1 ATTACHMENT 7 Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development CARD Project 017/06VIE - Sustainable community-based forest development and management in some high-poverty areas in Bac Kan Province Report on a Training Course Sustainable harvest of Non-timber forest products 26 – 29 September 2008 Khongsak Pinyopusarerk and Tran Thi Thu Ha with contribution from Phan Van Thang October 2008 2 Introduction As part of CARD Project 017/06VIE – Sustainable community-based forest development and management in some high-poverty areas in Bac Kan Province, a training course in “Sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products” was conducted for villagers from the four project pilot villages of Na Muc and Khuoi Lieng (Van Minh Commune) and To Dooc and Ban Sang (Lang San Commune) in Na Ri district during 26-29 September 2008. Due to the importance of non-timber forest products (NTFP) in the project villages, some key commune leaders and officials were invited to participate in order to provide them with the information related to government policies and regulations on harvest and trade of NTFP. Local communities have harvested and used NTFP as part of daily livelihoods, but most of them were not aware of the extent of the importance of NTFP in international trade, and the potential for household income generation. Because of the very specific topic of this training, the project sought support from the Research Centre for Non-timber Forest Products of the Forest Science Institute of Vietnam for one of their experts on NTFP, Mr Phan Van Thang (Head of NTFP Cultivation and Harvest Division) to give lectures and prepare material for field exercises. Mr Khongsak Pinyopusarerk (CSIRO) and Dr Tran Thi Thu Ha (TUAF) assisted Mr Thang throughout the training duration. The training was organised at Van Minh commune centre for Na Muc and Khuoi Lieng villagers (26-27 September), and at Lang San commune centre for To Dooc and Ban Sang villagers (28-29 September). At Van Minh commune the opening ceremony was chaired by the Commune’s Secretary General, Ms Dam Thi Thoi, who participated in the training for the whole two days and led group exercises and discussion. At Lang San commune, Chairman Nong Van Tam presided at the opening ceremony. Both Ms Thoi and Mr Tam also attended the closing sessions and advised some follow-up activities to training participants. The course lectures were presented for one and half days using PowerPoint slides (already translated into Vietnamese language). Many group exercises and discussions were included during the lecture sessions. The remaining half a day was spent in a forest nearby where participants were shown how to plant some NTFP species and how to carry out sustainable harvest of various NTFP species. The list of participants is given in Appendices 1 and 2. The training PowerPoint slides are presented in Appendices 3 and 4. Training objectives The main objective was to improve knowledge, skills and attitude of local people and local government staff on sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. After attending the training, participants were expected to acquire basic knowledge on the following: 1. What are NTFP? 3 2. Important roles of NTFP on local livelihood 3. Awareness of key government policies related to harvest and trade of NTFP 4. Planting techniques of some NTFP species 5. Sustainable harvest techniques for local NTFP species Course contents The training course consisted of lectures (including extensive group exercises/discussions) and field practice on planting and harvesting. The lecture sessions covered the following. 1. General introduction Mr Pinyopusarerk gave an overview of this CARD project as background information to participants who attended project training for the first time. He then discussed the objective of this training and described the importance of NTFP and what NTFP could contribute to the livelihoods of rural communities. The PowerPoint slides for this presentation are given in Appendix 3. 2. Specific topics Mr Thang presented lectures which were divided into five topics (see Appendix 4). During the lecture sessions, participants were divided into 3 groups for group exercise, group discussion and group presentation. The grouping was a mix of commune officials and villagers. 