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Department of Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management Government of Sikkim Republic of India
Preparatory Study on Integrated Project for
Sustainable Development of Forest Resources in Sikkim
Summary of Final Report
November 2009
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) IC Net Limited
SAD
09-015 CR(10)
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Preparatory Study
onIntegrated Project for Sustainable Development of Forest
Resources in Sikkim
Summary of Final ReportNovember 2009
Study Team for JICA IC Net Limited
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1. Study scheduleFirst Field Study Early June - End of July 2009Inception Reporti. Preparationii. Consultation with stakeholders on the Inception Reportiii. Verification of background and necessity of the Projectiv. Preliminary discussion on project scope and subproject selection
Second Field Study Early August - Late September 2009Interim Reportv. Consultation with stakeholders on the Interim Reportvi. Development of project detailsvii. Development of project management structureviii. Examination of project effectiveness
Third Field Study End of October 2009Draft Final Reportix. Consultation with stakeholders on the Draft Final ReportFinal Report December 2009
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Overall objectiveContribute to the enhancement of environmental conservation and reduction of poverty in the state of Sikkim
Project purposePromote the conservation of biodiversity and forests, and the improvement of the livelihood of forest fringe communities in the state of Sikkim
2. Summary of the project (1)
Instruments of change• Capacity development of the forest-fringe communities• Capacity development of the Forest Department
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2. Summary of the project (2)
Reserved forests and protected areas (forest and biodiversity resources)
Forest Department (Government of Sikkim)Component 1 - Preparatory work
Component 5 - Organisational strengthening of FDComponent 6 – Consultancy services
General public, the private sector, and ecotourists
Component 2Forest and biodiversity
conservation
Extension, research, andEndowment Fund
Forest-fringe communities
Component 4JFM and biodiversity conservation
Market
Conservation and utilization
Component 3Ecotourism
Ecotourists
Non-consumptive utilization
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Duration of the project 10 years from FY2010/11
2. Summary of the project (3)
Schedule of the Project
C1 Preparatory work
C2 Forest and biodiversity conservation
C3 Ecotourism
C4 JFM and biodiversity conservation
C5 Organisational strengthening of FD
C6 Consultancy services
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Proposed project cost
2. Summary of the project (4)(Million INR)
FY1 FY2 FY3 FY4 FY5 FY6 FY7 FY8 FY9 FY10 Total % tototal
A. ELIGIBLE PORTION 112 367 582 696 646 364 216 111 113 73 3,280 83.3% I) Procurement / Construction 80 308 529 651 599 344 209 104 98 70 2,990 76.0%
C1. Preparatory work 0 0 0.0%C2. Forest and biodiversity conservation 50 114 46 39 21 29 25 14 11 7 357 9.1%C3. Ecotourism 23 207 379 345 149 46 1,150 29.2%C4. Joint forest management 35 47 62 74 54 43 31 27 16 389 9.9%C5. Organisational strengthening of the FD 25 107 158 56 31 25 36 25 25 20 509 12.9%Price escalation and physical contingency 4 28 71 114 128 86 60 33 34 26 585 14.8%
II) Consulting services 32 60 53 45 47 20 7 7 15 3 290 7.4%C6. Consultancy services base cost 30 55 47 38 39 16 5 5 11 2 248 6.3%Price escalation and physical contingency 2 5 6 7 8 4 2 2 5 1 42 1.1%
B. NON ELIGIBLE PORTION 24 76 112 89 77 46 34 21 23 16 519 13.2%a Procurement / Construction 7 29 46 17 10 8 12 9 10 8 157 4.0%
C5. Organisational strengthening of the FD 6 27 39 14 8 6 9 6 6 5 127 3.2%Price escalation and physical contingency 0 3 6 3 2 2 4 3 3 3 29 0.7%
b Land Acquisitionc Administration cost 11 36 56 64 59 34 21 11 11 7 309 7.9%d VAT 4 7 6 5 6 2 1 1 2 0 35 0.9%e Import Tax 2 4 3 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 18 0.5%
Sub-total (A+B) 135 444 694 785 723 410 250 133 136 89 3,799 96.5%C. Interest during Construction 0 2 5 9 12 14 15 16 16 16 105 2.7%D. Commitment Charge 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 0.8%Total (A+B+C+D) 139 449 702 797 738 427 269 152 156 109 3,937 100.0%
(% to total) 4% 11% 18% 20% 19% 11% 7% 4% 4% 3% 100%
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3. Project componentsComponent 1: Preparatory work
Estimated cost: INR 0.49 million (0.01% of the grand total)
C1-1 Reorganisation of the Forest Department- Review of functions of Circles at HQ, District, Range, and Block levels- Reorganisation of functions and staff deployment particularly at district level to
strengthen coordination and decision-making functionsC1-2 Establishment of project implementation structure- Establishment of HPSC and registration of PMU as a society- Procurement of project management consultants
C1-3 Preparation of implementation manualC1-4 Development of annual work plan and budget
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3. Project componentsComponent 2: Forest and biodiversity conservation (1)
Estimated cost: INR 357 million (9.1% of the grand total)Component Cost
(INRMillion)
% toSub-total
C2 Forest and biodiversity conservation 357 100%C2-1 Enhancement and management of forest and biodiversity
information base75 21%
- Update of topographical and land use map 38 11%- Inventory and monitoring of biodiversity 31 9%- Study of impacts of grazing and climate change in the
Himalayan ecosystem7 2%
C2-2 Enhancement of the basis for forest management andbiodiversity conservation
74 21%
- Redefinition of protected area boundaries and improvementof the protected area network
24 7%
- Management and conservation of flagship species habitats 25 7%- Enhancement of working plans and establishment of forest
management zones25 7%
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3. Project componentsComponent 2: Forest and biodiversity conservation (2)
Current vegetation types:Biodiversity elements will be inventorized and monitored
Current zoning system:The system needs to be re-examined and redefined
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Lachung R.
