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INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL TIMBER ORGANIZATION

ITTO

PROJECT PROPOSAL

TITLE: RESTORING MANGROVE FOREST LANDSCAPES: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE ALVARADO LAGOON SYSTEM (ALS) RAMSAR SITE, VERACRUZ, MEXICO

SERIAL NUMBER: PD 752/14 Rev.1 (F)

COMMITTEE: REFORESTATION AND FOREST MANAGEMENT

SUBMITTED BY: GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO

ORIGINAL LANGUAGE: SPANISH

SUMMARY: The accelerated loss of mangrove forests in Mexico and particularly in the Alvarado Lagoon System in Veracruz requires a rethinking of conservation and sustainable management strategies. Despite the strict mangrove legislation, the past few years have seen mangroves in the project area destroyed at an accelerated rate; over the past three years alone 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests have been replaced by pasture land for cattle. After 12 years of work in the area, the authors and partners have identified local communities and stakeholders with land, the potential and an interest in launching silvicultural management and mangrove forest rehabilitation. There is, therefore, a need to shift from a more protectionist and biological approach to one in which local communities are able to use mangrove timber in a managed and legal manner. This proposal focuses on obtaining certification as a Wildlife Sustainable Management Unit (UMA) which allows the use of mangrove forests under sustainability criteria. Furthermore, it develops forest management, restoration and mangrove forest health monitoring plans. The project deals with the technical training of forest communities and professionals as well as market surveys and marketing strategies through the development of a marketing strategy for mangrove timber. The project has a significant financial counterpart from the Government of the United States of America through the Fish and Wildlife Service's North American Wetland Conservation Act. This source has provided support over the past 8 years for the protection of migratory bird habitats and mangrove forest rehabilitation. Furthermore, Pronatura, the executing agency, has available funds, equipment and personnel that it will also allocate as counterpart contribution. The project complements and strengthens the recommendations made to other ITTO mangrove forest projects in ex-post evaluations. EXECUTING AGENCY: PRONATURA MEXICO A.C. –VERACRUZ REGION

COLLABORATING GOVERNMENT: ---

DURATION: 36 MONTHS

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:

UPON PROJECT APPROVAL

BUDGET AND FUNDING SOURCES: Source

Contribution in US$

ITTO 482,391 Pronatura Mexico A.C. - Veracruz Region

284,450

US Fish and Wildlife Service / NAWCA

137,752

Environmental Fund of Veracruz

9,770

TOTAL

914,363

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROJECT BRIEF ....................................................................................................................................... 4

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ......................................................................................... 5

PART 1. PROJECT CONTEXT ................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 ORIGIN .................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 RELEVANCE ............................................................................................................................. 8

1.2.1 Conformity with ITTO’s objectives and priorities .............................................................. 8 1.2.2 Relevance to the submitting country’s policies ................................................................ 9

1.3 TARGET AREA ........................................................................................................................ 11 1.3.1 Geographic location ...................................................................................................... 11 1.3.2 Social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects .................................................. 11 1.3.3 Environmental aspects .................................................................................................. 12

1.4 EXPECTED OUTCOMES AT PROJECT COMPLETION ...................................................................... 13

PART 2. PROJECT RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES ........................................................................... 14 2.1 RATIONALE ............................................................................................................................ 14

2.1.1 Institutional set-up and organizational issues ................................................................ 14 2.1.2 Stakeholder analysis ..................................................................................................... 15 2.1.3 Problem analysis ........................................................................................................... 15 2.1.4 Logical framework matrix .............................................................................................. 18

2.2 OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................... 22 2.2.1 Development objective and impact indicators ............................................................... 23 2.2.2 Specific objective and outcome indicators ..................................................................... 23

PART 3. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT INTERVENTIONS .................................................................... 24 3.1 OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................ 24

3.1.1 Outputs ......................................................................................................................... 24 3.1.2 Activities ........................................................................................................................ 25

3.2 IMPLEMENTATION APPROACHES AND METHODS ......................................................................... 28 3.3 WORK PLAN ........................................................................................................................... 30 3.4 BUDGET ................................................................................................................................ 33

3.4.1 Consolidated budget by component .............................................................................. 33 3.4.2 ITTO budget by component ........................................................................................... 38 3.4.3 Executing agency budget by component ....................................................................... 41 3.4.4 Other sources budget by component ............................................................................ 43 3.4.5 Budget by activities and components ............................................................................ 45

3.5 ASSUMPTIONS, RISKS, SUSTAINABILITY ..................................................................................... 46 3.6 Assumptions and risks ...................................................................................................... 46 3.5.2 Sustainability ................................................................................................................. 46

PART 4. OPERATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS ........................................................................................ 47 4.1 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT MECHANISMS............................... 47

4.1.1 Executing agency and partners ..................................................................................... 47 4.1.2 Project management team ............................................................................................ 47 4.1.3 Project steering committee ............................................................................................ 47 4.1.4 Stakeholder involvement mechanisms .......................................................................... 48

4.2 REPORTING, REVIEW, MONITORING AND EVALUATION ................................................................. 48 4.3 DISSEMINATION AND MAINSTREAMING OF PROJECT LEARNING .................................................... 49

4.3.1 Dissemination of project results .................................................................................... 49 4.3.2 Mainstreaming of project learning ................................................................................. 49

ANNEX 1 PROFILES OF THE EXECUTING AND COLLABORATING AGENCIES ............................... 50

ANNEX 2 CURRICULA VITAE OF PERSONNEL PROVIDED BY EXECUTING AGENCY .................... 61

ANNEX 3 TERMS OF REFERENCE OF KEY PERSONNEL TO BE FUNDED BY THE PROJECT ....... 62

ANNEX 5 COMPLEMENTARY SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT ...................... 91

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ANNEX 6 ADDITIONAL PROJECT MAPPING........................................................................................ 93

ANNEX 7 ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS AT THE PROJECT LOCATION ......................... 94

ANNEX 8 PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ............................................................................... 103

ANNEX 9 DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET ........................................................................................... 105

ANNEX 10. TECHNICAL TRAINING DETAILS ..................................................................................... 137

ANNEX 11.- RESPONSE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ITTO EXPERT PANEL ................ 144 LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Demographic characteristics of the population of the project range area. ................................... 92 Table 2. Ratio of economically active population (EAP) according to its production sector. The primary and tertiary sectors are dominant as a result of the influence of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado which are tourist destinations and ports. ................................................................................................................... 92 Table 3. Ratio and distribution of the type of land ownership in the Alvarado Lagoon System. ................ 92 Table 4. Social marginalisation level and characteristics of the project population. .................................. 92 LIST OF MAPS Map 1.- Geographic location of the project area in the national and international context. In pink, the Papaloapan river basin and in the inset map in beige, the Papaloapan river wetlands area, where the internationally significant Alvarado Lagoon System Ramsar Site is situated. ............................................. 6 Map 2.- Location of Private Conservation Areas of the Alvarado Lagoon System, where silvicultural management and forest landscape restoration activities will take place. .................................................. 11 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.- Problem Tree prepared for the Alvarado Lagoon System, Veracruz. ...................................... 16 Figure 2. Tree of objectives of the project based on the problems and potential solutions in the Alvarado Lagoon System. ........................................................................................................................ 22 Figure 3. Adaptive management cycle applied to forest projects . ............................................................ 28 Figure 4.- Structure of project steering committee with the involvement of various regional and thematic stakeholders. ............................................................................................................................. 48 Figure 5.- Organization of the project according to operational units by themes assocaited with the 8 Outputs. .................................................................................................................................................. 104

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PROJECT BRIEF The Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS) is a wetlands mosaic that covers over 314,000 hectares. It consists of mangroves, swamps, seasonal bodies of water, tular-popal and halophyte communities. The ALS is ecologically and economically important for the country: it is home to over 14,000 hectares of mangrove forests, provides strategic environmental services to the human population thus protecting communities from hurricanes, tropical storms and the force of floods. Governments at the Federal, State and Municipal levels have identified the grave vulnerability of the population in the face of climate change; therefore protecting and correctly managing this area has become an imperative. International organisations such as the World Bank and the Fish and Wildlife Service are investing in wetland planning processes to reduce degradation and community and wildlife species vulnerability. Civil society organisations such as CONAFOR have invested resources in restoring the mangrove ecosystem as one of the highest priorities because of the environmental services it provides. In many cases the outcomes of these actions have not been as expected, mainly as a result of poor space and technical selection in regeneration attempts. Communities are not implementing sustainable management in mangrove forests, and pasture lands have grown in importance as sources of livelihood. However, cattle grazing encroachment today is unsustainable both because of the loss of environmental services and for the frailty of this economic sector in a highly risky zone affected by frequent storms and flooding. The main cause of mangrove deforestation in the ALS is the encroachment of cattle grazing lands. This is the population's main economic activity and the most promoted by institutions, demonstrating the lack of coordination in the direction and desired effect of community and community safety programs. Even fisher communities have also adopted livestock practices to supplement household income. These degradation trends are concerning and growing. In 2010-2013 alone we recorded over 2,000 hectares of deforestation, a loss equivalent to 15% of mangrove cover. Should this dynamics continue, the entire mangrove cover in this area will be gone within 20 years. The expected impact of climate change, increased storms, hurricanes and sea level rises, paints a complex picture if local actions and alternatives are not generated to change the way in which mangrove forests are used. Adaptation processes should be based on economic alternatives for the communities living in the area, since relocating them may not be viable socially, economically and politically. Doubtless, strict national mangrove laws have had a positive impact on their conservation at the national level. Hotel development has slowed down all along coastal areas that have a high touristic and urban-industrial value. However, the impact in the ALS has not been as expected: the community is unable to use mangrove timber and has then turned to mangrove forest areas and encroached with cattle grazing. This is why the project proposes to establish a local legal mangrove timber economy. There is some utilisation of this timber, but it remains clandestine and limited. Sustainable management has not been encouraged through forest management plans. Private ecological reserves have been established, and there is growing interest from responsible communities and land owners who wish to manage mangrove forests rationally and devote areas to their conservation. The project seeks to establish the technical, legal and market foundations for a mangrove economy that is based on sustainable and orderly use, has social roots and is self-managed. This may come to fruition by drastically changing the conservation strategy, and shifting from a more bio-centric to a poly-centric vision where economic development is focused on communities.

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AICAS Área de Importancia para la Conservación de Aves (Significant Bird

Conservation Area). Prioritisation descriptor developed by the Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (National Commission for Biodiversity Awareness and Use) to designate important areas for key bird populations.

CONAFOR Comisión Nacional Forestal (National Forest Commission), Federal Government. This agency represents the country before ITTO.

CIMARES Comisión Intersecretarial para el Manejo Sustentable de Mares and Costas (Inter-Secretariat Commission for Sustainable Management of Seas and Coasts). In 2012 this agency developed the National Strategy for Mangrove Ecosystem Care (it is part of SEMARNAT).

COLPOS Colegio de Posgraduados de Chapingo (Chapingo Postgraduate College). Institution concerned with applied research in the field.

CONAGUA Comisión Nacional del Agua (National Water Commission). A SEMARNAT decentralised agency, and responsible for the administration of water resources at the federal level.

GLOMIS Global Mangrove Information System.INECOL Instituto de Ecología A.C. (Ecology Institute) A renowned research centre

backed by the National Science and Technology Council.INEGI Instituto Nacional de Estadística Geografía e Informática (National Institute of

Statistics, Geography and IT). ITTC International Tropical Timber Council, of the International Tropical Timber

Organization. ITTO International Tropical Timber Organization. OE Ordenamiento Ecológico del Territorio (Land ecological management).

Environmental policy instrument that promotes sustainable land use. PROCODES Programa de Desarrollo Comunitario de la Comisión Nacional de Áreas

Naturales Protegidas (National Natural Protected Area Commission's Community Development Program).

PVER Pronatura-Veracruz. Civil conservation association.RHP Región Hidrológica Prioritaria (Priority Hydrological Region). Prioritisation

descriptor developed by the Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (National Commission for Biodiversity Awareness and Use) to designate important areas for hydrological services.

RPF Restauración del Paisaje Forestal (Restoration of Forest Landscape). SEDEMA Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Secretariat of the

Environment and Natural Resources), Government of the State of Veracruz. SEMARNAT Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Secretariat of the

Environment and Natural Resources), Federal Government. ALS Alvarado Lagoon System. Ramsar Site and project target area UMA Unidad de Manejo de Aprovechamiento Sustentable de la Vida Silvestre

(Wildlife Sustainable Use Management Unit). Federal descriptor for wildlife resource monitoring.

USAID United States Agency for International Development.

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Map of project area

Map 1.- Geographic location of the project area in the national and international context. In pink, the Papaloapan River basin and in the inset map in beige, the Papaloapan River wetlands area, where the internationally significant Alvarado Lagoon System Ramsar Site is situated.

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PART 1. PROJECT CONTEXT 1.1 Origin In 2010, Pronatura Veracruz (hereinafter PVer) and Ecological Development Fund implemented a pre-project1 to map out at a detailed scale (1:20,000) the areas with hydrological potential and characteristics that promote, limit or prevent mangrove forest regeneration2. This pre-project showed that there are 19,483 hectares with potential for recovery. Of these, 1,184 hectares are in optimal hydrological and regeneration condition and are even self-regenerating (zones A). Some 9,946 hectares present an operational hydrology but arrested regeneration3 (zones B). Finally, 8,295.6 hectares are chronically degraded ecosystems, with invasive species and dysfunctional hydrology (zones C). This work results from the fact that the mangrove forest rehabilitation activities implemented in the Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS) have not yielded the intended outcomes. In 85% of the cases resources were invested in areas of opportunity but not in zones that have actual ecological potential for recovery. Resources came mainly from CONAFOR4, SEDEMA5 and PVer, and were invested in places called "espartales" (Fymbristilis anua) where the flood frequency is not adequate to sustain mangrove ecosystems. However, these are the areas that communities, mainly dedicated to cattle grazing, have made available for mangrove forest restoration. Mangrove forest rehabilitation work has been going on for at least the past 8 years, and landscape-level results are not visible. Since 2010 PVer and its partners have been working on diagnoses, suitable techniques and social potential looking for solutions and matching locations with suitable characteristics for regeneration. Today areas have been detected and matched, and communities are ready to work with the mangrove forests. However, in order to keep cattle out of their lands, these communities need an economic alternative. According to the analyses, legal, managed timber use could offer such an alternative, with market surveys to guide a community business promotion strategy. The ALS currently has some 14,000 hectares of mangrove forests6. National (Tabasco and Nayarit) and international (Colombia and Nicaragua) experiences have helped identify the strategy of local communities using mangrove timber and getting the benefit of its sale. Surveys and diagnoses by PVer and Universidad Veracruzana (Veracruz University) have highlighted the need to regularise timber use, an activity which has been occurring clandestinely anyway and causing social problems. The potential of using mangrove timber under federally-approved plans was announced in 2012 at the 1st National Workshop on Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation. It was then that ALS organizations and communities realised the potential of pilot projects dealing with mangrove forest silvicultural management. Management plans for the private reserves were drawn up in order to gain federal registration and enable the implementation of these initiatives from 2013-2016. To implement reserve management plans we have joined efforts with INECOL7 and CONAFOR. We have accumulated a wealth of intervention experience and methods which we hope to implement at a larger scale. There is a need to strengthen silvicultural management and ecological restoration. The key concept of the project includes the use of mangrove timber, management training, timber processing and wider market exploration to place the product.

1 RAMIREZ-SOTO A.F. Trujillo S.O. Sheseña H.I. Zentmyer R. E. Martínez B. Juan R.A. Identification and Description of Potential Mangrove forest Rehabilitation Areas: the Case of the Papaloapan River Basin Wetlands, Veracruz, Mexico. Pronatura-Veracruz. Coordination of Eco-forest Projects. 96 pp. Available at: www.pronaturaveracruz.admin./ecoforestal 2 This mapping was included in ITTO's GLOMIS in 2011. 3LEWIS, RR. 2005. Ecological engineering for successful management and restoration of mangrove forests. Ecol. Eng. 24(4 SI): 403-418. 4 CONAFOR. - National Forest Commission, Federal Government. This agency represents the country before ITTO. 5 SEDEMA. - Secretariat of Social Development and the Environment. State Government. This agency is responsible for the ecological restoration

and community management of forest greenhouses in Veracruz State. Mexico. 6 CONABIO. 2010. Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y uso de la Biodiversidad (National Commission for Biodiversity Awareness and Use). Mexico's Mangrove forests. Mapping 1:50,000 sourced from SPOT satellite image. 7 Instituto de Ecología A.C. A renowned research centre backed by the National Science and Technology Council. Its postgraduate section trains masters and doctorate level students.

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1.2 Relevance 1.2.1 Conformity with ITTO’s objectives and priorities The project will strengthen sustainable forest management initiatives and, furthermore, will add value through its framework of “Collaboration initiative between the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and ITTO for the conservation of biodiversity in tropical forests”. Since the project seeks to incorporate mangroves as timber producing forests, the biodiversity objectives need to be present: the project is consistent with ITTO-IUCN guidelines for the management of biodiversity in timber producing forests. Mangroves are key ecosystems for biodiversity, and the proposed design and type of forest management8. The project has been designed as a monitoring system, and is therefore guided by the following biological conservation guidelines9. In particular, it contributes to the following global goals: 1. Enhanced local capacity for biodiversity conservation in production forests and for

the rehabilitation of degraded and secondary forests; 2. Improved conservation and management of protected areas, especially in

association with protected buffer zones and cross-border conservation; 3. Protection of tropical forest biodiversity in forest activities, including in the

implementation of REDD+ related projects; and 4. Improved welfare of local communities and indigenous groups through biodiversity

conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Mangrove ecosystems are a priority for ITTO which has financed projects all over the world10. This project is consistent with the objectives of Article 1 of the ITTA, 2006, in that: it will implement studies of forest enterprises, launch projects on community forest enterprises in compliance with the legal framework; it will launch pilot demonstration activities based on the use of timber forest products taken from managed forests; it will develop and disseminate techniques for the development of mangrove timber products; it will promote the development of technical knowledge on mangrove timber production, developing expertise and effectiveness through training of the forest sector, organising exchange and experience visits; and it will disseminate information on marketing prospects for mangrove timber species. The project has an integrated approach and as a result, it will contribute to the 6 ITTO strategic priorities 11:

Strategic priority 1. Good governance and enabling policy frameworks for strengthening SFM12 and related trade, and enhancing SFM financing and investment. This will be

8 HUSSAIN, M.Z. and Ahmed, I. 1994. Management of forest resources. In: M.Z. Hussain and G. Acharya, eds. Mangroves of the Sundarbans, Vol. 2. Bangladesh. Bangkok, IUCN. 9 Guideline 1: National, regional and local biodiversity strategies, plans and regulations that are based on national and local priorities should be reflected in the management of tropical production forests. Guideline 2: Biodiversity goals and targets for tropical production forests should be developed with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders with particular attention to the needs and priorities of local communities. Guideline 4: Special measures will often be required when species and populations that are internationally recognized as rare, threatened or endangered occur in or adjacent to forest management areas. Guideline 5: The value of biodiversity as a vital component of ecosystems and a key element of local livelihoods should be demonstrated and communicated to all stakeholders, including decision-makers. Guideline 7: National land-use planning processes and forest and environmental laws should explicitly address issues of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in forests at all spatial scales. Guideline 9: Local communities should have the right to use biodiversity to meet their economic and cultural needs and should be involved in its management and protection. Clearly demarcated and defined tenure and resource use rights might benefit biodiversity by providing local people with incentives for conservation and sustainable use. Guideline 15: Relevant government agencies, forest managers, universities, research agencies and other organizations should collaborate in the development of systems for the collection, storage and processing of, and improved access to, existing and new data on biodiversity in tropical production forests. Guideline 20: More capacity for biodiversity conservation in tropical production forests is needed in technical agencies, planning departments and timber companies and among local forest owners and managers. Guideline 26: Forest management plans should include information on the presence and conservation status of plants, animals and habitats of special conservation concern. Guideline 25: All forest management activities affect biodiversity. Forest management must ensure that changes do not impact negatively on biodiversity features identified as having special value. 10 GASANA J K. & Borobia M. Managing mangroves. 2004. ITTO Tropical Forest Update 12/14 pp. Electronic version. 11

International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO). 2013. ITTO Strategic Action Plan 2013 – 2018. ITTO Forest Policy Development Series N. 19. 12 SFM.- Sustainable forest management.

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achieved by legalizing mangrove timber use in the Alvarado Lagoon System. The precedent for such legalisation will be the development of forest management plans that define forest stands, logging cycles and rates that allow the protection of mangrove ecological integrity.

Strategic priority 2. Increase the contribution of tropical forests to national and local economies, including through international trade. By increasing the production of legal mangrove timber, communities will be able to manage their forests, thus generating income and becoming a part of sustainable forest management.

Strategic priority 3. Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in tropical timber producing forests. Bio-monitoring processes implemented by Pronatura over the past 12 years have provided the project with criteria to be applied in the adaptive management of the legalisation process for mangrove timber production. In addition, the project will implement ecological restoration activities in sites that are not under management, given the ecological integrity and significance of each zone, and this will be done under previously established management plans.

Strategic priority 4. Reduce tropical deforestation and forest degradation and enhance the provision of environmental services. The project will create new private conservation areas which, together with the incentive for sustainable forest management, will help reduce mangrove deforestation. This will increase the area under sustainable management, ecological restoration and biodiversity protection.

Strategic priority 5. Improve the quality and availability of information on tropical forests, forest product markets and trade. Market surveys of mangrove timber as well as the development of a marketing image, will increase demand and awareness in local and national niche markets. Mangrove timber marketing will provide new opportunities for producers, not only within the Alvarado Lagoon System but also in other parts of Mexico and Central America.

Strategic priority 6. Build and develop human resource capacity to implement SFM and increase trade in forest goods and services from sustainably managed forests. This project includes training activities of various stakeholders and sectors through courses specializing in mangrove rehabilitation and silvicultural management. From the start various national and international partners will offer a degree in order to train and gather technical experts who are able to replicate training in rural communities where mangroves are located and have logging potential.

The project is consistent with, and strengthens the recommendations made by ITTO in the ex-post evaluations of mangrove projects: a) “It is advisable to reflect on how to be involved in the trade of timber and non-timber products, and services, from sustainably managed sources”; b) Costing, marketing and trade studies and activities are indispensable elements in designing (future) forest projects; c) It is possible to reforest mangroves at comparatively lower costs than traditional reforestation on land13.” 1.2.2 Relevance to the submitting country’s policies The project is consistent with Mexico's National Development Plan14, and will have a positive impact on the national goal "México Próspero" (Prosperous Mexico). Objective 4.4 of this goal states “Promote and guide an inclusive and facilitator green development that preserves our natural heritage and at the same time generates wealth, competitiveness and employment”. Furthermore, these goals are included in the Programa Sectorial de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales(Sectoral Environment and Natural Resources Program)15 (PROMARNAT); the project contributes to the implementation of two objectives in that it recognises the need to launch reforestation and restoration initiatives that also create jobs and help adapt to the impact of climate change. Such objectives include:

13 Ex-post thematic evaluation report. ITTO Projects. PD156/02 Rev.3 (F) – Phases I and II and PD349/05 Rev.2 (F). 14 National Development Plan of Mexico. Consulted at http://pnd.gob.mx/ 15 Programa Sectorial de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales. Government of Mexico. Consulted at: http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5326214&fecha=12/12/2013

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a) Objective 2 of PROMARNAT. Increase the resilience to the impact of climate change and

reduce compound and greenhouse gas emissions. The project will contribute to indicator N. 5 “Reduce vulnerability through infrastructure and actions for conservation, restoration and sustainable management of natural equity”.

b) Objective 4 of PROMARNAT. Restore the functionality of watersheds and landscapes through

the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of natural heritage. The project is consistent with Strategy N. 4.1 “Promote conservation and restoration of ecosystems and their biodiversity, to preserve the natural heritage and its environmental services”. Similarly, it is consistent with line of action N. 4.1.7 "Develop and promote forest restoration processes by restoring soils and implementing reforestation in priority micro-watersheds”. Relevance of the project to national policies The project is a sign of progress and innovation for mangrove ecosystem conservation in Mexico. It is also a shift in the paradigm that in order to conserve it is necessary to totally ban forest logging. Over the past few years it has become clear that rather than decreasing, mangrove deforestation is increasing16, despite legal prohibitions and penalties applied to the community. This has led conservation organizations, governments and multilateral organisations to reflect on the viability of implementing sustainable forest management as a solution to the mangrove crisis. However, in order to launch marketing processes, there is also the need for the ecosystem basis to recover, and the project will provide Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) elements to assist in the rehabilitation of degraded secondary forests. Such elements will include management, reforestation, connectivity and protection of forest germplasm-significant areas. The above will be consistent with the National Forest Plan and the State Forest Plan. National Forest Plans Currently there is a Mexico Strategic Forest Plan that is valid until 2025 (CONAFOR, 2013). The plan's intended outcomes include:

Outcome 5.2.- Control and reduction of external pressures on forest resources. Paradoxically, the areas of highest timber production are those under the lowest pressure on forest resources. This is why the project will include mangroves as forest resources, under a FLR approach that provides incentives for their recovery as well as for their use, thus producing economic valuation of forests.

Outcome 5.3.- Development of forest resources. Although the timber production goals are a significant challenge for the country, the first step should be forest resource management. To this end, the project proposes mangroves as the stage for the first steps, developing forest inventories in private reserves where mangrove owners are sure to be interested in their conservation, rehabilitation and use.

At the State level, the project is consistent with the following work streams of the State Sectoral Forest Plan17. Compatible activities include: a) Nurseries, b) Commercial plantations, c) Restoration plantations, d) Timber production and diversification, 18 and e) Biodiversity conservation. The plan includes increases in timber production not only from temperate areas but also from the tropics. In this respect, mangrove reforestation and managed logging of existing timber will help achieve social benefit and ecosystem conservation goals. Mangrove forest nurseries will benefit from training in more practical techniques. Furthermore, mangrove plantations will acquire commercial value and use in the medium term. In this context, the value of ecological restoration areas is key for biodiversity

16 Analysis of land use change by Pronatura (2010-2013) for the Alvarado Lagoon System, Veracruz, prepared with SPOT satellite images and comparing them with CONABIO's 1:50,000 national mangrove inventory. 17

Dirección General de Desarrollo Forestal y Comisión Nacional Forestal. (2006). Veracruz State Forest Sector Plan 2006-2028. Xalapa, Veracruz: Government of the State of Veracruz. 18 One of the goals is to “Incorporate Veracruz State mangrove forests into sustainable forest management ”.

