Programme |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
Trust Fund | ||
2.4.1 |
Forest Resources |
7,887 |
677 |
8,564 |
(899) |
7,665 |
11,935 | |
2.4.2 |
Forest Products and Economics |
6,032 |
2,692 |
8,724 |
(489) |
8,235 |
863 | |
2.4.3 |
Forestry Policy and Institutions |
7,516 |
(1,886) |
5,630 |
(431) |
5,199 |
7,336 | |
2.4.4 |
Forestry Information and Liaison |
4,265 |
531 |
4,796 |
(408) |
4,388 |
837 | |
2.4.9 |
Programme Management |
4,929 |
281 |
5,210 |
(69) |
5,141 |
0 | |
Total |
30,629 |
2,295 |
32,924 |
(2,296) |
30,628 |
20,971 | ||
Cost Increases |
1,284 |
1,238 |
||||||
Total - recosted |
34,208 |
31,866 |
Distribution of Resources by Strategic Objectives
Major Programme 2.4 |
A1 |
A2 |
A3 |
B1 |
B2 |
C1 |
C2 |
D1 |
D2 |
E1 |
E2 |
E3 | |||||
2.4.1 |
Forest Resources |
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2.4.2 |
Forest Products and Economics |
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2.4.3 |
Forestry Policy and Institutions |
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2.4.4 |
Forestry Information and Liaison |
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Legend |
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Greater than zero, less than US$ 1 million |
US$ 1 million to 2 million |
US$ 2 million to 4 million |
More than US$ 4 million |
Main Substantive Thrusts and Priorities
501. Sustainable forest management has three main dimensions: environmental, economic and social. The structure under Major Programme 2.4 Forestry provides roughly comparable emphasis to each of these major themes:
502. Four new technical programme entities with time-bound objectives are established to provide a shaper focus on essential aspects in forests management and conservation: 241A7 – Forests and Water; 241A8 – Forests and Climate Change (previously part of 242A1); 243A4 – Forest Policies and Governance; and 243A5 – Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security.
503. Two entities have been moved from programme 2.4.3 to programme 2.4.2 in order to consolidate analytical work, especially on the economic dimensions of forest management: 242A3 – Forestry Sector Outlook Studies (previously 243A1); and 242A4 – Economic Aspects of Forests (previously 243P2).
504. The 16th Session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO) inter alia called on FAO to: strengthen the regional forestry commissions; recognize the importance of forests as a source of clean water; strengthen national forest programmes; and continue active partnerships with other organizations, including the members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. These recommendations have been taken into account in terms of programme descriptions and budgetary allocations.
505. The increase in resources under the real growth scenario responds to requests from Governing and Advisory Bodies to strengthen FAO contributions to achieving sustainable forest management world-wide. In particular, these additional resources would permit establishing the new programme entities mentioned above on a sound footing.
506. The number of technical projects increases from 7 to 11, responding to expectations from Governing Bodies for time-bound entities, which have a normal span of six years.
507. The FAO/Netherlands Partnership Programme and the National Forest Programme Facility, currently supported by five donors, are highly successful initiatives, which have re-invigorated support for sustainable forest management in countries which have suffered high rates of deforestation and forest degradation in recent decades. In addition, FAO will play a key leadership role in the new International Partnership in Mountain Regions launched at the World Summit on Sustainable Development. It is anticipated that these initiatives will stimulate new extra-budgetary support in 2004-05, emphasizing cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary approaches to strengthen national institutions and to encourage countries to address forestry issues through participatory processes and gender mainstreaming.
