16WWF Central Anna Mite Presentation

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WWF Central Truong Son (Annamites)Biodiversity Conservation Initiative 2004-2020

Mr. Huynh Tien Dung BCI Project Manager

WWF Greater Mekong Programme

Workshop on "Experiences and Challenges in Biodiversity Policy Development in GMS Countries,19-21 August 2009, Hanoi, Vietnam


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Presentation content

1. Introduction to Central Annamites (Central Truong Son)

2. Introduction to WWF Central Annamites Biodiversity Conservation

Initiative (programme) for period 2004-20203. Key projects implemented by WWF in the Central Annamites

4. Brief introduction to Green Corridor project.

5. Brief introduction to BCI project.

6. Recommendations on policy related to biodiversity conservation


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1. Introduction to Greater Annamites (Truong Son)

In 1998, WWF embarked on Ecoregion-based conservationapproach to allow for planning and coordinated action across largerspaces to address protection of viable species populations and

ecosystem processes.

The Greater Annamites (GA) -Truong Son is in the list of 238 eco-regions identified by WWF as international priorities for conservation(Global 200 list).

The Greater Mekong Sub-Region (GMS) where Greater Annamites

located is ranked by WWF as the top six of highest priority regions ofglobal importance for conservation.

In 1999, WWF developed Ecoregion Action Programme toconserve biodiversity of Forests of Lower Mekong (04 ecoregions)including GA.

The forests of Lower Mekong


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1. The Central Annamites (Central Truong Son)

Greater Annamites covers 173,800 km2

and 52% of the whole country. It is veryimportant for the resources basedeconomies of Laos and Vietnam.

The Central Annamites supports avariety of ecosystems and habitats;and comprises some of the mostunique and threatened wildlife onEarth.

It provides shelter, resources and

environmental services to 30 millionVietnamese.

Its ecosystem services: climatemoderation, erosion control, reducingflood, water regulation and generationof clean water, etc.


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1. The Central Annamites (Central Truong Son)

WWF has prioritized 15landscapes of criticalimportance within GreaterAnnamites (GA).

Due to the outstandingbiodiversity value and highdegree of threats, theCentral Annamites was

chosen as a pilot landscapefor WWF efforts in GA.


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2. The Central Annamites BiodiversityConservation Initiative 2004-2020

Based on

Biodiversity Action Plan for Vietnam (BAP)approved in 1995 by VN Prime Minister

Greater Annamites Ecoregion Programmedeveloped by WWF in 1999,

The Central Truong Son (Annamites)

Biodiversity Conservation Initiative period2004-2020 was developed by WWF in partnershipwith Vietnam Forest Protection Department andapproved by Vietnam Government (MARD) in

March 2004.


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2. The Central Annamites BiodiversityConservation Initiative 2004-2020

Long-term objective: To establish an integrated mosaic of complementary land-use and development practices toprotect, manage and restore natural resources and biodiversity in the Truong Son during theindustrialization and modernization process of Vietnam, while also contributing to institutionaldevelopment, good governance and an increased standard of living for local people.

Target areas of the Initiative:1. Conservation:

The global biodiversity values of Central Truong Son (CTS) will be protected, maintained and restored forthe benefit of the people of CTS and Vietnam to contribute to national and international conservationefforts.

2. Awareness and responsibility:To increase the responsibility of every individual, organization, and local community in CTS landscapeto protect, manage and restore ecosystems in the area.

3. Legal framework:To establish a legal, policy and institutional framework to strengthen the management, protection andrestoration of natural resources.

4. Capacity strengthening:To strengthen the capacity and skills for all stakeholders to protect, manage and restore the naturalresources.

5. Economic Development:To manage forest resources and biodiversity at a sustainable level in order to raise the standard of livingfor local people, contributing to poverty alleviation and hunger eradication, and meet the demands forsocio-economic development.

This full strategy can be downloaded at: www.panda.org/downloads/ecoregions/thectceci.pdf


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2. The Central Annamite BiodiversityConservation Initiative 2004-2020

The Initiative (programme) was divided into 3 phases:

Phase 1 (2004-2010): Creating the Foundationfor a Sustainable Landscape

To create the foundations for long-term conservation and

remove the immediate threats to highly threatened habitatsand species

Phase 2 (2011-2015): Expanding the PriorityLandscape

To expand the representation of biodiversity through all of

the landscape including restoration of degraded habitat,improve the quality of the ecosystems and maximize thesustainable benefits from natural resources and biodiversity.