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conservation, i.e. those areas that will be excluded from timber production. A monitoring system implemented in project sites will provide successful performance indicators for both management and biodiversity conservation, considering that the project will be executed in an internationally significant RAMSAR site. 1.3 Target area 1.3.1 Geographic location

Map 2. - Location of Private Conservation Areas of the Alvarado Lagoon System, where silvicultural management and forest landscape restoration activities will take place.

The area of the project is situated in the Eastern portion of Mexico, in the Gulf region. It covers part of the Alvarado and Tlacotalpan municipalities. The specific lands where the project will be implemented are Private Conservation Areas and previously agreed lands. These land owners possess mangrove forests and are working towards their conservation. They are interested in launching into timber production management and ecological restoration in degraded areas. Such social capital is part of the added value of this project. The map shows the names of the land owners with whom the pilot project will be launched.

1.3.2 Social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects

The details hereunder were taken from the 2010 Mexican Census19. The area has a population of 36,375 distributed in 2 urban centers (Alvarado and Tlacotalpan). 84% of the total population is concentrated in only 11 places. Of the total population, only 16% lives in this area, with 134 communities representing 92% localities. The area of the project has a rich syncretism culture derived from indigenous communities and Spanish and African descendants. Only 0.39% - that is to say only 141 individuals – speak an indigenous language. The port of Alvarado is essentially a fishing centre where prawn and deep sea fish are the main commercial sectors. Most (51%) of the EAP (Economically Active Population) works in the tertiary sector (services and trade). The secondary sector, basically industries associated with fisheries products, is a major activity. Finally, the primary sector is also significant, as it employs 31% of the EAP. The primary beneficiaries of the project include the latter sector, i.e. cattle farmers, fishers and mangrove timber loggers, as well as charcoal producers.

19 INEGI. 2010. National Population and Housing Census. Details may be downloaded at www.inegi.gob.mx

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Land ownership is distributed among "ejidos", the private sector and federal ownership. As a result of the historical (over 300 years) process of land appropriation, most of the Alvarado Lagoon System is in private hands. Over the past 50 years "ejidos" (social ownership) have been established in mangrove forest areas as well as in land better suited to livestock and agriculture. There is a large area of lagoons, almost the same size as the "ejidos", which belongs to the State (federal zones). The area lags behind in education, with 3,264 illiterate people aged 15 years and over. Socially, most of the Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS) is Highly and Very highly marginalised. Although most of the population is concentrated around the Low index (23,162 individuals), these are people who live in the Cities of Alvarado and Tlacotalpan, while the vast majority of the communities (close to 11,000 individuals) live in poverty. Annex 4 contains tables with the relevant data. 1.3.3 Environmental aspects The project work area is a flood plain made up of alluvial soils, marshes, lagoons and mangrove forests. These environments are the habitat of multiple species, including migratory and resident birds, which are of high interest. Significant species include wintering Anatidae and other non waterbird species. This is considered a Significant Bird Conservation Area (AICA). It is also classified as an internationally significant Ramsar site. It is considered a priority hydrological region (RHP). Mangrove forests have a critical role as habitat and breeding areas for several fish and crustacean species, most of which are commercially significant. Over 7,000 fishers live off these species in the area of the project. The high productivity of wetlands results from a watershed area of over 4 million hectares, which helps sustain an adequate flood frequency making food available to the birds. The importance of the ALS is based on: a) its landscape diversity: bodies of water with different depth levels (25,000 hectares), tular-popal (20,000 hectares) and mangrove forests (14,940 hectares). These environments together create a habitat for important populations of migratory birds; b) Its phytoplankton and zooplankton productivity: this is vital to the availability of resources and food for bird populations. 264 bird species have been recorded in the ALS(20;21,22). For 2000 and 2010, as well as 2012-2013, the count reported 125 migratory species and 139 resident species. Major species include: 14 herons (Ardeidae), 13 ducks (Anatidae), 26 birds of prey (Accipitridae, Falconidae), 22 beach birds (Charadriidae, Recurvirostridae, Scolopacidae), 11 seagulls and terns (Laridae), 5 kingfishers (Alcedinidae), 24 flycatchers (Tyrannidae), 21 warblers (Parulidae), 14 blackbirds (Icteridae). Furthermore, besides the birds, the most seriously threatened species in the ALS include: Manatees (Trichechus manatus), Anteaters (Tamandua mexicana), Central American River Turtles (Dermatemys mawii), Racoons (Procyon lotor) and the Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). Restoration and protection actions assist in their conservation by providing shelter and food for threatened populations. The rules for mangrove timber use include wildlife protection criteria as well as reproduction and shelter zones.

20 CRUZ Carretero O.& Barr. James L. 2000. Conservation and sustainable management of natural resources in landscape units in the Alvarado wetlands, Veracruz, Mexico. Phase 2. Final report. Pronatura Veracruz and NAWCA. 83 pp. Unpublished. 21 MARTÍNEZ-LEYVA, E., Cruz Carretero, O., Barr, J., Peresbarbosa Rojas, E., Chávez Domínguez, I., Ramón Lara, G., Rodríguez, R., A. García, Ferriz Domínguez, N. and Ruelas Inzunza, E. 2008. Dynamics of Passerine Migration: Insights from a Banding Station in Coastal Veracruz, Mexico. Poster. 4th International Partners in Flight Conference. McAllen, Texas, USA. February 13 – 16, 2008. 22 RODRIGUEZ-MESA R,Wolf k, Sheseña H.I & Ramírez-Soto A.F. Alvarado Lagoon System Ornito-fauna Monitoring Report. Internal Pronatura Veracruz database. Enquiry: 16/October/2013.

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1.4 Expected outcomes at project completion 500 hectares with sustainable forest management plans have been approved by the

Federal Government for timber logging.

500 hectares with fencing, demarcation and physical protection from cattle.

Communities and owners with management plans for the use of mangrove timber and its processing.

State, national and international market surveys for black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle).

Study of the potential of black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) by-products and timber processing.

Marketing plan for the legal sale of black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) timber.

Expert and community personnel trained through workshops, courses and a degree in mangrove timber management and rehabilitation.

Extension of biodiversity protection areas, particularly those associated with migratory bird species, and ecologically and commercially significant fish and crustacean species.

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PART 2. PROJECT RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES 2.1 Rationale 2.1.1 Institutional set-up and organizational issues Pronatura is a federation of Mexican civil society associations whose mission is the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources throughout Mexico. The organization proposing this project, Pronatura Veracruz (PVer), works in the Gulf of Mexico region, specifically in the State of Veracruz. Veracruz is a coastal State and as such, over the past 12 years, it has focused primarily on the mangrove forest ecosystem. This is due to the significance of environmental services this ecosystem provides to the community (fisheries and protection from natural hazards), and to its importance for biodiversity conservation, particularly migratory waterbirds. PVer has developed experience in mangrove forest rehabilitation and has acquired 15 hectares of degraded lands to implement and validate technological packages for mangrove forest ecological restoration. These spaces (“living schools”) are sites for practical studies used by the National Workshops for Mangrove forest Restoration. PVer's vision for the area is to achieve the conservation of 14,000 hectares of mangrove forests, as well as to promote wetland hydrological connectivity; to this end, it proposes to involve communities and to generate livelihood alternatives including timber use. Given the strict mangrove forest regulations and protection, there are very few cases of mangrove timber management plans. Fortunately, legislation also provides for the possibility of silvicultural management. There are cases in Nayarit and Tabasco where the community has benefitted financially and mangrove forest areas have also been protected and restored. In the area of the project there are absolutely no permits, protocols or forest management plans. There is intensive illegal logging, and more seriously, a devaluation of the resource, with the resulting intentional fires to turn mangrove forest lands into pasture lands. Paradoxically, cattle-raisers are the ones who use mangrove forests the most: they use the timber for fencing, shade and food, since black mangrove propagules and white and red mangrove seedlings are eaten by cattle. The low social value of the ecosystem has been such that thousands of hectares have been lost, and over the past few years, the population has burnt mangrove forests to turn them into pasturelands. Over the 1976-2007 period, more than 5,700 hectares of mangrove forests were lost. Recent studies by PVer have revealed that over 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests disappeared between 2010 and 2013. The damage is ongoing, and is showing increasing trends; this project suggests that in order to stop this trend there is an urgent need for initiatives that create social appreciation of mangrove forests so that they are seen as a renewable resource that is a protector from climate change and not as an inconvenience for the economic development represented by livestock grazing (see Land use change map in Annex 5). On the other hand, governments and civil society organizations have made important mangrove forest conservation and rehabilitation efforts. The experience over 12 years has left a legacy of lessons and specific proposals, the key to which, in our opinion, is project intervention. PVer has established links with partners and financiers for ALS conservation. It has incorporated stakeholders such as the Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Wetlands Act, USAID, The Nature Conservancy, Natureserve, BirdLife, International Ecological Development Fund, as well as Federal, State and Municipal Governments. Together, several mangrove forest restoration and conservation projects were implemented, including migratory bird research, measurement of carbon sequestration, apiculture in mangrove forests, environmental education, and others. Pronatura and SEDEMA have developed a Private Conservation Areas System within the ALS. It includes "ejidos" and private owners, and has over 700 hectares (see Map 2 under ALS context) under voluntary protection certificates. Gradually, communities have come to realise the importance of conservation of what is still left, and are looking for production alternatives that allow them to live off mangrove forests - the resource they have available (see Map of Private Conservation Areas in Annex 5). At the State level, timber logging is controlled by the Dirección General de Desarrollo Forestal (General Forest Development Directorate), and because these are protected species, also by

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the Dirección General de Vida Silvestre (General Wildlife Directorate). Because this is a Ramsar site, the National Commission of Protected Areas also intervenes, although in a minor role except for regulations and the PROCODES program which designates the area as eligible for project finance. National Forest Commission programs have been the most frequently implemented in the mangrove forest ecosystem management and restoration sector. Local programs have been launched in various communities, setting up nurseries and reforesting a diversity of sites. CONAFOR has had and still has an essential role in capacity building and transfer of economic resources to mangrove forest ecosystem recovery and conservation. Furthermore, the ALS is in a priority location because of its high vulnerability to climate change, particularly to sea-level rises and increased frequency of tropical storms. The area is the subject of several studies and pilot projects in the field of climate change adaptation. These studies examine restoration aspects as well as prevention and emergency actions by the population. The Instituto Nacional de Ecología y Cambio Climático (National Institute for Ecology and Climate Change, INECC) is in charge of coordinating these efforts that include research centres, governments, and civil society organizations such as Pronatura. There is a multiplicity of donors including the World Bank, as well as the National Water Commission (CONAGUA). The involvement of the Consejo para el Desarrollo de la Cuenca del Papaloapan (Council for the Development of the Papaloapan Basin, CODEPAP) will be essential, since it has a history of working in the mangrove forest field. Furthermore, its structure allows it to be present among the most marginalised communities of the Ramsar Site. The outcomes of the project will be strategically significant for CODEPAP: they will help this Council apply individual investments in mangrove forest use, processing and legal sale of timber, thus creating tangible and sustainable economic alternatives for rural communities affected by poverty, low employment rates and marginalisation. CODEPAP will apply the outcomes of the project to the technical and scientific implementation of potential resources available to the communities but which, through a lack of pilot elements, have not been used in concrete projects in the past to benefit these highly vulnerable social groups. 2.1.2 Stakeholder analysis Given the complexity of the interactions between stakeholders and sectors, it was decided to attach the entire table as an annex, to show those which are directly or indirectly relevant to the project. Annex 7 “Detailed Stakeholder Analysis" shows all identified and analysed stakeholders. This was done through participatory workshops in the community and specific meetings with State and Federal institutions. 2.1.3 Problem analysis Despite protection and restoration efforts, the status of the mangrove forests in the ALS is critical. Grazing encroachment is putting mangrove forest operation at risk. Between 1976 and 2007, 5,170 hectares of mangrove forests were lost. Apparently, prohibitions and legal protection of mangrove species (NOM-ECOL-022 and 60-TER) have had a counterproductive impact, at least in this region, since owners who do not use mangrove timber have chosen to destroy the forest in order to extend cattle grazing areas. Fires and hydrological movement are putting increasing pressure. Livestock grazing is currently putting at risk the very existence of mangrove forest ecosystems. The following Problem Tree is a summary of the cause-effect relationship of the impacts that have been identified.

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Figure 1. - Problem tree prepared for the Alvarado Lagoon System, Veracruz.

The ALS has undergone dramatic changes in land use from mangrove forest to pasturelands, with large tracts of land now degraded. Although this change is a historical trend, it has accelerated over the past 30 years. Water flows are being blocked. This is done with dykes, causing a dramatic alteration in flood frequency patterns. Once they are dry, cattle-raisers burn the mangrove forests. These burnt areas are sown with pastures which end up blocking regeneration processes. Filled-in lands are used during the dry season when, thanks to the moisture, grass remains green. Not every zone has been colonized by pastures, and in their place invasive species have become established, such as “bejucos” (climbers) and tular-popal. These secondary communities do not always allow mangrove recovery and generally block natural regeneration processes (arrested restoration). Given that mangroves are not regarded as forest ecosystems and are therefore not considered to be timber producing systems, they have been undervalued by both landowners and communities who are users and sometimes even illegal loggers of mangrove timber. The implementation of bans on mangrove use has reduced the volume of timber produced from mangrove forests but it has not led to a reduction in deforestation rates because since mangroves are not considered to be a harvestable resource, owners have been burning them for their conversion to pasturelands as a safer source of economic income than solely “mangrove conservation”. Some key factors in mangrove forest degradation include:

a) Low direct economic valuation because it is difficult to obtain permits for the legal sale of mangrove.

b) High pressure from grazing to take the areas over as flood pasture lands as well as to get fencing posts.

Loss of natural protection from extreme weather events for mangrove

neighbouring communitiesDrop in fisheries

Social conflicts and community

displacement

Habitat loss for priority species

Increased occurrence of invasive species

Increased economic and environmental vulnerability of rural communities associated

with mangrovesIncreased degraded mangrove area

Degradation and replacement of mangroves by extensive grazing lands

KEY PROBLEM

CAUSE/S

CONSEQUENCE/S

No long-term land-use management planning for sustainable landscape

management.

No pilot projects to reconvert grazing lands to mangrove forestry

No local initiatives for mangrove protection and monitoring

No land use planning instrument for Papaloapan River mangrove areas

Illegal logging and sale of mangrove timber and

products

No research methodology for long-term monitoring of mangrove restoration and

silvicultural management zones

Limited social appreciation for mangrove protection

No system to monitor mangrove damage prevention from fires or

land use changes

No promotion of land use planning instrument implementation in participatory planning spaces

No mangrove timber processing chain

Insufficient technical resources to develop mangrove timber forest chain

No environmental communication or information

impacting directly on local population

No community organization for mangrove protection

Lack of detailed geographic information for fast and timely

detection of processes of change by authorities or civil society

No mainstreaming or implementation of proven silvicultural management techniques or methods

No mainstreaming of economic advantages of mangrove silvicultural management compared to grazing

Limited awareness of the community regarding direct and indirect benefits derived from

mangrove ecosystems

No effective communication mechanisms between the community and authorities

controlling mangrove health

Unknown potential markets for sustainably logged mangrove

timber

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c) Poor local technical capacity and lack of key information for mangrove forest silvicultural use.

d) Difficulty in getting federal permits for the sustainable use of mangrove timber. e) No exploration of new markets for mangrove timber. This is due to the fact that

timber logging and charcoal manufacture are illegal, with use limited to rural areas and surrounding urban areas.

The community has been logging mangrove forests for timber, charcoal and firewood for a long time. Although this use was not regulated, it did not destroy mangrove forests, but rather gave them a "minor trim" that opened up spaces for natural regeneration. However, strict protection legislation of this resource noticeably reduced timber utilisation, and only left mangrove forests open to increasingly intensive livestock use. Small landowners leased or sold their mangrove forests to cattle-raisers over the driest months of the year. Although mangrove forests are considered to be federal areas, historically land in the area of the project has been under concession and occupation, so it has private sector and "ejido" (social property) owners. The project will work with owners who have provided evidence of legal entitlement to the land, after review in various legal mechanisms to gain certification as Private Conservation Area or as Sustainable Wildlife Use Management Unit (UMA). In 2010 a severe flooding event left cattle-raisers with huge economic losses; grazing has little capacity to adapt to climate change and extreme weather events. Despite the injection to the grazing sector, this has become an increasingly risky and decreasingly profitable activity in the project area, because diseases have risen as has the price of veterinary medicines, resulting in higher production costs. Flood and drought patterns have become more intense, and drought forecasts are quite clear in the sense that they are sounding the alert on a gradual increase of such events over the next 50 years. In 2011 there was a large fire in the Alvarado wetlands that burnt more than 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests. These spaces are currently being colonised by invasive species which somehow block mangrove forest regeneration processes. In several parts of the ALS cattle-raisers have closed and permanently blocked water inlets to mangrove forests, thus changing flood frequency patterns and increasing their susceptibility to forest fires. Livestock related activities are most frequently the culprit in mangrove forest fires and destruction. There is an urgent need to develop mangrove forest conservation alternatives, otherwise trends indicate increased pressure from land use change to cattle grazing. Although mangrove forests are a potential resource, there are still no means and conditions available to make them profitable and to help them promote employment for local communities.

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2.1.4 Logical framework matrix

PROJECT ELEMENTS INDICATORSQuantitative

INDICATORSQualitative

MEANS OF VERIFICATION ASSUMPTIONS

Development objective: Mangroves in the Alvarado Lagoon System are sustainably managed with a restored forest landscape vision

By 2018, the mangrove deforestation rate has been reduced by 50%.

By 2018, 100% of mangrove use is regulated and subject to a management plan.

There is a 20-30% increase in economic activity associated with mangrove silvicultural management.

By 2018 there has been a drop in community conflicts with authorities over illegal use of mangrove timber.

By 2018, communities

involved have higher incomes and their capacity to use and conserve mangroves has increased.

Comparative 1:50 000 mapping of national mangrove inventory.

Comparison between economic, agricultural census and General Wildlife Directorate data.

Comparison of surveys organized at the start and completion of the project on income associated with mangrove timber.

Perception survey on the importance of mangroves for community economy.

Assumption 1. Environmental legislation still includes the possibility of mangrove silvicultural use.

Specific Objective: Pilot projects are implemented to reconvert grazing lands to mangrove forestry

By the end of the project at least 5 owners with 500 hectares have been involved with their land and local capacity in restoring forest landscape, and have federal permits and management plans for their lands.

At least 35 local leaders, technical experts and communities have been trained in mangrove silvicultural management techniques, ecological restoration and mangrove timber preservation methods.

Mangrove timber producers have identified current and potential markets.

Mangrove timber producers

Technical capacity for mangrove forest management has permeated to the mangrove timber use brigades.

Interaction between community vendors and mangrove timber buyers has increased thanks to communication and marketing tools.

The forest sector

(CONAFOR) increases its focus on the mangrove timber production chain in order to achieve state

Sustainable management plans for forest landscape restoration have been approved by the General Wildlife Directorate.

Authorization of sustainable forest use rate in the lands under forest landscape restoration.

Volume of mangrove timber logged under forest management plans.

Materials and reports on mangrove silviculture and management training courses as well as on mangrove timber conservation methods.

Marketing communication material for the sale of

Assumption 1. Local and regional firewood, posts and charcoal buyers opt for the legal, sustainable market and the price is comparatively competitive. Assumption 2. Mangrove timber producers' organisational and logistic capacities help them supply the market efficiently.

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derived from the project have marketing tools to launch their promotion and marketing.

Municipal, State and Federal Governments as well as organizations and cooperatives, have a set of lands and owners with the potential to implement new projects to restore ALS mangrove forest landscapes.

goals and contribute to national goals.

mangrove timber and timber products, finalised and operational (timber catalogue, webpage on mangrove timber).

Output 1: The communities in the project range area restore the forest landscape with a focus on mangrove silvicultural management, and have the relevant technical capacity and legal basis

By the second year of the project 500 hectares of lands in the ALS have management plans with a forest landscape restoration approach.

By the end of the project 80% of pilot site owners are pleased with the forest landscape restoration management.

Proven forestry and forest landscape restoration techniques and methods are implemented in 500 hectares.

By the second year of the project the authorized volume of mangrove timber is logged, thus providing direct beneftis to the owners of the 500 hectares of pilot lands with management plans.

Long-term monitoring of the

Land owners' interest in protecting, restoring and using mangrove timber is increased.

The government sector has a system that helps manage permits and authorizations for mangrove timber at the pilot site.

Community technical skills in mangrove silvicultural management and their non-timber ecological value will increase

Management plan documents and forest landscape restoration for 500 hectares of pilot lands

Copy of federal permits granted for mangrove timber logging in sustainably managed sites

Copy of the mangrove timber logging log book for lands under sustainable silvicultural management.

Copy of the invoices for mangrove timber sold.

- Comparison of pre- and post-project socioeconomic surveys of the owners of the 500 hectares of pilot lands.

The protocol and database have been developed and have easily monitored parameters available to stakeholder agencies.

Explanatory document on

Methods are available and implementable in the area under sustainable forest management of mangrove timber.

There are qualified trainers to train technical experts and owners in the field in the timber management of mangroves.

Monitoring in areas under forest landscape restoration will increase the effectiveness of management actions.

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forest landscape restoration and mangrove silvicultural management areas.

The owners, government agencies and organizations have monitoring protocols of the forest structure, management and biodiversity, which help them implement adaptation management.

how to interpret the information related to the mangrove monitoring database

Output 2: Increased visibility and competitiveness of the legal and local mangrove timber market

There are local and national market surveys for timber coming from sustainably managed mangrove forests.

By the second year of the project the beneficiaries have market surveys to provide guidance for the sale of mangrove timber.

Development of a marketing plan for the sale of mangrove timber locally and nationally.

The beneficiaries who implement forest landscape restoration and silvicultural management have a marketing plan tailored to the consumer public.

The beneficiaries have an organizational-trade structure to help them sell mangrove timber.

Mangrove timber producers have greater opportunities for market incursions.

Mangrove timber market survey documents.

List of buyers showing those with the highest potential for placing the initial production of mangrove timber.

Catalogue of marketing tools for the sale of mangrove timber to each target audience identified.

Copy of the articles of association of an organisation of mangrove timber producers

Advertising among potential buyers of mangrove timber will result in competitive advantages for legal versus illegal use.

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Output 3: Strengthened technical capacities and social valuation of communities involve in mangrove silvicultural management.

Work log books and photographic and map reports on silvicultural practices and mangrove rehabilitation.

Reports on mangrove volume logged and cycle spatial planning for ongoing use according to growth and reforestation rates.

Pre-projects developed to get financing and launch the forest landscape restoration and mangrove silvicultural management process.

Technical training in mangrove silvicultural logging and rehabilitation will increase the effectiveness of actions implemented. Objective, clear information to the community, transmitted via appropriate channels, will help develop interest among more owners in forest landscape restoration.

Manual for forest technicians on the treatment of mangrove timber.

Manual for communities and operators on processing mangrove timber.

Target audience prefers finished products for specific uses.

Value adding the timber increases profits for producers and the social value of the resource.

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2.2 Objectives

Figure 2. Objectives tree of the project based on the problems and potential solutions in the Alvarado Lagoon System.

Preservation of natural community barriers against

extreme weather events

Maintenance of fisheries

Reduced probability of social conflicts

Conservation and improvement of priority

species habitats

Reduced occurrence of invasive species in mangroves and

degraded areas

Reduced economic and environmental vulnerability of rural communities

associated with mangroves

Reduced degraded area in mangrove forests

Mangroves in the Alvarado Lagoon System are sustainably managed under a forest

landscape restoration vision

Development Objective

Pilot projects are implemented to reconvert pasture lands to

mangrove forestry

Specific Objective

The communities living in the project area have the technical skills and legal awareness to participate in

forest landscape restoration activities with a focus on mangrove

management

The visibility and competitiveness

of mangrove timber in the local legal market have been

enhanced.

Strengthening of the technical skills and social valuation of communities

involved in the silvicultural management of mangrove forests.

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2.2.1 Development objective and impact indicators

Mangrove forests in the Alvarado Lagoon System are sustainably managed with a restored forest landscape vision.

2.2.2 Specific objective and outcome indicators Pilot projects are implemented to reconvert pasturelands to mangrove forestry.

The specific objective will focus on implementing pilot projects for mangrove forest ecosystem management and restoration. This aspect has received little attention and, according to the Table of objectives, is the first step needed to generate changes in the use and valuation of these ecosystems. It is expected that the objective related with local initiatives for mangrove forest protection and monitoring will be implemented as an effect of the project, since it will be based on community capacity and potential mangrove forest uses. The objective relating to Ecological Management is already under way, so this project will have made progress in legal aspects and land management systems. The Executing Agency is collaborating in the implementation of studies and providing information for Ecological Management.

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PART 3. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT INTERVENTIONS 3.1 Outputs and activities 3.1.1 Outputs Output 1: communities in the project range area restore the forest landscape with a focus on mangrove silvicultural management, and have the relevant technical capacity and legal basis to obtain federal permits to use mangrove timber. It consists of 3 phases: a) In its first phase the project will compile legal dossiers, and will develop a sustainable management plan including knowledge of mangrove vegetation structure, and calculations of harvestable volumes while keeping a balanced structure between adult and young plants and seedlings. The management plan contains logging procedures and rates per year, to help get economic resources for the community in the short term as well as a cleaner and improved mangrove structure. These plans will be implemented over 500 hectares of previously agreed lands that belong to owners with a diversity of socioeconomic and cultural profiles. b) The second phase of Output 1 is the implementation of different mangrove restoration and silvicultural methods and techniques in the previously agreed 500 hectares of land, and with management plans. Some of the techniques to be applied include: a) elimination of invasive species in areas that have high potential for mangrove regeneration; b) reforestation, propagule and seedling planting in optimum hydrology sites; c) physical protection to promote mangrove regeneration; d) improvement of mangrove population structure through thinning; e) selective harvest of large diameter posts and mainstays for direct sale; f) charcoal manufacture at the pilot scale with the waste from previously harvested mangrove timber. c) The third phase of Output 1 will consist of biodiversity and best practice aspects, creating a baseline with a view to monitoring the silvicultural management and restoration processes. The data will be used for evaluations to record natural regeneration rates and the quality of the process. Bird and fish monitoring will help identify the impact on these conservation-significant biological groups. The data will help implement adaptation management and tailor management techniques to safeguard mangrove biodiversity. Output 2 will increase visibility and competitiveness of the legal and local mangrove timber market. This will be implemented immediately after permits are obtained and management and training plans are completed. It consists of: a) A first phase to develop local and national market surveys on mangrove timbers. The market has always been a limitation, and the expansion or contraction of the initiative to produce mangrove timber will be determined by market availability and access. The study will distinguish between rural and urban segments. Various cities and typical destinations will be selected, both for timber and charcoal, to later develop surveys and the geographic location of potential markets, as well as the value of mangrove timber on the market. b) The second phase seeks to capitalise on the information and capacities generated through an outreach campaign on the economic benefits of mangrove silvicultural management targeting specific audiences. These target segments will include: a) Local level: community segment, private and ejido owners, government, cattle-raisers, farmers, services; b) Regional State level: livestock market segment, agriculture, services, forest and environmental government, business-construction; c) National level: forest and environmental government sector, civil society organizations, chambers of the construction industry. c) A third phase will develop a marketing plan for the sale of mangrove timber locally and nationally. Targets will be defined, and appropriate means will be developed to communicate to them the advantages of mangrove timber, based on its quality for specific uses and its durability. Advertising will be developed to disseminate information on the availability of mangrove timber to the various market segments. This will include the development of graphic and thematic concepts, as well as the design and content. The plan will contain key elements such as potential buyers, points of sale, and requirements to launch sales.