508. The entities to benefit most from these strategic partnerships with donors under Programme 2.4.1 – Forest Resources, are 241A7 – Forests and Water, 241A8 – Forests and Climate Change and 241P1 –Assessment and Monitoring of Forests and Woodland Resources. Under Programme 2.4.2 – Forest Products and Economics, donors are expected to support work on forest outlook studies (entity 242A3) and model forest practices (entity 242P2). By its very nature, Programme 2.4.3 – Forestry Policy and Institutions would benefit from additional resources stemming from the above strategic partnerships, under all its constituent entities. Limited extra-budgetary support is anticipated to facilitate FAO contributions to international forestry processes (244A1) and forestry information (244P1). More details are provided below.
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | ||
2.4.1.A1 |
Sustainable Management of Natural Forests and Woodlands |
1,850 |
(305) |
1,545 |
(69) |
1,476 | |
2.4.1.A4 |
Conservation in Forests and Fragile Ecosystems |
1,550 |
(500) |
1,050 |
(206) |
844 | |
2.4.1.A5 |
Forest Plantations and Trees Outside Forests |
953 |
118 |
1,071 |
(92) |
979 | |
2.4.1.A7 |
Forests and Water |
0 |
970 |
970 |
(226) |
744 | |
2.4.1.A8 |
Forests and Climate Change |
0 |
498 |
498 |
(82) |
416 | |
2.4.1.P1 |
Assessment and Monitoring of Forests and Woodland Resources |
1,531 |
(218) |
1,313 |
(74) |
1,239 | |
2.4.1.S1 |
Technical Support and Advisory Services |
2,003 |
114 |
2,117 |
(150) |
1,967 | |
Total |
7,887 |
677 |
8,564 |
(899) |
7,665 | ||
Cost Increases |
335 |
316 | |||||
Total - recosted |
8,899 |
7,981 |
509. The programme covers the environmental and production aspects of forests, including policies and tools to promote sustainable forest management in member countries. Three programme entities which continue from the previous biennium: Sustainable Management of Natural Forests and Woodlands; Conservation in Forests and Fragile Ecosystems (including drylands and mountains); and Forest Plantations and Trees Outside Forests make self-evident contributions to this general scope. The entity Assessment and Monitoring of Forests and Woodland Resources will include an update of the Global Forest Resources Assessment planned for the year 2005.
510. Two new programme entities are introduced to highlight two important dimensions of forestry: Forests and Water, and Forests and Climate Change. FAO has long been active in these areas, and COFO requested that they should be further strengthened.
511. Objective: improved local, national and regional forest management capacity leading to practices and policies that conserve, enhance and sustainably utilise natural forests and woodlands for a wide variety of goods and services.
Biennial Outputs
512. Objective: improved national policies and practices, supported by international awareness and collaboration, for the sustainable use of forest and wildland resources and environmental conservation; support of biodiversity, the protective role of trees, shrubs and other vegetation in fragile ecosystems and sustainable arid land management.
Biennial Outputs
513. Objective: awareness of the role and contribution of forest plantations and trees outside of forests, including agroforestry systems and urban and peri-urban environments; improved national policy formulation and investment.
Biennial Outputs
514. Objective: enhanced national awareness and dialogue on, and enabling policy environment for the role of forests and trees, and related practices such as watershed management, in the conservation of water resources.
Biennial Outputs
515. Objective: international climate change-related instruments, national programmes, implementation plans and mechanisms adequately address and safeguard the sustainable development of forests, forestry and forest products.
Biennial Outputs
516. Objective: international and national initiatives, policies and programmes reflect and are facilitated by a common and enhanced information base.