Phase 3 (2016-2020): Making the connection To establish effective habitat corridors between the Central

Annamites landscape and neighboring landscapes to ensure

evolutionary processes are maintained.

TheInitiativeis one of the worlds first comprehensive largescale (landscape level) conservation efforts.


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3. Key projects implemented by WWF in theCentral Annamites

This Initiative provides the framework for all WWF activities in theCentral Annamites. Key projects implemented by WWF in CentralTruong Son include:

MOSAIC project (Management Of Strategic Areas for Integrated

Conservation) in Quang Nam (2002-2006). The project worked with communities andauthorities to enhance their capacity to plan and manage natural resources in order to protectforests and the wildlife they contain.

Green Corridor project in Thua Thien Hue (2004-2008) funded by Worldbankand SNV. This project was to protect and enhance the forest area stretching between BachMa National Park and Phong Dien Nature Reserve.

Biodiversity Conservation Corridors Initiative - BCI (2006-2009) project inQuang Nam and Quang Tri funded through ADB.

Securing and Establishing Sustainable Management of Forest Assets forEthnic Communities project (ended in 2009) in Quang Tri funded by Danida. Theproject is working with Dakrong district to provide local ethnic communities with the legal rights,knowledge, skills and capacity to use and manage their natural assets over the long-term.


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3. Key projects implemented by WWF in the CentralAnnamites

Key projects implemented by WWF in Central Truong Son include (cont):

Linking Trade Demand and Sustainable Forest Management in the GreaterMekong Project (2007-2010) funded by SECO.

GLOBAL TRADE NETWORK- Sustainable Forest Management Solutions for

Poverty Reduction (2008-2009) funded by SNV.

Biodiversity Education in the Lower Secondary School Project (2007-2011)funded by WWF Switzerland.

Establishing Sustainable Production Systems for Rattan Products inCambodia, Laos and Vietnam (2009-2011) funded by EU, IKIA and DEG.

Supporting law enforcement to reduce illegal wildlife trade in the Central

Annamites bottleneck area project (2009-2011) implemented by WWF in closecooperation with TRAFFIC.

Projects on conservation of Saola, Tiger, etc.

Etc.


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4. Introduction to Green Corridor project Green corridor project: 04 year project (2005-

2008) implemented by the WWF Vietnam and

Forest Protection Department of Thua ThienHue province, with funding from the World Bank- GEF, WWF, Thua Thien Hue PPC and SNV.

The Green Corridor is the area between BachMa National Park and Phong Dien NatureReserve in Thua Thien Hue province.

It is one of the last remaining lowland wetevergreen forests, and supports populations ofthreatened species and has been identified as

one of the highest conservation priorities inVietnam.

Aim: to protect and maintain the Green Corridorlandscape by strengthening management andcapacity building.

Project working areas:1. Strengthening conservation

and illegal activityprevention

2. Forest landscaperestoration and supportinglocal communities

3. Capacity building andawareness raising

4. Forest landscapemonitoring and evaluation


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5. Brief Introduction to Biodiversity ConservationCorridors Initiative - BCI Project (2006-2009)

BCI is a regional projectfunded through ADB.

Five components of BCI

1. Poverty reduction

2. Harmonized land-use

management

3. Eco-system connectivity

4. Capacity building

5. Sustainable financing


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BCI Project sites

Quang Tri province 2 districts 21 communes

In Quang Nam: 7 districts 50 communes


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Ngoc Linh Xe Sap Biodiversity ConservationCorridors

Biodiversity Corridors in the Central Truong Son


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Biodiversity corridors

3D map of the Corridors

Quang Tri

Hue

Da Nang

Hoi An(UNESCO site)

Quang Nam


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COMPONENT 1. POVERTY ALLEVIATION

20 CDF (commune development fund)established, fund transferred to 17 CDF (72.000USD), a number of livelihood models piloted:rattan development, turtle farming, goat raising,cow bank, etc (520 households benefited).