Youksum R.Rabong R.
Soreng R.
Chungthang R.
Phodong R.
Gyalsing R.
Kyongnosla R.
Namchi R.
Mangan R.
Dentam R.Temi R.
Melli R.
Rongl i R.
Tashiding R.
Phadhamchen R.
Sombaria R.
Tumin R.
Ramipool R.
Pakyong R.Singtam R.
Gangtok R.
Lingmo R.
Pathing R.
Namthang R.
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Division boundaryRange boundaryBlock boundaryCompartment boundaryReserved Forests and Protected Areas
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Division boundaryRange boundaryBlock boundaryCompartment boundary
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3. Project componentsComponent 2: Forest and biodiversity conservation (3)
Image of Sikkim Biodiversity Center
Component Cost(INR
Million)
% toSub-total
C2-3 Facilitation of inscription process of KhangchendzongaBiosphere Reserve on the World Heritage List
2 1%
- Facilitation of inscription process of KhangchendzongaBiosphere Reserve on the World Heritage List
2 1%
C2-4 Ex-situ conservation and promotion of biodiversityconservation
206 58%
- Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity 167 47%- Knowledge generation and dissemination of biodiversity and
best practice information20 6%
- Promotion of biodiversity conservation in religious areas 19 5%
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3. Project componentsComponent 3: Ecotourism (1)
Total estimated cost: INR 1,150 million (29.2% of the grand total)Component Cost
(INRMillion)
% toSub-total
C3 Ecotourism 1,150 100%C3-1 Formulation of a policy and regulatory environment for
ecotourism4 0%
- Formulation of an ecotourism policy 2 0%- Improving tourism operating conditions in Sikkim 2 0%
C3-2 Ecotourism marketing 299 26%- Establishing Ecotourism Marketing Cell 5 0%- Formulation and implementation of a marketing strategy 286 25%- Selection of a funding scheme to finance subsequent
marketing strategies- Creating links between tour operators and local communities
offering tourism services9 1%
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3. Project componentsComponent 3: Ecotourism (2)
Structure of Ecotourism Marketing Cell within PMU
Chief Executive
Accountant Administrative assistant
Product, sales, and advertising manager
Marketing, events, and festivals
manager
Assistant Assistant
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3. Project componentsComponent 3: Ecotourism (3)
Component Cost(INR
Million)
% toSub-total
C3-3 Development of ecotourism areas with respect to specificmarket segments
639 56%
- Construction and management of high-end ecolodges 424 37%- Development of trekking routes 141 12%- Development of mountain bike trails 60 5%- Development of rock climbing areas 5 0%- Development of wildlife-watching areas 9 1%
C3-4 Development of tourist facilities 145 13%- Construction of interpretation centres and renovation of forest
rest houses (FRHs)145 13%
C3-5 Introduction of solid waste management at tourism areaslinked to the priority villages
37 3%
- Comprehensive study for baseline information on solid wastemanagement
1 0%
- Operating solid waste management functions 36 3%C3-6 Establishment of Ecotourism Development Corporation 25 2%
- Establishment of Ecotourism Development Corporation 25 2%
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3. Project componentsComponent 3: Ecotourism (4)
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Upper Dzongu area
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²¶ Proposed location of ecolodges
Treckking rutes proposed①Uttaray-Singelila Trek②Lingee-Sokpay-Bhaley Dunga Trek③Tholung-Kisong Eco Trek④Yumthang-Yumesamdong Lachen Trek⑤Green Lake Trek
Proposed locations of ecolodges andtrekking routes for development
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REC EPTI ON CUM LOB BY44'0" x 30'0"
SIT OUT SPACE1985 Sq ft.