Biennial Outputs
517. Objective: technical advice and information
Biennial Outputs
Impact of Zero Real Growth (ZRG) Resource Levels |
Two new professional posts included under Real Growth, would not be established: a Forestry Officer (Watershed Management) located at Headquarters, and a Forestry Officer (Wildlife Management) located in the Regional Office for Africa. The African Forestry and Wildlife Commission has repeatedly requested a wildlife officer in Africa for the past ten years; this request would have to be deferred again. The impact of the new programme entity 241A7 Forests and Water would be severely restricted, by reducing FAO support to institutional capacity building to implement appropriate policies to conserve water resources. The implementation of the new programme entity Forests and Climate Change would also be significantly affected. |
518. Extra-budgetary resources are expected for all of the entities within the programme. Governing Bodies have stressed the key role of FAO in promoting the sustainable management of natural forests and woodlands, including through promotion of model forests, assistance in forest fire management, and strengthened institutional capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition to improve the management of their forest resources. Areas to receive significant support include the global forest resources assessment update for the year 2005; the enhancement of the forest assessment capabilities of member countries; the new programme entities for Forests and Water, and Forests and Climate Change; and support to an ecosystem approach to forest management. At the World Summit on Sustainable Development, FAO offered to host a new International Partnership in Mountain Regions, an initiative which is expected to attract substantial extra-budgetary support from donors.
2004-05 Estimates by Funding Source, Unit and Region (US$ 000) | |||||||
Funding Source |
Organizational Unit |
Region | |||||
Fund |
Total |
Unit |
Programme of Work |
Trust Fund |
Total |
Region |
Total |
Programme of Work |
AFI |
210 |
0 |
210 |
Global |
4,320 | |
Regular Programme |
8,514 |
FAOR |
44 |
3,236 |
3,280 |
Inter-Regional |
4,734 |
Secondments |
50 |
FOD |
0 |
2,172 |
2,172 |
Africa |
2,076 |
Programme of Work |
8,564 |
FON |
26 |
0 |
26 |
Asia and Pacific |
4,707 |
Trust Fund Activities |
FOR |
6,127 |
4,959 |
11,086 |
Near East |
1,786 | |
Trust Funds |
11,935 |
LOGE |
16 |
0 |
16 |
Europe |
862 |
Trust Fund Activities |
11,935 |
RO |
1,604 |
582 |
2,186 |
Latin America / Caribbean |
2,013 |
SO |
537 |
0 |
537 |
||||
TCE |
0 |
986 |
986 |
||||
Programme 2.4.1 Total |
20,499 |
8,564 |
11,935 |
20,499 |
20,499 |
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | ||
2.4.2.A1 |
Environmental Aspects of Forests |
882 |
(882) |
0 |
0 |
0 | |
2.4.2.A3 |
Forestry Sector Outlook Studies |
0 |
1,391 |
1,391 |
(228) |
1,163 | |
2.4.2.A4 |
Economic Aspects of Forests |
0 |
1,237 |
1,237 |
(101) |
1,136 | |
2.4.2.P1 |
Forest Products Information |
1,887 |
825 |
2,712 |
(16) |
2,696 | |
2.4.2.P2 |
Appropriate Utilisation of Forest Products |
1,788 |
(95) |
1,693 |
(71) |
1,622 | |
2.4.2.S1 |
Support to Field Projects and Advisory Services |
1,475 |
216 |
1,691 |
(73) |
1,618 | |
Total |
6,032 |
2,692 |
8,724 |
(489) |
8,235 | ||
Cost Increases |
358 |
348 | |||||
Total - recosted |
9,082 |
8,583 |
519. The scope of this programme has been expanded from pure production aspects of forestry to also include work on forest economics, previously part of programme 2.4.3. This change will also result in a more balanced overall programme of work for FAO in Forestry. In effect, two programme entities are shifted from 2.4.3 to 2.4.2, Forestry Sector Outlook Studies, and the Economic Aspects of Forests complementing work on Forest Products Information and on the Appropriate Utilisation of Forest Products.
520. Objective: policy formulation in countries and donor assistance and investment programmes that take into account long-term opportunities and challenges of the forestry sector, stimulated by enhanced strategic planning capacity.
Biennial Outputs
521. Objective: forest policy makers, owners, managers and investors design policies and pursue practices that are economically sustainable over the long-term and lead to increased investment and employment in the sector, including in small-scale enterprises.
