FORESTRY II

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The project would complete works begun under the first forestry project. In addition, the project would seek to improve forestry sector policies and institutional performance. Over a five-year execution period resources would be provided for: (a) about 204 man months of service by experts on a long- and short-term basis in support of studies for policy development and for smallholder forestry development, and 60 man months for improved financial control; (b) mechanical clearing of about 20,000 ha of logged over forest reserve, replanting this area, along with 2,000 ha of land previously planted and was burned over in 1982/83; (c) maintenance and protection of the newly planted forests, and plantation infrastructure, in addition to thinning and pruning of the 35,300 ha of immature existing plantations; (d) provision of about 240 man months of service by experts on a long-term basis, and 50 man months of short-term consultants' services in areas affecting plantation establishment; and (e) support for production-oriented applied research and foreign study tours for qualified SODEFOR staff.