2.1 What are NTFP? NTFP include non-timber forest products which can be derived from both plants and animals from forests. They are classified into the following broad groups: • Fibre products • Food products • Pharmaceutical/cosmetic products from plants • Tannin, resin, rubber, etc • Animals and animals products but not food items e.g. hide, fir • Other products, e.g. plant bonsai There are about 750 plant species NTFP in Vietnam. The most common and important are bamboos and rattans which are always in high demand. Group exercise: The three groups were asked to list NTFP (both plants and animals) in the local areas according to their knowledge and understanding. The three groups came up with 20-25 NTFP and most were overlapping between groups Many participants were not aware of the definition of NTFP and were surprised that many products were considered NTFP. For example, fish is one of the most common NTFP in rural communities. They tended to think about bamboos and rattans. 4 2.2 The role of NTFP This session emphasised the many roles of NTFP: (1) Household consumption and income (2) Raw materials for industry and export revenue (3) Biodiversity and conservation Group exercise: Participants were asked to list, according to their view: (1) The most important NTFP (2) Common NTFP (3) Rare NTFP 2.3 Government policies related to NTFP There are many government decisions and decrees that are related to NTFP harvest and trade. At this training these were presented. (1) MARD Decision No. 47 on regulations on harvest, utilisation and trade (2) MARD Decision 04/2004 relating to harvest of bamboos and bamboo shoots from production forest and protection forest (3) MARD Decision 178/2001 Benefit Policies - permit households, individuals and organisations to harvest NTFP from their forest land (4) Government Decree 68/1998 Forest Resource Policies concerning resources tax and its implication to NTFP 2.4 Planting techniques Discussion on how to plant NFTP species which are classified into two main groups: (1) NTFP species that can grow in sunlight. These are mainly high canopy tree species such as cinnamon, Illecium verum, Aquilaria crassna (agarwood), Canarium album, Bamboos. (2) NTFP species that grow under forest canopy: such as cardamom, rattan, Morinda officinalis. 2.5 Sustainable harvest techniques The concept and principle of sustainable use and harvest of NTFP were described. This was followed by group exercises. Group exercises: Each participant group was asked to present the following: (1) The method they normally collect or harvest certain NTFP species (2) The appropriate time for harvesting NTFP in local areas (3) Based on their view – the quantity and quality of important NTFP (4) Based on their view – the main cause of the decrease in some NTFP (5) What are the solutions for the decreasing NTFP 5 It was clear that none of the groups gave much consideration to sustainability of the products. This practice has led to the decrease in the number of some plant species. For example, some people may cut down small trees to collect fruits, instead of lopping the branches. 3. Field practice Participants visited a forest nearby where many kinds of NTFP were identified. Mr Thang also demonstrated how to correctly plant some NTFP species, and how to sustainably harvest some species. Concluding remarks It was very pleasing to witness active participation from villagers and commune officials during the training. The training is considered successful in many ways. It has raised the awareness of local people on the importance of NTFP, government regulations, and in particular sustainable harvest practice. Participants all agreed that they had to change the way they utilise and harvest NTFP for long-term economic benefit as well as for conservation of biodiversity. 6 Chairman Nong Van Tam opening Questions- Answers the training at Lang San Commune Group exercise and discussion Group presentation Mr Thang introducing NTFP species Field practice 7 Appendix 1 Participants at Training in Sustainable Harvest of NTFP Van Minh Commune, Na Ri District, Bac Kan Province 26-27 September 2008 No Full name Sex Position 1 Nong Quoc Truong M Vice-director of Forest Protection and Management Division, Bac Kan FPD 2 Le Xuan Dieu M Bac Kan FPD 3 Hoang Anh Tuan M Kim Hy Nature Reserve 4 Luc Van Hue M Vice-chairman, Van Minh Commune 5 Nong Van Tap M Administrator, Van Minh Commune 6 Ly Thi Xuyen F Land Administration, Van Minh Commune 7 Hoang Thi Thu F Extension worker, Van Minh Commune 8 Hoang Thi Uyen F Chairperson of Women’s Union, Van Minh Commune 9 Hoang Van Dieu M Officer, Van