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Output 3 will be strengthened technical capacities and social valuation of communities involved in mangrove silvicultural management. This will be implemented in various modes and in 2 phases during the project: a) Phase 1 will initially train 35 technical experts, local leaders and communities in forest landscape restoration and mangrove silvicultural management through an innovative approach: online education. The “1st online advanced course in mangrove ecological restoration and silvicultural management” will be implemented. The course includes field practice to complement training, focusing on advanced technical experts and local leaders who have Internet access and can apply this expertise. This output will leave a legacy: updatable and reusable infrastructure.

b) Phase 2 of the training process will focus more on mangrove timber processing and value adding. Because of its different diameters, heights and quality, mangrove timber requires classification in order to offer value added products. This will increase the price and will help use most of the timber, including waste. Training will target communities wishing to increase the value of timber. Quality protocols will be developed for: a) livestock fencing posts; b) mainstays for construction; c) timber for construction, boards and beams; d) stakes for agricultural use; and e) charcoal. 3.1.2 Activities Output 1 on “Restoring the forest landscape with a focus on mangrove silvicultural management” will be implemented through the following phased activities: Phase 1.- Permits and management plans 1. Signing of contracts and collaboration agreements.- To be signed between the owners of pilot lands and

the project. This contract will contain agreements on the strategy of incorporating mangrove areas and degraded mangrove areas into mangrove silvicultural management and ecological restoration.

2. Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot.- Mapping at the 1:10,000 or higher scale. Satellite images and multi-year mapping will be used, supported by an unmanned photogrammetric drone.

3. Dasonomic data generation on mangroves.- According to the methodology required by the Wildlife Directorate23, sampling will be in 10x10 metre units. Aerial means will be used to obtain the structural features of each mangrove area, per previously zoned stand. The total timber volume, renewal rate and annual utilisation rate will be calculated per species.

4. Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones. Within the 500 hectare pilot zone of the project, there are degraded areas with no mangroves, but with restoration potential. Once these have been restored, these lands may be incorporated for sustainable use or preserved as germplasm sources.

5. Sustainable management plan for each plot.- Management plan documents and mapping for each pilot plot will be prepared. The plan will last 10 years from its inception, and will need to be updated in order to obtain the federal permit for timber logging.

6. Formalities and obtaining permit and logging rate.- This activity is the actual goal of the technical - legal work, which will allow the measured and sustainable utilisation of mangrove timber over the following years. This formality is implemented by technical experts recruited by the project.

Phase 2.- Implementation of management plans and restoration

7. Technical proposal for mangrove timber logging: an operation including location of plots, availability of exit routes, product to be harvested and potential market. The availability inventory for each stand will be prepared, trying to determine the maximum harvestable timber without affecting the mangrove's regeneration capacity.

8. Logging of authorized volume of timber from the plots. Selective logging will help utilise specimens of the diameter required to leave an improved structure with the presence of parent trees, juveniles, seedlings and sufficient supply of propagules.

9. Construction of basic storage infrastructure for mangrove timber. This will consist of small buildings to store and conserve the final mangrove timber products for sale. These will be available both for the owners of the pilot plots and for the workers who will eventually be able to purchase this timber for processing and sale.

10. Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites. This will be implemented for the zones that do not have any mangrove cover but which do have areas that were mangroves in the past and can sustain mangrove populations. These are areas of possible expansion of silvicultural activities, so environmental conditions will be studied, as well as any factors that may limit planting or ecological restoration.

23 SEMARNAT.2012. Regional management plan for mangrove conservation, management and sustainable use in Marismas Nacionales, Nayarit. Subsecretaría de

gestión para la protección ambiental. Dirección General de Vida Silvestre.29 pp.

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11. Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot. A set of recommendations will be developed, to be summarised in an operational plan with detailed mapping including which species, density and treatments will need to be applied to recover degraded areas.

12. Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified. Although the degraded zones may be very large, this project proposes the intervention in no more than 130 hectares using the different restoration techniques, either passive restoration (fencing and protection and letting the area regenerate by itself) or active restoration (hydrological flow, sowing propagules, reforestation with nursery plants).

13. Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management.- This is done prior to any activity in order to have a baseline for the sites to be logged. This information will be incorporated into the management plan log book which will record the quantity of harvestable m3, approved by permits and actually harvested.

14. Development of a monitoring baseline for restoration zones. This will contain ecological conditions and bird and fish species that are representative of the degraded areas. The data will be taken in mangrove-specific flood-climate pulses, taking into consideration the reproduction calendar of the species.

Phase 3.- Monitoring production and biodiversity

15. A low-cost, community user-friendly monitoring scheme will be developed, to monitor the biology of mangroves according to the size and timing of the use in each plot. A mangrove structure and biological composition baseline will be developed, including forest mass, and bird and fish species, before, during and after project activities.

16. Mapping of the preservation areas for the entire area under management. These areas are considered "untouchable" and are those where the best germplasm may be found, and where natural processes have not been altered significantly. These zones are free from logging and only monitoring may be implemented there. Propagules may be used to reforest degraded areas after timber logging.

17. A baseline will be developed of mangroves under silvicultural use, according to mangrove structure and indicator species. These bird and fish species will be sampled twice a year to follow their behaviour according to the treatments and management of each sub-zone, including protection, restoration and logging.

18. The details will be reported annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve management. Methods will be applied to both migratory and resident birds, as well as netting and estimates of fish populations at reproduction time (fingerlings) and at spawning and feeding.

Output 2 "Increased visibility and competitiveness of the legal and local market of mangrove timber” will be implemented in the following phases: Phase 1.- Market surveys 1. Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition: through a buyer register and mapping. Thus

stakeholders will have a point of reference to launch their commercial activity. Some authors call this part of the study “the fifth P” (see 4 Ps).

2. Distribution system for mangrove timber products: the Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS) is an excellent base for the creation of a mangrove timber distribution network.

3. SWOT analysis of mangrove timber products: each product will be assessed through an analysis based on a) surveys created and implemented in the ALS, to assess users, buyers and potential competitors; and b) references to other experiences in legal and sound mangrove timber logging.

4. Definition of the 4 Ps of mangrove timber (product, price, promotion, point of sale). A 4 Ps card will be prepared for each mangrove product. The card will contain a) a commercial description of the product; b) recommended retail and wholesale prices; c) competitive advantages and sale pitches; d) distribution, sale, and storage centres, and transport routes.24

5. Endorsements for the promotion and sale of mangrove timber: cattle-raiser, timber producer, and carpenter associations, as well as associations of builders of stables, cabins, timber structures, are the main stakeholders that will provide access to potential client markets.

Phase 2.- Development of a marketing plan for the sale of mangrove timber locally and nationally 6. Development of a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management:

timber has a use and a fame established on the market. It used to be considered illegal timber. Its whole image needs to change. This opens up possibilities for the renewal of the image, making it more "sustainable" and, therefore, giving it an innovative identity25.

24 KOTLER & Dubois 2006. The Marketing-Mix is a set of 4 policies that help achieve the previously studied, desired market. Marketing management, 11ed and Mercator, Dunod. 25 SAVERIO Tomasella, 2002. Nueva perspectiva del marketing-mix a través de las 7 variables Vers une psychanalyse de la marque et de ses expressions. UNSA.

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7. Development of catalogues of mangrove timber and its current and potential uses: through sale sheets for mangrove timber products. The three species of mangrove have different characteristics and uses. Creating the catalogue includes: a) description - natural (empathy for the product and its producers) and b) utilitarian and commercial descriptions (sizes, strengths, uses, etc.). Visual material will be developed (photos, charismatic animals, beneficiary communities, carbon sequestration, environmental services, and timber products).

8. Creating a web platform for the supply of mangrove timber: to optimise the use of communication media to be tailored to this web platform. This will serve as a promotion point and eventually technical point for the timber. It will be a user-friendly platform so that all the segments can use it easily, from producers to buyers. It will contain a list of producers, and a geo-location system.

9. Dissemination of mangrove timber supply to potential clients revealed by the market survey: the project will use media such as radio, local (Veracruz Agropecuario) TV, and newspapers. For national-level dissemination, short videos will be produced 26 on the subject of sustainable mangrove use.

Phase 3.- Information and outreach campaign on the economic benefits of mangrove forest silvicultural management.

10. Surveys and interviews will be organised, according to a managed and stratified sampling of the total

mangrove timber economic chain. Both current and potential audiences will be targeted. The campaign will seek to establish in the mind of the public the ecological and economic benefits of commercial mangrove plantations under management plans that also include protection zones.

11. Key audiences and themes will be identified including grazing and forest management, to create suitable messages and communication materials that will promote the flow of objective, undistorted information. Mangrove management restrictions will be mentioned, as well as the possibilities offered by management plans to make use of controlled volumes of timber.

12. Communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots) will be developed, as well as key messages for the target audience to get the information and to eventually join in sustainable mangrove management schemes.

13. Meetings, workshops and discussions will be organised for cattle-raisers and other owners and users of mangroves and degraded lands with restoration potential. Visits will be organised to the owners of areas with the best potential for restoration and also for timber use. Detailed scale mapping of the areas will include relevant area biodiversity information.

The information will include a general directory of the sites and owners with an interest in mangrove silvicultural management. This directory will be the foundation for events and proposals, all of which will be based on consensus, and enriched by local authorities, communities, owners and key stakeholders. Output 3: Strengthened technical capacities and social valuation of communities involved in mangrove silvicultural management; this output will consist of the following phases: Phase 1.- Training plans

1. Diagnosis of local capacity levels in mangrove timber processing. Visits and surveys will be used to

determine the skill level in silvicultural techniques, and in the methods used to harvest products. The evaluation will be done together with the beneficiaries of the project to provide a basis that will be used in the training plan.

2. Development of technical and practical training plan on mangrove timber management. Practical workshops will be designed on the production of the different products with an emphasis on harvesting and compliance with management plans and quality.

3. Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products. Practical workshops will be organised in the field for technical experts and members of the community on the production process.

4. Implementation of the training plan for mangrove timber preservation. The goal is to offer quality and be competitive. This training will deal with treatment, preservation, insulation and storage methods.

5. Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products. The experiences will be summarised for training purposes. The information will be available on the web so that other communities in Mexico and the world are able to use the manual.

26 The initial video-capsule on mangrove timber management produced in Tabasco is an example at the national level; there is a need for more video-capsules of other successes such as the Nayarit Marismas Nacionales.

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28 ITTO-IUCN.2005. Restoring forest landscapes. An introduction to the art and science of forest landscape restoration. 160 pp. ITTO Technical Reports Series N. 23. ISBN 4 902045 26 5.

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3.4 Budget 3.4.1 Consolidated budget by component

Budget components Inputs Unit Unit cost TOTAL YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

10 Project personnel

11. National Experts (long term) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -

11.1 Project Coordinator 36.0 months $ 1,148.05 $ 41,330.00 $ 3,392.00 $ 8,414.00 $ 9,524.00

12. Other Personnel 2.0 months $ 670.00 $ 1,340.00 $ - $ - $ 1,340.00

12.1 Assistant 1 18.0 months $ 792.72 $ 14,269.00 $ 6,290.00 $ 2,492.00 $ 5,487.00

12.2 Assistant 2 24.0 months $ 724.54 $ 17,389.00 $ 3,105.00 $ 7,292.00 $ 6,992.00

12.3 Other labour 500.0 wages $ 10.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - -

13. National consultants (short term) 0.0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -

13.1. Mapping information systems consultant 8.0 months $ 901.38 $ 7,211.00 $ 3,627.00 $ 1,864.00 $ 1,720.00

13.2. Biology consultant 18.0 months $ 961.00 $ 17,298.00 $ 13,950.00 $ 1,674.00 $ 1,674.00

13.3. Forest consultant 36.0 months $ 1,046.97 $ 37,691.00 $ 10,044.00 $ 25,107.00 $ 2,540.00

13.4. Ecological restoration consultant 17.0 months $ 1,000.41 $ 17,007.00 $ 3,069.00 $ 7,800.00 $ 6,138.00

13.5. Environmental impact consultant 26.0 months $ 1,088.15 $ 28,292.00 $ - $ 19,364.00 $ 8,928.00

13.6. Bio-monitoring consultant 7.0 months $ 996.43 $ 6,975.00 $ 2,511.00 $ - $ 4,464.00

13.7. Vegetation and land use consultant 12.0 months $ 916.00 $ 10,992.00 $ 1,842.00 $ 1,842.00 $ 7,308.00

13.8. Environmental manager 35.0 months $ 969.29 $ 33,925.00 $ 15,581.00 $ 8,679.00 $ 9,665.00

13.9. Environmental educator 28.0 months $ 904.36 $ 25,322.00 $ 8,199.00 $ 4,555.00 $ 12,568.00

19. Component Total $264,041.00 $ 86,610.00 $ 99,083.00 $ 78,348.00

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Sub-contracts

21. Sub-contract Architect for building 1.0 Payment $ 2,418.00 $ 2,418.00 $ - $ - $ 2,418.00

22. Mapping information systems 1.0 Payment $ 11,180.00 $ 11,180.00 $ 5,580.00 $ 5,600.00 $ -

23. Workers 8,980.0 Wages $ 10.44 $ 85,180.00 $ - $ - $ 85,180.00

24. Survey officers 4.0 Payment $ 3,683.25 $ 14,733.00 $ 9,375.00 $ 1,786.00 $ 3,572.00

25. Marketing 4.0 Payment $ 2,172.75 $ 8,691.00 $ - $ 3,948.00 $ 4,743.00

26. Economic environment analyst 1.0 Payment $ 3,906.00 $ 3,906.00 $ 3,906.00 $ - $ -

27. Graphic designer 1.0 Payment $ 5,118.00 $ 5,118.00 $ - $ 5,118.00 $ -

28. Advertising and media 1.0 Payment – Advertising

$ 2,736.00 $ 2,736.00 $ 2,736.00

1.0 Payment – Web

$ 3,100.00 $ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00

72.0 Spots $ 15.00 $ 1,080.00 $ 1,080.00

3.0 Mobile distribution

$ 162.00 $ 486.00 $ 486.00

29. Component Total $137,628.00 $ 18,861.00 $ 21,288.00 $ 97,479.00

30. Travel

31. DSA

31.1 National Expert(s)/Consultant(s) DSA field work 400.0 Trip/ 3 days $ 125.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 30,171.00 $ 12,681.00 $ 7,148.00

33. Local transport costs 0.0 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -

33.1 National Expert/s Consultant/s 400.0 Trip/ 3 days $ 114.39 $ 45,756.00 $ 17,061.00 $ 16,599.00 $ 12,096.00

39. Component Total $ 95,756.00 $ 47,232.00 $ 29,280.00 $ 19,244.00

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40. Capital items

41. Utility truck 2.0 Vehicle $ 3,255.00 $ 11,532.00 $ 5,580.00 $ 2,790.00 $ 3,162.00

42. Motorboat 2.0 Motorboat $ 1,395.00 $ 2,790.00 $ 1,860.00 $ 930.00 $ -

43. Computer 6.0 Equipment $ 606.67 $ 3,640.00 $ 2,177.00 $ 917.00 $ 546.00

44. Drones 10.0 Equipment $ 1,116.00 $ 11,160.00 $ 11,160.00 $ - $ -

45. Forest logging equipment 1.0 Equipment $ 2,828.00 $ 2,828.00 $ - $ 2,828.00 $ -

45.1 Forest protection equipment 1.0 Equipment $ 3,100.00 $ 3,100.00 $ 3,100.00

45.2 Medium-size 5 HP chainsaws 2.0 Equipment $ 620.00 $ 1,240.00 $ 1,240.00

46. GIS – Plotter 1.0 Equipment $ 2,513.00 $ 2,513.00 $ 1,209.00 $ 1,118.00 $ 186.00

47. Photographic camera 5.0 Equipment $ 105.80 $ 529.00 $ 112.00 $ 221.00 $ 196.00

48. Projector 1.0 Equipment $ 465.00 $ 465.00 $ 465.00 $ - $ -

49. Component Total $ 39,797.00 $ 22,563.00 $ 13,144.00 $ 4,090.00

50. Consumable items

51.1 Soil testing kit 1,032.0 Samples $ 5.00 $ 5,160.00 $ 5,160.00

5.1.2 Field kits (including water-tight boots, lamps, pen-knives, first aid kit)

10.0 Kits $ 110.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 550.00 $ 550.00

5.1.3 Field inputs 1.0 Set $ 3,299.00 $ 3,299.00 $ 3,299.00

5.1.4 Production of mangrove charcoal 1.0 overall $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00

5.1.5 Inputs for fencing, such as posts, wire, clamps 1.0 overall $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00

5.1.6 Inputs for plant production such as substrate, trays, compost, bags, irrigation system

1.0 overall $ 15,517.00 $ 15,517.00 $ 15,517.00

5.1.7 Set of tools such as auger, hammers, measuring tape, pliers, gloves, wheel-barrows, raffia, wire, machetes

1.0 overall $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00

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5.1.8 Materials to build storage 1.0 overall $ 5,860.00 $ 5,860.00 $ 5,860.00

5.1.9 Plants for hedges 35,000.0 Plant $ 0.30 $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00

5.1.10 Field materials for workshops 6.0 Set $ 720.00 $ 4,320.00 $ 4,320.00

52.1 Mapping and analysis material: Geographic databases and tabulating machines for the 4 municipalities involved

1.0 overall $ 9,090.00 $ 9,090.00 $ 9,090.00 $ -

52.2 ArcGIS software 1.0 overall $ 5,790.00 $ 5,790.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,790.00

54. Stationery and consumable items 1.0 overall $ 1,534.00 $ 1,534.00 $ 260.00 $ 186.00 $ 1,088.00

59. Component Total $174,970.00 $ 18,060.00 $ 16,275.00 $140,635.00

60. Miscellaneous

61.1 Sundry (publications, distribution, education material) 1.0 overall $ 10,786.00 $ 10,786.00 $ 1,976.00 $ 2,530.00 $ 6,280.00

61.2 Domain and hosting 3.0 payment $ 363.33 $ 1,090.00 $ 600.00 $ 381.00 $ 109.00

62. Audit costs 3.0 payment $ 4,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00

69. Component Total $ 23,876.00 $ 6,576.00 $ 6,911.00 $ 10,389.00

70. National administration costs

71. Executing Agency Management Cost $108,610.00 $ 29,385.00 $ 27,297.00 $ 51,928.00

79. Component Total $108,610.00 $ 29,385.00 $ 27,297.00 $ 51,928.00

SUB-TOTAL $844,678.00 $229,287.00 $213,278.00 $402,113.00

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80. Project monitoring & administration

81. ITTO monitoring and review costs $ 25,000.00

82. ITTO mid-term, final and ex-post evaluation $ 5,000.00

83. ITTO programme support costs (12% of items 10–82 above) $ 51,685.00

89. Component Total $ 81,685.00

100. GRAND TOTAL $914,363.00

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3.4.2 ITTO budget by component

Annual disbursements

TOTAL YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Budget components


12. Other Personnel $ 1,340.00 $ 1,340.00

12.1 Assistant 1 $ 8,301.00 $ 1,428.00 $ 2,067.00 $ 4,806.00

12.2 Assistant 2 $ 9,180.00 $ 2,720.00 $ 3,900.00 $ 2,560.00

12.3 Other labour $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00

13.1. Mapping information system consultant $ 4,355.00 $ 2,427.00 $ 1,028.00 $ 900.00

13.2. Biology consultant $ 17,298.00 $ 13,950.00 $ 1,674.00 $ 1,674.00

13.3. Forest consultant $ 28,017.00 $ 8,970.00 $ 17,407.00 $ 1,640.00

13.4. Ecological restoration consultant $ 17,007.00 $ 3,069.00 $ 7,800.00 $ 6,138.00

13.5. Environmental impact consultant $ 18,393.00 $ 9,465.00 $ 8,928.00

13.6. Bio-monitoring consultant $ 6,975.00 $ 2,511.00 $ 4,464.00

13.7. Vegetation and land use consultant $ 7,750.00 $ 852.00 $ 852.00 $ 6,046.00

13.8. Environmental manager $ 23,618.00 $ 12,611.00 $ 5,709.00 $ 5,298.00

13.9. Environmental educator $ 23,362.00 $ 8,199.00 $ 4,555.00 $ 10,608.00

19. Component Total $ 170,596.00 $ 61,737.00 $ 54,457.00 $ 54,402.00

20. Sub-contracts

21. Sub-contract Architect for building $ 2,418.00 $ - $ - $ 2,418.00

22. Mapping information systems $ 11,180.00 $ 5,580.00 $ 5,600.00

23. Workers $ 5,620.00 $ 5,620.00

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24. Survey officers $ 14,733.00 $ 9,375.00 $ 1,786.00 $ 3,572.00

25. Marketing $ 8,291.00 $ 3,948.00 $ 4,343.00

26. Economic environment analyst $ 3,906.00 $ 3,906.00

27. Graphic designer $ 5,118.00 $ 5,118.00

28. Advertising and media $ 2,736.00 $ 2,736.00

$ 2,100.00 $ 2,100.00

$ 1,080.00 $ 1,080.00

$ 486.00 $ 486.00

29. Component Total $ 57,668.00 $ 18,861.00 $ 21,288.00 $ 17,519.00

30. Travel

31.1 National Expert(s)/Consultant(s) DSA field work $ 32,572.00 $ 22,421.00 $ 9,445.00 $ 706.00

33.1 National Expert/s Consultant/s $ 34,117.00 $ 16,041.00 $ 13,659.00 $ 4,417.00

39. Component Total $ 66,689.00 $ 38,462.00 $ 23,104.00 $ 5,123.00

40. Capital items

44. Drones $ 11,160.00 $ 11,160.00 $ - $ -

45. Forest logging equipment $ 2,828.00 $ - $ 2,828.00 $ -

45.1 Forest protection equipment $ 3,100.00 $ 3,100.00

45.2 Medium-size 5 HP chainsaws $ 1,240.00 $ 1,240.00

46. GIS $ 186.00 $ 186.00

49. Component Total $ 18,514.00 $ 11,160.00 $ 7,168.00 $ 186.00

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50. Consumable items

5.1.2 Field kits (including water-tight boots, lamps, pen-knives, first aid kit) $ 1,060.00 $ 510.00 $ 550.00

5.1.3 Field inputs $ 3,299.00 $ 3,299.00

5.1.4 Production of mangrove charcoal $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00

5.1.5 Inputs for fencing, such as posts, wire, clamps $ 54,500.00 $ 54,500.00

5.1.6 Inputs for plant production such as substrate, trays, compost, bags, irrigation system $ 5,517.00 $ 5,517.00

5.1.7 Set of tools such as auger, hammers, measuring tape, pliers, gloves, wheel-barrows, raffia, wire, machetes

$ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00

5.1.8 Materials to build storage $ 3,442.00 $ 3,442.00

54. Stationery and consumable items $ 1,534.00 $ 260.00 $ 186.00 $ 1,088.00

59. Component Total $ 82,152.00 $ 770.00 $ 13,485.00 $ 67,897.00

60. Miscellaneous

61.1 Sundry (publications, distribution, education material) $ 4,106.00 $ 1,697.00 $ 2,409.00

61.2 Domain and hosting $ 981.00 $ 600.00 $ 381.00

69. Component Total $ 5,087.00 $ 2,297.00 $ 2,790.00 $ -

SUB-TOTAL $ 400,706.00 $ 133,287.00 $ 122,292.00 $ 145,127.00

80. Project monitoring & administration

81. ITTO monitoring and review costs $ 25,000.00

82. ITTO mid-term, final and ex-post evaluation $ 5,000.00

83. ITTO programme support costs (12% of items 10 - 82 above) $ 51,685.00

89. Component Total $ 81,685.00

100. GRAND TOTAL $ 482,391.00

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TOTAL YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Budget components


11. National Experts (long term) $ - $ - $ - $ -

11.1 Project Coordinator $ 16,220.00 $ 3,348.00 $ 8,370.00 $ 4,502.00

12.1 Assistant 1 $ 5,776.00 $ 4,670.00 $ 425.00 $ 681.00

12.2 Assistant 2 $ 7,132.00 $ - $ 2,700.00 $ 4,432.00

13.1. Mapping information systems consultant $ 2,020.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 820.00

13.3. Forest consultant $ 1,974.00 $ 1,074.00 $ 900.00

13.5. Environmental impact consultant $ 9,899.00 $ 9,899.00

13.7. Vegetation and land use consultant $ 3,242.00 $ 990.00 $ 990.00 $ 1,262.00

13.8. Environmental manager $ 5,365.00 $ 2,970.00 $ 2,395.00

13.9. Environmental educator $ 1,960.00 $ 1,960.00

19. Total Component $ 53,588.00 $ 14,252.00 $22,384.00 $16,952.00

30. Travel

31. DSA

31.1 National Expert(s)/Consultant(s) DSA field work $ 2,366.00 $ 1,116.00 $ 1,250.00

33.1 National Expert/s Consultant/s $ 1,535.00 $ 1,535.00

39. Total Component $ 3,901.00 $ - $ 1,116.00 $ 2,785.00

40 Capital items

41. Utility truck $ 11,532.00 $ 5,580.00 $ 2,790.00 $ 3,162.00

42. Motorboat $ 2,790.00 $ 1,860.00 $ 930.00 $ -

43. Computer $ 3,640.00 $ 2,177.00 $ 917.00 $ 546.00

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46. GIS – Plotter $ 2,327.00 $ 1,209.00 $ 1,118.00

