The Web site <http://www.cfan-rcfa.org> of the CIDA Forestry Advisers Network (CFAN) has been recently updated with two new project profiles. JAMAICA: TREES FOR TOMORROW PROJECT The "Trees for Tomorrow Project" is being undertaken by the Government of Jamaica with the cooperation of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The Trees for Tomorrow Project will improve the management and conservation of forests and tree crops for the sustainable benefit of the people of Jamaica. It will assist in strengthening the institutional capabilities in the Jamaican forest sector to plan and implement sustainable forest management, to improve land use in Jamaica's watersheds, and to increase the public awareness of the importance of forests throughout the country. The project will focus on human resource development, biophysical inventories, establishment of a sector database, watershed and forest management planning, and a public awareness program. The intention is to develop skills and management systems in a pilot watershed which will serve as a model that can be later extended to other areas. The project will work closely with the Jamaican Forestry Department, other government departments, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and communities to achieve these goals. HONDURAS: HARDWOOD FOREST DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - (PDBL - Phase II) PDBL Phase I ended in October 1995. During Phase I, a series of activities were implemented that reduced deforestation as a consequence of a participatory approach to forest protection and less pressure to convert forests to farms. The project helped to improve the standard of living of families involved in this change by increasing incomes from the sale of forest products, by improving crop yields, by diversifying agroforestry cultivation, and by improving village infrastructure. During this phase, the project was able to enhance the operational capacities of institutions involved in natural resource development. In view of the promising results achieved during this initial phase, the Governments of Honduras and Canada decided to extend their participation in the project for another five years. The goal of PDBL Phase II is to develop and disseminate a model for the conservation and rational and sustainable use of the tropical rainforest. The project has two key development objectives: a) institutional development and b) social and economic development of rural communities. Forestry is one of the principal sectors of assistance in the cooperation program of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in Honduras. To find out more about these projects, visit the CFAN Web site at: http://www.cfan-rcfa.org In addition to the Trees for Tomorrow Project and the Hardwood Forest Development Project profiles, the CFAN site contains various documents describing CIDA-supported forestry projects in Asia, Africa, and the Americas; thematic papers on forestry issues, a gateway to other CIDA resources, and an invitation to join an international forestry discussion group sponsored by CFAN. CFAN is an informal network of professionals concerned about the future of the forests and the people who depend on them. * * * * PLEASE COPY THIS MESSAGE TO YOUR COLLEAGUES * * * * ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Two forestry sites to visit! CANADIAN FORESTS - Canada's National Forestry Page and Your Internet Gateway to Forests and Forestry in Canada http://www.canadian-forests.com CFAN - CIDA Forestry Advisers Network site; CIDA forestry projects, forestry issues papers, resources, email directory and much more http://www.cfan-rcfa.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ John Roper new email: roper@canadian-forests.com
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