Biennial Outputs
522. Objective: national forestry strategies and policies are based on an improved awareness and understanding of forestry product trends and support their sustainable use, and forest management better reflects sustainable harvesting practices.
Biennial Outputs
523. Objective: national forest wood and non-wood product utilisation practices are based on a solid information foundation and reflect balanced economic and social concerns.
Biennial Outputs
524. Objective: increased access to resources and benefits derived from resources
Biennial Outputs
Impact of ZRG Resource Levels |
The most significant impact would be through reduced support to countries in mobilising resources for investments in sustainable forest management. Planned expansion of training in reduced impact logging and the implementation of national codes of forest harvesting would be deferred. Advice to member countries to develop markets for non-wood forest products would be significantly reduced. Outlook studies may have to be scaled down. |
525. Extra-budgetary resources are foreseen to support: forest sector outlook studies; the development of non-wood forest products; the analysis of wood energy systems; and the implementation of model codes of forest practices and reduced impact logging. Extra-budgetary support to work on traditional forest industries has declined over the years, given the preponderance of the private sector in this area.
2004-05 Estimates by Funding Source, Unit and Region (US$ 000) | |||||||
Funding Source |
Organizational Unit |
Region | |||||
Fund |
Total |
Unit |
Programme of Work |
Trust Fund |
Total |
Region |
Total |
Programme of Work |
AFI |
325 |
0 |
325 |
Global |
1,898 | |
Regular Programme |
8,693 |
FOD |
33 |
0 |
33 |
Inter-Regional |
236 |
Secondments |
31 |
FON |
110 |
0 |
110 |
Africa |
1,544 |
Programme of Work |
8,724 |
FOP |
6,616 |
91 |
6,707 |
Asia and Pacific |
2,018 |
Trust Fund Activities |
FOR |
65 |
0 |
65 |
Near East |
1,170 | |
Trust Funds |
863 |
LOGE |
312 |
0 |
312 |
Europe |
1,426 |
Trust Fund Activities |
863 |
RO |
890 |
772 |
1,662 |
Latin America / Caribbean |
1,295 |
SO |
373 |
0 |
373 |
||||
Programme 2.4.2 Total |
9,587 |
8,724 |
863 |
9,587 |
9,587 |
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | ||
2.4.3.A1 |
Forestry Sector Outlook Studies |
1,541 |
(1,541) |
0 |
0 |
0 | |
2.4.3.A3 |
Strengthening National Institutional Capacities |
1,509 |
394 |
1,903 |
(181) |
1,722 | |
2.4.3.A4 |
Forest Policies and Governance |
0 |
1,043 |
1,043 |
(87) |
956 | |
2.4.3.A5 |
Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security |
0 |
649 |
649 |
(83) |
566 | |
2.4.3.P1 |
Formulation of National Forestry Programmes |
1,126 |
(1,126) |
0 |
0 |
0 | |
2.4.3.P2 |
Analysis of Economic Factors in Forestry |
784 |
(784) |
0 |
0 |
0 | |
2.4.3.P4 |
Participatory Forestry and Sustainable Livelihoods |
812 |
(180) |
632 |
(70) |
562 | |
2.4.3.S1 |
Interaction with Field Programmes and Advisory Services |
1,744 |
(341) |
1,403 |
(10) |
1,393 | |
Total |
7,516 |
(1,886) |
5,630 |
(431) |
5,199 | ||
Cost Increases |
180 |
170 | |||||
Total - recosted |
5,810 |
5,369 |
526. This programme covers the social and institutional dimensions of forestry, as clearly evidenced by two entities carried forward from the previous biennium: Strengthening of National Institutional Capacities, and Participatory Forestry and Sustainable Livelihoods. In addition, new technical programme entities have been added to highlight the strong links of forests to poverty alleviation and food security, and key assistance to countries in formulating and implementing sound policies through an entity entitled Forest Policies and Governance.