47. Photographic camera $ 529.00 $ 112.00 $ 221.00 $ 196.00

48. Projector $ 465.00 $ 465.00 $ - $ -

49. Total Component $ 21,283.00 $ 11,403.00 $ 5,976.00 $ 3,904.00

50 Consumable items

51.1 Soil testing kit $ 5,160.00 $ 5,160.00

5.1.2 Field kits (including water-tight boots, lamps, pen-knives, first aid kit) $ 40.00 $ 40.00

5.1.5 Inputs for fencing, such as posts, wire, clamps $ 45,500.00 $45,500.00

5.1.6 Inputs for plant production such as substrate, trays, compost, bags, irrigation system

$ 10,000.00 $10,000.00

5.1.9 Plants for hedges $ 10,500.00 $10,500.00

5.1.10 Field materials for workshops $ 4,320.00 $ 4,320.00

52.1 Mapping and analysis material: Geographic databases and tabulating machines for the 4 municipalities involved

$ 9,090.00 $ 9,090.00 $ -

52.2 ArcGIS software $ 5,790.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,790.00

59. Total Component $ 90,400.00 $ 17,290.00 $ 2,790.00 $70,320.00

60. Miscellaneous

61.1 Sundry (publications, distribution, education material) $ 6,559.00 $ 279.00 $ 6,280.00

61.2 Domain and hosting $ 109.00 $ 109.00

62. Audit costs $ 12,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00

69. Total Component $ 18,668.00 $ 4,279.00 $ 4,000.00 $10,389.00

70. National management costs

71. Executing Agency Management Cost $108,610.00 $ 29,385.00 $27,297.00 $51,928.00

79. Total Component $108,610.00 $ 29,385.00 $27,297.00 $51,928.00

100. GRAND TOTAL $296,450.00 $ 76,609.00 $63,563.00 $156,278.00

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3.4.4 Other sources budget by component

Annual disbursements TOTAL YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Budget components


11. National Experts (long term)

11.1 Project Coordinator $ 22,110.00 $ 7,044.00 $ 10,044.00 $ 5,022.00

12.1 Assistant 1 $ 192.00 $ 192.00

12.2 Assistant 2 $ 1,077.00 $ 385.00 $ 692.00

13.1. Mapping information systems consultant $ 836.00 $ 836.00

13.2. Biology consultant $ 7,700.00 $ 7,700.00

13.8. Environmental manager $ 4,942.00 $ 2,970.00 $ 1,972.00

19. Component Total $ 36,857.00 $ 7,621.00 $ 22,242.00 $ 6,994.00

20 Sub-contracts

23. Workers $ 79,560.00 $ - $ - $ 79,560.00

25. Marketing $ 400.00 $ - $ - $ 400.00

29. Component Total $ 79,960.00 $ - $ - $ 79,960.00

30 Travel

31. DSA

31.1 National Expert(s)/Consultant(s) DSA field work $ 9,312.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,120.00 $ 5,192.00

33.1 National Expert/s Consultant/s $ 9,084.00 $ 2,940.00 $ 6,144.00

39. Component Total $ 18,396.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 5,060.00 $ 11,336.00

50 Consumable items

5.1.8 Materials to build storage $ 2,418.00 $ 2,418.00

59. Component Total $ 2,418.00 $ - $ - $ 2,418.00

60 Miscellaneous

61.1 Sundry (publications, distribution, education material)

$ 121.00 $ 121.00

69. Component Total $ 121.00 $ - $ 121.00 $ -

100 GRAND TOTAL $ 137,752.00 $ 9,621.00 $ 27,423.00 $ 100,708.00

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Yearly project budget by source – Environmental Fund of Veracruz


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11.1 Project Coordinator $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00

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$ 5,750.00 $ 5,750.00

33.1 National Expert/s Consultant/s $ 1,020.00 $ 1,020.00

39. Component Total $ 6,770.00 $ 6,770.00 $ - $ -

100 GRAND TOTAL $ 9,770.00 $ 9,770.00 $ - $ -

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3.4.5 Budget by activities and components Overall project budget by activities and components (in US$)

BUDGET COMPONENTS OUTPUTS / ACTIVITIES + 10. Project personnel 20 Sub-contracts 30 Duty travel 40 Capital items 50 Consumable items 60 Miscellaneous Year GRAND Non-activity based expenses TOTAL Output 1: The communities in the project range area restore the forest landscape with a focus on mangrove silvicultural management, and have the relevant technical capacity and legal basis Activity 1.1: Signing of contracts and collaboration agreements for project pilot plots 10,044.00 O - 6,050.00 O 465.00 E - - Y1 16,559.00 Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot 7,812.00 EI 5,580.00 I - 1,488.00 E 12,090.00 E 279.00 E Y1 27,249.00 Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot 16,632.00 EI - 3,528.00 I 9,264.00 E 510.00 I - Y1 29,934.00 Activity 1.4: Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones. 4,929.00 I - 1,320.00 I - - - Y1,Y2 6,249.00 Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot. 11,880.00 EI - 2,232.00 I 4,329.00 E - - Y2 18,441.00 Activity 1.6: Formalities and obtaining permit and logging rate for sustainable use of mangrove timber. 6,600.00 I Y2 6,600.00 Activity 1.7: Technical proposal for mangrove timber logging in authorized zones. 15,066.00 IO - - - - - Y2 15,066.00 Activity 1.8: Construction of basic storage infrastructure for mangrove timber. - 4,398.00 IO - - 6,696.00 IO - Y3 11,094.00 Activity 1.9: Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites. 8,960.00 E - 2,460.00 EI 298.00 E - - Y2 11,718.00 Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot. 1,120.00 O 5,600.00 I - 7,224.00 EI 2,790.00 E 121.00 O Y2 16,855.00 Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified. 6,138.00 I 83,200.00 IO 4,812.00 O 2,232.00 E 128,831.00 EI - Y3 225,213.00 Activity 1.12: Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management. 18,321.00 IEO - 2,340.00 O - - - 20,661.00 Activity 1.13: Development of monitoring baseline for ecological restoration zones. 7,812.00 EI - 3,804.00 O 112.00 E - 5,580.00 E Y3 17,308.00 Activity 1.14: Develop mangrove forest monitoring according to the size and timing of the use in each plot. 7,511.00 I - 2,808.00 I - - - Y1 10,319.00 Activity 1.15: Mapping of the ecological preservation areas for the entire area under management. 2,511.00 I - - 11,160.00 I - - Y1 13,671.00 Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use, according to mangrove forest structure and indicator species. 8,928.00 I - 1,632.00 I - - 2,232.00 I Y2,Y1,Y3 12,792.00 Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process. 5,022.00 E - 531.00 I - - - Y1,Y2,Y3 5,553.00

Sub-total 1 139,286.00 IEO 98,778.00 I 31,517.00 IO 36,572.00 E 150,917.00 EI 8,212.00 E 465,282.00 Output 2: Increased visibility and competitiveness of the legal and local market of mangrove timber Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition. 5,190.00 EI 5,358.00 I 1,660.00 I 1,014.00 E 186.00 I - Y2,Y3,Y1 13,408.00 Activity 2.2: Description of distribution system for mangrove timber products. - 1,767.00 I - 732.00 EI - - Y3 2,499.00 Activity 2.3: SWOT analysis of mangrove timber products. 4,557.00 I - - - - - Y3,Y2 4,557.00 Activity 2.4: Definition of the 5 Ps of mangrove timber (product, price, promotion, point of sale). 5,022.00 O 2,976.00 I - - 558.00 I - Y3 8,556.00 Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management 6,753.00 EO 7,942.00 I - - - - Y1,Y2 14,695.00 Activity 2.6: Creating a web platform for the supply of mangrove timber - 1,953.00 I - 139.00 E - 1,674.00 EI Y2,Y1,Y3 3,766.00

Sub-total 2 21,522.00 IEO 19,996.00 IO 1,660.00 IEO 1,885.00 EI 744.00 IEO 1,674.00 EO 47,481.00 Output 3: Strengthened technical capacities and social valuation of communities involved in mangrove silvicultural management Activity 3.1: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in mangrove timber processing 8,649.00 I - 16,596.00 I - - - Y1 25,245.00 Activity 3.2: Development of technical and practical training plan on mangrove timber management. 3,794.00 I 2,232.00 I - 186.00 E - - Y1 6,212.00 Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber, posts and charcoal. 20,421.00 I - 16,092.00 I - 13,020.00 I - 49,533.00 Activity 3.4: Implementation of training plan for mangrove timber preservation. 8,649.00 I - 5,364.00 I 1,154.00 I - Y1,Y2,Y3 15,167.00 Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products. 23,547.00 IEO 4,007.00 I 5,364.00 I - 279.00 I - Y2,Y3 33,197.00 Activity 3.6: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management. - 7,032.00 I 2,040.00 I - 5,349.00 EI - Y1 14,421.00 Activity 3.7: Development of a technical and practical training plan for 35 technicians, local leaders and community members directly associated with mangrove forest management. 2,763.00 I - 837.00 I - - - Y1,Y2,Y3 3,600.00 Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. 8,289.00 EO - 8,160.00 O - - - Y1,Y2,Y3 16,449.00 Activity 3.9: Implementation of a technical and practical training plan in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management 4,659.00 E - - - - - Y1,Y2,Y3 4,659.00 Activity 3.10: Feedback and evaluation fora on the effectiveness of technical and practical training processes. 1,264.00 I - - - - 1,488.00 I Y1 2,752.00 Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua, Colombia, Indonesia and Vietnam). 2,528.00 EI - 5,570.00 EI - - 502.00 EI Y1,Y3 8,600.00 Activity 3.12: Production of a practical manual on mangrove forest silvicultural management, focusing on forest landscape restoration. 7,140.00 EI - - - 530.00 I - Y3 7,670.00 Activity 3.13: Surveys and interviews on grazing and forest activities. - 4,017.00 I 1,780.00 I - 111.00 I - Y1 5,908.00 Activity 3.14: Identification of key audiences and themes in grazing and (illegal) forest management. 1,636.00 I - 776.00 I - - - Y3 2,412.00 Activity 3.15: Develop communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots). 5,819.00 I 1,566.00 I - - - - Y3 7,385.00 Activity 3.16: Meetings, workshops and discussions for cattle-raisers and other owners and users of mangrove forests and degraded lands with restoration potential. 1,581.00 I - - - 4,020.00 E - Y3 5,601.00 Activity 3.17: Directory of sites and owners with an interest in mangrove silvicultural management. 2,494.00 EI - - - - - Y3 2,494.00

Sub-total 3 103,233.00 IEO 18,854.00 I 62,579.00 I 1,340.00 EI 23,309.00 I 1,990.00 - 211,305.00 Sub-total (ITTO) 170,596.00 57,668.00 66,689.00 18,514.00 82,152.00 5,087.00 400,706.00

Sub-total (Executing agency) 53,588.00 - 3,901.00 21,283.00 90,400.00 6,668.00 175,840.00 Sub-total (Other sources) 39,857.00 79,960.00 25,166.00 - 2,418.00 121.00 147,522.00

TOTAL 264,041.00 137,628.00 95,756.00 39,797.00 174,970.00 11,876.00 724,068.00 (I) - ITTO Contribution (E) - Contribution of Executing Agency / Pronatura Mexico A.C. (O) - Contribution of other sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-NAWCA / Environmental Fund of Veracruz

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3.5 Assumptions, risks, sustainability 3.6 Assumptions and risks

Similarly to any other project, this one is subject to variables that cannot be controlled and which can cause dramatic changes in its prospects. Some of the assumptions, risks and solutions include:

Assumption Risk Solution Environmental legislation still includes the possibility of mangrove forest silvicultural use.

Structural changes in environmental legislation.

Legal and document analysis of experiences and ecological grounds to prove that "thinning" as a silvicultural management method does not damage mangrove forest tree structure or biodiversity.

Local and regional firewood, posts and charcoal buyers opt for the legal, sustainable market and the price is comparatively competitive.

Illegal logging in mangrove forests continues, generating clandestine timber at a lower price.

The project will work with the Federal Environmental Attorney Department to control mangrove timber points of sale in order to reduce illegal sales.

Mangrove timber producers' organisational and logistic capacities help them supply the market efficiently

Local demand is fully satisfied and legal mangrove timber prices start to come down.

Market surveys, marketing plan and communication campaign will be implemented to encourage the use of legal mangrove timber.

Methods are available and implementable to the area under sustainable forest management of mangrove timber.

Forest management plans are difficult to implement because of the amount of data required and sampling intensity.

National and international technicians are available, who have experience in mangrove timber forest management plans and who are willing to participate in the project.

There are qualified trainers to train technicians and owners in the field in the timber management of mangrove forests.

The methodology may be difficult to implement when dasonomic aspects and heterogeneous nature of mangrove forest landscapes are not known.

A manual suitable for mangrove forest conditions in, and heterogeneous nature of the Alvarado Lagoon System will be produced in an accessible, pedagogic format according to the target audience.

3.5.2 Sustainability This project will generate economic resources and social cohesion among mangrove-using communities, so it is expected that activities will continue beyond project completion. Developing long-term management plans for mangrove areas will encourage regulated and ecologically viable use. Legal foundations for ongoing mangrove silviculture will be available. The training process will pave the way for forest communities and forest technicians to implement improved utilization, through concrete outputs such as information, as well as training manuals and resources that will benefit other communities. Through market studies and mangrove timber promotion consumers will get information on where to obtain the products legally and sustainably. Federal, state and municipal institutions, as well as regional organizations and academia will have access to the practical bases of the mangrove timber production process associated with its rehabilitation; in turn, this will feed into forest development programs at the project site but from a national perspective.

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PART 4. OPERATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 4.1 Organization structure and stakeholder involvement mechanisms 4.1.1 Executing agency and partners

The following institutions and sectors are involved in the project: Pronatura Veracruz, the Executing Agency, an NGO with 21 years experience in conservation and restoration projects. PVer has worked for 12 years in the Alvarado Lagoon System where it has implemented community production projects as well as bird restoration and monitoring. It implemented the pre-project on mapping of potential areas for mangrove forest rehabilitation identifying over 19,000 hectares with rehabilitation potential. It has also generated regional information on carbon sinks in different types of mangrove forests. Over time it has certified 800 hectares as Private Conservation Areas, on both ejido and private lands. In these areas it developed management plans which today show timber use potential. It has local offices and, importantly, links with the community. Among its experts there are biologists, engineers, communicators, marketing and IT specialists who will all provide advice on project activities. Pronatura Veracruz has an “Ecoforest” Program focused on ecological restoration, forest products, mapping and management plans. The officer in charge of the Project is MSc. Aníbal Ramírez Soto who has 9 years experience in the field of mangrove forests, and ecosystem conservation and restoration, and in particular, 4 years experience in the project area.

4.1.2 Project management team Another key player is the College of Postgraduate Studies in the person of Dr. Juan Ignacio Valdés. Dr. Valdés has developed the mangrove timber harvesting prototype management plan, currently available on the Federal Government's General Wildlife Directorate webpage. This prototype management plan has been used in two flagship projects in mangrove timber use: El Paraíso, Tabasco and Marismas Nacionales in the State of Nayarit. In both cases Dr. Valdés contributed his experience and skills to develop the baseline, cycles, zoning and management measurements that helped harvest controlled volumes of timber without impacting on the mangrove forest tree cover. Furthermore, INECOL will also have a presence in the person of Dr. Jorge López-Portillo who will provide advice on mangrove forest monitoring aspects, both on mangrove forests for silvicultural logging and on mangrove forests under restoration and conservation processes. Dr. López-Portillo has worked in the area of the project, monitoring the production of leaf litter, biomass growth, and propagule structure and production. The information and experience he provides will be applied to the project through the measurement of mangrove forest environmental health variables, as well as tree selection and selection of zones suitable for propagule collection and biodiversity levels. 4.1.3 Project steering committee The project will have 8 representatives of the sectors required for its successful implementation. The community sector representative will be chosen by the primary project beneficiaries. Some representatives have already been selected, while others will be appointed at the time of project implementation. Meetings will be held every 3 months in the first year and every 4 months in the last 2 years of the project. During the meetings reports will be presented on project achievements and problems, so that strategic decisions can be discussed and defined in this forum. The committee will be chaired by the Project Director, and it will have an alternate chair, the federal authority (CONAFOR and SEMARNAT) that will monitor project implementation at all times. The social sector will be involved through PLADEYRA which is implementing the ecological management of the area. The technical (COLPOS) and scientific (INECOL) aspects will serve to best guide and evaluate project activities. Annex 7 contains the project flowchart and operational organization.

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Communication materials and general corporate image for mangrove timber. Webpage, brochures and video on mangrove timber.

Development of information base on biological and ecological characteristics of sites under restoration, protection and timber logging processes.

Baseline of mangrove forest flora and fauna structure and composition before, during and after forest logging or restoration. Increased number of bio-indicator database records.

Biological and ecological databases per plot and owner. Detailed scale location and GIS maps. List of suitable management and restoration actions according to the bio-monitoring information.

Annex 8 "Project Flowchart" shows the operational and thematic distribution of the executive team. 4.3 Dissemination and mainstreaming of project learning 4.3.1 Dissemination of project results

A web section for the project will be created within the Pronatura-Veracruz page. It will contain project outcomes, difficulties and achievements. Social networks will also be used to disseminate the possibilities offered by sustainable management and in conservation. Communication media directories will help keep the community informed and actively involved in the project. Decision makers will receive information through electronic bulletins and direct distribution at municipal level. The aim of dissemination is to inform and involve the population in the objectives of the project. The outcomes of project work will be presented in fora and possibly in congresses and events, thus assisting networking efforts.

4.3.2 Mainstreaming of project learning

A training program for mangrove forest dependent farmers, applicable in other areas of Mexico and even in Latin America, will capitalise on project experiences. The manual will be available on Internet and will be disseminated through social networks which have proven their widespread impact among different types of audiences, including those that are relatively marginalised. As a result of Pronatura’s and its partners’ involvement in various committees and fora, project outcomes will be mainstreamed through the following:

a) Specialised courses and community training; b) Increased knowledge on mangrove timber; c) Stronger economy based on the sustainable use of mangrove forest ecosystems; d) Appropriation by the community of silvicultural management methods; e) Increased number of owners with land in mangrove forests under conservation, timber

management and ecological restoration; f) Inclusion of project outcomes in Land Ecological Management.

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ANNEX 1 PROFILES OF THE EXECUTING

AND COLLABORATING AGENCIES

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1) Background, including: • Name and location of Headquarters and a description of mission PRONATURA MÉXICO A.C. - REGIÓN VERACRUZ Zaragoza No 73, Zona centro, Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico • Year of establishment 1981 • Fields of expertise Environment and sustainability Biodiversity and monitoring Mangrove forest rehabilitation, lowland forests, cloud forests and pine-oak forests Community development Environmental education. Pronatura is a Mexican non-profit civil society organization whose mission includes the conservation of flora, fauna, and priority ecosystems, promoting the development of society in harmony with Nature. Pronatura was founded in 1981 and currently has six sections in Mexico: Pronatura Sur, Pronatura Península de Yucatán, Pronatura Noreste, Pronatura Noroeste, Pronatura México and Pronatura Veracruz (PVer). Its mission is: conserve flora, fauna and priority ecosystems and promote the development of society in harmony with Nature. Its corporate purpose includes the promotion, encouragement, and implementation of, and cooperation with activities aimed at conserving those of Mexico's natural ecosystems that are significant for their flora and fauna resources, thus contributing to achieve the country's harmonious and holistic development and conserving the rich natural heritage for future generations. Furthermore, it includes collaboration with individuals, associations and national and international institutions active in the conservation of natural ecosystems, flora and fauna, to join efforts and achieve higher efficiencies in their actions. Pronatura Veracruz was established in 1991 to conserve habitats and species in the Gulf Region, focusing on Veracruz, the third State in Mexico for its biological diversity, and one of the most environmentally threatened. Over 22 years of continuous activities, PVer has focused its efforts on areas of high conservation priority: Central coastal plains of the State of Veracruz, high and low basins of the Papaloapan River (Sierra de Zongolica and Alvarado Lagoon System), cloud forests of the Central Region of Veracruz, Uxpanapa forests and Natural Protected Areas of Tuxtlas, Pico de Orizaba and Cofre de Perote. Each year, PVer submits its books to audit and receives from Pricewaterhouse Coopers S.C. an opinion on the financial statements, thus confirming our reliability in the use and handling of financial resources. PVer has a six-member Board that meets 3 times a year to assess its financial statements and work. We attach an annual activity report as well as a financial report. To date, Pronatura has implemented no fewer than 200 conservation projects in conservation priority sites, for amounts ranging from USD 2,500 to USD 1,000,000. Most projects were won by tender, and they all required the submission of final technical and financial reports. MAJOR DONORS AND COLLABORATORS: Companies: ADO, Aeme, Alstom, Coca Cola Foundation, Coca Cola-Atlanta Foundation, Fundemex, Helvex, Herbariye, Grupo Nestlé México, S.A. de C.V., Procter and Gamble, Proquina. International sources: American Forest, Audubon, Canadian Wildlife Service, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF-CI); Cross and Crown Lutheran School, Disney, Eagle Optics, Ecological Development Fund, Environment Canada, Canada Environment Fund, George and Nancy Perkins, Harmony Foundation, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Hawk Watch International, IABIN, Jennifer and Randy Speers, Lannan Foundation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Optics for the Tropics, Pacific Wildlife Research Center, Rare, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations Development Program, Xcerces. Government of Mexico: Cecadesu, Government of the State of Veracruz (General Environment Coordination), Xalapa Municipal Water Commission, National Commission for Biodiversity Awareness

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and Use (CONABIO), National Commission for Indigenous Peoples Development (CDI), National Forest Commission (CONAFOR), National Commission for Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), Secretariat of Education and Culture (SEC), Secretariat of Social Development and Environment (SEDESMA), Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT); Secretariat of Agricultural, Rural and Forest Development (SEDARPA), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Municipalities of Alvarado, Actopan, Puente Nacional, Xalapa, Biosphere Reserve of Tehuacan Cuicatlán (RBTC), Biosphere Reserve of Las Tuxtlas (RBLT), Cofre de Perote National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Petróleos Mexicanos. Other Mexican organizations or institutions: ENDESU, Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza ((Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature - FMCN), Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Zongolica (Zongolica Technology Institute of Higher Education - ITSZ), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología (Sciences and Technology Museum), Patronato para el Parque Ecológico Macuiltepetl, A.C., Fondo para la Comunicación y la Educación Ambiental A.C., Bosque de Niebla, A.C., Instituto de Ecología, A.C., WORK IMPLEMENTED IN THE PAPALOAPAN WETLANDS Veracruz is a coastal State and as such, over the past 12 years, it has focused primarily on the coastal area and very particularly on the mangrove forest ecosystem. In 2004 it implemented Planning for the Conservation of Sites on the Veracruz Coast, as well as other conservation planning processes for important coastal areas in the State of Veracruz, such as Conservation Planning for the Middle and Lower Basins of the Coatzacoalcos River and the Eco-Regional Forest and Rainforest Plan for Northern Veracruz; all these were implemented in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. In 2005 some social groups from the Alvarado Wetlands showed interest in establishing mangrove nurseries and launching preliminary efforts to reforest with mangrove. From 2006 to 2009 PVer implemented several mangrove reforestation processes with over 70 owners (both small landowners and ejidos) on approximately 1,100 hectares. PVer set up 3 nurseries in the area, two of which are still operating today; one is operated by local groups and the other by Pronatura, ”Vivero San Antonio”, a local mangrove forest UMA (MX-VIV-CO-296-VER/11). 42 species are being reproduced in the latter, including mangrove species Rhizophora mangle, Avicennia germinans and Laguncularia racemosa. In 2010 PVer conducted a study entitled: “Identification and Description of Potential Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation Areas: the Case of the Papaloapan River Basin Wetlands in Veracruz, Mexico”. This study provided a description of areas with different ecological restoration potential and thus helped make informed decisions on where to channel ecological protection and restoration efforts. PVer has implemented innovative experiences in mangrove forest rehabilitation. It purchased 15 hectares of degraded lands to implement and validate technology packages for mangrove forest ecological restoration. These spaces (“living schools”) are sites for practical studies used by the National Workshops for Mangrove forest Restoration. There is a bird monitoring system that covers a total of 42,000 hectares and helps develop indicators on the ecological health of the Wetlands System. Furthermore, there is a photography and document legacy containing more than 2,000 photos and over 250 hours of film documenting the environmental and social status of the Papaloapan wetlands. During its 12 years history, PVer has prepared three social diagnoses on the environmental issue and production project proposals for several community groups. Currently it is processing the legal protection of 705 hectares under the Private Conservation Areas scheme in the Alvarado Lagoon System. In 2012, PVer organised the Mangrove Forest Ecological Restoration Workshop to build capacities and cooperation among stakeholders who are involved in decision making and implementers of ecological restoration actions in the mangrove forests of the Papaloapan Basin. The Workshop was

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attended by 43 participants from 14 Mexican States and 1 from Guatemala. Furthermore, 17 presenters from 9 institutions were involved. To date, Pronatura Veracruz has implemented no fewer than 23 Papaloapan Wetlands conservation projects, for amounts ranging from USD 2,400 to USD 300,000. Over the years, it has developed a sound Geographic Information System containing information generated by Pronatura Veracruz for the Papaloapan Wetlands area, including:

Type Information Map Map of potential mangrove forest rehabilitation areas in the Papaloapan

River Wetlands. Map showing the location of the Papaloapan River Wetlands. Map of land use and vegetation change in the Papaloapan River Wetlands. Map of the design for the ecological restoration of Mr. Alfonso Marina's plot. Map of the design for the ecological restoration of a common area in the

Ejido Moral y Mosquitero, Alvarado, Veracruz. Maps of the location of reforestation sites in the Papaloapan River Wetlands. Map showing the zoning of areas that can be restored for bird monitoring in

the Papaloapan River Wetlands. Maps of the location and zoning of private plots as Private Conservation

Areas. Map of the zoning of private landowner plots as part of their management

plan. Map of the location of bird monitoring points identified using PVer

methodology. Map of the location of “chinampas” [artificial islands] used as an ecological

restoration technique. Database Microsoft Access database for migratory and native bird monitoring. Document Identification and Description of Potential Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation Areas:

the Case of the Papaloapan River Basin Wetlands, Veracruz, Mexico. Method Method used to identify sites for bird monitoring in wetlands using the

Geographic Information System. Protocol Protocol for carbon monitoring in mangrove forests.

Protocol for the nursery germination of Laguncularia racemosa. Protocol for fauna monitoring in wetlands using trap-cameras.

Management plan

Management plan for the "Puente Fierro" Private Conservation Area. Management plan for the "Reserva de los Canales" Private Conservation

Area. Video and photograph

“Reflejos sobre el agua” (Reflections on the Water) documentary that analyses the degradation problem of wetlands and fisheries. The conclusion is that the main cause of mangrove forest degradation is the lack of a sustainable management program for mangrove timber.

