FORESTRY II

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The primary objectives of the Second Forestry Project will be to expand and adequately maintain forest areas and thereby to increase the supply of fuelwood for domestic consumption; provide protection against cyclones, tidal bores, and soil erosion; and increase the supply of wood products for industrial and commercial uses. The project will continue the program of afforestation of newly accreted land begun under the Mangrove Afforestation Project (Credit 1042-BD) and will support improved utilization and management of indigenous forests. Specific project components will include: (a) establishment of about 100,000 acres of mangrove plantations, and maintenance of about 200,000 acres of existing plantations; (b) establishment of about 58,000 acres of industrial plantations, and maintenance of about 70,000 acres of existing plantations; (c) establishment of Resource Management Systems for mangrove plantations and other forest resources; (d) support of mangrove afforestation research; and (e) training of forestry personnel and improvement and expansion of forestry education and training facilities.