COMPLETION REPORT OF ITTO PROJECT

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1 COMPLETION REPORT OF ITTO PROJECT Promoting Conservation of Selected Tree Species Currently Threatened by Habitat Disturbance and Population Depletion IN COOPERATION WITH CENTER FOR CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FORESTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINISTRY OF FORESTRY BOGOR INDONESIA 2012

2 MINISTRY OF FORESTRY OF INDONESIA IN COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL TIMBER ORGANIZATION COMPLETION REPORT OF ITTO PROJECT ITTO PD 539/09 REV. 1 (F) PROMOTING CONSERVATION OF SELECTED TREE SPECIES CURRENTLY THREATENED BY HABITAT DISTURBANCE AND POPULATION DEPLETION Host Government REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA Executing Agency CENTER FOR CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION RESEACH AND DEVELOPMENT, FORDA MINISTRY OF FORESTRY Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Po BOX 165, Bogor 16610, Indonesia Phone. (62-251) , Fax. (62-251) i

3 Project number : PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) Starting date of the project : April 1, 2010 Duration of the project (month) : 24 months with 3 months extension Project cost (US $) : US $ 189,943 (ITTO=US $ 149,710 and GOI In Kind=40,233 The ordinal number and type of the Report : Project Completion Report Project technical and scientific staff : Project Coordinator : Dr. Ir. Murniati, MSi. Project Secretary : Evalin Sumbayak, S.Hut Project Staff : Hafi Febrianto, S.Sos National Experts : Ir. Sukaesih Pradjadinata, MSc. Dr. Anthonius Widyatmoko Site Managers : Agung Wahyu Nugroho, S.Hut, MSi. Ir. Merryana Kiding Allo, MSi Project Technical committee (Decision Letter of DG of FORDA No.: SK.14/VIII-SET/2010) 1. Director of Centre for Forest and Nature Conservation Research and Development 2. Secretary of FORDA 3. Director of International Cooperation Centre 4. Director of Biodiversity Conservation 5. Director of Centre for Plantation Forest Research and Development 6. ITTO Representative/Projects Manager of Forest Industry 7. Head of Research Program Planning Division of CFNCRD Institution s full name, address : Centre for Conservation and Rehabilitation Research and Development, Jl. Gunung Batu no. 5 PO Box 165 Bogor, Indonesia Phone : , Fax : eboni_ulinpd539@yahoo.com The place and date the report was issued : Bogor, September 7, 2012 Disclaimer : Copy right 2012 This Completion report is part of program ITTO PD 539/09 Rev.1(F): Promoting Conservation of Selected Tree Species Currently Threatened by Habitat Disturbance and Population Depletion ii

4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Centre for Forest Conservation and Rehabilitation Research and Development, as the Project Executing Agency of PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F), wishes to thank ITTO and Japan Government for the financial support. Special thanks go to Dr. Tetra Yanuariadi as Projects Manager of Forest Industry - ITTO, for his advices and invaluable guidance during the project implementation. Our sincere appreciation goes to the Centre for Biotechnology and Tree Improvement Research (CBTIR), Palembang Forestry Research Institute, Makassar Forestry Research Institute, and all partners and collaborators for their full support in the execution of the project activities. Sincere thanks go to the members of the Project Technical Committee for their invaluable advices and criticism. iii

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6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Many tropical timber species are under serious threat due to adverse environmental condition and unsuccessful conservation and protection as a result of unavailable up-to-date data and information on vulnerability status of most species and poor successful protection and conservation of threatened tree species. If significant and immediate actions are not performed, the potential loss and extinction of the timber species will continue to increase and contribution of the tree species to community prosperity will continue to decrease. Implementation of the ITTO PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) was based on the Project Agreement signed by The ITTO Executive Director, Secretary General of Ministry of Forestry on behalf of the Government of Indonesia and Director of Forest and Nature Conservation Research and Development as the Executing Agency in January The title of the project is Promoting Conservation of Selected Tree Species Currently Threatened by Habitat Disturbance and Population Depletion. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the conservation of threatened tree species through the promotion of up-dating ecological and biological data and the conservation efforts as part of Target 2010 of Global Biodiversity Challenge. Whereas, the specific objective is to up-date data and information on vulnerability status and to enhance protection and conservation activities of selected threatened forest tree species through the establishment of genetic conservation gardens. The selected threatened timber tree species to be the concern of this project are ulin/ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm.& Binn.), ebony (Diospyros celebica Bakh.) and cempaka (Michelia velutina/ Michelia champaca and Michelia spp.). The implementation strategy included desk study and field survey, sample plant materials collection and analysis of genetic diversity using DNA markers, concrete action through establishment of genetic conservation plots as well as plenary and group discussions. The most important benefits from the project implementation are knowledge and awareness on the current status of the selected threatened forest tree species, which are very useful for the relevant authorities to set up immediate action and long term plan for management and conservation of the threatened forest tree species. There were no principal differences between planned and actual implementation of project activities except modifications in time sequences and frequency of national workshops. Project has provided updated data and information on the ecological and conservation status as well as the level of genetic diversity of the selected threatened tree species. Based on the data, the related authorities can formulate policies and programs for long term management and conservation plan of the target species. Further more, project has recommended the conservation strategy and action plan of the target species, including programs, activities and related stakeholders at the workshop proceeding level. The related authorities can furthermore develop these recommendations to produce conservation guideline at the implementation level. Project has also established three genetic conservation plots of the threatened tree species, namely for ironwood in South Sumatera, for ebony in South Sulawesi and for cempaka in West Java. Genetic resources conservation is an important effort that has to be done urgently as a comprehensive endeavour in order to save the tree species from threat of extinction. The genetic conservation plots v