Video-capsule on the successful silvicultural management of mangrove forests in Tabasco, to build awareness among the population of the Alvarado Lagoon System on opportunities for sustainable management.

Photographic documents of mangrove forest degradation. This includes a flyover at the time of the June 2011 fires that burnt 2,500 hectares of mangrove forest, and of the 2012 fire, to document the area destroyed.

Video-capsule on mangrove honey and mangrove forest management for honey production.

Educational capsule for Veracruz State's TV High School on the importance of mangrove forests in Veracruz.

Thesis Bachelor's Degree in Geography Thesis entitled "Air photograph analysis of degraded mangrove forest areas with a view to ecological restoration in the lower Papaloapan River basin”.

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Basic information on the area: Source Information

INEGI Topographic vector charts 1:50000. Topographic vector charts 1:20000. Municipal Geo-Statistics Framework 2010. Population and Housing Census 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010. LIDAR images Orthophotographs Land use and vegetation series II, III, IV and V, 1:250000.

CONABIO Significant Bird Conservation Areas, Priority land regions, priority hydrological regions, priority marine regions. Priority land sites Priority marine sites Basin demarcation

INECOL Aerial photographs series, 1:10000, geo-referenced. Institute of Geography, UNAM

Historical aerial photograph series (1975-1980), geo-referenced.

LANDSAT Landsat 8 images, 2013. SPOT Pan-chromatic SPOT images, 2006. CONANP Natural Protected Areas and Ramsar Sites RAN Land tenure

In the silvicultural field, PVer has gained experience in: a) Low broadleaved forest, through its collaboration with the Perote Institute of Technology and with

support for the development of the Forest Management Plan for a low broadleaved forest plot. b) Mangrove forest through the collaboration with Dr. Juan Ignacio Valdés of the Postgraduate

College. Dr. Valdés was a trainer at the above mentioned Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation Workshop.

PVer has gained skills in forest management plan design. It has also visited sites where sustainable mangrove forest management projects are being implemented in Tabasco, Nayarit and Colombia, and it has documented the process and methods used. PVer also has experience in the development of Management Plans for Conservation Areas.

Profiles of partner organisations

This Annex contains the following information on the Executing Agency: 1) Background, including: • Name and location of Headquarters and a description of mission Instituto de Ecología A.C. Carretera antigua a Coatepec 351, El Haya, Xalapa 91070, Veracruz, Mexico. Tel. (228) 842 18 00 • Year of establishment 1975 • Fields of expertise Environment and sustainability Biodiversity and systematisation Evolutionary biology Vertebrate biology and conservation Eco-ethology Functional ecology Multi-trophic interactions Biologically sound pest and vector management Bio-technological management of resources

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• Organizational chart

• List of the main projects or studies conducted in the previous three years indicating, if applicable, donor agencies

Name of the project: Evaluation of heavy metals in the neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis annectens) habitat, in two lagoons and rivers of the municipalities of Alvarado and Actopan, Veracruz. Researcher in charge: Dr Carolina Valdespino Quevedo. Finance: Fiscal resources, Instituto de Ecología, A. C. (Ecology Institute), Xalapa, Veracruz, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo (Diet and Development Research Centre - CIAD-Guaymas) of the Animal Eco-physiology and Eco-toxicology Laboratories.

Name of the project: Tree species survival and growth. Researcher in charge: Dr. Patricia Moreno, Graciela Sánchez Ríos (participant). Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Restoration of a “popal” invaded by antelope grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis, Poaceae) in Ramsar Site N. 1336 La Mancha - El Llano. Researcher in charge: Dr Patricia Moreno-Casasola Barceló. Finance: CONABIO Agreement N. FB1222/FH001/07

Name of the project: Structure, succession and regeneration in flood forests of the coastal plains of Mexico's central Gulf area. Researcher in charge: Dr Patricia Moreno-Casasola Barceló. Finance: ITTO CONAFOR

Name of the project: Germination and establishment of dune and wetland plants. Researcher in charge: Dr Patricia Moreno-Casasola Barceló. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Monitoring of the La Mancha Lagoon. Researcher in charge: Dr Patricia Moreno-Casasola Barceló. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

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Name of the project: Plant physiological and anatomic responses to flooding. Researcher in charge: Dr. Guillermo Ángeles Álvarez, Dr. Jorge López-Portillo. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Trees and shrubs of the La Mancha Reserve. Researcher in charge: Dr. Gonzalo Castillo, MSc. María Elena Medina. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Secondary succession and restoration of abandoned paddocks. Researcher in charge: Dr. Sergio Guevara, Javier Laborde, Graciela Sánchez Ríos. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Distribution and survival of Phoradendron vaginatum in shrub forests in the La Mancha dune system. Researcher in charge: Dr. José García Franco

Name of the project: Anatomy of the endo-parasite Bdallophyton americanum: Water-borne insertion system with the host. Researcher in charge: Dr. José García Franco, Dr. Guillermo Ángeles, Dr. Jorge López-Portillo. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Host specificity for hemi-parasites Psittacantthus caluculatus and P. schiedeanus. Researcher in charge: Dr. José García Franco. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Epiphyte survival in the soil. Researcher in charge: Dr. José García Franco. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Epiphytic diseases in the La Mancha medium forest. Researcher in charge: Dr. José García Franco. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Natural succession dynamics in mobile coastal dunes. Researcher in charge: Dr María Luisa Martínez. Finance: Fiscal funds, INECOL

Name of the project: Regional Program for the description and monitoring of mangrove forest ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Mexico: launch of a multi-institutional network. Veracruz. Researcher in charge: Dr. Jorge López-Portillo. Participants: Dr Ana Laura Lara Domínguez, Phys. Eduardo Sáinz Hernández, MSc. Víctor Vásquez, Biol. León R. Gómez. Finance: CONABIO

Name of the project: Evaluation of critical habitats of coastal lagoon and estuary resources in the Gulf of Mexico. Researcher in charge: Dr Ana Laura Lara Domínguez. Finance: Fiscal resources, INECOL

Name of the project: Evaluation of the dynamics of the La Mancha Lagoon ephemeral mouth and its biotic communities. Researcher in charge: Dr Ana Laura Lara Domínguez. Finance: Fiscal resources, INECOL

Name of the project: Evaluation of the natural resources and fisheries productivity in two coastal lagoons in the face of the impact of climate change and the rise of mean sea levels: La Mancha Lagoon and El Ostión Lagoon, Veracruz, Gulf of Mexico. Researcher in charge: Dr Ana Laura Lara Domínguez. Participants: Dr Laura Ruelas M., Phys. Eduardo Sáinz Hernández. Finance: COVECyT. List of projects and pre-projects submitted to ITTO, indicating whether they were funded and, if so, their status. Criteria for the Management of Mangrove Forest and Flood Forests in the Central Coastal Plains of Veracruz, Mexico: A Community Management Tool. Collaboration between the Instituto de Ecología,

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A.C. and the National Forest Commission (CONAFOR), funded by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) Infrastructure (as far as relevant): • Facilities for carrying out the work related to the proposal, such as laboratories, experimental facilities, training facilities, etc.

• Specialised laboratories: Climate Analyses, Soils, Plant Physiology, Optic Microscopy and Electron Microscopy, Morphometry, IT Waste Processing. Plant Ecology, Soil Biology, Anatomy and Histology.

• Specialised library • Nationally significant biological collections: Herbarium - Wood Library, Entomological

Collection, Fungal Collection, National Cycad Collection. • Videoconference rooms: 2 • Vehicles for field work: 2

Budget: • To the extent that is relevant to the project, the financial status and resources and the overall budgets for the previous three years Note: 2011 and 2012 budgets are not available

INSTITUTO DE ECOLOGÍA, A.C.

(in millions of pesos)

Item

2013 Annual Program 1_/ Progress %

Original Amended January-September p_/ Original Amended (1) (2) (3) (4=3/1) (5=3/2)

Total Outgo 278.4 379.1 170.2 61.1 44.9 Programmable 278.4 379.1 170.2 61.1 44.9 Operation 274.2 274.8 157.7 57.5 57.4 Personal Services 200.3 200.9 121.5 60.7 60.5

Allowances and superannuation

n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.

Materials and Supplies 13.4 10.9 6.1 45.7 56.1 General Utilities 56.8 56.8 33.6 59.1 59.1

Payments relating to Pidiregas

n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.

Others 3.7 6.2 -3.5 n.a. n.a. Investment 4.3 104.3 12.5 - - 12.0 Physical Investment 4.3 104.3 12.5 - - 12.0 Financial Investment 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 n.a. n.a. Note: Subtotals and percentage progress may differ as a result of rounding. 1_/ The original program corresponds to the Outgo Budget of the Federation adopted by the Congress and the Amended Program includes authorized adaptations to the budget, which the entity reported at the time through the Integrated Information System. p_/ Preliminary figures. n.a.: not applicable, - -: over 100 percent. Source: Public Treasury Statistics Sub-General Directorate, Public Treasury Economic Planning Unit, prepared on the basis of the Federation's Outgo Budget and the Integrated Information System.

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4) Personnel: • Total number of personnel in relevant fields: – Number of personnel with postgraduate degrees: 4 – Number of personnel with graduate degrees: 10 – Number of middle-level technicians: 6 – Number of administrative personnel: 4 Background Name and location of Headquarters: El Colegio de Posgraduados. Campus Montecillo. Carretera México-Texcoco Km. 36.5, Montecillo , Texcoco 56230, Estado de México. Institutional mission: El Colegio de Postgraduados (Postgraduate College) is an education institution that generates, disseminates and applies knowledge to the sustainable management of natural resources, the production of nutritional and safe food, and the improvement of community living standards. Year of establishment: 1979 Fields of expertise: Sustainable management of natural resources Sustainable agro-eco-systems Alternative energy and biomaterials Agribusiness, agricultural-ecotourism and landscape architecture Microbial, plant and animal biotechnology Conservation and improvement of genetic resources Food safety, quality and biosecurity Impact and mitigation of climate change Geomatics applied to the study and management of natural resources and agricultural systems Sustainable rural development Agriculture, livestock, forest, aquaculture and fisheries systems Value adding Rural agricultural communities, ejidos and local knowledge Education, human development and knowledge management Statistics, modelling and information technologies applied to agriculture and the rural environment Technological innovation

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• Organizational chart

List of the main projects or studies conducted in the previous three years, indicating, if applicable, donor agencies:

• Vascular flora of the Marismas Nacionales mangrove forests, State of Nayarit (financed by CONABIO).

• Reproduction of two tree species in a mangrove forest in the North coast of the Mexican Pacific (financed by the State Council of Science and Technology in Sinaloa).

• Establishment of mangrove forest areas on dredge islands as potential support for fisheries on the Bay of Navachiste, Sinaloa, Mexico (financed by CONAPESCA).

• Reforestation of Laguncularia racemosa (L.) Gaertn. f. in the Villa Juárez Ejido, Nayarit (financed by CONACYT).

• Structure, phenology and natural reforestation in a mangrove forest in the Centla Marshes, Tabasco (financed by the Organization of American States)

List of projects and pre-projects submitted to ITTO, indicating whether they were funded and, if so, their status: No projects submitted Infrastructure (as far as relevant): • Facilities for carrying out the work related to the proposal, such as laboratories, experimental facilities, training facilities, etc.

• Laboratory for water, plant and soil testing • Specialised library

Budget: • To the extent that is relevant to the project, the financial status and resources and the overall budgets for the previous three years. Note: 2011 and 2012 budgets are not available

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1 JANUARY 2013

ENTITY: IZC Colegio de Postgraduados SECTOR: 08 Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishing and Diet Page: 1 of 1

Amount

Personal

Services

Operating

Expenses Subsidies Others Current Amount ysical Investmen Subsidies Other Investments

PROGRAMMABLE EXPENDITURE 1,065,183,867 1,065,183,867 529,916,728 523,267,139

1 Government 2,548,317 2,548,317 1,023,972 1,524,345

3 Government Policy Coordination 2,548,317 2,548,317 1,023,972 1,524,345

04 Public Office 2,548,317 2,548,317 1,023,972 1,524,345

001 Public Office and Good Governance 2,548,317 2,548,317 1,023,972 1,524,345

O0001 Support for Public Office and Good Governance 2,548,317 2,548,317 1,023,972 1,524,345

2 Social Development 1,062,635,550 1,062,635,550 528,892,756 533,742,794

5 Education 1,062,635,550 1,062,635,550 528,892,756 533,742,794

04 Postgraduate 1,062,635,550 1,062,635,550 528,892,756 533,742,794

002 Administration Support Services 75,176,844 75,176,844 56,768,197 18,408,647

M001 Administration Support Activities 75,176,844 75,176,844 56,768,197 18,408,647

005 Postgraduate Agricultural Education 987,458,706 987,458,706 472,124,559 515,334,147

E004

Development and Implementation of Agricultural

Education Programs 987,458,706 987,458,706 472,124,559 515,334,147

FEDERATION OUTGO BUDGET 2013

ECONOMIC PROGRAM OPERATING ANALYSIS (ACTUALS)

(pesos)

Current Expenditure Investment Expenditure

F FN SF AI PP Denomination Total Outgo

4) Personnel: • Total number of personnel in relevant fields: – Number of personnel with postgraduate degrees: 1 – Number of personnel with graduate degrees: 3 – Number of middle-level technicians: 1 – Number of administrative personnel: 1

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ANNEX 2 Curricula vitae of personnel

provided by executing agency

(Please refer to original Spanish document)

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ANNEX 3 Terms of reference of key

personnel to be funded by the project

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Pronatura is a Mexican non-profit civil society organization whose mission includes the conservation of flora, fauna, and priority ecosystems, promoting the development

of society in harmony with Nature.

January 2014

Description of outsourcing offer, Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz

Requires:

CONSULTANCY SERVICE TO DESIGN GRAPHIC GUIDELINES AND COMMUNICATION AND PROMOTION MATERIAL FOR RED MANGROVE (RIZOPHORA MANGLE), BLACK MANGROVE (AVICENNIA GERMINANS) AND WHITE MANGROVE (LAGUNCULARIA RACEMOSA) TIMBER AND NON-TIMBER PRODUCTS.

1. Background

The Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS) is a large wetlands mosaic that covers over 314,000 hectares and contains the largest mangrove forest area in the State of Veracruz (14,000 hectares).

The mangrove forest ecosystem is threatened and is considered a priority because of the environmental services it provides and the biodiversity it hosts.

The accelerated loss of mangrove forests in Mexico and in the Veracruz Alvarado Lagoon System in particular requires a rethinking of conservation and sustainable management strategies.

Despite the strict mangrove forest legislation and the Ramsar zone Decree, the past few years have seen mangrove forests in the project area destroyed at an accelerated rate; over the past three years 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests have been replaced by pasture land for cattle.

After 12 years of work in the area, Pronatura Veracruz and its partners have identified local communities and stakeholders with land, the potential and an interest in launching silvicultural management and mangrove forest rehabilitation.

There is therefore, a need to shift from a more protectionist and biological approach to one in which local communities are able to use mangrove timber in a managed and legal manner.

This proposal focuses on obtaining certification as an Environmental Management Unit (UMA) which allows the use of mangrove forests under sustainability criteria. Furthermore, it develops forest management, restoration and mangrove forest health monitoring plans.

The project deals with the technical training of forest communities and professionals as well as market surveys and marketing strategies through the development of a marketing strategy for mangrove timber.

The project will develop an information, communication and promotion campaign targeting key stakeholders in mangrove forest conservation and ecological restoration, and in mangrove timber and non-timber product marketing.

2. Objective

Design for Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz (hereinafter the Contracting Party) a complete line of communication materials, the visual identity and graphic guidelines for red mangrove (Rizophora

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mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) timber and non-timber products, to target key stakeholders in conservation, mangrove forest restoration and marketing to complete the marketing mix for these products.

3. Terms of Reference

The DESIGNER or the AGENCY will be responsible for:

3.1. Development of the Work Plan: This will contain the work methodology, the activities to be implemented by the Consultant, a list of places to visit, photographs, videos, images and other graphic materials needed to support communication, the type of information that will be collected, the methods to be used in analysing the target audience, and a schedule of activities; a list of communication materials to be submitted.

3.2. Review of existing information and data: The Designer or Agency will collect and analyse social, demographic, socio-professional and economic information provided and requested by the Contracting Party and other relevant entities associated with the project objective; such information will be analysed, processed and organised with a view to designing and creating communication materials suited to the target audience identified with Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz.

3.3. Development of the Communication Plan: The Designer or Agency will design and develop a full communication plan containing the features and details obtained in activities 3.1 and 3.2. Furthermore, the plan will define communication actions, with the approval of Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz and the Project steering committee, as well as the materials to be generated.

The communication plan will include, as a minimum, the following:

o Presentation of the project and main characteristics of mangrove forest ecological restoration and sustainable silvicultural management of red mangrove (Rizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) timber and relevant by products;

o Tailored presentation by the Contracting Party with the arguments and relevant aspects of the project;

o Detailed description (analysis, quality, quantity, means and suitable communication channels, relevant and advisable materials, key individuals and institutions) of target audiences for project communication and promotion purposes;

o Creation of the visual image and graphic guidelines for timber and non-timber products of red mangrove (Rizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) obtained legally and sustainably;

o Comprehensive listing and description of communication materials tailored and specific to the project with format specifications and link to the target audiences described above.

3.4. Design and production of communication materials for the project: The Designer or Agency will design and produce, in continuous and sustained coordination with the Contracting Party and more specifically with the Project Coordinator and the Marketing expert, the communication materials defined in the above activities. Such materials will be printed and edited until satisfactory products are obtained that are tailored to the communication and promotional needs of the project. The final work will include a minimum of one copy or prototype of each communication material.

3.5. Company proposal and quote for the production of the communication materials: the Designer or Agency will prepare a list including at least 5 production companies (printing, video or radio production, goodies and gifts, etc.) for each communication material proposed in the communication plan and the relevant quotes per specific quantities.

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4. Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or postgraduate degree in graphic design, marketing or similar, with minimum 5 years professional experience and no fewer than 10 projects completed, preferably in the sector of tropical timber, community products, certified products that comply with specific legal requirements (permits, certificate of origin, etc.), environmental education or conservation;

Graphic design, advertisement, image or visual identity agency or similar, with professionals with minimum 3 years professional experience and no fewer than 10 projects completed, preferably in the tropical timber, community products, certified products under specific legal requirements (permits, certificates of origin, etc.), environmental education or conservation sectors.

5. Consultancy term

The duration of the service will be 1 year subject to evaluation by Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz and the Project steering committee.

6. Payment method

The Designer's or Agency's professional services under the obligations contained in this document will be paid according to the following method:

50% at the start of the consultancy upon submission of the Work Plan. 50% upon delivery of the final version of the product (Work plan, Communication Plan,

communication materials, Final report and Executive Summary).

Payment will be subject to the full satisfaction of Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz and the Steering Committee with the product presented.

7. Transport, DSA and other expenses inherent to the execution of work

Transport costs, DSA and other miscellaneous inherent expenses (printing, shipment, disc burning and audiovisual supports, etc.) for the execution of the above consultancy work will be included in the Designer's or Agency's fees.

8. Schedule of the selection process

8.1. Deadline for submission of Curricula: 8.2. Short-listing of candidates by the Contracting Party: 8.3. Shipment of formats of the technical and financial proposal to be submitted by short-listed

candidates: 8.4. Deadline for submission of Proposal: 8.5. Contract negotiation: 8.6. Contracting: (Tentative)

9. Contact and selection process

Persons interested in this submission may send or deliver their documents to:

Email: Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz office address: Calle Ignacio Zaragoza núm. 73, Zona

Centro, 91500 Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM and 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

Re: Design of communication materials for mangrove timber.

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Deadline for delivery: Until XX:00 hours of DAY MONTH YEAR.

Interested persons and companies please send:

- Curriculum vitae of Designer or Agency - Portfolio of completed projects - A letter of intent, one page minimum - Five references from clients with telephone numbers and/or email

An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. The screening results will be notified on ………………….. at the latest. If your application is selected, you will be contacted. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application has not been successful.

PRONATURA VERACRUZ

Ignacio Zaragoza #73, Zona Centro,

Coatepec, Veracruz. Mexico C.P. 91500.

Tel. +52 (228) 186-55-48 and 186-56-51. www.pronaturaveracruz.org

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Pronatura is a Mexican non-profit civil society organization whose mission includes

the conservation of flora, fauna, and priority ecosystems, promoting the development of society in harmony with Nature.

January 2014

Description of outsourcing offer, Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz

Requires

CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR A MARKET SURVEY FOR THE MARKETING OF RED MANGROVE (RIZOPHORA MANGLE), BLACK MANGROVE (AVICENNIA GERMINANS) AND WHITE MANGROVE (LAGUNCULARIA RACEMOSA) TIMBER AND TIMBER AND NON-TIMBER PRODUCTS.

1. Background

The Alvarado Lagoon System (ALS) is a large wetlands mosaic that covers over 314,000 hectares and contains the largest mangrove forest area in the State of Veracruz (14,000 hectares).

The mangrove forest ecosystem is threatened and is considered a priority because of the environmental services it provides and the biodiversity it hosts.

The accelerated loss of mangrove forests in Mexico and in the Veracruz Alvarado Lagoon System in particular requires a rethinking of conservation and sustainable management strategies.

Despite the strict mangrove forest legislation and the Ramsar zone Decree, the past few years have seen mangrove forests in the project area destroyed at an accelerated rate; over the past three years 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests have been replaced by pasture land for cattle.

After 12 years of work in the area, Pronatura Veracruz and its partners have identified local communities and stakeholders with land, the potential and an interest in launching silvicultural management and mangrove forest rehabilitation.

There is therefore, a need to shift from a more protectionist and biological approach to one in which local communities are able to use mangrove timber in a managed and legal manner.

This proposal focuses on obtaining certification as an Environmental Management Unit (UMA) which allows the use of mangrove forests under sustainability criteria. Furthermore, it develops forest management, restoration and mangrove forest health monitoring plans.

The project deals with the technical training of forest communities and professionals as well as market surveys and marketing strategies through the development of a marketing strategy for mangrove timber.

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2. Objective

To prepare for Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz (hereinafter the Contracting Party) a market survey that identifies the stakeholders in the marketing chain, markets, routes, potential storage and the possible marketing mix to ensure the viability of logging and processing of red mangrove (Rizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) timber and products.

3. Terms of Reference

The work of the CONSULTANT will include the following activities:

3.1. Preparation of a Work Plan: This will contain the work methodology, the activities to be implemented by the Consultant, a list of places to visit and interviews to be held, the type of information that will be collected, the methods to be used in analysing such information, and a schedule of activities as well as the contents of the final study that the Consultant will submit.

3.2. Review of existing information and data: The Consultant shall collect and analyse sectoral information (socioeconomic, legal, and market data, as well as data on existing buyers/sellers in the State, the country and at the international level) to be provided and requested by the Contracting Party and other relevant entities associated with the project objective, which will be analysed, processed and organised.

3.3. Diagnosis of current supply: the Consultant will prepare a comprehensive assessment of supply, both "in situ" and “ex situ”, of timber companies selling timber and non-timber products in the area of the project and in the country.

The diagnosis will include at least the following:

o List of companies and organisations with a potential interest in marketing timber, with their respective corporate name and RFC [tax file number];

o Information on the corporate address and offices, details of the legal representative and procurement manager;

o Years of experience and markets covered by each company.

3.4. Diagnosis of current demand: The Consultant will prepare a comprehensive assessment of demand, both "in situ" and “ex situ”, of companies and similar stakeholders (cattle-raisers, orchards, building companies, etc.) associated with the timber and timber and non-timber product sector in the area of the project and in the country.

The diagnosis will include at least the following:

o List of companies and organisations with a potential interest in using timber, with their respective corporate name and RFC [tax file number];

o Information on the corporate address and offices, details of the legal representative and procurement manager;

o Years of experience and markets covered by each company.

3.5. Proposal of existing buyer and distributor companies: based on the analysis of the information collected (according to the above item), the Consultant will prepare a list and “ranking” (defined with the marketing expert of the project) of companies, organisations and private citizens with a potential interest in trading mangrove timber.

The proposal will include as a minimum:

o Corporate name of the companies (legal entities);

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o Full names of interested persons (individuals); o Details of companies or persons (or means of communication where applicable); o Specialisation of the company and professional sector of the individuals; o Listing of companies, organisations and private citizens, by “ranking”.

The First draft of the Final Study to be submitted by the Consultant will contain the existing supply and demand in the area of the project, in the country and at the international level if appropriate.

3.6. Evaluation and analysis of the financial and legal status of the companies, organisations and private citizens identified above: Once the existing company, organisation and private citizen proposal is available, the Consultant will assess and analyse the financial and legal status of identified stakeholders.

The evaluation will include as a minimum:

Review of the financial situation of the companies and organisations, and background of private citizens in the area of the project;

A comparison of the buy/sell capacity of the companies, organisations and private citizens relating to specific project requirements, such as: annual sales, volume of timber handled, area of private citizen plots, compliance with minimum requirements for legal trade of timber and non-timber products, and others that may be identified jointly with the Contracting Party.

Based on this analysis, the Consultant will submit a list of potential stakeholders for trade at all levels (purchase, sale, logistics, transport, certification, storage, etc.) to ensure the viability of timber and non-timber products obtained from the logging of red mangrove (Rizophora mangle), black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) and white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) timber and its by-products, to be included in the final market survey.

4. Requirement

Bachelor's Degree or postgraduate degree in economics or similar, with minimum 5 years professional experience and no fewer than 10 market surveys completed, preferably in the sector of tropical timber, community products, certified products that comply with specific legal requirements (permits, certificate of origin, etc.);

Consultancy in trade, business, economics, community development or similar, with professionals with minimum 5 years professional experience and no fewer than 10 market surveys completed, preferably in the sector of tropical timber, community products, certified products that comply with specific legal requirements (permits, certificate of origin, etc.).

5. Consultancy term

The duration of the service will be 1 year subject to evaluation by Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz and the Project steering committee.

6. Payment method

The Consultant's professional services under the obligations contained in this document will be paid according to the following method:

30% at the start of the consultancy upon submission of the Work Plan. 70% upon delivery of the final version of the product (Full market survey), Final report and

Executive Summary).

Payment will be subject to the full satisfaction of Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz and the Steering Committee with the product presented.

7. Transport, DSA and other expenses inherent to the execution of work

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Transport costs, DSA and other expenses inherent in the execution of the consultancy work will be included in the Consultant's fee.

