Community-Based Forest Gene Conservation (October 2006 – September 2008)

1. Community-Based Forest Gene Conservation (October 2006 – September 2008) By Mr So TheaForestry Administration

2. Objective Manage and use of forest genetic resources through collaborative partnership with communities.

3. Coverage areas Commune/Community forests in selected provinces: Pursat, Kg. Chhnang, Kg. Cham Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Siem Reap and Kg.Thom

4. Problems • Threats to forest tree species >>loss of population/species • No market places for tree seeds • Lack of awareness in using good quality seeds

5. Actions : • Establish with communities in-situ & ex-situ stands • Assist communities to establish demo plots of tree improvement and direct seeding • Assist communities to develop marketing strategies • Assist communities in management • Extension/awareness • Education • Maintenance of CTSP’s established demo plots in Kbal Chhay

6. Community Forestry Plan Village Village Village Organization Technical Working Group for Forestry and Environment Forest Gene Conservation Coordinating Unit (National Coordinator and Consultants) CFO/Local Forestry Administration (Division, Triage) Commune development plan Implementation of Forest Gene Conservation

7. Budget for 2 years = USD 224 000 Mainly for local field operations Gene conservation in cooperation with Forest and Landscape, Denmark

8. Matching National Priorities: • Contribute to improve living condition • Biodiversity conservation • Environment protection for individually improved production

9. Conclusion: • Management of seed sources • Awareness of using good quality tree seeds • Participatory awareness • Tree seed marketing system

10. Thank you

11. Output 1 – an strengthening framework for sustainable forest gene conservation Facilitate the development of an appropriate policy framework for community-based forest gene conservation

12. Output 2 – in-situ and ex-situ forest gene conservation sites identified, integrated and supported within community forestry management plans 2.1 Advise on the identification of appropriate forest gene conservation areas through the community forestry development planning process 2.2 Within rich forest areas, support the establishment of 1-2 in-situ forest gene conservation stands, and development and implementation of appropriate management plans 2.3 Within disturb/degraded areas, support the establishment of 2 ex-situ conservation stands to act as future seed production areas, and development and implementation of appropriate management plans 2.4 Establish a participatory monitoring and evaluation system

13. Output 3 – field demonstrations of tree improvements through the use of quality planting materials resulting from forest gene conservation 3.1 Establish, with communities, 2 demonstration sites suitable for educational purposes of tree improvement and rehabilitation of natural forest by direct seeding 3.2 Maintenance and monitor growth rates, adaptability, and performance of different species/provenances of the former CTSP’s plots in Kbal Chhay 3.3 Continuously document disclose and publish results, and disseminate them to the broad range of target groups 3.4 Organize visits to demonstration sites for communities, students, researchers and seed users, to demonstrate the benefits of using quality seed 3.5 Manage and maintain the library and extension material (acquired from CTSP).

14. Output 4 - Support the development of elements of/recommendations for a viable tree seed market (within the community) 4.1 Assist communities to assess seed harvests from each forest gene conservation stand 4.2. Assist communities to develop marketing strategies (including promotional leaflets and a TV spot) and facilitate communication with seed users 4.3 Develop, publicize, and distribute seed supplier and user lists