7 are expected to function as back-up of in-situ conservation. Besides, the plots can also provide genetic material for breeding/tree improvement research program and maintain broad genetic base so that genetic variation of the species can be saved. In addition, a growth data series of each species from various provenances can be obtained. After project completion, sustainability of the genetic conservation plots will be achieved if the maintenance of plots is keep performed and potential risk from external influences can be solved. Maintenance of the plots will be continued by the executing agency. Fire breaks to anticipate fire hazard have been created surrounding the plots. Application of hydro-jelly has been conducted to reduce drought symptoms of the young plants and to prevent the death of the plants. However, potential risks from external influences related to the fire hazard and long dry season are remained problems and uncertainty. The most project outcomes are (i) increasing knowledge and awareness on the current status of the selected threatened forest tree species of the related stakeholders, which are very useful to set up immediate action and long term plan for management and conservation of the threatened forest tree species; (ii) strengthening stakeholders capacity in establishing genetic conservation plot of threatened tree species; (iii) increasing awareness of related stakeholders on biodiversity loss and importance of conservation and protection efforts, especially on the threatened tree species; (iv) empowering local stakeholders and local communities in propagation method and planting the threatened tree species. Lesson learned from the project for future project implementation are (i) formulation of policy options and or immediate actions to prevent further threat to extinction of the threatened tree species; (ii) development of technical guidelines for conservation strategy of the threatened tree species; (iii) continuous maintenance and observation of the genetic conservation plots of ironwood, ebony and cempaka; and (iv) continuous improvement on the communication and understanding among project management, local institution and stakeholders. The recommendations from the project are (i) exploration and measurement of natural potency and population size of cempaka; (ii) extension of the size and the site of the genetic conservation plots of ironwood and cempaka; (iii) development of cempaka farm forestry (community forestry) program in order to increase population of the species. To facilitate those future project implementations, it is necessary to plan for phase two of this project. vi

8 LIST OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... LIST OF CONTENTS... LIST OF TABLE... LIST OF FIGURE... iii v vii ix x 1. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION Context Origin and Problem PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Project Rationale and Objectives Project Rationale Project Objectives Implementation Strategies Identified Assumptions and Risks PROJECT PERFORMANCE (PROJECT ELEMENTS PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED) Specific Objective Outputs and Related Activities Time Schedule Total Amount of Expenditures PROJECT OUTCOME, TARGET BENEFICIARIS INVOLVEMENT Achievement of Project Objectives Specific Objective Contribution to the Achievement of Development Objective Existing Situation at Project Completion as Compared to the Pre-Project Situation Tangible Project Outputs Sectoral Policies and Programs Physical Environment Target Beneficiaries Participation Project Sustainability After Project Completion ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS Project Rationale and Identification Process Definition of Problems, Project Objectives and Implementation Strategies Problem to be Addressed Project Objectives Project Implementation Strategies vii

9 5.3 Critical Differences between Planned and Actual Project Implementation Adequacy of Time and Project Inputs Anticipation and Reality of External Influences Participation of Project Beneficiaries Project Sustainability After Project Completion Understanding and Appropriateness of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Involved Institutions LESSONS LEARNED Development Lessons Operational Lessons CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Conclusions Recommendations REFERENCES ANNEXS viii

10 LIST OF TABLES Table 1. The Project s Outputs and Related Activities (modified)... 8 Table 2. Summary of project financial statement at the end of the project implementation (ITTO contribution) in USD Table 3. The project specific objective and all outputs that were fully achieved Table 4. Exit strategy based on activities of promoting conservation of threatened tree species of ITTO PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) ix

11 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Location map of field surveys, samples plant materials collection and genetic conservation plots... 4 The official opening of the National Workshop (left: DG of FORDA, Dr. Tachrir Fathoni, is giving speech; right: ITTO representative, Dr. Tetra Yanuariadi, is giving opening remarks) The first session of the presentation (left) and a group discussion (right) of the National Workshop Figure 4. Steps of activities in establishment of a genetic conservation plot Figure 5. A young plant of ironwood at the field plot and the sign board of the plot Figure 6. Ebony seedlings preparation in nursery of Forestry Research Institute of Makasar Figure 7. Planting activity of cempaka seedling at the field plot (A), the sign board of the conservation plot (B) and the cempaka plant 5 months old (C) Figure 8. The first session presentation of the National Workshop x

12 1. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION 1.1 Context Indonesia has tropical rain forests that rich with timber tree species. However, some of the species are currently under serious threat to extinction caused by various disturbance and habitat encroachment in their natural range distribution. Lack of awareness on importance of the species sustainable management and its contribution to community welfare and national economy has been contributed to the threat. These conditions have also been enhanced by the lack of monitoring and up-dating of data and information on forest resources including the threatened forest tree species as well as less successful protection and conservation of those species both inside and outside their natural habitat. Among the tropical tree species that currently under serious threat, there are some tree species having a high value and a great demand, such as ulin/ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm.& Binn.), ebony (Diospyros celebica Bakh.) and cempaka (Michelia champaca Linn.). Wood of those tree species are much favoured because they have good natural properties, both in quality and beauty. Ulin wood is very strong and very durable, which is classified into Strength and Durability Class I (Martawijaya et al., 2005). Ebony belongs to luxury timber species. Beside its durable and strong wood, the heartwood having black and reddish brown stripes makes the texture very beautiful. The strength and durability of the ebony wood were also classified into Class I (Martawijaya et al., 2005). Cempaka wood has fine fibre, the strength and durability were classified into Class II and it can be used as raw material for industry, construction, furniture, veneer, plywood, particle board, carving and decoration items (Martawijaya et al., 1989). Cempaka flowers are used for raw material of perfumery and essential oils. Increasing demand for these tree species has caused a high price and accelerated logging activities including illegal logging. Therefore, their potency and population decreased significantly and are getting difficult to find in natural forest. Natural forest concessions, estate crops, settlements and transmigration as well as weak of bureaucracy are factors that cause to increase degradation and fragmentation rate of Indonesian natural forest (Curran et al., 2004). It is an urgent need to take immediate action to reduce the pressure on the remaining population of species and to enhance the achievement of protection and conservation efforts of the threatened species. In addition, field conservation efforts to secure plant genetic materials become the top urgent need. The establishment of plant genetic resource conservation gardens is one alternative solution. Conservation is an effort for widely sustainable use. Conservation should be interpreted as continuity among the research, utilization and protection (Waluyo, 2002). Genetic resources conservation is an important effort that has to be done immediately as a comprehensive endeavour in order to save ironwood, ebony and cempaka from threat of extinction. Establishment of genetic conservation plots of the species is an effort to conserve their genetic diversities. In addition, those genetic conservation plots can provide genetic material for breeding program and maintain broad genetic base so that genetic variation of the species can be saved. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 1