SHOW-R OOM15'0" x 15'0"
SHOW-R OOM15'0" x 14'6"
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A sample drawing of ecolodge
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3. Project componentsA proposed site for ecolodge development in Dzongu, North Sikkim
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3. Project componentsComponent 4: JFM and biodiversity conservation (1)
Total estimated cost: INR 389 million (9.9% of the grand total)
Component Cost(INR
Million)
% toSub-total
C4 Joint forest management 389 100%C4-1 Preparation work 4 1%
- Preparation of JFMC/EDC/PSS management manual 2 1%- Marketing study 2 1%- Formation of district facilitation teams 0 0%
C4-2 Establishment of committees for joint forest managementand biodiversity conservation
78 20%
- Selection of villages for JFMC/EDC/PSS activities- Establishment of committees and planning of activities 24 6%- Entry point activities 54 14%
C4-3 Forest management and biodiversity conservationactivities
244 63%
- Forest management and biodiversity conservation 239 61%- Action research on sustainable use of forest resources 4 1%
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3. Project componentsComponent 4: JFM and biodiversity conservation (2)
Component Cost(INR
Million)
% toSub-total
C4-4 Income generation activities 22 6%- Formation of self help groups- Microfinance 22 6%
C4-5 Capacity development 42 11%- Training on management of JFMCs, EDCs and PSS's 2 1%- Technical training on forest management and biodiversity
conservation11 3%
- Training on business management 4 1%- Skills development training on IGAs 9 2%- Exposure visits 4 1%- Training on ecotourism 12 3%
C4-6 Monitoring- Monitoring
C4-7 Village Development Fund- Village Development Fund
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3. Project componentsComponent 4: JFM and biodiversity conservation (3)
Year 1Total
invervention/ village
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2nd 225
3rd 225
4th 225
Annualintervention/
village45 900
Intervention schedule and number of target villages by batch
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Note: IIV – Initial Intervention Village; SEV – Spread Effect VillageConceptual diagram of the cluster approach
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3. Project componentsComponent 5: Organisational strengthening of FD (1)
Estimated cost: INR 636 million (80% JICA and 20% GoI) (16.2% of the grand total)
Component Cost(INR
Million)
% toSub-total
C5 Organisational strengthening of the Forest Department 636 100%C5-1 Improvements of infrastructure and equipment 340 53%
- Development of infrastructure and equipment improvementplan
1 0%
- Construction and renovation of offices and residences 269 42%- Procurement of equipment 71 11%
C5-2 Training of the Forest Department officers and frontlinestaff members
34 5%
- Biodiversity management 20 3%- Forest management 13 2%- Ecotourism 1 0%- Monitoring and evaluation 1 0%
C5-3 Establishment of sustainable finance mechanism- Establishment of sustainable finance mechanism
C5-4 Project Management Unit 262 41%- Project Management Unit 262 41%
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3. Project componentsComponent 5: Organisational strengthening of FD (2)
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3. Project componentsComponent 6: Consultancy services (1)
Total estimated cost: INR 248 million (6.3% of the grand total)
Construction SeasonGrand total (I + II + III) 21 1,281Tot al (I + II) 13 369I. International consultant 5 102
1. Team Leader/Participatory Forest Manage ment Specialist 1 342. Biodiver sity Management Specialist 1 213. GIS and Forest Manage ment Specialist 1 134. Ecotourism Specialist (International Market) 1 215. Impact Assessment and M&E Specialist 1 13
II. National consultant 8 267
1. Co-team Leader/Joint Forest M anagement Specialist 1 772. Institutional Development Specialist 1 183. Protected Area M anagement Specialist 1 344. GIS and Infor mation Technology Specialist 1 315. Ecotourism Specialist (National Market) 1 346. Design and Construction Quality Control Specialist 1 287. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 1 178. Tra ining Coordinator 1 28
III. Support staff 8 9121. Administrative Manager 1 1142. Accounts Manager 1 1143. Office Assistant/Photocopier Opera tor 3 3424. Driver 3 342
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4. Implementation arrangementsProject implementation structure
Project Management Unit (PMU)
High Power Steering Committee
Project Governing Body
Project Executive Body Headquarters
Circles
Forest Department
Project Director
Thematic Staff
Admin. Officers
Technical Advisory
Group
Ecotourism Marketing
Cell
District Advisory
Committee
Division(4)
District Facilitation Unit (4)
Range Supporting Unit (27)
Range(27)
Sikkim Biodiversity
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Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF)
Ecotourism Development Corporation
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Yearsfrom
planting
Area (ha)1
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Standing stock of stem per ha
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Total standing volume of stem
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Total living biomass (m3)3
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Cumulative greenhouse gas
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25 2,160 42.47 91,735 183,653 195,285 30 2,160 70.77 152,863 306,032 325,414 35 2,160 109.72 236,995 418,059 444,536 40 2,160 169.90 366,984 637,084 677,433 45 2,160 212.37 458,719 796,336 846,771 50 2,160 240.70 519,912 902,567 959,730 55 2,160 265.47 573,415 995,448 1,058,494
5. Evaluation of project planSensitivity analysis of EIRR
Cost increment Reduction of benefitBase case (0%) -10% -20%
Base case (0%) 15.59% 12.58% 10.01%+10% 12.88% 10.50% 8.37%+20% 10.91% 8.92% 7.06%
Estimated greenhouse gas sequestration by forests developed by the Project
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