8. Schedule of the selection process

8.1. Deadline for submission of Curricula: 8.2. Short-listing of candidates by the Contracting Party: 8.3. Shipment of formats of the technical and financial proposal to be submitted by short-listed

candidates: 8.4. Deadline for submission of Proposal: 8.5. Contract negotiation: 8.6. Contracting: (Tentative)

9. Contact and selection process

Persons interested in this submission may send or deliver their documents to:

Email: Pronatura México AC Región Veracruz office address: Calle Ignacio Zaragoza núm. 73, Zona

Centro, 91500 Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM and 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

Re: MARKET SURVEY FOR MANGROVE TIMBER.

Deadline for delivery: Until XX:00 hours of DAY MONTH YEAR.

Interested persons and companies please send:

- Curriculum vitae of Consultant or company - Portfolio of education - A letter of intent, one page minimum - Five references with telephone numbers and/or email

An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. The screening results will be notified on ………………….. at the latest. If your application is selected, you will be contacted. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application has not been successful.

PRONATURA VERACRUZ Ignacio Zaragoza #73,

Zona Centro, Coatepec, Veracruz. Mexico

C.P. 91500. Tel. +52 (228) 186-55-48 and 186-56-51.

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www.pronaturaveracruz.org

Pronatura is a Mexican non-profit civil society organization whose mission includes the conservation of flora, fauna, and priority ecosystems, promoting the development of society in

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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Role: Community technical assistant. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: Salary:

SUMMARY The Community technical assistant performs roles related to the implementation of the project in Alvarado Lagoon System communities, from awareness building and outreach of mangrove forest protection to the implementation of ecological restoration, mangrove reforestation, measurement of dasonometric data to be input into a baseline, and logging of red mangrove (Rizophora mangle), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) timber. Furthermore, the role provides support to the Forest Expert and Project Coordinator in the preparation and logistics of field work: awareness building, meetings and training, measurements and establishment of the baseline, timber logging and product harvesting. The Assistant has sound knowledge of the area or of work in rural communities, preferably in the tropics. The role assists the Mangrove Forest Expert in the reproduction of black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), and in the development of methods and protocols for harvest, germination and maintenance that are suited to the local and international market and legal environment. The Assistant is involved in preparing reports on community development in the project.

PROJECTS IN WHICH THE ROLE IS INVOLVED Forest landscape restoration in the mangrove forests of the Alvarado Lagoon System Ramsar Site, Veracruz, Mexico

EXPERT DUTIES

Prepare and coordinate a field work plan focusing on the coordination and cooperation with community stakeholders with a view to the conservation and ecological restoration of black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). Provide support in the information and outreach campaign for the establishment of conservation areas, with mangrove forest silvicultural management goals, ensuring the link with private sector owners in the areas and in neighbouring communities. Set up the dialogue with the above mentioned stakeholders to ensure community work foundations are established, and the successful relationship with the owners and experts involved in the project. Provide support in the design of a set of materials and presentations for mainstreaming of project information on similar themes: ecology in mangrove forests, significance of the ecosystem, alternatives offered by the project.

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Contribute to the creation of a directory and database of stakeholders of interest, especially private sector owners and community leaders in the area of the project. Assist the Mangrove forest expert and other project experts in the preparation of activity reports. Develop weekly activity reports with log books of the networks established according to the field work plan. Other activities as the Coordination may require (training of new members, training of assistants and logistic organization of operations).

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in agronomy, community development, forestry, sustainable development or similar.

Proven 3 years experience in community projects related to conservation, ecological restoration, marketing of community products or crafts, or similar.

Proven experience in personnel management and organisational principles. Previous work in outreach and social networking in rural communities. Proficient in basic software (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Can swim and has first aid skills. Ability to work as a team. Proven human relations and report drafting skills. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Initiative and creativity.

Candidates should send an email with: curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages), letter of intent (maximum 1 page) and three references with telephone numbers and emails. Please send the above to An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. Interview outcomes will be notified by DATE at the latest. If your application has been selected, you will be contacted for a personal interview. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application for this role has not been successful.



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January 2014

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Role: Assistant Forest technician. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: 15/01/2014. Interviews: 15-18 January 2014. Starting Date: 20/01/2014. Duration of contract: 6 months with potential for extension. Salary: 8,000 pesos per month.

SUMMARY

The Assistant forest technician is responsible for forest promotion activities, environmental diagnosis and silvicultural management in mangrove forests, at the coordination of Eco-Forest projects, and provides technical expertise to the projects in the priority area of Papaloapan Wetlands where he/she lives (Tlacotalpan, Veracruz). The Assistant works 50% in the field and 50% at the office. He/She has advanced expertise in the forest field, including nursery production of native plants, forest, edaphic and dasonomic measurements as well as social networking for silvicultural management. Together with the Mangrove forest expert and the Community expert, collects and captures data in the field and prepares reports at the office. He/She designs forest monitoring methods and collaborates with Geographic Information Systems, Bio-monitoring and Marketing experts. This role collects geo-referenced data in the field and organises and implements formalities to obtain forest permits for mangrove forests and other ecosystems.

PROJECTS IN WHICH THE ROLE IS INVOLVED

Forest landscape restoration in the mangrove forests of the Alvarado Lagoon System Ramsar Site, Veracruz, Mexico.

DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT Develop technical reports for the Mangrove forest expert and Project Coordinator Provide administrative support to the Geographic Information Systems expert Input data to prepare partial reports on monitoring activities of mangrove forest rehabilitation and

timber and by-product harvest Provide logistic support in the field Capture data in the field Collaborate in the logistics of workshops, events and training courses associated with the projects

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Quote and purchase materials and inputs for the projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Forest engineering, Agricultural or Forest engineering, Biology or similar relating to forest projects with a social focus.

Proven experience in forest themes (minimum 3 years) and knowledge of current legislation applicable to commercial plantations and timber logging.

Experience in managing community groups. Advanced use of GPS. Basic use of statistical software and Office package. Ability to work in a team, people communication skills. Optimum physical fitness for long trips in swampy areas where access is difficult and

temperatures are high. Good verbal communication skills. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Notions of first aid. Initiative and creativity.

Interested candidates should send an email with: curriculum vitae, a letter of intent (minimum 1 page) and three references with telephone numbers and emails to:

An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. Interview outcomes will be notified by 21 February at the latest. If your application has been selected, you will be contacted for a personal interview. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application for this role has not been successful.

PRONATURA VERACRUZ Ignacio Zaragoza #73, Zona

Centro, Coatepec, Veracruz. Mexico

C.P. 91500. Tel. +52 (228) 186-55-48 and 186-56-51.


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January 2014

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Role: Environmental Impact Consultant Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz Deadline for submission of Curriculum: 15/01/2014 Interviews: 15-18 January 2014 Starting Date: 20/01/2014 Duration of contract: 6 months with potential for extension Salary: 8,000 pesos per month

SUMMARY

The Environmental Impact Consultant provides assessments of mangrove forest environmental legislation and environmental diagnoses to the project, contributing their technical expertise. The Consultant has advanced expertise in State, Federal and international environmental legislation (expertise in management and production activities in protected areas and Ramsar sites is also desirable), mitigation and restoration actions, environmental training and diagnosis of environmental impact and restoration. He/She carries out the formalities for the protection of private property, ejidos and communal lands, permits associated with activities that have an impact on the environment and mangrove forest utilisation. He/She provides advice to the Mangrove Forest Expert in their work and activities in mangrove forests, bio-monitoring and to the Project Coordinator. He/She prepares legal reports and reports to guide decision-making and Project Coordinator and Steering Committee strategy.



DUTIES OF CONSULTANT

Prepare technical-legal reports for the Mangrove forest expert Provide administrative support to the database and GIS officer Input data to prepare partial reports on monitoring activities of mangrove forest and other

ecosystem rehabilitation. Provide logistic support in the field Capture data in the field Collaborate in the logistics of workshops, events and training courses associated with the projects Prepare studies and presentations on Environmental Impact in project areas where he/she is

involved Follow up environmental formalities with the relevant government offices Quote and purchase materials and inputs for the projects.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Forest engineering, Agricultural engineering, Biology or similar relating to forest projects with a social focus.

• Proven experience in forest themes (minimum 3 years). • Experience in managing community groups. • Advanced use of GPS and statistics software. • Experience in preparation of Environmental Impact Studies. • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, people communication skills. • Optimum physical fitness for long trips in swampy areas where access is difficult and

temperatures are high. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems. • Can drive and holds a driver's licence. • Notions of first aid. • Initiative and creativity.

Interested candidates should send an email with: curriculum vitae, a letter of intent (minimum 1 page) and three references with telephone numbers and/or emails to Omar Trujillo: [email protected] with a copy to Aníbal Ramírez Soto’s email at: [email protected]

An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. Interview outcomes will be notified by 21 February at the latest. If your application has been selected, you will be contacted for a personal interview. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application for this role has not been successful.



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Role: Marketing Consultant. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: Salary:

SUMMARY The Marketing Consultant performs activities relating to the marketing of mangrove timbers and their products. Furthermore, he/she supervises marketing State, national and international level studies on the potential for black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) timber processing and by-products. He/She is in charge of designing a marketing plan for the legal sale of black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) timber. He/She prepares a systematic procedure to follow up the marketing process, and coordinates with other experts in order to provide information on the sale possibilities and processes for these timbers and their products. He/She collaborates in the preparation of maps, processing of the data on stakeholders in the purchase-sale chain and timber and product certification, and in the analysis of socioeconomic and legal data. He/She provides assistance to the Project Coordinator in supplying continuously updated historical information and the possibilities on both national and international markets for certified tropical timber. He/She develops and identifies standardised purchase-sale protocols that are tailored to the local and international market-legal environment. He/She is in charge of preparing reports on the marketing of black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) timbers and of their respective products.


EXPERT’S DUTIES

Prepare and coordinate the market survey on black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) timbers and their respective products.

Prepare the information and promotion campaign for the purchase/sale of black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) timbers and their products.

Design a set of objectives and indicators for the monitoring of the implementation of the marketing and promotion plan for black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) timbers and their products.

Create a directory and database of stakeholders of interest and members of the project including the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee.

Provide assistance to the Project Coordinator in the preparation of reports and automated systems to capture and analyse databases.

Generate reports on the different activities completed by the marketing area.

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Other activities as the Coordination may require (training of new members, training of assistants and logistic organization of operations).

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or postgraduate degree) in trade, management, marketing, business administration, sustainable development or similar.

Proven 5-year experience in lucrative and non-profit projects associated with conservation, ecological restoration, obtaining funds, promotion, and sale of tropical timbers or similar.

Proven experience in personnel management and organisational principles. Previous work in propagation of native species by various methods. Proficient in basic software (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Can swim and has first aid skills. Ability to work as a team. Proven statistical analysis and report drafting skills. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Initiative and creativity. English (indispensable), another language is desirable.

Candidates should send an email with: curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages), letter of intent (maximum 1 page) and three references with telephone numbers and emails. Please send the above to: An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. Interview outcomes will be notified by DATE at the latest. If your application has been selected, you will be contacted for a personal interview. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application for this role has not been successful.



C.P. 91500. Tel. +52 (228) 186-55-48 and 186-56-51.


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Role: Ecological Restoration Consultant. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: Salary:

SUMMARY The Ecological Restoration Consultant performs activities relating to the ecological diagnosis of the mangrove forest ecosystem with a view to its restoration. Furthermore, he/she coordinates field work for reforestation and the reestablishment of water flows with a view to mangrove reforestation. He/She is responsible for preparing operating plans to restore degraded areas within the pilot plots of the project. He/She designs a systematic procedure to follow up the restoration process and coordinates with other experts to provide intervention information and the restoration design and its subsequent monitoring. He/She collaborates in mapping, processing of field data, and analysis of tabular and biological data. He/She provides assistance to the Project Coordinator by supplying ongoing and updated information on the ecological restoration area behaviour. He/She designs restoration intervention protocols according to the ecological conditions of each location. He/She is in charge of preparing reports on the mangrove forest restoration process.


EXPERT DUTIES

Generate the ecological diagnoses of potential sites for mangrove forest rehabilitation. Develop the restoration plan and operating plan with quotes and personnel estimates. Lead the initial ecological restoration process in the field with local labour. Design the short, medium and long-term monitoring system to measure restoration success. Maintain a data bank on restoration interventions, with classified, catalogued and screened

information that can be readily used by members of the project including the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee.

Design systematic intervention protocols for ecological restoration, to facilitate the replication of operations once the project has been completed.

Provide assistance to the IT and Statistics Coordinator in the preparation of reports and automated systems to capture and analyse databases.

Generate reports on the different activities completed by the restoration area. Other activities as the Coordination may require (training of new members, training of assistants

and logistic organization of operations).

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or postgraduate degree) in Biological Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Forest Engineering or similar.

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Proven 5 year experience in restoration projects of mangrove forests or other wetlands or ecosystems.

Proven experience in personnel management and organisational principles. Experience in management of native species in the nursery and in situ. Previous work in propagation of native species by various methods. Proven experience in environmental diagnosis of disturbed sites. Experience in the use of field equipment such as GPS, maps, motorboat. Proven experience in the use of biological databases and in generating expert reports. Proficient in specialised software (R, Statistica, ArcView 3.x, ArcGis, Access, Word, Excel,

PowerPoint). Can swim and has first aid skills. Ability to work as a team. Proven statistical analysis and report drafting skills. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Initiative and creativity. English (desirable).




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Role: Information Technology and GIS Expert. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: Salary:

SUMMARY The Information Technology and GIS Expert performs activities relating to programming, processing and automation in computer and statistical processes applied to Geographic Information Systems. He/She collaborates with mapping, processing of field data, and analysis of tabular and biological data. He/She assists the Project Coordinator by providing ongoing and updated information on the progress of the project. He/She designs protocols to capture and analyse biological and geographical data from the various Pronatura-Veracruz projects. Furthermore, he/she assists in web programming, preparing reports and maps of different parts of the Pronatura Veracruz Eco-Forest Coordination.

PROJECTS IN WHICH THE ROLE IS INVOLVED Forest landscape restoration in the internationally significant Ramsar site of Alvarado Lagoon System, Veracruz, Mexico

EXPERT DUTIES

Create maps, database tables and reports on project information. Maintain a data bank with classified, catalogued and screened information that can be readily

used by members of the project including the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee. Program web spaces relating to the project in which he/she is involved. Provide assistance to the IT and Statistics Coordinator in the preparation of reports and

automated systems to capture and analyse databases. Generate reports on the different activities completed by the IT and database area. Provide technical support. Other activities that the Coordination may require (quotes for hardware, software, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or postgraduate degree) in Computer Sciences, Computer Systems Engineering, IT or similar.

Proven experience in Geographic Information Systems. Proven experience in planning projects or direct conservation actions. Experience in the use of relational databases. Proven experience in web programming and others (minimum 3 years). Proficient in specialised software (CSS, Javascript, JQuery, Flash, Dreamweaver or similar,

Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, ArcView 3.x, ArcGis, Erdas Imagine, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work as a team.

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Proven proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical package use. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Initiative and creativity. English (desirable)




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Role: Survey Assistant Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: Salary:

SUMMARY

The Survey Assistant prepares community diagnoses and socioeconomic descriptions for the project, bringing to the project his/her technical expertise in statistics and monitoring. The Assistant works in the field conducting surveys and at the office entering the collected data, analysing and presenting the information in easily understood and readily usable formats. He/She has advanced expertise in conducting surveys in rural, marginalised or isolated communities and in managing information such as evaluation of lifestyles, collection and evaluation of surveys and interviews, logistics and social debate on silvicultural management. Jointly with the Project Coordinator, the Community Technician and Marketing Consultant, he/she seeks and captures relevant data in the field and prepares reports at the office to guide project actions and strategy. He/She develops socioeconomic and sustainability monitoring methods. He/She collects geo-referenced data in the field and organises meetings with mangrove forest communities and users. He/She creates specific statistical reports for the Project Coordinator, the experts and the Steering Committee.



DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT Design the format of opinion, satisfaction, and perception surveys and other tools to gauge the

opinion of various stakeholders involved in the project. Prepare reports and technical reports on survey outcomes and present them to the officer in

charge of the zone and the Project Coordinator. Provide support for the design and selection of important items for the project database, in

direct collaboration with the GIS and database expert. Input data collected in the surveys in order to prepare partial reports with the appropriate tools,

graphs, flowcharts, tables, etc. Organise field logistics for survey implementation among the community, the owners and other

stakeholders involved in the project. Capture data and input into the relevant databases.

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REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or postgraduate degree) in Anthropology, Sociology, Biology or similar, related to environmental and production projects with a social focus.

Proven experience in survey design, management of statistics and collection of data in rural communities (minimum 3 years).

Experience in managing community groups and a multiplicity of factors. Experience in community diagnosis, design and implementation of surveys and interviews with

key respondents. Experience in statistical data management and presentation. Ability to work in a team, people communication skills. Optimum physical fitness for long trips in swampy areas where access is difficult and

temperatures are high. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Can swim and has first aid basic knowledge. Initiative and creativity. Interested candidates should send an email with: curriculum vitae, a letter of intent (minimum 1 page) and three references with telephone numbers and emails to An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. Interview outcomes will be notified by 21 February at the latest. If your application has been selected, you will be contacted for a personal interview. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application for this role has not been successful.



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harmony with Nature. DATE:


Role: National Forest Consultant. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: 12 months with potential for extension. Salary:

SUMMARY The Forest Expert is responsible for forest promotion activities, environmental diagnosis and silvicultural management in mangrove forests, within the coordination of Eco-Forest projects, and provides technical expertise to the projects in the priority area of Papaloapan Wetlands where he/she lives (Tlacotalpan, Veracruz). The Consultant works 60% in the field and 40% at the office. He/She has advanced expertise in the subject of forests, such as nursery production of native plants, logistics, dasonomic measurements and social debate on silvicultural management. Jointly with the zone coordinator, he/she collects and captures data in the field and prepares reports at the office. He/She develops forest monitoring methods and coordinates with the bio-monitoring and reforestation sections. This role collects geo-referenced data in the field and organises and implements formalities to obtain forest permits for mangrove forests and other ecosystems.


DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT

a) Prepare technical reports for persons in charge of zones and for the coordinator of the Eco-

forest program. b) Provide administrative support to the database and GIS officer c) Input data to prepare partial reports on monitoring activities of mangrove forest and other

ecosystem rehabilitation. d) Provide logistic support in field projects. e) Capture data in the field. f) Collaborate in the logistics of workshops, events and training courses associated with the

projects. g) Quote and purchase materials and inputs for the projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Forest engineering, Agricultural engineering, Biology or similar relating to forest projects with a social focus.

Proven experience in forest themes (minimum 5 years). Proven experience in dasonomic measurement of mangrove forests and other ecosystems. Experience in formalities to apply for State and Federal subsidies. Experience in managing community groups and in conducting workshops. Experience in managing community groups. Advanced use of GPS.

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Basic use of GIS. Ability to work in a team, people communication skills. Optimum physical fitness for long trips in mountainous areas where access is difficult. Good verbal communication skills. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Notions of first aid. Initiative and creativity. Use of field measurement equipment (sensors).

Interested candidates should send an email with: curriculum vitae, a letter of intent (minimum 1 page) and three references with telephone numbers and emails to An acknowledgment of receipt will be issued upon delivery of your documents. From this date, Pronatura will launch an internal screening process by a committee of personnel from the offices of Pronatura Veracruz. No personal communication will be issued if your application is rejected. Interview outcomes will be notified by DATE at the latest. If your application has been selected, you will be contacted for a personal interview. If you do not receive any notification by the date stated in the call for applications, your application for this role has not been successful.



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Role: Expert Webmaster and Designer. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: Salary:

SUMMARY The Web Expert carries out activities relating to programming, processing and automation in computer and statistical processes of the mangrove forest silvicultural management project. He/She collaborates in the web design, development of the architecture for the mangrove timber webpage as well as processing project data to be uploaded on the project page. He/She assists the Project Coordinator by providing ongoing and updated information on the progress of the project. He/She is responsible for web programming, preparing reports and maps of different parts of the Pronatura Veracruz Eco-Forest Coordination.


EXPERT DUTIES

Create maps, database tables and reports on project information. Maintain a data bank with classified, catalogued and screened information that can be readily

used by members of the project including the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee. Program web spaces relating to the project in which he/she is involved. Provide assistance to the IT and Statistics Coordinator in the preparation of reports and

automated systems to capture and analyse databases. Generate reports on the different activities completed by the IT and database area. Provide technical support. Other activities that the Coordination may require (quotes for hardware, software, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (or postgraduate degree) in Computer Sciences, Computer Systems Engineering, IT or similar.

Proven experience in Geographic Information Systems. Proven experience in planning projects or direct conservation actions. Experience in the use of relational databases. Proven experience in web programming and others (minimum 3 years). Proficient in specialised software (CSS, Javascript, JQuery, Flash, Dreamweaver or similar,

Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, ArcView 3.x, ArcGis, Erdas Imagine, Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work as a team. Proven proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical package use. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems.

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Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Initiative and creativity. English (desirable).




C.P. 91500. Tel. +52 (228) 186-55-48 and 186-56-51.


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Role: Biological Monitoring Expert. Location: Pronatura A.C. Veracruz. Deadline for submission of Curriculum: Interviews: Starting Date: Duration of contract: Salary:

SUMMARY The Biological Monitoring Expert performs various tasks related to the design, collection, identification and recording of bird and fish species data in degraded, restored and conserved mangrove forest sites. He/She designs a systematic process for medium and long-term monitoring of the behaviour of bird and fish species with respect to the mangrove forest structure and ecological integrity. He/She collaborates in mapping, processing of field data, and analysis of tabular and biological data. He/She assists the Project Coordinator by providing ongoing and updated information on species behaviour within the various management systems and coordinates operations in the field. He/She designs protocols to capture and analyse biological and geographical data from the various plots. Furthermore, he/she provides support in the preparation of partial and final project reports.


EXPERT DUTIES

Design the sampling system to obtain biological data on birds in the medium and long terms. Coordinate in the field to obtain biological samples and data of the relevant species. Maintain a data bank with classified, catalogued and screened information that can be readily

used by members of the project including the Steering Committee and Advisory Committee. Design systematic sampling protocols so that the operation can be replicated after the end of the

project. Provide assistance to the IT and Statistics Coordinator in the preparation of reports and

automated systems to capture and analyse databases. Generate reports on the different activities completed by the biological monitoring area. Other activities as the Coordination may require (training of new members, training of assistants

and logistic organization of operations).

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree (or postgraduate degree) in Biological Sciences. Proven experience in the taxonomic identification of birds and management of dichotomic

keys. Proven experience in projects dealing with the biological monitoring of specific species. Experience in the use of field equipment such as GPS, maps, motorboat. Proven experience in the use of biological databases and in generating expert reports. Proficient in specialised software (R, Statistica, ArcView 3.x, ArcGis, Access, Word, Excel,

PowerPoint).

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Can swim and has first aid skills. Ability to work as a team. Proven proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical package use. Ability to work both as a team and without supervision to solve complex problems. Can drive and holds a driver's licence. Initiative and creativity. English (desirable).




C.P. 91500. Tel. +52 (228) 186-55-48 and 186-56-51.


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ANNEX 5 Complementary socioeconomic

information on the project

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The following 4 tables contain the basic statistics of the Alvarado Lagoon System.

Table 1. Demographic characteristics of the population of the project range area.29 Localities in the area of the project Number of localities N. of inhabitants

<= 50 inhabitants 97 1,313

> 50 and <= 100 inhabitants 18 1,335

>100 and <= 300 inhabitants 19 2,872

> 300 inhabitants 11 30,855

Total 145 36,375

Table 2. Ratio of Economically Active Population (EAP) according to its production sector. The primary and tertiary sectors are dominant as a result of the influence of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado

which are tourist destinations and ports.30 Production specialisation of the population Number of individuals % EAP

Primary sector 3,933 31

Secondary sector 2,184 17.2

Tertiary sector 6,567 51.7

Total 12,684 100

Table 3. Ratio and distribution of the type of land ownership in the Alvarado Lagoon System.31

Ownership type N. of Properties Area (in hectares)

Private 89 41,172.59

Ejidos 27 18,509.22

Federal (bodies of water) Undetermined 19,068.81

Total 78,750.62

Table 4. Social marginalisation level and characteristics of the project population.32

Marginalisation level 2010 Number of localities Number of individuals

Very high 25 517

High 70 10,626

Medium 2 1,900

Low 2 23,162

No data 46 170

Total 145 36,375

29 Source: INEGI, Population and Housing Census 2010. 30 Source: INEGI, Population and Housing Census 2000. 31 Source: National Agricultural Register 32 Source: Consejo Nacional de Población (National Population Council, CONAPO), 2010.

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ANNEX 6 Additional project mapping

(Please refer to original Spanish document)

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ANNEX 7 Additional stakeholder analysis at

the project location

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STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS IN THE ALVARADO LAGOON SYSTEM

GROUP OF

STAKEHOLDERS CHARACTERISTICS PROBLEMS,

NEEDS, INTERESTS

POTENTIAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROJECT

PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERSOwners with large areas of mangrove forest (over 100 hectares)

Significant mangrove forests that can be sustainably logged.

No training or permits to use their timber resources. Grazing overlaps silvicultural management in some places.

Willing to receive training and use the mangrove forest

Primary beneficiaries of the project. This sector will be actively involved, trained and authorized to use controlled volumes of mangrove timber, and will strengthen their organization.

Owners where there are potential areas for mangrove forest restoration with a view to silvicultural use

They have considerable tracts of degraded mangrove forest lands, and grazing is becoming too expensive to sustain. However, livestock is the main activity and they have no plans to give this up.

Low income levels from livestock, immediate financial needs. Scant planning capacities.

Some owners are willing to restore mangrove forests with a view to sustainable silvicultural use.

Primary beneficiaries of the project. They are involved through the certification of their lands as UMAs, the legal entity required to use legally protected wildlife species. Besides their use, mangrove reforestation takes place in these lands, for timber logging and silvicultural purposes alike.

Caretakers of ranches with mangrove forests or potential mangrove forest restoration areas.

They know the hydrology of conserved and degraded mangrove forest areas, and also these areas are their current source of grazing work.

Better paid and constant sources of employment. Scant technical-practical skills for mangrove forest management.

Willing to work in mangrove forest restoration and silvicultural management. Possible mangrove timber traders because they are familiar with the current market.

Primary beneficiary of the project. They are involved in all the tasks, from monitoring the ecological quality of the mangrove forests, to transport and marketing timber locally.

Fishers - Small scale cattle-raisers with mangrove forest lands

They are familiar with the area, its hydrology, reproduction and importance. They have rough silvicultural use methods and the means to mobilise mangrove timber.