13 1.2. Origin and Problem This project is originates from the recommendation of previous national and international meetings related to the concern on the status of biodiversity conservation, especially on tropical timber species. Several national workshops related to this issue in Indonesia have been held by Ministry of Forestry, Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) and Agency for National Planning and Development (BAPPENAS). Within Ministry of Forestry, Forestry Research and development Agency (FORDA) and Directorate of Biodiversity Conservation have also conducted several national discussion meetings, since the year 2000 and several follow-up meetings afterward. One of the recent technical workshops by Directorate of Biodiversity was held in 2007, focused on the prioritization of species for immediate protection and conservation. At wider level, which is relevant to this project is a regional workshop held in Kuala Lumpur 2007, organized by UNEP-WCMC. At this workshop, a detail desk study of each tropical tree species by UNEP-WCMCs, especially those currently threatened by International trade was reviewed and intensively discussed. From the national and international workshops as mentioned above, general conclusions could be summarized as follow: a. Large number of both plant and animal species has been extracted recently for various economic reasons, and they are traded in domestic and international market. b. Many of those harvested species have been excessively harvested legally and illegally which may have resulted in serious threat and or potential threat to extinction due to population depletion and habitat fragmentation. c. Many of those species, especially traded timber species remain unknown their conservation status. d. Efforts towards the protection and conservation of those threatened species remain insignificant. Tropical forests in Indonesia have been extracted since early 1970 s. The extraction, both legal and illegal, continues until now throughout the country. The extraction method used has caused unsustainable utilization of potential and commercial tree species for both domestic and international trade. This has been enhanced by lack of awareness on the importance of sustainable management of those timber species and its contribution to community prosperity and national economy. This extraction has resulted in fragmentation and scattered small population and as well as created severe or adverse environmental condition for the survival of many species. Over 38,000 flowering plants recorded, some may have been in endangered condition caused by the disturbance. For tree species, from 4,000 species, some have been in serious threat doe to population fragmentation and the disappearance of habitat. Timber tree species currently under serious threat as a result of the above causes are Diospyros spp, Eusideroxylon zwageri, Gonystylus macrophyllus, Michelia spp and some Shorea spp. This list may be more, as predicted in the review and technical workshop carried out by UNEP-WCMC, Kuala Lumpur The consequences of the above condition, there will be increasing the degradation rate of natural resources, the potential loss and extinction of species, especially those vulnerable with adverse 2 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

14 environment and changing microclimate. This continued degradation, loss and extinction will, in turn, reduce the contribution of natural resources, biodiversity and other ecosystem function to the living and prosperity of humankind. The causes of the above problems range from weak implementation of rules and regulation which have led to excessive and illegal logging, habitat encroachment and inappropriate conversion. These events have caused pressure to the remaining population of harvested species and threatening the long term survival of those species. These conditions have also been enhanced by the lack of monitoring and updating of data and information on forest resources including threatened forest tree species as well as poor successful protection and conservation of those species both inside and outside their natural habitat. Lack of monitoring and up-dating data and information on forest resources include regular monitoring and management of particular species, especially those recorded as threatened due to various biological and ecological constraints and disturbance. Data and information on biological and ecological aspects of most tree species have been old and last review and intensive studies were conducted early 1980s. The national forest inventory was also conducted in that period, which was not focused on particular species. Scattered literature reviews and surveys have been conducted by Botany Division of the Centre for Forest and Nature Conservation Research and Development, and Botany Division of the Centre of Biology Research of Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI). However, these reviews and surveys did not cover most aspects related to the protection and conservation, including vulnerability status of timber species and level of genetic diversity, especially those threatened by above practices. Issues on these problems have been raised in the recent both national and regional technical workshops as mentioned and described in the previous paragraphs. Information of both vulnerability status and the level of genetic diversity is very important for the long term survival of particular species in extreme environment, as well as, in changing habitat. These types of information have not been explored and studied for most forest tree species, especially those currently threatened by various disturbance as above, including ulin/ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm.& Binn.), ebony (Diospyros celebica Bakh.) and cempaka (Michelia champaca Linn.). In order to ensure the protection and conservation of plant genetic resources (germ plasm) in natural forest, Government has allocated portion of forest resources into conservation forest (forest areas) which distributes in most geographical ranges and in most islands in Indonesia. In addition to existing conservation forest area, Ministry of Forestry has also issued a policy to allocate a certain portion of forest area in production forest to be reserved for plant genetic resources conservation area which functions as habitats of various wild fauna and flora living in that area. However, due to the weak implementation of rules and regulation (especially law enforcement), both conservation forest areas and plant genetic conservation areas are not immune from the practice of illegal logging and encroachment. As a result, the degradation of habitat and lost of plant genetic resources are also taking place in those area. These plant genetic resources (germ plasm) are very important for future use and the balance of living organism. An alternative solution to this trend is the establishment of plant genetic resources (gene pool) in its representative, secure and manageable sites. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 3

15 2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 2.1 Project Rationale and Objectives Project Rationale The rationale of the project was sound and adequate through the implementation of several project elements, including review and up-dating data and information of species, especially those currently under threat, observation of the level of genetic diversity of selected threatened species and the initiation of the establishment of gene pool (plant genetic resources) of the selected timber species in each representative sites. The selected threatened timber tree species to be the concern of this project are ulin/ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm.& Binn.), ebony (Diospyros celebica Bakh.) and cempaka (Michelia velutina, Michelia champaca and Michelia spp.). The use of funds and implementation of project activities were evaluated periodically for effectiveness and efficiency of project operation and completion. The target geographical area for the first and the second elements will be throughout Indonesia which is the natural distributions of the selected threatened tree species. For the third element, the initiation and the promotion of the establishment of genetic resources conservation gardens are located in some representative and suitable sites in Sumatera, Java and Celebes (Sulawesi). Figure 1 presents the project sites throughout Indonesia. Figure 1. Location map of field surveys ( ), samples plant materials collection ( ) and genetic conservation plots ( ). 4 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

