The Study on the Management of Forest Reserves in the Province of Comoe
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No. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ministry of Environment and Habitat Burkina Faso The Study on the Management of Forest Reserves in the Province of Comoe BURKINA FASO FINAL REPORT July 2005 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF JAPAN TAIYO CONSULTANTS CO., LTD. GE JR 05-033 Exchange Rate 1FCFA=JP¥0.2130 (May 2005) Preface In response to a request of the Government of Burkina Faso, the Government of Japan decided to conduct the study on the Management of Forest Reserves in the Province of Comoe and entrusted to the study to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). JICA selected and dispatched the study team headed by Dr. Junichi WATANABE of International Development Center of Japan and consists of International Development Center of Japan and Taiyo Consultants Co., LTD. between Sep 2002 and Jun 2005. The team held discussions with the officials concerned of the Government of Burkina Faso and conducted field surveys at the study area. Upon returning to Japan, the team conducted further studies and prepared this final report. I hope that this report will contribute to the promotion of this project and to the enhancement of friendly relationship between our two countries. Finally, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the officials concerned of the Government of Burkina Faso for their close cooperation extended to the study. July 2005 Etsuo KITAHARA, Vice President Japan International Cooperation Agency Letter of Transmittance Mr. Etsuo Kitahara Vice president Japan International Cooperation Agency July, 2005 Dear Mr. Kitahara, The Study for Forest Management Plan for Comoe Province in Burkina Faso has now been completed and the Final Report for the Study is submitted herewith. This Study was conducted by a joint venture formed by the International Development Centre of Japan and Taiyo Consultants Co., Ltd. From August, 2002 to June, 2005 in accordance with a contract concluded with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. For the purpose of formulating a participatory forest management plan for five reserve forests in Comoe Province in Burkina Faso, pilot studies and other activities were conducted under the Study to examine the desirable roles of the Forestry Bureau of the Ministry of Environment and Living Environment which manages reserve forests from the standpoint of the administration and the organization of local villagers connected to these forest reserves ( villagers’ groups for forest management) and the desirable implementation mechanism for participatory forest management in a concrete manner. Based on the findings of the Study, this Report has been compiled, primarily featuring the participatory forest reserve management plans. On behalf of the Study Team members, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the useful guidance and assistance provided by officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency and those of JICA Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire Offices throughout the study period. The Study Team members also appreciate the valuable advice and guidance received in Burkina Faso from officials of the Ministry of Environment and Living Environment, the Department of Forestry (DF), the Cascade Regional Office and the Comoe Provincial Office of the said Ministry. Finally, it is sincerely hoped that the participatory forest reserve management plans put forward in this Report will assist the restoration and conservation of forest resources in the forest reserves and will also contribute to the extension of the participatory forest reserve management plans in Burkina Faso. Junichi Watanabe, Ph.D. Team Leader Joint Venture for the Study for Forest Management Plan for Comoe Province in Burkina Faso International Development Centre of Japan Taiyo Consultants Co., Ltd. CONTENTS Preface Letter of Transmittance Image of Study Zone Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Abbreviations Summary Introduction Chapter1. Current Situation and Government Policy Related to Forests Reserves 1.1. Current Situation of Forests Reserve in Burkina Faso.....................................................................1-1 1.1.1. Natural Environment...................................................................................................................1-1 1.1.2. Current Situation and Past Trends of Forests ............................................................................1-3 1.2. Administrative Organisation Concerning Forests......................................................................... 1-10 1.2.1. Forest Administration............................................................................................................... 1-10 1.2.2. History of Decentralisation of Forest Administration.............................................................1-11 1.2.3. Implementing Agencies........................................................................................................... 1-12 1.2.4. New Organization Chart of the Ministry of Environment and Habitat ................................ 1-16 1.3. Forestry policy................................................................................................................................. 1-16 1.4. Forest-Related Budget .................................................................................................................... 1-20 1.5. Other Related Ministries and Agencies ......................................................................................... 1-22 1.5.1. Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Fishery Resources.......................................................... 1-22 1.5.2. Other Ministries and Agencies Concerned with Forest Reserves......................................... 1-23 Chapter 2 . General situation of Comoé Province 2.1. Natural situation of Comoé province................................................................................................2-1 2.1.1. Geographical Location................................................................................................................2-1 2.1.2. Utilization of natural and forest resources .................................................................................2-3 2.1.3. Forests Reserves in the Comoé Province ..................................................................................2-9 2.2. Overview of Agriculture, Livestocking and Forestry in the Comoé Province............................ 2-10 2.2.1. Agriculture................................................................................................................................ 2-10 2.2.2. Stockbreeding........................................................................................................................... 2-14 2.2.3. Distribution of Agricultural, Forestry and Livestock Products on Markets ......................... 2-22 i 2.2.4. Calendar of Agricultural, Stockbreeding and Forestry Activities.......................................... 2-30 2.3. Social Conditions of Comoé Province........................................................................................... 2-32 2.3.1. Population and Ethnic Groups................................................................................................. 2-32 2.3.2. Social Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 2-34 2.4. Outline of Study-Related Organizations in Comoé Province ...................................................... 2-39 2.4.1. Organizations Related to Forestry Service ............................................................................. 2-39 2.4.2. Local Administrative Organizations .......................................................................................2-42 2.4.3. Other Related Organizations ................................................................................................... 2-44 2.4.4. Village Organizations............................................................................................................... 2-48 Chapter3. Present Conditions and Issues of Bounouna Forest Reserve 3.1. Bounouna Forest Reserve..................................................................................................................3-1 3.1.1. History of the Reserve and Boundary Management.................................................................3-1 3.1.2. Land Use/Vegetation and Forest Inventory...............................................................................3-2 3.1.3. Usage of Forest Resources in and Around the Forest Reserve ................................................3-4 3.1.4. Present Situation of Fauna..........................................................................................................3-7 3.1.5. Actions of the Forest Service and External Structures..............................................................3-9 3.1.6. Socioeconomic Interaction between Related Villages and the Forest Reserve.....................3-11 3.2. Characteristics and Problems of Bounouna Forest Reserve ..................................................... 3-17 3.2.1. Characteristics and Problems .................................................................................................. 3-17 3.2.2. Major issues in Bounouna Forest Reserve ............................................................................. 3-18 Chapter4. Present Conditions and Issues of Toumousséni Forest Reserve 4.1. Toumousséni Forest Reserve.............................................................................................................4-1