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Issue Group 3 - Improving stakeholder understanding of forest harvest compliance and supported by increased availability of info

Following the initial general awareness raising phase, more focused work will be carried out on forest harvest compliance, targeting key stakeholders. Radio has been identified as a key media type for communicating with multiple stakeholders and is critical in reaching forest adjacent communities. As such, significant investment will be placed in developing an interactive radio series tackling issues pertinent to forestry regulations. Feedback opportunities will be heavily built into this Issue Group.

Indicators

  1. Forest adjacent communities have access to documentation explaining licensing procedures & follow steps on ‘what to do when correct procedures not followed’.
  2. Increased number of illegal activities reported to the relevant authority.
  3. MNRT (FBD) staff fulfil their professional roles regarding licensing.
  4. National guidelines for harvesting timber products are streamlined, well publicised & better followed.
  5. District timber harvesting plans made publicly available at district & village level. Also, information on outcomes of applications, actual timber trade, economic / financial summaries & infractions available.


Means of Verification

  • Target audiences in six regions have access to, and understand the regulations governing their trade.
  • Key national stakeholders are aware of the contents of the TRAFFIC report.
  • Target audiences within six regions have an increased understanding of roles, regulations and procedures that govern forestry.
  • Incoming foreign investors able to access fact sheets through their embassies.

 

Campaign Outputs

  • Radio plays, 8 x 20 minute series – roles, regulations & responsibilities. (TNRF & TFCG).
  • Popular version booklets, e.g. how to understand a harvesting license or what to do in case of illegality. (TNRF & TFCG).
  • Booklets in Swahili, English and Chinese about harvesting laws and regulations for investors.
  • MNRT guidelines for harvesting are promoted. (TNRF & IUCN-FLEG). Also available in Chinese (TNRF & WWF TPO).
  • Booklets providing more detailed information about individual district harvesting plans.
  • Posters and sign boards for distribution in villages about harvesting regulations.
  • Support to communities to address specific governance issues and to communicate successes.