16 By obtaining data and information on biological and ecological, protection and conservation status, as well as the level of genetic diversity, so the conservation and protection strategy, including immediate action for the selected threatened tree species can be drawn by relevant stakeholders, such as Ministry of Forestry, Ministry of Environment and BAPPENAS. Local institutions and a number of communities could also take benefits from some activities such as in the establishment of plant genetic resources gardens in each representative area. The project will also give socio economic and cultural impact to local communities and others whose life is much dependent on forest resources and forest related activities, as main source of income. By continued provision of forest ecosystem services, its contribution to community prosperity and livelihood will also be expected to be sustainable Project Objectives As described in the project document, the project has one development objective and one specific objective. The project development objective is to contribute to the conservation of threatened tree species through the promotion of up-dating ecological and biological data and the conservation efforts as part of Target 2010 of Global Biodiversity Challenge. Whereas, the specific objective is to up-date data and information on vulnerability status and to enhance protection and conservation activities of selected threatened forest tree species through the establishment of the species genetic conservation gardens. There are three expected project outputs, namely: Output 1.1 : Data and information on conservation and protection status of the selected threatened tree species up-dated and reviewed. Output 1.2 : Information on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the selected threatened tree species obtained. Output 1.3 : The establishment of plant genetic conservation garden as to ensure the conservation of target species initiated and local stakeholder capacity improved. Detail information on the development and specific objective as well as the project outputs, indicators and means of verification is presented in Logical Frame Work (Annex 1). 2.2 Implementation Strategies Implementation strategy to prevent further threat to extinction of the selected threatened tree species are focussed on up-dating data and information on vulnerability status and enhance protection and conservation activities of the selected threatened tree species. The implementation strategies of the project are: 1. Review the existing data (secondary data) and field survey (interview, discussions and direct observation) in order to obtain current data on the population distribution, size and habitats which will be useful for taking immediate action for protection and conservation of the species. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 5

17 2. Sample plant collection from the natural/existing population and laboratory work to analysis level of genetic diversity by employing DNA markers which is very crucial for the survival of the species in adverse environmental condition. 3. Formulation of conservation strategy and action plan through a National Workshop and Groups Discussion. 4. Establishment of genetic conservation gardens (gene pool) for each species, as an alternative measure for plant genetic resource conservation as well as for future genetic improvement. 2.3 Identified Assumptions and Risks The assumptions made in the project documents in order to achieve successful project implementation are: 1. Related institutions are willing to participate. 2. Accessibilities of data and information. 3. Sources of DNA materials are available. 4. Sufficient number of genetic materials from representative provenances/ populations is available. 5. Accessible and secure sites for genetic conservation plots are available. 6. Appropriate rainy season in the sites. From the identified assumptions made in the project documents, there are potential risks that may impede the successful of project implementation. The risks are related to the availability of sufficient seeds (genetic materials), both quantity and quality, safety of the sites for genetic conservation plots and ensuring sufficient rainfall during initial phase of seedlings transplanting to the field plots. The safety sites from human and animal disturbances can be ensured, but the safety from fire remain uncertain. To anticipate fire hazards, fire breaks should be made surrounding the plots. Climate change make uncertain the length of rainy and dry seasons and those related to availability of rainfall during initial phase of young plants in the field plots. This risk has to be solved by watering the young plants during long dry season. However, this method is expensive. 6 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

18 3. PROJECT PERFORMANCE (PROJECT ELEMENTS PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED) 3.1 Specific Objective The specific objective of the project is to up-date data and information on vulnerability status and to enhance protection and conservation activities of selected threatened forest tree species through the establishment of genetic conservation gardens. This specific objective of the project was achieved through series of project outputs, namely: (1.1) Data and information on conservation and protection status of the selected threatened tree species up-dated and reviewed, (1.2) Information on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the selected threatened tree species obtained, and (1.3) The establishment of plant genetic conservation garden as to ensure the conservation of target species initiated and local stakeholder capacity improved. 3.2 Outputs and Related Activities There were modifications of the project s workplan in order to ensure the efficient and effective use of available (limited) budget as decided and endorsed by the first PTC meeting. The modifications are as follow: 1. Activities and were conducted in parallel or in the same time since these two activities, especially for field assessment, located in the same areas or provinces. 2. Activities 1.1.2, and 1.3.1, all are the national workshops, were combined in one event with two days time. Reason to combine the first and the second national workshop is the result of the activities and were available in the same time, so the national workshop to discuss those research results can also be done in the same time. Reason to combine the third national workshop to the first and second national workshop is that the subjects are very much inter-related. The other one day budget for a national workshop was allocated for a new one day national workshop to discuss preliminary results of activity The modified workplan is presented in Annex 2. Although there was a slight delay in the project implementation, the overall objective of the project has been achieved through the following project outputs and related activities as presented in Table 1. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 7

19 Table 1. The Project s Outputs and Related Activities (modified) Outputs/Activities Primary Input Achievement Remarks Output 1.1: Data and information on conservation and protection status of tree species up-dated and reviewed Activity Review the current status of forest tree species currently threatened by habitat disturbance Output 1.2: Information on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the threatened species obtained Activity Observe the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of selected species to determine the conservation strategy of the species Output 1.1 and 1.2: Improved data and information on protection and conservation status as well as the level of genetic diversity of the selected threatened species Activity and A two-day National Workshop to discuss and to collect information on protection and conservation status, and the level of genetic diversity as well as to formulate conservation strategies of the selected threatened species Output 1.3: The establishment of plant genetic conservation gardens (gene pool) as to ensure the conservation of target species initiated and local stakeholders capacity improved. Activity The establishment of plant genetic conservation gardens of the selected tree species in some representative areas and local stakeholders capacity building through awareness raising and technical workshop Activity To carry out a National Workshop to discuss preliminary results of activity National Expert and counterpart Fully executed Report published and distributed National Expert and counterpart Fully executed Report published and distributed National Experts, counterpart and participants Fully executed Workshop proceeding published and distributed National Expert and Site Managers Fully executed Report published and distributed National Experts, Site Managers and participants Fully executed Workshop proceeding published and distributed 8 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

