Gef medium-Size Project (msp)
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AGENDA The first day of the seminar was devoted to two field visits: (i) degraded forest area in Shurnukh forest area of Syunik (Goris) forest enterprise (a treeless areas surrounded by fifth growth-class natural oak-wood, 15 ha for a pilot project selected), and (ii) burned forest area in Davit Bek forest area of the Kapan forest enterprise (juniper forest burned in 2006, 20 ha (of total 90 ha) selected for a pilot project). The second day of the seminar was devoted to discussion of the project findings and strategy. The participants were provided with additional information through presentations on GEF approaches within UNFCCC and support to adaptation, Climate Change and its consequesces for forest vulnerability and adaptation issues, substantiation of strategy and activities proposed within the drafted MSP proposal. They further discussed the visited areas in terms of MSP strategy discussion and possible adaptations measures from standpoints of the project’s main beneficiaries: forestry enterprises of “HayAntar” SNCO in Syunik marz, communities of the marz and NGO representatives. Additional clarifications were required on UNFCCC framework implications, choice of scenarios, stakeholder cooperation issues, use of statistical data for presentations, target area selection, biodiversity issues coverage. RESULTS Climate Change impact on the areas selected as targets for the pilot project implementation was confirmed by a number of diverse evidences including springs drying out in the hottest months, precipitation decrease in the spring season, decrease in the depth of snow cover, and in the flow of surface waters. Following the project team presentations, the participant stakeholder representatives expressed willingness to support the project activities to the highest extent possible; they also agreed with institutional framework of the project implementation. Concerning reforestation activities implementation in treeless areas, necessity of wild fruit tree species planting was stressed since some of them fell under purposeful cutting in the recent years. In this regard, participants mentioned availability of an extensive range of endemic and aborigine plant species grown in a number of reservations of Syunik region (marz). In the selected target areas, the grass is not mowed for a number of years as well as is not used as pasture due to livestock reduction. As a result, surfaces of dry grass originate that catches fire easily. To avoid that, stakeholders proposed to mow the grass before it dries out with at least two meter width along both sides of the region’s (marz’s) roads. Juniper woods reforestation necessity was emphasized as this specie performs land formation and land protection as well as water protection and water regulation functions. In this connection, as well as for joint funding of the project, participants referred to mining and processing plant of Kajaran. The plant is currently building a dam on river Geghi and is experienced in environmental activities implementation. Junipers grow on mountain slopes down to river Geghi and are important for both water flow regulation of the dam and soil protection on the slopes. For Specially Protected Areas of Nature (SPAN) as zones of prohibited immediate interference, participants emphasized importance of fire-prevention activities, in the first place, of quick response system improvement, particularly, formation of mobile fire-fighter groups. SIGNATURE PAGE Country: Armenia UNDAF Outcome 4: Promote environmentally sound technologies and effective management of natural resources in accordance with the MDGs and PRSP Expected CP Outcome 4.6 Bio-diverse resources are managed and conserved effectively. 4.10: Public institutions help to mitigate effectively the impact of climate change. Expected Outputs: -The enabling environment for integrating climate change risks into management of forest ecosystems is in place. - Forest and protected area management in the Syunik region integrates pilot adaptation measures. -Capacities for adaptive management, monitoring and evaluation, learning, and replication of project lessons are developed.
Programme Component: Promoting energy efficiency and environmental sustainability Project Title: PIMS 3814: Adaptation to CC Impacts in Mountain Forest Ecosystems of Armenia Project ID: 00063634 Project Duration: 2008 - 2012 Management Arrangement: NEX
1 In addition to Armenia, this ecoregion falls under the administrative territories of Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. 2 One Strict Nature Reserve (Shikahogh state reserve spanning 10,000 ha) and 4 State Reservations (Sev Lich – 240 ha, Boghakar – 2,728 ha, Goris – 1,850 ha, and Plane Grove – 64.2 ha) 3 One National Park (Arevik) and two Reservations (Vorotan and Zangezur) 5 An administrative region in Armenia is called a “marz”. 6 GEF/C.27/Inf.10, October 14, 2005 7 Both levels collect taxes, charges, etc., and have their own budgets. 8 Marzpetarans do not collect taxes/charges and their budget comes from the republican one. 9 30 people were interviewed (19 employees of the forest enterprises and 11 local residents) in Goris, Kapan and Meghri sub-regions in May 2008. 10 According to the survey, one family in Goris and Kapan sub-regions uses about 5-10 m3 of wood for heating annually, and up to 5 m3 in Meghri sub-region. 11 In addition to Armenia, this ecoregion falls under the administrative territories of Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. 12 This positive impact in the upper-bound forests needs to be juxtaposed with the fact that these forests are more prone to anthropogenic pressures from pasture activities. 13 This assessment is being performed under the UNDP/GEF “Enabling Activities for Preparation of Armenia’s Second National Communication to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)” project. 14 As IPCC reports indicate precipitation projections are in general characterized by high uncertainties. These uncertainties and biases will be further addressed by the SNC and final results will be considered by the project. 15 Expert studies under preparation as part of the SNC. 16 The criteria for identifying degraded forest ecosystems are as follows: forest completely or partially destroyed in fire; forest is dried or is drying due to pests and diseases and forests have lost biological resistance abilities; entirely logged forest areas with no natural regeneration; open forest on large eroded areas. 17 All budgets that were in Euros have been converted to USD using the UN Operational Rates of Exchange for June 2008, which was USD 1 = 0.643 Euro. 18 All budgets that were in Swiss Francs have been converted to USD using the UN Operational Rates of Exchange for June 2008, which was USD 1 = 1.045 Swiss francs. 19 Because this project does not directly impact the Syunik region, it is not included in the Baseline estimate of the IC matrix. It is nevertheless described here as it could have lessons for the Syunik region. 20 The project will not undertake activities in Sisian because forests there are in better condition and humidity is a bit higher. 21 The Syunik Forest Enterprise is referred to as Syunik (Goris) because it is near the town of Goris. 22 Project Board is the term used under UNDP’s new RBMF terminology for what used to be called a Project Steering Committee. 23 See the country’ National Report on Biodiversity Conservation 24 IBRD & State Service of Hydrometeorology and Monitoring of Armenia (April 2007); "Assessment of effectiveness of the hydrometeorological services", Report in the frame of pilot assessment of weather/climate services in Europe and Central Asia. 25 Terms of reference for subcontracts will be developed during the inception phase of the project. of |