527. Objective: national forestry institutions are more efficiently managed and better coordinated and the main stakeholders, including researchers, educators and policy makers are enabled to formulate and enforce policies which promote development of the forestry sector in a sustainable way.
Biennial Outputs
528. Objective: concerned stakeholders in countries will more objectively and rationally guide, implement and monitor forestry policies and programmes, promoting sustainable development as well as increased economic returns, products and services from the sector.
Biennial Outputs
529. Objective: increased national and international awareness of the forestry sector's contribution to poverty alleviation, food security and sustainable development and a strengthened role of forestry in national and international planning and policy setting.
Biennial Outputs
530. Objective: forest management policy, planning and legislation and implementation practices at local, national and regional levels reflect appropriate participation of key stakeholders, including local communities, and create an enabling environment for better access to forest resources and sustainable livelihoods.
Biennial Outputs
531. Objective: improved capacity to understand and utilize forest policy and institutional tools/instruments developed through field programmes/projects. Trained forestry staff and people on policy, planning and participatory processes. Governmental and non governmental institutions strengthened and able to deal with emerging issues and to involve different sectoral stakeholders.
Biennial Outputs
Impact of ZRG Resource Levels |
Support to national forest programmes and related activities would not be in line with substantial requests. Resources for new programme entities on Forest Policies and Governance, and Forests, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security would be lower, negatively impacting on FAO assistance to countries and expectations of international partners. |
532. The international forest policy dialogue pursued over the past decade has resulted in increasing demands to strengthen national forestry policies and institutions. The centrepiece of collaboration between FAO and external partners is the National Forest Programme Facility, funded by a multi-donor trust fund, with a growing number of interested donors. The Facility has a unique and innovative administrative arrangement, operating with a high degree of autonomy under the guidance of a Steering Committee composed mainly of country representatives. Under this programme, extra-budgetary support is geared to promote the participation of all sectors of society in forest decisions; to facilitate processes to achieve consensus and resolve conflicts; and to enhance the contributions of forests to sustainable rural livelihoods and poverty alleviation.
2004-05 Estimates by Funding Source, Unit and Region (US$ 000) | |||||||
Funding Source |
Organizational Unit |
Region | |||||
Fund |
Total |
Unit |
Programme of Work |
Trust Fund |
Total |
Region |
Total |
Programme of Work |
AFI |
129 |
0 |
129 |
Global |
2,864 | |
Regular Programme |
5,608 |
FAOR |
44 |
437 |
481 |
Inter-Regional |
3,682 |
Secondments |
22 |
FOD |
0 |
1,448 |
1,448 |
Africa |
1,873 |
Programme of Work |
5,630 |
FON |
3,298 |
5,040 |
8,338 |
Asia and Pacific |
1,486 |
Trust Fund Activities |
FOR |
32 |
0 |
32 |
Near East |
1,118 | |
Trust Funds |
7,336 |
LOGE |
61 |
0 |
61 |
Europe |
659 |
Trust Fund Activities |
7,336 |
RO |
1,686 |
411 |
2,097 |
Latin America / Caribbean |
1,284 |
SO |
380 |
0 |
380 |
||||
Programme 2.4.3 Total |
12,966 |
5,630 |
7,336 |
12,966 |
12,966 |
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | ||
2.4.4.A1 |
International Forestry Processes |
569 |
101 |
670 |
(48) |
622 | |
2.4.4.P1 |
Forestry Information |
1,938 |
119 |
2,057 |
(153) |
1,904 | |
2.4.4.S1 |
Support to Statutory Bodies and Liaison with the Regional Offices |
1,758 |
311 |
2,069 |
(207) |
1,862 | |
Total |
4,265 |
531 |
4,796 |
(408) |
4,388 | ||
Cost Increases |
204 |
197 | |||||
Total - recosted |
5,000 |
4,585 |
533. This cross-cutting programme supports the preceding three technical programmes, and is implemented by the Forestry Policy and Information Division, which is also responsible for managing programme 2.4.3.