20 Activity Review the current status of forest tree species currently threatened by habitat disturbance Sukaesih Prajadinata, MSc., a senior researcher of Centre for Forest Conservation and Rehabilitation Research and Development, and her team were in charge of this activity. The activity is a desk study (review the existing data) and fields assessment (interview, discussions and direct observation) to collect information on current potency and conservation status of the selected threatened tree species (ulin or ironwood/eusideroxylon zwageri, ebony/diospyros celebica and cempaka/michelia velutina, Michelia champaca and Michelia spp.). Field assessments were conducted at natural distributions of the selected threatened tree species. The study sites are South Sumatera and East Kalimantan Provinces for ulin, Central Sulawesi Province for ebony and South Sumatera and East Java Provinces for cempaka. The study concluded that some policies and regulations were made by both the central and local government for the sustainability of ironwood and ebony. However, increasing demand of ironwood and ebony woods as well as a high selling price of the woods have increased logging in natural forests and accelerated illegal logging activities. Due to over exploitation of ironwood and ebony trees in one side, and a lot of challenges in the regeneration processes of the species in the other hands, their potency in nature continuing decline. Therefore, the species have been listed on the red list of threatened species of IUCN as vulnerable (A1cd+2cd ver. 2.3). To prevent the excessive utilization trend that may worsen the status of these species, efforts towards sustainability of the species must be conducted immediately. Although natural population of cempaka is almost extinct in some areas, this species has been commonly cultivated in South Sumatra by the local community by using Agroforestry systems (Prajadinata et al., 2011). Library search resulted in that Michelia velutina is synonim to Michelia champaca. A technical report of this activity has been published, distributed and uploaded at FORDA web ( Activity Observe the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the selected threatened species to determine the conservation strategy of the selected species Dr. Anthonius YPBC Widyatmoko, a senior researcher of Centre for Biotechnology and Tree Improvement Research (CBTIR) and his team have carry out the activity. The activity covers collection of sample plant materials and laboratory work to analysis the level of genetic diversity of ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri), ebony (Diospyros celebica) and cempaka (Michelia velutina/michelia champaca and Michelia spp.). The sample plant materials were collected in natural populations or plantation area of the selected tree species, i.e. in South Sumatera and East Kalimantan Provinces for ironwood, in South and Central Sulawesi Provinces for ebony and South Sumatera and East Java Provinces for cempaka. Analysis of genetic diversity and genetic erosion of each species were carried out using DNA markers at laboratory of CBTIR. The results showed that ironwood and ebony still have high genetic diversities indicating that both species will be survived and exist, as long as the genetic diversity of both species are well maintained. Therefore, in-situ and ex-situ conservation program are required. In case of cempaka, its genetic diversity is relatively low. It tended to decrease from tree to pole stages, and from poles to wildlings/seedlings. Although many plantations have been established, the natural populations of cempaka are limited. Therefore, inventory of their natural potency are very important to decide in-situ conservation plan of the species (Widyatmoko et al., 2011). A technical report of this activity has been published, distributed and uploaded at FORDA web ( PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 9

21 Activity and A two-day National Workshop for the result of Activity and A Combined National Workshop to discuss and to collect information on conservation status, level of genetic diversity as well as to formulate long term conservation strategies and action plan of the threatened tree species has been organized by the Project Management and the Executing Agency. The theme of the workshop is Conservation Status and Formulation of Conservation Strategy of Threatened Tree Species (Ironwood, Ebony and Michelia). The workshop was officially opened by DG of FORDA, Opening remarks by ITTO representative (Dr. Tetra Yanuariadi) and keynote speech by Director of Biodiversity Conservation, Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (MoF) (Figure 2). The workshop was attended by more than 50 participants from related institutions such as research institutions, LIPI, Universities, Directorate Biodiversity Conservation, Private Sectors and Province/District Forestry Services. As many as 12 papers have been presented and discussed in the National Workshop cover 5 papers on aspect of Distribution and Potency, 3 papers on aspect of Genetic Diversity and 4 papers on aspect of Conservation Strategy. Conservation strategies and action plans of ironwood, ebony and cempaka, which cover programs, activities and related stakeholders have been formulated through group discussions, (Bismark and Murniati, 2011) (Figure 3). A Proceeding of the workshop has been published, distributed and uploaded at FORDA web ( Figure 2. The official opening ceremony of the National Workshop (left: DG of FORDA, Dr. Tachrir Fathoni, is giving speech; right: ITTO representative, Dr. Tetra Yanuariadi, is giving opening remarks) 10 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

22 Figure 3. The first session of the presentation (left) and a group discussion (right) of the National Workshop Activity The establishment of genetic conservation gardens of the selected tree species in some representative areas and local stakeholders capacity building through awareness raising and technical workshop Genetic resources conservation is an important effort that has to be done urgently as a comprehensive endeavour in order to save ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri), ebony (Diospyros celebica) and cempaka (Michelia champaca) from threat of extinction. Establishment of genetic conservation plots of the species is an effort to conserve their genetic diversities. The genetic conservation plots are expected to function as back-up of in-situ conservation. In addition, the plots can provide genetic material for breeding program and maintain broad genetic base so that genetic variation of the species can be saved. Genetic diversity is the basis of the nature carrier of a plant to grow, develop and sustain the life of the next generations, so that it can adapt to the site, pest and disease attack, as well as to the climate change. The higher the genetic diversity of tree species, the higher the adaptation capacity (Hakim and Widyatmoko, 2011). The steps of activities in establishment of the genetic conservation plots of the tree species cover exploration and selection of mother trees, seed collection, seedling preparation in nursery and seedling transplanting to the field plots (Figure 4). PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 11

23 Figure 4. Steps of activities in establishment of a genetic conservation plot The genetic conservation plot of ironwood has been established in Kemampo Research Forest, South Sumatera (Figure 5). The seedlings come from five provenances and 29 mother trees, namely Mambang Customary Forest/South Sumatera Province (6 mother trees), Concession area of PT REKI/South Sumatera Province (7 mother trees), Nature Reserve of Durian Luncuk 1/Jambi Province (6 mother trees), Nature Reserve of Durian Luncuk 2/Jambi Province (10 mother trees). The plots size is 1.5 ha. Average survival of the young ironwood plants one month after planting is 99.8%. Figure 5. A young plant of ironwood at the field plot and the sign board of the plot 12 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

