Forest Management Plan Serapium Forest Plantation, Ismailia (Egypt) 2012

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1 Forest Management Plan (Egypt) 2012 GCP/RAB/013/ITA Integrated Field Inventory Training 10/09/-26/09/2012

2 Integrated Field Inventory Training GCP/RAB/013/ITA Forest restoration in Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia using treated waste water to sustain smallholders and farmers livelihood z Project idea: responds to the needs and priorities identified by experts and government representatives of Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia on the use of treated waste water for afforestation and reforestation in forestry and agroforestry systems. Project objective: to promote the safe use of treated waste water in forestry and agroforestry systems of arid zones.

3 Integrated Field Inventory Training Objectives of the mission 1 TRAINING OF EGYPTIANS FORESTRY EXPERTS To train seven Egyptian forestry experts and the workers of the Serapium forest in techniques of field data collection needed for a management plan. 2 INVENTORY OF THE SERAPIUM PLANTATION FOREST To carry out the inventory of the Serapium forest plantation, needed for the management plan of the plantation. 3 SOCIO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT MANAGEMENT

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4 Integrated Field Inventory Training Institutions involved in the training z Undersecretariat for Afforestation and Environment University of Alexandria Desert center Horticulture research FAO Field coordinators Field team Field team Field team

5 Integrated Field Inventory Training 1 Equipment Training 2 Forest Inventory training 3 Socio-economic surveys and silvicultural aspects of the training

6 Integrated Field Inventory 1. Equipment training 1 2 z MAP AND COMPASS The participants learned how to orientate in the field with the help of a map and the use of a compass GPS The participants learned the use of a GPS receiver to find predefined coordinates in the field or to create waypoints for future data analysis. They also learned that a GPS cannot replace map and compass in the field work 3 CLINOMETER The participants learned how to measure tree heights, using the different scales of the clinometer, depending from the distance to the tree. 3 DIAMETER MEASUREMENT TAPE 4 5 The participants learned to measure the diameter at breast height (DBH) of different tree species and under different situations.

7 Integrated Field Inventory 2. Forest inventory training Objectives: z TRAINING OF EGYPTIANS FORESTRY EXPERT To train seven Egyptians forestry expert in the theory and contents of a forest inventory. This included the use of a detailed map of the area (realized before the training at the FAO HQ), explanations of the sample design and the correct use of field forms with parameters like Vitality, Tree Quality, Stem form, Commercial height, Damage degree, Damage type for single trees and general description of the stand. TRAINING FOR FIELD WORK To train the participants in the preparation and execution of a field work program. This experience was valuable, because most participants never carried out real field work. TO ACHIEVE FOREST INVENTORY To obtain reliable forest data of the plantation for the development of the management plan. 5 TRAINING IN INSERTING DATA E BASILAR DATA ANALYSIS To train the participants how to insert data in the MS Access database and how to carry out the main basic data analysis.

8 Integrated Field Inventory 2. Forest inventory training Serapium Plantation Inventory Sample design The total sample area: 1,6 % of the area stocked with tree species Stratification by tree species and age The size of a sample plot: 20m x 20m Example text Random selection of the sample plots within the stratum Sample design First data Total area of the plantation: 241 ha Net area planted with tree species: approximately 110 ha Main species: - Khaya senegalensis - Cupressus sempervirens - Eucalyptus camaldulensis - Eucalyptus citriodora

9 Integrated Field Inventory 3. Socio-economic survey & silviculture Objectives: z STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS To assess the influence and the main problems caused by stakeholders from the public and private sector. PRODUCTS AND MARKETS To assess the current wood products of the plantation and the corresponding prices on the local markets. Discussion on future wood products and market strategies. SILVICULTURE Tending strategies from the nursery to the final harvest. Theory and exercises in pruning and thinning techniques. Assessment of the health of young plants. 5

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