534. The entity: International Forestry Processes includes support to the UNFF and the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, two areas that COFO asked to be strengthened. The entity: Forestry Information corresponds to one of the core mandates of FAO. The programme also includes servicing of COFO and the Regional Forestry Commissions.
535. Objective: increased consensus and action-oriented outcomes within various international forest-related instruments and processes coupled with facilitation of the implementation of actions agreed in these processes at national, regional and global levels.
Biennial Outputs
536. Objective: improved awareness of key forestry issues, advocacy of sustainable management of forest resources (on the part of policy makers in formulating forest sector plans and of researchers and academic institutions in informing the public debate) based on wider access to a current and objective information base.
Biennial Outputs
537. Objective: support the efforts of countries to develop and implement legislation, policies, plans and programmes to implement sustainable forest management by providing a forum where countries can exchange views and experiences on what is working and why.
Biennial Outputs
Impact of ZRG Resource Levels |
Support to international processes including the UNFF and the Collaborative Partnership on Forests would be at a lower level. Some initiatives to support a more active role for regional forestry commissions would also be cut back. Improvements in the language coverage of the FAO Forestry home page would be affected. |
538. The dual roles of FAO as Chair of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and as a key provider of technical support to the UNFF are expected to be buttressed by extra-budgetary support. Donors are also likely to assist with strengthening of the Regional Forestry Commissions, as the importance of these regional collaborative mechanisms is increasingly recognized in the context of the global forest debate. Extra-budgetary support is also expected to facilitate dissemination of comprehensive information about forests, including close interaction with member countries themselves and partner organizations.
2004-05 Estimates by Funding Source, Unit and Region (US$ 000) | |||||||
Funding Source |
Organizational Unit |
Region | |||||
Fund |
Total |
Unit |
Programme of Work |
Trust Fund |
Total |
Region |
Total |
Programme of Work |
AFI |
187 |
0 |
187 |
Global |
2,113 | |
Regular Programme |
4,792 |
FAOR |
0 |
191 |
191 |
Inter-Regional |
640 |
Secondments |
4 |
FOD |
264 |
91 |
355 |
Africa |
604 |
Programme of Work |
4,796 |
FON |
3,027 |
483 |
3,510 |
Asia and Pacific |
489 |
Trust Fund Activities |
FOP |
79 |
72 |
151 |
Near East |
651 | |
Trust Funds |
837 |
FOR |
321 |
0 |
321 |
Europe |
479 |
Trust Fund Activities |
837 |
LOGE |
131 |
0 |
131 |
Latin America / Caribbean |
658 |
RO |
743 |
0 |
743 |
||||
SO |
44 |
0 |
44 |
||||
Programme 2.4.4 Total |
5,633 |
4,796 |
837 |
5,633 |
5,633 |
Programme Entity |
2002-03 Programme of Work |
RG Programme Change |
RG 2004-05 Programme of Work |
ZRG Programme Change |
ZRG 2004-05 Programme of Work | ||
2.4.9.S1 |
Departmental Direction |
2,225 |
256 |
2,481 |
(45) |
2,436 | |
2.4.9.S2 |
Divisional Direction |
1,433 |
40 |
1,473 |
(21) |
1,452 | |
2.4.9.S3 |
Regional and Sub-regional Direction |
1,271 |
(15) |
1,256 |
(3) |
1,253 | |
Total |
4,929 |
281 |
5,210 |
(69) |
5,141 | ||
Cost Increases |
207 |
207 | |||||
Total - recosted |
5,417 |
5,348 |
539. This programme covers the immediate Office of Assistant Director-General (FOD), including the Programme, Planning and Coordination Unit (FODP), the offices of division directors and those parts of the Regional Office direction attributable to forestry activities. The increase in the programme management under 249S1 results from a technical adjustment in the distribution of the Management Support Service (MSS) of AFD.