24 The genetic conservation plot of ebony has been established in Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, South Sulawesi Province. The seedlings come from six provenances/populations and 28 mother trees (Figure 6), namely Palado Log Over Forest, West Sulawesi (5 mother trees); Kasimbar (5 mother trees) and Sausu (3 mother trees), both in Central Sulawesi; Parangloe (5 mother trees), Mangkutana (5 mother trees) and Karaenta (5 mother trees), all the three provenances in South Sulawesi. Size of the plot is 2 ha. Average survival of the ebony plants one month after planting is 97%. Establishment of genetic conservation plots of cempaka (Michelia champaca) has been conducted in Pasir Hantap Research Forest, Sukabumi District, West Java Province (Figure 7). The seedlings come from four populations and 21 mother trees, namely Lahat/South Sumatera (5 mother trees), Empat Lawang/South Sumatera (4 mother trees), Malang/East Jawa (4 mother trees), and Pasuruan/East Java (8 mother trees). The plots size is 1.5 ha. Average survival of the young cempaka plants in the field (one month after planting) is 93%, with average height and stem diameter are 42.6 cm and 5.54 mm, respectively. Figure 6. Ebony seedlings preparation in nursery of Forestry Research Institute of Makasar PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 13

25 B A C Figure 7. Planting activity of cempaka seedling at the field plot (A), the sign board of the conservation plot (B) and the cempaka plant 5 months old (C) To enrich genetic diversity of the genetic conservation plots of the ironwood, ebony and cempaka, it is needed to add number of mother trees of each provenance/population, and that of the provenances/populations as well. The existing plots have to be maintained and growth of the ironwood, ebony and cempaka at the plots should be measured regularly to obtain a series growth data of each species (Murniati et al., 2012). A technical report of this activity has been published and distributed. Activity of local stakeholders capacity building through awareness raising and technical workshop was integrated to the activity 1.3.2: The National Workshop to discuss preliminary results of activity Activity A National Workshop to discuss preliminary results of activity The fifth activity of the project is a National Workshop with theme is Genetic Conservation Plots for Preservation of Threatened Tree Species (Ulin/Ironwood, Ebony and Cempaka). The workshop was attended by about 50 participants from related institutions such as research institutions, LIPI, Universities, Directorate Biodiversity Conservation, Private Sectors and Province/District Forestry Services. Objectives of the workshop are to collect information and to share experiences in establishing genetic conservation gardens of the selected threatened tree species. Since the activity of local stakeholders capacity building through awareness raising and technical workshop is integrated to this workshop, so the workshop also aims to demonstrate propagation methods of the selected threatened tree species in order to improve capacity and to raise awareness of stakeholders in conservation efforts of the species. Key stakeholders at each seed source of ironwood, ebony and 14 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

26 cempaka and those have involved in the program of KBR (Community Nursery) are invited and attended in the event. As many as 11 papers were prepared and presented, including aspect of Ex-situ Conservation of Genetic Resources, Seed and Seedling Production Technique, and Management of Genetic Resources Conservation in Production Forest Area. There was a poster session in order to disseminate and explain the propagation methods of ironwood, ebony and cempaka (Bismark et al., 2012) (Figure 8). A Proceeding of the workshop has been published and distributed. Figure 8. The first session presentation of the National Workshop 3.3 Time Schedule The project had been implemented in accordance with the time schedule with a slight delay. Originally, the project started on April 1, 2010 and should be finished on March 31, The project duration is 24 months. Due to failed and delayed germination of ebony seeds, the establishment of genetic conservation plot of ebony in South Sulawesi as part of activity was also delayed. Therefore, the project duration was extended for three months without additional ITTO funds based on recommendation of the second PTC meeting and NOL (No Objection Letter) from ITTO Executive Director. So, the project was ended at the end of June Work plan of the project was developed in consecutive two YPOs (Yearly Plan of Operation); they were first YPO (period: April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011), second YPO (period: April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012) and work plan for the extension period from April 1 to June 30, Total Amount of Expenditure The overall project budget is USD 189,943, comprising ITTO contribution USD 149,710 and GoI contribution (in kind) USD 40,233. The project received an actual amount of USD 108,750 for two years project implementation, after retaining amount of USD 40,960 by ITTO for monitoring, reviewing, evaluating and program support cost. Although the project inputs were properly allocated in the Project Document, some minor changes applied, such as a saving in National Expert component due to a reduction of working time from six months to four months. These savings were then allocated to other budget components. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 15

27 In total, the project had spent the budget of USD 108,750 (100%) during the implementation period from April 1, 2010 until July 31, The balance of the budget in the project bank account was USD 0 at July 30, The project Financial Statement and Cash Flow Statement are presented in Annex 3 and 4. Summary of Project Financial Statement at the end of the project implementation (ITTO Contribution in USD) is presented in Table 2. Table 2. Summary of project financial statement at the end of the project implementation (ITTO contribution) in USD Component Original Amount (A) Modified Approved Amount (B) Accrued (C) Expended (D) Total Expended (E) Available Funds (F) {B-E} 10. Project 50,700 49, , , Personnel 20. Sub-contracts Duty Travel 20,800 23, , , Capital Items Consumable 15,750 15, , , Items 60. Miscellaneous 21,500 20, , , Executing Agency Management Costs Sub Total 108, , , , * 80. ITTO Monitoring & 40,960 40,960 Administration Cost 100. Grand Total 149, ,710 Note: *:The amount of USD was the bank administration cost The counter budget provided by GoI (in kind) was about USD 40,233 comprising of (i) project personnel (USD 300); (ii) capital items (USD 15,000); (iii) Consumable items (USD 500); and (iv) Miscellaneous (USD 5,000). For more detail can be seen in Annex PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