Livelihood forest planting: 572 ha planted.

Community based nurseries: 11 established.

Collection of socio-economic data as inputs forpreparation of Commune Investment plans for all

communes

5 Brief Introduction to Biodiversity Conservation


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COMPONENT 1. POVERTY ALLEVIATION(Continue)

Development of improved cultivation method: E.g. Improving sloping land cultivation

Improved community based forest management

Training provided and awareness raised Village forest protection patrol team established (43

teams established). Signed common agreement by 36 villages for non-

hunting areas. Evaluation of the effectiveness of CBNRM as a

mechanism for enhancing biodiversity conservationand alleviating poverty.

Researches: Market analysis study assisting communities in

linking products and markets;

Sustainable forest model inventories; Study on the mitigation of socio-economic effects ofillegal artisanal gold mining.

Etc.

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COMPONENT 2. LAND MANAGEMENT

Preparing land tenure certificates tothe villagers involving in livelihoodplanting activities ( more than 500

households, 1 ha per household).

Support land use planning and landallocation (LUPLA).

Intervention activities were identified

through consultation meetings andworkshops. LUPLA trainings provided to communities. 3 pilot plans for commune LUPLA

developed using participatory approach arecompleted and submitted for approval.

Establishment of mechanisms forlegal harvesting by communities.

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COMPONENT 3. ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY

The biodiversity corridors have been defined. 6 corridors with the total area of 130.000 ha in 3

provinces.

Forest restoration, enrichment and naturalgeneration by communities: (653 ha planted),

Support and strengthening protected areas andnature reserves as bases for the corridors:

Boundary design and demarcation, Awareness raising, Capacity strengthening, etc.

Support in the development of the draft

Biodiversity Corridor Decree


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COMPONENT 3. ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY(Continue)

Research: land cover mapping; database design,

biodiversity surveys, biological assessmentand monitoring camera trapping, flagshipspecies, amphibian and plant surveys, etc.

Law enforcement activities: capacity building, snare and trap removal

(5898 traps and snares), violators campsdestroying (147), bush fence clearance(33.000 m), confiscation of 100 m3 oftimber, handling and care of confiscatedwildlife, release of captured wild animals,etc.

Successfully recommended to stop 6hydropower plant proposals and 01mining activity in the project area(corridors).




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COMPONENT 4. CAPACITY BUILDING

Training need assessment conducted:

Various training courses conducted:(49 courses conducted and more than 1100 people benefited)

Forest site mapping GIS training x 3 Community facilitation skills Nursery management

Forest planting Camera trapping Nature Crime Investigation Law enforcement Biodiversity survey

Conservation education training Land Use Planning and LandAllocation Market Assessment and Value

Chain Species survey techniques CDF training Domestic and international studytours



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COMPONENT 4. CAPACITY BUILDING (cont)

Awareness raising: A variety of awareness raising activities onbiodiversity conservation undertaken such as education campaigns,environmental education network, school contests, posters, leaflets,

etc.




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COMPONENT 5. SUSTAINABLE FINANCING

An evaluation study on the opportunities forpayments for environmental services wascompleted in Quang Tri.

Involving in pilot testing of Benefit SharingMechanism for A Vuong Hydropower plant in QuangNam (for finalizing the Decree on establishing long-term benefit sharing arrangements with local

communities adversely affected by hydropowerprojects ).

Preliminary evaluation of Harnessing CarbonFinance for the Biodiversity Corridors of the

Central Truong Son

Other SF options are considered such as promotionof eco-tourism in the nature reserves...


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6. Recommendations on policy related tobiodiversity conservation

Clear management mechanism for nature reserves and protectedareas.

Finalization of Biodiversity Decree Official education (in the universities) for staff working in protected areas

(currently, they are mainly forest rangers). Investment policy in nature reserves or protected areas. Long-term support for communities living in the buffer zones of

projected areas .

Procedures for natural forest allocation to the communities. Interprovincial (tranboundary) cooperation for the management and

conservation of biodiversity. Legal and guiding documents on sustainable finance options such as

PES, carbon finance, eco-tourism in nature reserves or protected areas,etc.


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