No sources of steady employment. Decrease in fishing because of pollution, over-exploitation and lagoon silting. Diversification of income by including legal timber sales.

Potential to assume guard roles. Potential to sell small quantities of mangrove timber in bulk, or its products (charcoal or posts). They can work in hydrological restoration and reforestation.

Primary beneficiaries of the project. They are involved in mangrove forest monitoring, protection and timber logging work that will emerge with the granting of legal logging permits.

Clandestine mangrove loggers and charcoal

They lack legality and the technical conditions for

Legal certainty, tools and technical training for

Willing to become involved in mangrove timber

Primary beneficiaries of the project. Focal group whose

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GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS

CHARACTERISTICS PROBLEMS, NEEDS,

INTERESTS


producers sustainable mangrove forest use.

logging. Require partnerships and commercial agreements with mangrove forest land owners.

logging. knowledge of the environment and traditional techniques will be useful. They will receive training on alternative charcoal production methods and in planned mangrove timber logging.

Nurseries reproducing mangrove plants.

They have the technical skills, though these still require strengthening with technological packages for mangrove forest reproduction. They also have the infrastructure though it needs to be upgraded and fixed to become more efficient.

Keep providing employment to the community and technicians. Strengthen technical capacities to produce better quality plants that are suited to the silvicultural and ecological needs of the area.

They provide their infrastructure and labour to reproduce the plants needed for mangrove forest restoration and silvicultural management.

Primary beneficiaries of the project. They are involved in the production of the mangrove species that will be introduced in the degraded sites where no natural regeneration is occurring. They involve the community in the collection, nursery care and finally transport to the ecological restoration sites.

Social organizations of mangrove forest settlers.

No production alternatives for the communities that have settled in mangrove forest flood lands. They have small mangrove forest areas.

Provide employment to their members in the areas where they have settled, in order to diversify the community's economy. Their papers are not in order.

Willing to include mangrove forests to sustainably use mangrove timber.

Primary beneficiaries of the project. These organizations will be involved by supplying common lands where they have settled, and which have mangrove forest cover. They will get logging permits and management plans. They will certify the least impacted areas as conservation areas.

SECONDARY STAKEHOLDERSConsumers of mangrove firewood or charcoal

They need firewood or charcoal to produce items such as bread, or for restaurants and home cooking.

Besides mangrove, there are no other high energy timbers that can be profitably produced. Because of the low supply they

They are willing to buy mangrove timber or charcoal from legal sources and of better quality.

Secondary beneficiaries. This market will contribute its preference for legally produced timber and charcoal. It will be involved through the dissemination at its points of sale of the

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are limited to buying mangrove timber or charcoal or other charcoals from the country.

advantages of buying sustainably produced mangrove charcoal.

Fishers' organizations

Small land holdings with mangrove forests or restorable mangrove forest lands. They need ecologically sound mangrove forests for the reproduction and nutrition of their commercial species. They need alternative - temporary - jobs to supplement their household income.

Slump in fisheries, degradation of ecosystems where their species of interest breed, inability to face mangrove forest destruction.

Secondary beneficiaries. Even if this group is not totally involved in mangrove timber logging or processing, it does benefit from the reforestation and conservation of mangrove forest areas because that is where commercial species breed.

Cattle-raisers’ organizations

They have mangrove forest lands and plots, and with potential for restoration and silvicultural use. The main users of mangrove timber: posts and fodder (propagules and seedlings). Grazing requires shade areas for the cattle, and mangrove forests provide this.

They need posts as the main input for cattle rotation and management. They use the protein contained in mangrove propagules to supplement livestock diet.

Major consumers in the potential legal market for mangrove timber. They are willing to promote the project among their members to look for production alternatives (silvicultural management of mangrove forests).

Secondary beneficiaries. They will be involved by purchasing mangrove timber posts for fencing. Some may allocate areas for conservation and silvicultural utilisation for their own use.

Forest technicians involved

They are responsible for developing sustainable management plans and calculating the potential volume of mangrove timber logging.

Have little training in silvicultural management and mangrove forest rehabilitation and need management and monitoring protocols to use mangrove timber.

Willing to implement forest management restoration actions. Willing to train the community to transfer timber logging and process monitoring techniques.

Secondary beneficiaries. Involved in the project through training, and replicate the experience and successes in other parts of the lagoon system, including in other mangrove forests in Mexico.

Local and regional social organizations working in the area.

They are influential among the local communities and have a social grounding that looks favourably towards silvicultural management and restoration-conservation of mangrove forests.

They have scant financial resources to launch projects and initiatives that can achieve a strategic change in the management of mangrove forests. They lack projects dealing with the

They are willing to link their communities and means to forest landscape restoration and to mangrove forest silvicultural management.

Primary beneficiaries. They make available their social foundations for the mainstreaming of project objectives and to receive project benefits, through both technical training and the use of mangrove timber.

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sustainable use of mangrove timber, which could make conservation and rural development objectives viable.

Beekeeper organizations

They receive significant benefits from healthy mangrove forest ecosystems. They have a very significant economic impact on employment and the lease of spaces for mangrove honey production.

The loss of mangrove forests to pasture lands is reducing the volume of honey extracted annually. Mangrove forest rehabilitation will increase the natural availability of nectar and pollen for honey production.

They are willing to keep providing employment and paying "rent" for the land where they set up bee hives within mangrove forests.

Secondary beneficiaries. They benefit from the level of mangrove forest conservation; the larger the mangrove forest area, the higher the honey production. They are involved through mangrove forest protection campaigns and certifying part of their lands as conservation areas.

TERTIARY STAKEHOLDERSSEMARNAT-DGVS and DGDF

Regulator of mangrove timber logging through a management plan and an environmental management register. Monitors the volume of timber logged and compliance with the sustainability regulations that must be observed.

It lacks the protocols for ecological monitoring of mangrove forest areas under silvicultural management and restoration. It is responsible for this ecosystem, but lacks the capacities to monitor and respond to local land use changes. No personnel with mangrove forest silvicultural management skills. No timber and biodiversity monitoring protocols for managed ecosystems in UMAs.

It is willing to improve and streamline its administrative processes through mangrove forest management monitoring and control protocols.

Tertiary beneficiary. It is involved in that it grants logging permits and supervises management actions, and also uses project outcomes to design new protocols and methods for the sustainable use of mangrove timber.

Mangrove forest and ecological research institutes such as INIFAB,

These institutions generate information on mangrove forest ecology, physiology,

They have very few examples or pilot projects in which knowledge

They could focus their research on productivity and ecology of critical

Tertiary beneficiaries. They will be involved and invited, particularly INECOL,

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INECOL, UNAM, Universidad Veracruzana, and regional Technology Institutes.

hydro-biology, key species and methods for the utilisation of tropical timber in forest production models.

has been applied to mangrove forests, both at the conservation and timber logging levels. Research is targeted at known forest products and very few exceptional species; mangrove forests have great potential that this sector could research, therefore improving its management.

mangrove forest zones in the Alvarado Lagoon System. They could provide advice with their data to improve the understanding of mangrove forest ecology and apply it to sustainable forest management plans. They could develop technical kits tailored for the different ecological conditions of mangrove forests in the area of the project and also for other mangrove forests in Mexico.

to set up biomass monitoring stations in the areas of mangrove forest use, conservation and protection. Information on the project will be provided to researchers who already have a background in mangrove forest management.

SEMARNAT-Veracruz Delegation

Responsible for issuing permits and reviewing management plans at the State level.

It lacks the protocols for ecological monitoring of mangrove forest areas under silvicultural management and restoration. It lacks technically qualified human resources who can monitor and provide advice on the legal production of mangrove timber. Does not have an efficient system for the monitoring of Mangrove Forest Wildlife Management Units (UMAs).

It is willing to improve and streamline its administrative processes through mangrove forest management monitoring and control protocols. It is willing to train and appoint personnel with an expertise in mangrove forests.

Tertiary beneficiary. It brings to the project legal criteria and a review of mangrove timber management plans and the dissemination of the outcomes to other mangrove forest users in Veracruz.

CONABIO (National Commission for Biodiversity Awareness and Use)

Responsible for updating and generating information on the status and use of biodiversity.

It does not apply expertise and information to projects that have a social impact beyond the description of

It has substantial capacities to keep generating mapping information at the detailed and semi-detailed scales.

Tertiary beneficiary. It is involved in the dissemination of the outcomes of the project and in incorporating said

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It has a mangrove-specific working group that updates and prepares maps of the distribution of mangrove forests to assess their conservation status and gravest threats. It has a wetlands restoration program that disburses funds to restore degraded wetland areas, and it is interested in generating information and methods for their restoration.

existing resources. No guidelines for mangrove forest rehabilitation, reforestation and sustainable silvicultural management methods.

It can make available its databases to assess impacts after the project and its contribution to halting deforestation (or not), including the increase of mangrove forest mass in degraded sites.

outcomes into its protocols for biomass data collection, as well as in wetlands restoration projects.

Municipal Governments

Responsible for controlling the movement of timber or resources within their municipality.

No capacity for monitoring the ecological integrity of mangrove forests. No early warning systems to prevent and fight against fires in mangrove forests. Lack of technical capacity to implement mangrove timber production projects.

Receive training to improve their control systems. Receive training to improve their effectiveness in designing environmental projects relating to mangrove forests.

Tertiary beneficiaries. Disseminate and receive project outcomes. Include the information in their municipal development plans. Pay more attention to mangrove forest ecosystems.

Desarrollo Forestal Estatal (State Forest Development)

Responsible for authorising forest use and defining utilisation and conservation policies outside protected areas.

Lack of technical capacity to implement sustainable mangrove timber production projects.

Lack of technical capacity to implement mangrove timber production projects.

Tertiary beneficiary. Incorporates project information and training in State policies and forest development plans to include mangrove forests as timber producers and not only as conservation objects.

CONAFOR Institution responsible for the design and implementation of forest development programs and for subsidies provided through improved living standards

Needs protocols for mangrove forest restoration and monitoring of mangrove forest ecological integrity. Lacks qualified groups for

Willingness and resources to launch mangrove timber management plans. Networks and technicians who can replicate mangrove forest sustainable

Tertiary beneficiary. Contributes technical advice, information, as well as contacts and finance to supplement mangrove reforestation work and develop

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programs for persons who live in forest zones. Also responsible for the development of the forest chain.

effective investments in mangrove forest RPF. Needs to develop forest alternatives for landowners to reduce mangrove deforestation rates.

management. sustainable forest use plans.

PROFEPA Responsible for controlling mangrove forest health through the enforcement of current legislation. Responsible for checking legal provenance and sale of mangrove timber.

No capacity to monitor mangrove forest area. Lacks sound technical criteria to check the legal provenance of mangrove timber. Up-to-date data system on legal use of mangrove timber.

Interested in reducing illegal logging of mangrove timber. Has the potential to set up control brigades for events such as deliberately lit fires and illegal logging.

Tertiary beneficiary. Includes a specific database on voluntary protected areas and increases control work in mangrove forests to prevent illegal trafficking of mangrove timber and organisms.

Secretariat of the Navy

Responsible for security in the maritime-land zone. Commands respect and prestige and little impunity at local community level.

Needs information on legal logging and protection zones in order to increase control. Needs basic technical criteria and elements to record numbers and ensure legal provenance of legally logged mangrove timber.

Increase its involvement in mangrove forest control and care. Improve its information systems on mangrove forest areas and areas under significant pressure from illegal logging.


PROEPA Responsible for controlling mangrove forest health through the enforcement of current legislation. Responsible for preventing illegal mangrove forest logging or damage to the ecosystem.

No capacity to monitor mangrove forests. Lacks sound technical criteria to check the legal provenance of mangrove timber. Up -to-date data system on legal uses of mangrove timber.

Interested in reducing illegal logging of mangrove timber. Has the potential to set up control brigades for events such as deliberately lit fires and illegal logging.


SEDEMA Responsible for developing Natural Areas of representative ecosystems as well as Private Conservation Areas. Designs State policies for mangrove forest ecosystem

Personnel have scant capacity to develop mangrove timber use plans and projects with a focus on forest landscape restoration.

Ability to develop pilot projects on sustainable use of critical ecosystems such as mangrove forests. Secure and allocate State and Federal resources to

Tertiary beneficiary. Includes among its priorities, mangrove forest ecosystem conservation, as an element that provides protection for coasts and from hurricanes and floods. Includes specific

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conservation. Has links to federal and international stakeholders who allocate resources to wetland conservation and sustainable use.

projects aimed at achieving compatibility between sustainable use and conservation of mangrove forests.

finance to provide continuity to restoration processes.

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ANNEX 8 Project Organizational Chart

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PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL TEAMS

Executing Agency

Pronatura-Veracruz

Collaborating AgencyUNACH

Collaborating AgencyINECOL

Collaborating Agency

Universidad Veracruzana

Owners of Project

Mangrove Forests

Project CoordinatorPronatura-Veracruz

Project Advisory Committee

Project Steering Committe

Project Financial Officer in charge

Restoration Operating Unit

Marketing Operating Unit

Training Operating Unit

Monitoring Operating Unit

Communication Operating Unit

Management Plan Consultant

Marketing Consultant

Technical Training

Consultant

Mangrove Monitoring Consultant

ConsultantVideographer

Restoration Consultant

Advertisement Consultant

Community Training

Consultant

Bird Monitoring Consultant

Script-writer and Creative Director

Silvicultural Management Consultant Graphic Design

Consultant

Community Training

Consultant

Fish Monitoring Consultant

Communication Materials Designer

Figure 5. - Organization of the project by operational units and themes associated with the 8 Outputs.

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ANNEX 9 Detailed project budget

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Outputs & Activities

Inputs

Unit cost Source (I or E)

Year Budget comp.

TOTAL Unit & Description No.

Output 1: The communities in the project range area restore the forest landscape with a focus on mangrove silvicultural management, and have the relevant technical capacity and legal basis

Activity 1.1: Signing of contracts and collaboration agreements for project pilot plots projector 1 465 (E) Y1 49 465.00

Activity 1.1: Signing of contracts and collaboration agreements for project pilot plots Project coordinator 6 1674 (O) Y1 11.1 10,044.00

Activity 1.1: Signing of contracts and collaboration agreements for project pilot plots transport 25 170 (O) Y1 31 4,250.00

Activity 1.1: Signing of contracts and collaboration agreements for project pilot plots DSA 25 90 (O) Y1 31.1 2,250.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Consultant in mapping information systems 1 1200 (E) Y1 13.1 1,200.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Forest consultant 1 1074 (E) Y1 13.3 1,074.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Computer equipment 1 700 (E) Y1 44 700.00

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Inputs


Year Budget comp.


Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Plotter 1 809 (E) Y1 47 809.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Geographic databases and tabulating machines for the 4 municipalities involved 1 9090 (E) Y1 52 9,090.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot ArcGIS Software 1 3000 (E) Y1 52 3,000.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Stationery 1 279 (E) Y1 61 279.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Forest consultant 5 1074 (I) Y1 13.3 5,370.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Consultant in mapping information systems 5 1116 (I) Y1 22 5,580.00

Activity 1.2: Detailed scale mapping of each pilot plot Stationery 1 21 (I) Y1 61 21.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot Community technical assistant 6 700 (E) Y1 12.1 4,200.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot Truck 1 5580 (E) Y1 41 5,580.00

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Inputs


Year Budget comp.


Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot Motor boat 1 1860 (E) Y1 42 1,860.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot Computer 2 638.5 (E) Y1 44 1,277.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot GPS 2 200 (E) Y1 47 400.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot Photographic camera 1 112 (E) Y1 48 112.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot

Field kits (including water-tight boots, lamps, pen-knives, first aid kit) 5 8 (E) Y1 51 40.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot Forest biological sampling consultants 12 1100 (I) Y1 13.2 13,200.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot DSA for 3 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 120.5 (I) Y1 31 1,446.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot Transport – DSA ditto 12 145 (I) Y1 31 1,740.00

Activity 1.3: Dasonomic data generation on the different mangrove forests of the plot

Field kits (including water-tight boots, lamps, pen-knives, first aid kit) 5 102 (I) Y1 51 510.00

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Inputs


Year Budget comp.


Activity 1.4: Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones Ecological restoration consultant 3 1023 (I) Y1 13.4 3,069.00

Activity 1.4: Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones Transport for 1 person – 12 two-day field trips 7 70 (I) Y1 31 490.00

Activity 1.4: Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones DSA for 1 person – 12 two-day field trips 7 50 (I) Y1 31.1 350.00

Activity 1.4: Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones Ecological restoration consultant 2 600 (I) Y2 13.4 1,200.00

Activity 1.4: Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones Transport for 1 person – 12 two-day field trips 5 52 (I) Y2 31 260.00

Activity 1.4: Technical proposal for the restoration of degraded zones DSA for 1 person – 12 two-day field trips 5 50 (I) Y2 31.1 250.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Environmental impact consultant 1 1099 (E) Y2 13.5 1,099.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Motor boat 1 930 (E) Y2 42 930.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Truck 1 2790 (E) Y2 43 2,790.00

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Inputs


Year Budget comp.


Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Computer 2 100 (E) Y2 44 200.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot GPS 2 159 (E) Y2 47 318.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Photographic camera 1 111 (E) Y2 48 111.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Ecological restoration consultant 6 1100 (I) Y2 13.4 6,600.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Environmental impact consultant 5 933 (I) Y2 13.5 4,665.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot Transport for 12 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 90 (I) Y2 31 1,080.00

Activity 1.5: Sustainable management plan for each plot DSA for 12 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 100 (I) Y2 31.1 1,200.00

Activity 1.6: Formalities and obtaining permit and logging rate for sustainable use of mangrove timber Forest consultant 6 800 (I) Y2 13.3 4,800.00

Activity 1.7: Technical proposal for mangrove timber logging in authorized zones Forest consultant 6 851 (I) Y2 13.3 5,106.00

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Year Budget comp.


Activity 1.7: Technical proposal for mangrove timber logging in authorized zones Project coordinator 6 1674 (O) Y2 11.1 10,044.00

Activity 1.8: Construction of basic storage infrastructure for mangrove timber Architect for design and identification of best location 1 2418 (I) Y3 21 2,418.00

Activity 1.8: Construction of basic storage infrastructure for mangrove timber Materials to build storage 1 3260 (I) Y3 51 3,260.00

Activity 1.8: Construction of basic storage infrastructure for mangrove timber Materials to build storage 1 182 (I) Y3 51 182.00

Activity 1.8: Construction of basic storage infrastructure for mangrove timber Wages for building storage and refurbishing area 180 12 (O) Y3 23 2,160.00

Activity 1.8: Construction of basic storage infrastructure for mangrove timber Materials to build storage 1 2418 (O) Y3 51 2,418.00

Activity 1.9: Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites Environmental impact consultant 8 1100 (E) Y2 13.5 8,800.00

Activity 1.9: Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites DSA for 2 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 93 (E) Y2 31.1 1,116.00

Activity 1.9: Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites GPS 1 200 (E) Y2 47 200.00

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Activity 1.9: Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites Photographic camera 1 110 (E) Y2 48 110.00

Activity 1.9: Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites transport for 2 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 120 (I) Y2 31 1,440.00

Activity 1.9: Ecological diagnosis of degraded mangrove forest sites DSA for 12 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 7 (O) Y2 31.1 84.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot Computer 1 567 (E) Y2 44 567.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot Plotter 1 600 (E) Y2 47 600.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot ArcGIS Software 1 2790 (E) Y2 52 2,790.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot Consultant in mapping information systems 1 228 (I) Y2 13.1 228.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot Consultant in mapping information systems 5 1120 (I) Y2 22 5,600.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot forest logging equipment 1 2828 (I) Y2 46 2,828.00

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Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot forest protection equipment 1 3100 (I) Y2 46 3,100.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot

Consultant in mapping information systems 1 836 (O) Y2 13.1 836.00

Activity 1.10: Technical proposal for forest landscape restoration of the plot computer consumable items 1 121 (O) Y2 61 121.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified truck 6 372 (E) Y3 43 2,232.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified

Inputs for plant production such as substrate, trays, compost, bags, irrigation system 1 10000 (E) Y3 51 10,000.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified Inputs for fencing, such as posts, wire, clamps 1 45500 (E) Y3 51 45,500.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified Plants for hedges

35000 0.3 (E) Y3 51 10,500.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified Ecological restoration consultant 6 1023 (I) Y3 13.4 6,138.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified wages for site fencing 562 10 (I) Y3 23 5,620.00

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Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified Inputs for fencing, such as posts, wire, clamps 1 4500 (I) Y3 51 4,500.00


Inputs for plant production such as substrate, trays, compost, bags, irrigation system 1 5517 (I) Y3 51 5,517.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified Inputs for fencing, such as posts, wire, clamps 1 50000 (I) Y3 51 50,000.00


Set of tools such as auger, hammers, measuring tape, pliers, gloves, wheel-barrows, raffia, wire, machetes 1 2800 (I) Y3 51 2,800.00


Field kits (including water-tight boots, lamps, pen-knives, first aid kit) 5 110 (I) Y3 51 550.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified wages for the production of 200000 plants 1600 10 (O) Y3 23 16,000.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified wages for restoration activities 800 10 (O) Y3 23 8,000.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified wages for site fencing 3420 10 (O) Y3 23 34,200.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified wages for clearing invasive species 1600 12 (O) Y3 23 19,200.00

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Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified DSA for 3 people – 12 three-day field trips 12 190 (O) Y3 31.1 2,280.00

Activity 1.11: Ecological restoration actions in the degraded zones that have been identified transport of materials 12 240 (O) Y3 33.1 2,880.00

Activity 1.12: Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management Community technical assistant 3 900 (E) Y2 12.2 2,700.00

Activity 1.12: Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management Community technical assistant 3 900 (I) Y2 12.2 2,700.00

Activity 1.12: Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management Forest consultant 6 1100 (I) Y2 13.3 6,600.00

Activity 1.12: Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management Forest consultant 7 1100 (O) Y2 13.3 7,700.00

Activity 1.12: Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management DSA for 3 people – 12 three-day field trips 6 210 (O) Y2 31.1 1,260.00

Activity 1.12: Development of monitoring baseline for silvicultural management DSA for 3 people – 12 three-day field trips 6 210 (O) Y2 33.1 1,260.00

Activity 1.13: Development of monitoring baseline for ecological restoration zones Community technical assistant 4 900 (E) Y3 12.2 3,600.00

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Activity 1.13: Development of monitoring baseline for ecological restoration zones Photographic camera 1 106 (E) Y3 48 106.00

Activity 1.13: Development of monitoring baseline for ecological restoration zones Regional office rental and utilities 12 500 (E) Y3 61 6,000.00

Activity 1.13: Development of monitoring baseline for ecological restoration zones Biological monitoring consultant 4 1116 (I) Y3 13.6 4,464.00

Activity 1.13: Development of monitoring baseline for ecological restoration zones DSA for 3 people – 12 three-day field trips 12 210 (O) Y3 31.1 2,520.00

Activity 1.13: Development of monitoring baseline for ecological restoration zones transport for 3 people – 12 three-day field trips 12 132 (O) Y3 33.1 1,584.00

Activity 1.14: Develop mangrove forest monitoring according to the size and timing of the use in each plot wages 500 10 (I) Y1 12.3 5,000.00

Activity 1.14: Develop mangrove forest monitoring according to the size and timing of the use in each plot Bio-monitoring consultant 3 837 (I) Y1 13.6 2,511.00

Activity 1.14: Develop mangrove forest monitoring according to the size and timing of the use in each plot DSA for 2 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 111 (I) Y1 31.1 1,332.00

Activity 1.14: Develop mangrove forest monitoring according to the size and timing of the use in each plot transport for 2 people – 12 two-day field trips 12 140 (I) Y1 33.1 1,680.00

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Activity 1.15: Mapping of the ecological preservation areas for the entire area under management consultant in mapping information systems 3 809 (I) Y1 13.1 2,427.00

Activity 1.15: Mapping of the ecological preservation areas for the entire area under management Micro Drone for detailed aerial photography 10 1116 (I) Y1 45 11,160.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use office assistant 2 705 (I) Y1 12.1 1,410.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use regional geography consultancy 2 375 (I) Y1 13.2 750.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use DSA for 3 people – 6 two-day field trips 3 168 (I) Y1 31.1 504.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use transport – 6 field trips 3 125 (I) Y1 31.1 375.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use office assistant 2 700 (I) Y2 12.1 1,400.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use regional geography consultancy 2 837 (I) Y2 13.2 1,674.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use DSA for 3 people – 6 two-day field trips 3 168 (I) Y2 33.1 504.00

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Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use transport – 6 field trips 3 125 (I) Y2 33.1 375.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use

3 workshops for experts in land-use planning in coastal wetlands 3 803 (I) Y2 61 2,409.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use office assistant 2 493 (I) Y3 12.1 986.00

Activity 1.16: Applying monitoring baseline of mangrove forests under silvicultural use regional geography consultancy 2 837 (I) Y3 13.2 1,674.00

Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process Project coordinator 1 1674 (E) Y1 11.1 1,674.00



Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process DSA for 2 people – 3 two-day field trips 1 90 (I) Y1 31.1 90.00

Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process Transport – 2 people, 3 field trips 1 100 (I) Y1 33.1 100.00

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Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process DSA – 2 people, 3 two-day field trips 1 90 (I) Y2 31.1 90.00

Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process Transport – 2 people, 3 field trips 1 100 (I) Y2 33.1 100.00

Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process

DSA – 2 people, 3 two-day field trips 1 90 (I) Y3 31.1 90.00

Activity 1.17: Reporting monitoring details annually both to owners and to the authorities in order to improve the adaptation management of the process

Transport – 2 people, 3 field trips 1 98 (I) Y3 33.1 98.00

Output 2: Increased visibility and competitiveness of the legal and local market of mangrove timber

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Consultant in mapping information systems 1 820 (E) Y3 13.1 820.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Forest consultant 1 900 (E) Y3 13.3 900.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Truck – part-time use 1 930 (E) Y3 41 930.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Photographic camera 1 90 (E) Y3 48 90.00

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Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Transport 7 80 (I) Y1 31.1 560.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition

Consultant in mapping information systems 1 800 (I) Y2 13.1 800.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Forest consultant 1 901 (I) Y2 13.3 901.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition 4 survey officers 1 1786 (I) Y2 24 1,786.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition DSA – 4 people, 10 days 1 25 (I) Y2 31.1 25.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Transport 3 80 (I) Y2 31.1 240.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition computer consumable items 1 186 (I) Y2 54 186.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition

Consultant in mapping information systems 1 900 (I) Y3 13.1 900.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition Forest consultant 1 1640 (I) Y3 13.3 1,640.00