28 4. PROJECT OUTCOME, TARGET BENEFICIARIS INVOLVEMENT 4.1 Achievement of Project Objectives Specific Objective The project specific objective was fully achieved and all project outputs had been delivered through full execution and completion of planned activities (Table 3). Table 3. The project specific objective and all outputs that were fully achieved Specific objective/ Outputs Indicators Achievements Remarks Data and information on conservation and protection status of tree species up-dated and reviewed Availability of updated data and information on conservation and protection status of selected threatened tree species (ironwood, ebony and cempaka) Availability of data on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the threatened tree species (ironwood, ebony and cempaka) Regulations on management and conservation Distribution, population size and potency In-situ conservation efforts Ex-situ conservation efforts Fully achieved Information on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the threatened tree species obtained Genetic diversity within and between some populations of ironwood, ebony and cempaka Genetic diversity among growth stages (tree, pole and seedling) of ironwood, ebony and cempaka. 1.5 ha at Kemampo Research Forest (ironwood, 5 provenances) 2 ha at Bantimurung Bulusaraung NP (ebony, 6 provenances) 1.5 ha at Pasir Hantap Research Forest (cempaka, 4 populations) Fully achieved The establishment of plant genetic conservation gardens (gene pool) as to ensure the conservation of target species initiated and local stakeholders capacity improved. Conducted workshop Three genetic conservation plots are established, covering 5 ha in total Fully achieved Two national workshops conducted, about 100 participants in total attended 51 participants and a workshop proceeding published 46 participants and a workshop proceeding published Fully achieved PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 17

29 4.1.2 Contribution to the Achievement of Development Objective The development objective of the project as stated in the project document was to contribute to the conservation of threatened tree species through the promotion of up-dating ecological and biological data and the conservation efforts. Long term impact of this project is the knowledge and awareness on the current status of the selected threatened forest tree species, which is very useful for the relevant authorities to set up immediate action and long term plan for management and conservation of the threatened forest tree species. Immediate impacts of the project implementation have contributed to the achievement of the development objective, namely: (i) availability of updated data and information on conservation and protection status of the threatened forest tree species; (ii) availability of data on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the selected threatened tree species to determine the conservation strategy of the tree species; (iii) establishment of three genetic conservation plots at three representative sites; (iv) improved awareness of relevant authorities and local stakeholders on the concern of biodiversity loss and the importance of conservation and protection of the threatened tree species. 4.2 Existing Situation at Project Completion as Compared to the Pre-Project Situation Tangible Project Outputs At the project completion, three genetic conservation plots of selected threatened tree species have been established. Those genetic conservation plots of ironwood, ebony and cempaka were established in South Sumatera, South Sulawesi and West Java Provinces, respectively. Those tangible outputs of the project will contribute to provide genetic materials for breeding program and maintain broad genetic base of the three tree species. In addition, growth data series of each species from various provenances can be obtained from those newly established genetic conservation plots. More recent data on management status of in-situ and ex-situ conservations and information on the level of genetic diversity of the target species are now available. There were five publications produced by the project and they have been distributed to the related stakeholders as well as uploaded at FORDA web ( Some participants from key stakeholders i.e. local communities at each seed source of the target species are invited and attended the second National Workshop, which provided poster session on propagation technique of the target species. They were also given guidelines of propagation technique of the target species PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

30 4.2.2 Sectoral Policies and Programs The project has delivered up-dated data on management status of in-situ and ex-situ conservations of the target species. Based on this data, the related authorities can develop policies and programs for long term management and conservation plan of the target species. Further more, the project has recommended the conservation strategy and action plan of the target species, including programs, activities and related stakeholders at the workshop proceeding level. The related authorities can more develop these recommendations to produce conservation guideline at the implementation level. The genetic conservation plots of ironwood, ebony and cempaka that had been established by the project can provide genetic material for breeding/tree improvement research program and maintain broad genetic base so that genetic variation of the species can be saved. In addition, a series growth data of each species from various provenances can be obtained Physical Environment Planting of ironwood at Kemampo Research Forest under higher vegetation such as puspa change/improve the physical environment. The micro climate such as air temperature and moisture as well as the soil fertility will also be improved. Existing of ebony plantation at wilderness zone of Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park under the higher vegetation will also improve the physical environment. The plants can also act as pollutant absorption, since the plantation location is along the road of Makasar - Bone. Whereas, cempaka plantation at Pasir Hantap Research Forest situated on the sidelines of old forest stand compartment will give physical environment variation of the site. 4.3 Target Beneficiaries Participation Through this project, data and information on biological and ecological status, as well as the level of genetic diversity of the selected threatened species have been obtained and published. By those data, relevant stakeholders/authorities could draw the conservation and protection strategies, including immediate action for the selected species. Beside the Centre for Conservation and Rehabilitation Research and Development (CCRRD) as the Executing Agency, Centre for Biotechnology and Tree Improvement Research (CBTIR), Forestry Research Institute (FRI) of Palembang and FRI of Makasar had participated in the project implementation. Researchers at CCRRD participated at all project activities, researchers at CBTIR participated in conducted study on the level of genetic biodiversity, while researchers at FRIs contributed in establishment of genetic conservation plots, started from exploration and selection of mother trees, seed and or wildlings collection from various provenances, seedlings preparation in nursery till seedlings transplanting to the field plots. Researchers and technicians at those research institutions got opportunities to improve and to apply their knowledge and skill in this aspect. So, their capacity in this aspect has increased. Results of this project implementation are three genetic conservation plots of ironwood, ebony and cempaka. Those plots could be used by the respective researchers for long term observation of provenance trial of each species or to obtain a data series of PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 19

