Stakeholders at a National Validation Workshop on the SESA inception report, reviewed and agreed on six case studies to be conducted in six different counties with a focus on the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation. These case studies have served as the first level of the SESA engagement with local communities. The outcome of that engagement process has also contributed to the preparation of this report and provided in the Annex 1. Table 1: SESA engagement focus at County level No. County Impact issues 1. Rivercess Logging, community participation in forest governance and benefit 2. Plantation expansion and concessions. Clash between community conservation initiative and oil palm plantations in Numopoh 3. Nimba Mining and related infrastructure on community conservation, community and private sector conservation initiatives and trade- offs 4. Lofa Protected areas, level of community involvement and factors influencing same, and community benefits distribution 5. Bong Shifting cultivation, smallholder plantations, tree crops and shifting cultivation as drivers of deforestation. Traditional agriculture and livelihoods 6. Margibi Fuelwood/charcoal. Biomass energy sources. Economic benefits, potential impacts of REDD+ interventions The key institutional stakeholders responsible for natural resources and environmental management which will also benefit from improved policies, capacity development programmes and outreach and communication programmes were also consulted to solicit their views. These have included the Environmental Protection Agency, Lands Commission as well as the host institution, the Forestry Development Authority. Analysis of data and Preparation of Report The Consultant has analysed the gathered information to produce the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) document.
Stakeholders at a National Validation Workshop on the SESA inception report, reviewed and agreed on six case studies to be conducted in six different counties with a focus on the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation. These case studies have served as the first level of the SESA engagement with local communities. The outcome of that engagement process has also contributed to the preparation of this report and provided in the Annex 1. Table 1: SESA engagement focus at County level No. County Impact issues 1. Rivercess Logging, community participation in forest governance and benefit 2. Plantation expansion and concessions. Clash between community conservation initiative and oil palm plantations in Numopoh 3. Nimba Mining and related infrastructure on community conservation, community and private sector conservation initiatives and trade- offs 4. Lofa Protected areas, level of community involvement and factors influencing same, and community benefits distribution 5. Bong Shifting cultivation, smallholder plantations, tree crops and shifting cultivation as drivers of deforestation. Traditional agriculture and livelihoods 6. Margibi Fuelwood/charcoal. Biomass energy sources. Economic benefits, potential impacts of REDD+ interventions The key institutional stakeholders responsible for natural resources and environmental management which will also benefit from improved policies, capacity development programmes and outreach and communication programmes were also consulted to solicit their views. These have included the Environmental Protection Agency, Lands Commission as well as the host institution, the Forestry Development Authority. Analysis of data and Preparation of Report The Consultant has analysed the gathered information to produce the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) document.
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