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Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition 4 survey officers 2 1786 (I) Y3 24 3,572.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition DSA – 4 people, 10 days 7 100 (I) Y3 33.1 700.00

Activity 2.1: Identification and mapping of buyers and potential competition DSA – 4 people, 10 days 1 275 (O) Y2 31.1 275.00

Activity 2.2: Description of distribution system for mangrove timber products. Computer 1 546 (E) Y3 44 546.00

Activity 2.2: Description of distribution system for mangrove timber products. Marketing 1 1143 (I) Y3 25 1,143.00

Activity 2.2: Description of distribution system for mangrove timber products. Statistical software 1 186 (I) Y3 47 186.00

Activity 2.2: Description of distribution system for mangrove timber products. marketing 1 400 (O) Y3 25 400.00

Activity 2.3: SWOT analysis of mangrove timber products office assistant 1 412 (I) Y2 12.1 412.00

Activity 2.3: SWOT analysis of mangrove timber products economic analyst 1 3100 (I) Y3 12.1 3,100.00

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Activity 2.3: SWOT analysis of mangrove timber products office assistant 2 600 (I) Y3 12.2 1,200.00

Activity 2.4: Definition of the 5 Ps of mangrove timber (product, price, promotion, point of sale). marketing 1 3200 (I) Y3 25 3,200.00

Activity 2.4: Definition of the 5 Ps of mangrove timber (product, price, promotion, point of sale). stationery 1 418 (I) Y3 54 418.00

Activity 2.4: Definition of the 5 Ps of mangrove timber (product, price, promotion, point of sale). Project coordinator 3 1674 (O) Y3 11.1 5,022.00

Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management Project coordinator 1 1674 (E) Y1 11.1 1,674.00

Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management Project coordinator 2 1674 (E) Y2 11.1 3,348.00

Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management marketing 1 2840 (I) Y2 25 2,840.00

Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management graphic design 1 2600 (I) Y2 27 2,600.00

Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management publicity consultant 1 2736 (I) Y2 28 2,736.00

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Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management office assistant 1 385 (O) Y1 12.2 385.00

Activity 2.5: Developing a marketing image for mangrove timber for the plots under sustainable management office assistant 2 346 (O) Y2 12.2 692.00

Activity 2.6: Creating a web platform for the supply of mangrove timber computer – part-time use 1 150 (E) Y2 44 150.00

Activity 2.6: Creating a web platform for the supply of mangrove timber domain and hosting 1 109 (E) Y3 61 109.00

Activity 2.6: Creating a web platform for the supply of mangrove timber domain and hosting 1 600 (I) Y1 61 600.00

Activity 2.6: Creating a web platform for the supply of mangrove timber web master consultancy 1 2100 (I) Y2 28 2,100.00

Activity 2.6: Creating a web platform for the supply of mangrove timber domain and hosting 1 381 (I) Y2 61 381.00

Output 3: Strengthened technical capacities and social valuation of communities involved in mangrove silvicultural management

Activity 3.1: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in mangrove timber processing environmental manager 6 865 (I) Y1 13.8 5,190.00

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Activity 3.1: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in mangrove timber processing environmental educator 3 773 (I) Y1 13.9 2,319.00

Activity 3.1: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in mangrove timber processing

DSA – 2 three-day field trips per month for 2 people during 3 months 36 190 (I) Y1 31.1 6,840.00

Activity 3.1: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in mangrove timber processing Transport – 2 monthly field trips during 3 months 36 250 (I) Y1 33.1 9,000.00

Activity 3.1: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in mangrove timber processing fuel for motor boat 6 90 (I) Y1 33.1 540.00

Activity 3.2: Development of technical and practical training plan on mangrove timber management computer – part-time use 2 100 (E) Y1 44 200.00

Activity 3.2: Development of technical and practical training plan on mangrove timber management environmental manager 2 1060.5 (I) Y1 13.8 2,121.00

Activity 3.2: Development of technical and practical training plan on mangrove timber management environmental educator 2 980 (I) Y1 13.9 1,960.00

Activity 3.2: Development of technical and practical training plan on mangrove timber management Economic analyst 2 1053 (I) Y1 26 2,106.00

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Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber, posts and charcoal Forest consultant 3 1200 (I) Y1 13.3 3,600.00

Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber environmental manager 3 1060 (I) Y1 13.8 3,180.00

Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber environmental educator 3 980 (I) Y1 13.9 2,940.00

Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber

DSA – 2 three-day field trips per month for 2 people during 3 months 36 144 (I) Y1 31.1 5,184.00



Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber Transport – 2 monthly field trips during 4 months 40 230 (I) Y2 33.1 9,200.00

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Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber field inputs 1 2999 (I) Y2 51 2,999.00

Activity 3.3: Implementation of training plan based on getting specific mangrove timber products: timber production of mangrove charcoal 1 10000 (I) Y2 51 10,000.00



Activity 3.4: Implementation of training plan for mangrove timber preservation. environmental manager 2 1060 (I) Y1 13.8 2,120.00

Activity 3.4: Implementation of training plan for mangrove timber preservation. environmental educator 1 980 (I) Y1 13.9 980.00



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Activity 3.4: Implementation of training plan for mangrove timber preservation. DSA – 2 three-day field trips per month for 2 people 12 190 (I) Y2 31.1 2,280.00

Activity 3.4: Implementation of training plan for mangrove timber preservation. Transport – 2 monthly field trips during 2 months 12 290 (I) Y2 33.1 3,480.00

Activity 3.4: Implementation of training plan for mangrove timber preservation. medium-size 5 HP chainsaws 2 620 (I) Y2 46 1,240.00



Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products Project coordinator 2 1674 (E) Y2 11.1 3,348.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products environmental manager 2 74 (E) Y3 13.8 148.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products environmental educator 2 980 (E) Y3 13.9 1,960.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products Data analyst 1 1200 (I) Y2 12.2 1,200.00

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Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products environmental impact 4 1200 (I) Y2 13.5 4,800.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products environmental manager 1 1060 (I) Y2 13.8 1,060.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products environmental educator 1 980 (I) Y2 13.9 980.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products marketing 1 1108 (I) Y2 25 1,108.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products graphic design 1 2518 (I) Y2 27 2,518.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products DSA – 2 three-day field trips per month for 2 people 12 190 (I) Y2 31.1 2,280.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products field materials 1 300 (I) Y2 51 300.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products environmental impact 8 1116 (I) Y3 13.5 8,928.00

Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products Transport – 2 monthly field trips during 2 months 12 214 (I) Y3 33.1 2,568.00

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Activity 3.5: Development of a practical manual on mangrove timber processing and finished products environmental manager 2 986 (O) Y3 13.8 1,972.00

Activity 3.6: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management soil analysis 1032 5 (E) Y1 51 5,160.00

Activity 3.6: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management 4 survey officers 3 1685 (I) Y1 24 5,055.00

Activity 3.6: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management economic analyst 1 1800 (I) Y1 26 1,800.00

Activity 3.6: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management DSA – 4 people, 10 days 10 112 (I) Y1 31.1 1,120.00

Activity 3.6: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management transport – 10 field trips 10 124.1 (I) Y1 33.1 1,241.00

Activity 3.6: Diagnosis of local capacity levels in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management stationery 1 140 (I) Y1 54 140.00

Activity 3.7: Development of a technical and practical training plan for 35 technicians, local leaders and community members directly associated with mangrove forest management. consultant in land-use and vegetation 1 686 (E) Y3 13.7 686.00

Activity 3.7: Development of a technical and practical training plan for 35 technicians, local leaders and community members directly associated with mangrove forest management. consultant in land-use and vegetation 1 852 (I) Y1 13.7 852.00

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Activity 3.7: Development of a technical and practical training plan for 35 technicians, local leaders and community members directly associated with mangrove forest management. DSA – 1 person, 6 field trips 1 300 (I) Y1 31.1 300.00





Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. environmental manager 3 990 (E) Y1 13.8 2,970.00

Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. environmental manager 3 749 (E) Y3 13.8 2,247.00

Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. transport – 10 field trips 10 66 (I) Y1 33.1 660.00

Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. DSA – 2 people, 10 three-day field trips 10 30.4 (I) Y3 31.1 304.00

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Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. DSA – 2 people, 10 three-day field trips 10 125 (O) Y1 31.1 1,250.00

Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. transport – 10 field trips 10 102 (O) Y1 33.1 1,020.00

Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. environmental manager 3 990 (O) Y2 13.8 2,970.00

Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. DSA – 2 people, 10 three-day field trips 10 50.1 (O) Y2 31.1 501.00


Activity 3.8: Implementation of the training plan with a view to timber harvesting efficiency and the preservation of the ecological integrity of mangrove forests under management. DSA – 2 people, 10 three-day field trips 10 39.2 (O) Y3 31.1 392.00


Activity 3.9: Implementation of a technical and practical training plan in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management community assistant 1 470 (E) Y1 12.1 470.00

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Activity 3.9: Implementation of a technical and practical training plan in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management consultant in land-use and vegetation 1 990 (E) Y1 13.7 990.00





Activity 3.9: Implementation of a technical and practical training plan in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management community assistant 1 18 (I) Y1 12.1 18.00

Activity 3.9: Implementation of a technical and practical training plan in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management community assistant 1 255 (I) Y2 12.1 255.00

Activity 3.9: Implementation of a technical and practical training plan in forest landscape restoration and mangrove forest silvicultural management community assistant 1 192 (O) Y1 12.1 192.00

Activity 3.10: Feedback and evaluation fora on the effectiveness of technical and practical training processes office assistant 2 680 (I) Y1 12.2 1,360.00

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Activity 3.10: Feedback and evaluation fora on the effectiveness of technical and practical training processes workshops 2 698 (I) Y1 61 1,396.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua office assistant 2 416 (E) Y3 12.2 832.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua DSA – 5 people, 5 days 5 250 (E) Y3 31.1 1,250.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua transport – 5 people 5 307 (E) Y3 33.1 1,535.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua printed materials 1 280 (E) Y3 61 280.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua office assistant 2 680 (I) Y1 12.2 1,360.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua DSA – 5 people, 5 days 5 250 (I) Y1 31.1 1,250.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua transport – 5 people 5 350 (I) Y1 33.1 1,750.00Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua printed materials 1 280 (I) Y1 61 280.00

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Activity 3.11: Mangrove silvicultural experiences will be shared among Mexican mangrove silvicultural management beginners and communities with other areas (Nayarit and Tabasco) and countries (Nicaragua, Colombia, Indonesia and Vietnam). transport – 5 people 5 43 (I) Y3 33.1 215.00

Activity 3.12: Production of a practical manual on mangrove forest silvicultural management, focusing on forest landscape restoration. Project coordinator 3 558 (E) Y3 11.1 1,674.00

Activity 3.12: Production of a practical manual on mangrove forest silvicultural management, focusing on forest landscape restoration. consultant in land-use and vegetation 6 980 (I) Y3 13.7 5,880.00

Activity 3.12: Production of a practical manual on mangrove forest silvicultural management, focusing on forest landscape restoration. printed materials 1 670 (I) Y3 54 670.00

Activity 3.13: Surveys and interviews on grazing and forest activities. 3 survey officers 3 1440 (I) Y1 24 4,320.00

Activity 3.13: Surveys and interviews on grazing and forest activities. DSA – 3 people, 10 field trips 10 84 (I) Y1 31.1 840.00

Activity 3.13: Surveys and interviews on grazing and forest activities. transport – 10 field trips 10 107 (I) Y1 33.1 1,070.00

Activity 3.13: Surveys and interviews on grazing and forest activities. stationery 1 120 (I) Y1 54 120.00

Activity 3.14: Identification of key audiences and themes in grazing and (illegal) forest management. community extension officer 2 880 (I) Y3 13.9 1,760.00

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Activity 3.14: Identification of key audiences and themes in grazing and (illegal) forest management. DSA – 1 person, 8 field trips 8 39 (I) Y3 31.1 312.00

Activity 3.14: Identification of key audiences and themes in grazing and (illegal) forest management. transport – 8 field trips 8 67 (I) Y3 33.1 536.00

Activity 3.15: Develop communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots). office assistant 2 680 (I) Y3 12.2 1,360.00

Activity 3.15: Develop communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots). environmental educator 5 980 (I) Y3 13.9 4,900.00

Activity 3.15: Develop communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots). radio spots 72 15 (I) Y3 28 1,080.00

Activity 3.15: Develop communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots). mobile dissemination media 1 162 (I) Y3 28 162.00

Activity 3.15: Develop communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots). mobile dissemination media 1 162 (I) Y3 28 162.00

Activity 3.15: Develop communication supports (posters, brochures, presentations, short videos, radio spots). mobile dissemination media 1 162 (I) Y3 28 162.00Activity 3.16: Meetings, workshops and discussions for cattle-raisers and other owners and users of mangrove forests and degraded lands with restoration potential. workshops 6 720 (E) Y3 51 4,320.00

Activity 3.16: Meetings, workshops and discussions for cattle-raisers and other owners and users of mangrove forests and degraded lands with restoration potential. office assistant 1 720 (I) Y3 12.1 720.00Activity 3.16: Meetings, workshops and discussions for cattle-raisers and other owners and users of mangrove forests and degraded lands with restoration potential. environmental educator 1 980 (I) Y3 13.9 980.00

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Activity 3.17: Directory of sites and owners with an interest in mangrove silvicultural management. Project coordinator 2 577 (E) Y3 11.1 1,154.00

Activity 3.17: Directory of sites and owners with an interest in mangrove silvicultural management. community technical assistant 2 670 (I) Y3 12 1,340.00

724,068.00

Management costs - 15% according to the manual 108,610.00

Auditing 12,000.00

Project monitoring and administration - 12% of ITTO contribution 98,484.72

Project Total 943,162.72

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ANNEX 10. Technical Training Details

Degree in Mangrove Forest Ecological Restoration and Silvicultural Management

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Jorge A. López-Portillo Guzman (Coordinator - INECOL) Dr. Juan Ignacio Valdez Hernández (Coordinator - Postgraduate College) M.Sc. Aníbal F. Ramírez Soto (Coordinator - PRONATURA) Over the past 24 years thousands of hectares of mangrove, tular-popal, and halophytic vegetation have been lost. Mangroves and "tulares" have a vital role in the stabilization of water cycles and in the transfer of nutrients to the ocean inhabited by ecologically and commercially important fish and crustacean populations. Mangroves in particular are subject to increasingly accelerated rates of deforestation in comparison with their rate of regeneration or rehabilitation. PRONATURA MEXICO A.C. has accumulated experience in rehabilitation, applying techniques that are reducing nursery, plantation and maintenance costs in areas reforested with mangrove trees. In 2010, with support from Ecologic Development Fund, it implemented a pre-project (Ramírez-Soto et al, 2010) to produce maps (at a detailed scale, 1:20,000) of promising areas with physical and geographic characteristics that encourage, limit or prevent mangrove regeneration. Likewise, INECOL A.C. has carried out long-term research in almost every region of the Gulf of Mexico, measuring primary productivity, tree cover and ecological integrity indicators. Scores of students were trained through this research, and they are currently carrying out research in mangroves and other wetlands in the country. This institution has also engaged in wetland rehabilitation processes at various scales and in different environments, such as mangroves and tular-popal, as well as coastal dunes. COLPOS, through Dr. Valdez, has developed methods and techniques for the sustainable and legal forest use of mangroves. In the Nayarit and Tabasco ejidos, forest activities have been legalised and managed on the basis of technical and ecological management and concepts with a view to logging mangrove timber. Growth, productivity and dasonomic aspects have been researched and have helped calculate the logging cycles that can be profitable for owners and also minimise environmental impact on the forest mass.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

There is an urgent need for local community and government models that can be used to train human resources at various levels. The conclusions point to the need to increase awareness and training on ecological rehabilitation and simultaneously, to develop short, medium and long-term economic alternatives. This is a shift towards a different conservation approach. The project identifies the need to increase local rehabilitation training of various partners making use of the diversity of experiences in mangrove rehabilitation. There is also a need for ongoing training sites where the rehabilitation process may be followed up and lessons may be documented. We shall launch a degree in mangrove rehabilitation and silvicultural use, including both a virtual and a physical component, with the support of experts in the field as well as Pronatura-Veracruz and INECOL experiences. Although there are many cases of mangrove rehabilitation, only some have been successful, and few have been documented and recorded. Other stakeholders need to become aware of other experiences, to learn from, and find inspiration in them. This applies in particular to those communities that are new to the process and require general and specific guidance for their new projects. Training formats need to be attractive; they must focus on water cycle restoration since this is the first step towards wetlands recovery. This project will help strengthen communication and interaction between organizations, government and communities. As a result of strict regulations and the need to protect mangroves and their species, that there have been almost no sustainable management successes. Fortunately, legislation also provides for the possibility of mangrove silvicultural management. In Nayarit and Tabasco, there is evidence of the economic benefits derived by the community from the use, protection and rehabilitation of degraded mangrove areas. In these communities there have been fewer cases of land use changes from mangrove to livestock grazing. The experience and history of Pronatura, COLPOS and INECOL, A.C. have contributed to this new vision of mangrove ecosystem conservation, rehabilitation and monitoring. The key of the project is the use of mangrove timber, which generates direct and concrete economic alternatives for mangrove users who were initially predators but can also be very efficient ecosystem protectors. This objective will be achieved by developing holistic models (owners-communities-consumers) for mangrove management, timber processing and the exploration of more markets than currently accessed illegally and beyond the reach of any control. Timber from the three mangrove trees, black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), white mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) and red mangrove (Rizophora mangle) has many uses, particularly in wetland areas. It is used for charcoal, mainstays, budwood, fencing posts, construction timber, etc. It is currently managed and sold under 5 formats: - stakes (vegetable crops), - posts (wetland fences),

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- mainstays and other timber for construction (pressure strength, water and moisture resistance)

- charcoal (high calorific value: used very frequently in traditional bakery). Today, creative and viable initiatives are needed to increase the social value of mangroves and to increase awareness of its value as a renewable resource and a protector in the face of climate change. The course will create a community of practitioners in ecological rehabilitation and silvicultural management of mangroves. It is expected that the information will be used by technical experts as well as planners and decision-makers. The degree model has already proven to be successful in the Degree in Cloud Forest Rehabilitation, as well as in the National Workshop on Mangrove Ecosystem Rehabilitation organised in cooperation with COLPOS. The mangrove degree will use various regions of Mexico as Living classrooms; such regions have been rehabilitated and used as managed forests. The practical work will be conducted in the Alvarado Lagoon System (Veracruz), with the potential for extension to Nayarit and Tabasco if financial resources are available at a later stage. Regarding social aspects, the project will strengthen local and regional capacities of key stakeholders in mangrove rehabilitation throughout Mexico and probably also in other countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The project proposes the creation of an accessible, updateable training model based on a virtual-physical course in mangrove rehabilitation and silvicultural management. Together with INECOL and COLPOS, we propose this tool to train decision-makers at various government levels, community technical experts, academics, organizations, and international agencies. The degree will be based on an accessible model, but will have sufficient technical bases to be used by communities, local leaders and organizations that have accessed technical training. The plan is to offer this degree once a year and that it will be updateable. As a support tool, the project will develop a practical manual on mangrove rehabilitation. The manual will provide practical foundations to launch mangrove rehabilitation processes that are tailored to the ecological conditions of the various mangrove regions in Mexico. INECOL and Pronatura have already collaborated previously in the design, coordination and implementation of the degree in cloud forest rehabilitation. This course has trained over 180 individuals in 4 years; it has involved 64 trainers from over 30 research institutions, civil organizations, communities and companies. The on-line physical model offers the possibility of replication for another priority Mexican ecosystem.

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POTENTIAL TARGET AREA The project is expected to have an impact nationally, since in 2012 a training workshop was held in which the potential and need for training of different sectors was ascertained. The following map illustrates the expected impact range of the project.

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Proposed contents of the degree in mangrove rehabilitation and sustainable forest management.

Module 1 “The mangrove world: history and ecology”

a) What are mangroves? b) Overview of mangrove biogeography. c) Historical overview of mangroves. d) Cultures associated with mangroves. e) Mangroves in pre-Hispanic and colonial Mexico. f) Brief introduction to current uses of mangroves and the global and national situation.

Conferences, Video clips, Virtual Library and Activities. Module 2. Mangrove structure and operation

Mangrove ecosystem structure

a) Global, continental and national mangrove cover. b) Catchment basins and their relationship with mangroves. c) General typology of mangroves according to their structure and location in the

basin. d) Mangrove geo-morphology and distribution (plant structure and relationship with

geo-forms). e) Soils: mangrove micro-topography and parameters: Flood frequency Salinity Oxygen Conductivity Soil micro-fauna

f) Typical mangrove communities: Dominance of types of species Heights, diameters, cover, basal area.

g) Mangrove biological diversity (mammals, fish, birds, herpetofauna, insects) h) Composition in satellite images and aerial photographs.

Mangrove bio-geo-chemical cycles

a) Primary productivity of mangroves. b) Nutrient recycling. c) CO2 sequestration in mangroves. d) Nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrient retention in mangroves. e) Mangrove role in water purification and habitat quality for fish and other species.

Conferences, Video clips, Virtual Library and Activities.

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Module 3. Fishing, apiculture and protection roles of mangroves

a) The role of mangroves in the productivity of fisheries: Fisheries in mangroves: How and why. Most representative fish species. Catch volume and economic contribution of mangroves. Apiculture as an optional non-timber forest resource. Mangrove honey uses and apicultural potential. Consequences of mangrove deforestation for fisheries productivity.

b) The role of mangroves in the protection of the population: Food security. Protection from hurricanes. Protection from sea swells and floods.

c) Economic and ecological need for mangrove rehabilitation: investing in green infrastructure. Conferences, Video clips, Virtual Library and Activities. Module 4. Mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation

a) Climate change: carbon sequestration and reduced community vulnerability. b) Mangrove rehabilitation cases:

In the world (Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Philippines) In the Americas (Colombia, Panama, Ecuador) In Mexico (Campeche, Yucatán, Veracruz, Tamaulipas, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Nayarit,

Sinaloa). c) General elements for the implementation of mangrove rehabilitation projects. d) Surveys and research of rehabilitation potential:

Ecological potential Social potential Economic potential

e) Design of a mangrove rehabilitation project. f) Inputs for rehabilitation projects. g) Implementation of actions:

Social organization Accesses and logistics Task supervision

h) Budgets and financial management. i) Monitoring and evaluation of rehabilitation projects. Conferences, Video clips, Virtual Library and Activities.

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Module 5. Sustainable silvicultural use as a conservation alternative

a) Background of mangrove timber management. b) General and structural characteristics of mangrove timbers. d) Legislation and procedures regarding permits for silvicultural use projects. e) Mangrove forestry principles. f) Preparing a mangrove forest inventory.

Localization and demarcation of the plot. Definition of stands and sub-stands with aerial photographs and satellite images. Mapping and definition of samples. Mangrove logging cycles and rates.

i) Technical management of logging. Logistics of logging.

Mangrove timber products: posts, beams, boards, charcoal. Current and potential markets for mangrove timber.

Conferences, Video clips, Virtual Library and Activities.

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ANNEX 11.- Response to the recommendations of the ITTO Expert Panel

Recommendation Modifications made Page(s) 1. Explain how and to what extent

the project will contribute to ITTO’s objectives and priorities and to the objectives of the ITTO Strategic Action Plan 2013-2018. Further elaborate the section on the relevance of the project to the country’s policies;

A more detailed explanation was included on how the project will contribute to the objectives of the ITTO Strategic Action Plan.

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2. Consider submitting this proposal within the framework of the Joint ITTO/CBD Collaborative Initiative for Tropical Forest Biodiversity. In this light, incorporate a section under 1.2 Relevance related to the conformity of the proposal with the objectives and criteria of the aforementioned initiative (http://www.itto.int/cbd/);

The criteria for the conservation of biodiversity and key bird species in mangrove ecosystems were reviewed and included in the proposal.

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3. Focus on the real problem of the ongoing degradation of mangrove forests in the region and its underlying causes in the proposal’s problem analysis and tree, rather than solely highlighting the conversion of mangroves to pastures in the region as the inherent problem. Further link the problem analysis and tree. Consider reviewing and applying the ITTO Guidelines for the Restoration, Management and Rehabilitation of Degraded and Secondary Tropical Forests in the project’s activities;

An effort was made to clarify the description of the key problem which is reflected mainly in land-use changes but has many diverse causes. The analysis was focused on the undervaluing of mangrove ecosystems as sources of food and timber. Related legal aspects were analyzed to ensure the conformity and consistency of the project with the country’s legal framework. The objectives tree was revised to focus on 3 components: a) Mangrove restoration and silviculture, including ecological integrity monitoring system; b) Market analysis and promotion of legal mangrove timber among consumers; c) Training as a key element to enhance the skills of mangrove managers and communities. Activities related to the FLR approach, such as enrichment planting, natural regeneration assistance and selective forest management, were included.

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4. Substantially reduce the number of outputs, as the current ones appear to be more like activities, and further develop just a few concrete outputs, and strengthen the Logical Framework by

Project outputs were reduced from 8 to 3. New qualitative indicators and means of verification were included in the logical framework. The aim was to focus on social, economic and environmental outcomes and impacts to be generated by the project.

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Recommendation Modifications made Page(s)providing qualitative and quantitative indicators and means of verification, including those related to the impacts and outcomes of the project;

5. Include detailed descriptions of

the training courses to be provided by the project. Clearly indicate the topics to be covered, the target audiences, the number and duration of the courses, the expected outcomes and impacts, etc.;

Annex 10 was included with a detailed description of the training course on mangrove restoration and silvicultural management. It includes a profile of the target audience, as well course duration, number of participants, potential geographic impact and a list of topics.

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6. Provide detailed terms of reference for all sub-contracts to be covered by ITTO funds;

The terms of reference for the sub-contracts for a mangrove timber marketing plan and market survey are attached.

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7. Further elaborate on the long-term sustainability of the project’s results, outcomes and activities after project completion;

This section was restructured to elaborate on the long-term sustainability of results after project completion.

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8. Include separate detailed budgets by component for each specific source of funding, as per the examples provided in the ITTO manual on project formulation. Clearly specify all sources of funding, avoiding the mention of “other” sources. Explain the need to hire the coordinator for only 28 months when the project’s duration is of 36 months. Include the cost of the required annual audits within the counterpart budget. Adjust the costs for ITTO monitoring and review to US$10,000 per year, include US$10,000 for ex-post evaluation, and recalculate the ITTO's Programme Support Costs so as to conform to the new standard of 12% of total ITTO project costs;

All the recommendations were incorporated into a new budget according to the revised logical framework.

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