Minh commune 10 Hoang Thi Hien F Extension worker 11 Luc Van Bang M Na Muc villager 12 Luc Van Cao M “ 13 Luc Van Hau M “ 14 Luc Van Hoai M “ 15 Luc Van Ninh M “ 16 Luc Van Son M “ 17 Luc Van Duy M “ 18 Luc Van Luyen M “ 19 Luc Van Khue M “ 20 Luc Thi Huan F “ 21 Nong thi Soi F “ 22 Nong Thi Gam F “ 23 Pham Thi Men F “ 25 Ma Thi Thuan F “ 25 Dang Thi Hoi F “ 26 Dam Van Duong M Khuoi Lieng villager 27 Dam Van Dong M “ 28 Dam Quang Trung M “ 29 Dam Van Tien M “ 30 Dam Van Mon M “ 31 Nguyen Thi Mao F “ 32 Dam Chi Cuong M “ 33 Nguyen Van Tro M “ 34 Ban Thi Tam F “ 35 Ban Van Duc M “ 36 Dam Van Huan M “ 37 Hoang Thi Nguyen F “ 38 Nong Van Thai M “ 8 39 Ban Thi Vuong F “ 40 Hoang Van Son M “ 41 Duong Van Thao M TUAF 42 Nguyen Thi Hoa F TUAF 43 Tran Thi Thu Ha F TUAF 44 Khongsak Pinyopusarerk M CSIRO 9 Appendix 2 Participants at Training in Sustainable Harvest of NTFP Lang San Commune, Na Ri District, Bac Kan Province 28-29 September 2008 No Full name Sex Position 1 Le Xuan Dieu M Bac Kan FPD 2 Hoang Anh Tuan M Kim Hy Nature Reserve 3 Nong Van Tam M Chairman, Lang San Commune 4 Dam Van Huan M Vice-chairman, Lang San Commune 5 Hoang Van Hoat M Secretary of Party 6 Pham Van Phung M Vice-chairman of People’s committee Board 7 Ban Duc Thuan M Vice-chairman of People’s committee Board 8 Ban Nhu Moc M Head of Farmers’ Union 9 Hoang Minh Quang M Secretary of Young’s Union 10 Hoang Thi Thanh F Chairperson of Women’s Union 11 Leo Thi Tien F Commune Officer 12 Nong Van Thinh M Extension worker 13 Tran Van Nam M To Dooc villager 14 Tran Van Chung M “ 15 Hoang Van Dinh M “ 16 Ha Thi Nguyen F “ 17 Tran Van Manh M “ 18 Tran Van Bang M “ 19 Luc Van Bac M “ 20 Tran Van Luc M “ 21 Hoang Van Loi M “ 22 Luc Thi Di F “ 23 Ban Thi Coi F “ 25 Tran Van Quan M “ 25 Hoang Van Vy M Ban Sang villager 26 Hoang Van Huong M “ 27 Dam Van Truong M “ 28 Hoang Van Tan M “ 29 Hoang Van Nong M “ 30 Hoang Van Mao M “ 31 Hoang Van Vu M “ 32 Sam Van Duong M “ 33 Chu Thi Luong F “ 34 Hoang Thi Tuyen F “ 35 Duong Van Thao M TUAF 36 Nguyen Thi Hoa F TUAF 37 Tran Thi Thu Ha F TUAF 38 Khongsak Pinyopusarerk M CSIRO 10 Appendix 3 Presentation by Khongsak Pinyopusarerk [...]... xã Văn Minh Cán b qu n lý, xã Văn Minh Cán b ñ a chính, xã Văn Minh Cán b khuy n nông, xã Văn Minh H i trư ng h i ph n , xã Văn Minh Cán b , xã Văn Minh Khuy n nông viên Ngư i dân Nà M c “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Ngư i dân Khu i Li ng “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 24 40 41 42 43 44 Hoang Van Son Duong Van Thao Nguyen Thi Hoa Tran Thi Thu Ha Khongsak Pinyopusarerk Nam Nam N N Nam “ Trư ng ðH Nông Lâm... bài t p th c hành trên th c ñ a Ông Khongsak Pinyopusarerk (CSIRO) và TS Tr n Th thu Hà (TUAF) tr giúp Ông Th ng xuyên su t quá trình t p hu n Khóa t p hu n này ñư c t ch c t i Trung tâm xã Văn Minh cho ngư i dân Nà M c và Khu i Li ng (Ngày 26- 27 tháng 9), và t i trung tâm xã L ng San cho ngư i dân Tô Dooc và Ban Sang (Ngày 28- 29 tháng 9) T i xã văn Minh, Bí thư xã, bà ð m Th M i, ngư i tham gia toàn... nh ng khu r ng g n ñó Danh sách h c viên tham gia t i ph l c 1 và 2 Ph n trình bày b ng PowerPoint t i ph l c 3 và 4 6 What are NTFP? 7 Important roles of NTFP on local livelihood 8 Awareness of key government policies related to harvest and trade of NTFP 9 Planting techniques of some NTFP species 10 Sustainable harvest techniques for local NTFP species 11 19 M c ñích t p hu n M c ñích chính là nâng... các c ng ñ ng nông thôn Ngư i dân thư ng ch nghĩ v tre và mây 2.2 Vai trò c a NRFP Ph n này nh n m nh nhi u vai trò c a lâm s n ngoài g : (1 )Thu nh p và tiêu dùng h gia ñình (2 ) Nguyên li u cho ngành công nghi p và doanh thu xu t kh u (3 ) B o t n và ña d ng sinh h c Th c hành theo nhóm: Nh ng ngư i tham gia ñư c yêu c u li t kê theo quan ñi m c a h : (1 ) Lâm s n ngoài g quan tr ng nh t (2 ) Lâm s n ngoài... 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Introduction As part of CARD Project 0 17/ 06VIE – Sustainable community-based forest development and management in some high-poverty areas in Bac Kan Province, a training course in Sustainable. ATTACHMENT 7 Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development CARD Project 0 17/ 06VIE - Sustainable community-based forest development and management in some high-poverty areas in Bac. at Training in Sustainable Harvest of NTFP Van Minh Commune, Na Ri District, Bac Kan Province 26- 27 September 2008 No Full name Sex Position 1 Nong Quoc Truong M Vice-director of Forest