staff integrated all data provided to construct a map that graphically illustrates a reduction of the total forested area needing to be monitored to only 20 percent. This represents an 80% reduction in potential costs since this area does not require monitoring. For the first time, Xxxxxxxx foresters received a clear picture of forest insect pest and disease problems on the Island. Now Agency and the Project combined efforts and trained 25 foresters, again on a cost-share basis. The USAID-funded FOREST project brought a team of highly experienced Russian experts on forest protection to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. They presented lectures and practical classes on current pest monitoring methods. The Agency provided funds for transportation and per diem costs for local participants attending the workshop. These attendees represented all 17 leskhoses on the Island and assisted in further training of their colleagues. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Acting Director of Sakhalin Oblast’ Department...
Outcome of Visit (Accomplishments, Deliverables and Results). The trip was a good opportunity to get the required information for the conducted assessment. There were different issues discussed on the meetings: Chaga issues from the mycological perspective, development of new nurticeutical products from Chaga, Chaga amounts, harvesting, markets, and marketing, and etc. During the trip we had a great opportunity to see the processing facilities including a laboratory tour, and also had a field trip to the forest. The people whom we met with were very open, provided answers to majority of the questions asked, and shared their personal opinions and estimations based on their valuable professional experience. This trip proved to be very useful from the perspective of new links and relationships development, and getting the great support from the FOREST Project partners. As the result of this trip the required information has been gathered and will be incorporated in the final report to be prepared by Xxxxx Xxxx.
Outcome of Visit (Accomplishments, Deliverables and Results). The trip was a good opportunity to obtain the new information on the current situation of NTFP sector in the RFE, to discuss the existing obstacles and defining the new approaches to the sustainable NTFP management. It was a productive cooperation between different layers such as science, business, government and NGO’s representatives. The FOREST Project partners actively participated in the Conference, including the following companies(3) and NGOs (3): “Limmonnik”, “Dinkoma-Intellect” (Vladivostok), “Forest Products” (Khabarovsk), “Far Eastern Association of NTFP Processors”, “Region -7”, “Siberian Interregional Association of Natural Products Producers”. The NTFP Companies provided samples of their products and developed new contacts, including representatives from Japan and Korea. As the result of the Conference and field trip the few potential projects were determined for close cooperation between the FOREST Project and WWF Vladivostok in the sphere of the sustainable NTFP management, such as: Development and publication of Handbook on NTFP of the South Russian Far East; organization of Practical International Workshop “Practical usage of NTFP”; close cooperation between the NP “South Sichote-Alin Nature Users” and Far Eastern NTFP Association.
Outcome of Visit (Accomplishments, Deliverables and Results). 1. Areas for VE TA with the Association key staff discussed
Outcome of Visit (Accomplishments, Deliverables and Results). Liaison with Forest Education Specialist Discussed and co-developed Training Plan with Xx. Xxxxx XxXxxxxxx based on his observations of the forester's needs and recommendations on how to make them more effective communicators in preventing forest fires. Xx. XxXxxxxxx also participated in the TOT sessions in Troitskoie which further developed training needs with inputs from Russian Forest counterparts. Liaison with International Education Specialist Met with International Education Specialist Xxxx Xxx XxxXxxxxxx several times to share educational approaches to the fire prevention training process. We shared mutual Training Plans and discovered we have very parallel ideas using the case study method and the problem-solving process as viable adult education techniques. She also will participate in the TOT sessions scheduled this fall and nominate a teacher to join us as additional liaison between to the two training efforts. Liaison with General Awareness Campaign Staff Reviewed the notes and campaign plans prepared by Dr. Xxxx Xxxxxx to insure that the foresters are involved in implementing the general awareness campaign. Also met with Xx. Xxxxxx in Moscow over two days to brief him on my activities and gained feedback to include in Training Plan. We also had the opportunity to discuss the implications of adjusting our mutual efforts to meet the new requirements of Regionalizing our pilot efforts in Kharbarovsk Krai. I also alerted Xx. Xxxxxx to work I had done with Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx to develop his newsletter idea as a communication channel for the Advisory Group. Details of this effort are noted under the "Problems" section of this report. Conducted a preliminary needs assessment of the foresters' current efforts and what they should be doing in the community participation and outreach areas The preliminary needs assessment was based on the representative Forest personnel interaction during a three-day TOT session. This TOT group generated many useful inputs that were integrated into the development of the Training Plan. Additional needs assessment will come from a larger group of Forest staff (including fire protection foresters from the Krai) during the formal TOT as originally scheduled for this fall. Identified who and what organizations will be involved in providing the training In the context of the above TOT sessions, the Participation Training Specialist had participants develop a map of the organization that was used as the referen...
Outcome of Visit (Accomplishments, Deliverables and Results). The trip can be considered a significant accomplishment for Component 4. Much useful information was transferred in a short period of time. Participants commented on the high quality of the information and the generosity of the US hosts in sharing their experience. New relationships were established between US and Russian companies and between Russian participants on the tour. Communication which had stalled or broken down between FOREST partners and US suppliers was reestablished. New momentum should be seen in Component 4 projects as a result of the trip.
