Small-holder timber workshop
Objectives:
1. To present results from on-farm (off forest) timber inventories from both field
surveys and remote sensing, and relate to demand/supply studies.
2. To share experiences from out-grower and independent timber production
enterprises.
3. To understand current timber marketing chains and roles of private sector.
4. To identify opportunities and constraints of tree germplasm, establishment,
management and harvesting for small-holder timber production.
5. To examine social, policy, legal and economic frameworks which affect
small-holder timber production.
6. To agree on future research and development needs in the sector.
I don’t have time to sharpen the saw
I am too busy sawing
Personal Expectations:
I will be happy if at the end of the three days if:
1.
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3.
4.
Smooth take-off?
Problems once underway?
Problems on the ground?
Losing our way?
Are we falling short?
Getting in each other’s way?
Personal Expectations:
I will be happy if at the end of the three days if:
1. AF systems get better recognition as future source
of timber
2. ICRAF is seen by others as a worthy partner, and
a good R&D investment opportunity
3. We establish a network for information sharing
4. We feed ideas and policy options into local, national
and international arenas (resolution)
5. We develop content for donor proposals to support
small-holder timber
6. We identify key information products (e.g. small-holder
timber production manual (tropical, temperate, global)
Results-based management (RBM) framework for small-holder timber
ACTIVITIES
OUTPUTS
OUTCOMES
IMPACT
Information on sources, types, species
classification compiled/disseminated
Contract, registration, linkage and certification recommendations provided
Improved regulation,
appreciation and
promotion of
small-holder timber
Incentives, permits, tax policies reviewed
and options for reform developed
Profit., acceptability, niches, scale of
SH timber known for various ecozones
Market operations understood, incl.
transport, and improved
Market intelligence system
developed and updated
Farmer valuation and value-adding
skills enhanced
Better functioning
timber and wood
product markets
Enhanced and more
efficient processing
of timber
Sawmiller-farmer linkages developed
and promoted
Info on harvesting, sawing and
grading available and disseminated
Increased association
of and collective action
by poor farmers
Methods for creation of farmer
associations (incl. gender) available
Training and support for
farmer associations provided
Tree management skills of farmers
enhanced
Improved and diverse planting
stock available
Increased and
diversified
incomes
Increased on-farm
planting with more
productive and
diverse trees
More resilient and
diverse agricultural
and associated
forest landscapes
Working Groups
Terms of reference: (4 hours with tea break)
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Select a rapporteur
1. Brainstorming and listing of key issues
2. Develop a strong problem (or opportunity) statement
3. Identify what needs to change
4. List actions or outcomes required
5. Record other useful partners not present to engage with
6. Document other ideas or commentary on the issue
7. Prepare flipchart or powerpoint presentation to share after
lunch, 20 minutes
Working Group Topics
1. Timber demand/supply forecasting and planning
(Frank Place, Mr Ariyadassa)
2. Facilitation of farmer org. for growing/marketing timber
(Karsten Raae, Mr Diro)
3. Small-holder timber tree cultivation and promotion
(Janez Krc, Rowan Reid)
4. Social, policy, envtal, certification and investment issues
(Ani Nawir, Daniel Siaw)
“Well, that about wraps it up
– unless of course someone wanted to cover what was on the agenda”