31 the species/provenance growth. In the future, researchers in tree improvement aspect can use those genetic conservation plots to conduct researches in ironwood, ebony and cempaka tree improvement to obtain the expected specific characteristic of the trees. In addition, the plots can also be used to encourage the communities effort, who have local wisdom, in the species development (ex-situ conservation), especially ironwood, ebony and cempaka through development of community nursery and farm forestry. Forestry services at province and district level, Technical Implementation Units (UPT) of the Ministry of Forestry, private sectors and NGO had participated through provided data and information on conservation efforts that have been conducted at their regions. Beside, they also participated in two workshops carried out by the project. Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), universities also participated in the workshops. A number of local communities also obtained benefits from some activities such as in the establishment of plant genetic resources gardens in each representative area through work opportunity in nurseries and field plots. The genetic resources plots, in long term period, will also give socio economic and cultural impacts to local community and others whose life is much dependent on forest resources and forest related activities, as main source of income. By continued provision of forest ecosystem services, its contribution to community prosperity and livelihood will also be expected to be sustainable. However, it is understood that this type of project may not directly and instantly improve community prosperity. 4.4 Project Sustainability After Project Completion After project completion, the sustainability of the genetic conservation plots can be expected through commitment of the executing agency to follow-up the maintenance and observation of the plots in order to obtain optimal growth and good performance of the plants in the plots. In 2012, CCRRD as the executing agency has allocated some amount of budget to maintain and to observe the all three conservation plots of ironwood, ebony and cempaka. For the year 2013 and onwards, the maintenance and observation of the plot of ironwood will be carried out by Palembang FRI, while those of the ebony plot will be continued by Makasar FRI and those of the cempaka plot will be conducted by CCRRD itself. Detail of exit strategy for sustainability of the project is presented in Table PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

32 Table 4. Exit strategy based on activities of promoting conservation of threatened tree species of ITTO PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) No. Activity Exit Strategy 1. Review the current status of forest tree species currently threatened by habitat disturbance 2. Observe the level of genetic diversity 3. Establishment of genetic conservation plots of the ironwood, ebony and cempaka Conservation strategy and action plan of threatened tree species (ironwood, ebony and cempaka) has been formulated at the workshop proceeding level. Base on this document, the related stakeholders/authorities could develop the conservation guidelines at implementation/field level. Since genetic diversity of (plantation) cempaka relatively low and it tended to decrease from tree to poles and from poles to wildlings/seedlings; and no data available about natural populations of cempaka, CCRRD will do the exploration of natural population of Michelia champaca in order to decide insitu conservation plan for the species. Maintenance and observation of the plots is being done by CCRRD for For the year 2013 and onward, the maintenance and observation of ironwood plot will be carried out by Palembang FRI, those of the ebony plot will be continued by Makasar FRI and those of the cempaka plot will be conducted by CCRRD Some research ideas, as follow-up activities regarding the development of ITTO PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) have aroused. Since natural distributions and provenances of ironwood and cempaka are very broad, so that it is necessary to extend the site and the size of the genetic conservation plots of those species in order to fulfill the minimum size of the plots. Gunung Dahu Research Forest can be used for the extension of the site for cempaka. Especially for cempaka, it is a semi fast growing species and it has a multi uses (the wood and the flower), so it would become more attractive to community to develop this species on their owned land. Therefore, research on development of farm forestry program of this species should be conducted. It is thus necessary to compose a follow-up/second phase project proposal for these research activities. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 21

33 5. ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS 5.1 Project Rationale and Identification Process The project rationale as stated in the project document, including stakeholders and problems analysis, was in line in the existing situation during the beginning of project implementation. Review of the current status of forest tree species currently threatened by habitat disturbance and the collection of the sample plant materials was conducted by participation of related stakeholders, especially forestry research institutes under FORDA, technical implementation units (UPT) of Ministry of Forestry, Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI), universities, provinces and districts forestry services as well as private sectors. These stakeholders have involved in two workshops conducted by this project and have given their views on the concern of management and conservation strategy of threatened tree species as well as the genetic diversity. Establishment of genetic conservation plots of ironwood, ebony and cempaka at three representative sites was involved several stakeholders including key stakeholders at each seed source of the tree species. Local communities, who care to the tree species conservation and development, were involved in exploration of mother trees and the seed collection of the tree species, as well as in site selection and land preparation for the planting of the seedlings. The involvement of the parties is continuing until now and even in the future to maintain and observe the genetic conservation plots established by the project. 5.2 Definition of Problems, Project Objectives and Implementation Strategies Problem to be Addressed Based on the identification on problem tree, many tropical timber species are under serious threat due to adverse environmental condition and unsuccessful conservation and protection as a result of unavailable up-to-date data and information on vulnerability status of most species and poor successful protection and conservation of threatened tree species. Unavailable up-to-date data and information on vulnerability status of the species due to lack of updated data and information on ecological and conservation status and lack of data on the level of genetic diversity (vulnerability) of the species. Whereas, poor successful protection and conservation of threatened tree species is caused by insufficient awareness on protection and conservation and lack of gene pool establishment of the threatened tree species. The causes were properly addressed by the project. Updated data and information on ecological and conservation status for the target species especially ironwood and ebony was done completely, including the species potency in natural forest. Data on the species potency and population size in natural forest have been measured through Permanent Sample Plots (PSP) at many sites. However, for the cempaka (Michelia champaca), data on potency and population size in natural forest have not been available yet. Updated data through this project, both 22 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

34 by means of desk study and field observation covered only potency and population of cempaka plantation in Agroforestry System as well as cempaka seed sources planted by community in South Sumatera and East Java. Therefore, it is necessary to do exploration and measurement of potency and population size of cempaka as natural populations. This is very important to decide in-situ conservation strategy and to enrich the genetic diversity of cempaka in gene pool established in this project. As describe in result of activity Observe the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of selected threatened species, the genetic diversity of cempaka is relatively low and there is tendency that the genetic diversity of cempaka has decreased from trees to poles and from poles to seedlings stages Project Objective The project specific objective is to up-date data and information on vulnerability status and to enhance protection and conservation activities of selected threatened forest tree species through the establishment of genetic conservation gardens. This objective is really fit with the problems to be tackled during the project implementation. Based on the description of the project outputs on Part 4 (Project Outcome and Target Beneficiaries Involvement), it can be concluded that the project objectives were fully achieved through series of project outputs achievement with its own indicators Project Implementation Strategies Implementation strategies of the project as described at Part 2.2 were designed according to the activities of the project. The first activity was used a desk study and field surveys; second activity was conducted through collection of sample plants materials and laboratory work; the third and the fifth activities was held through plenary and focus groups discussions; whereas the fourth activity was carried out through concrete activities starting from seeds/seedlings collection and preparation, field plot preparation and transplanting the seedling to the field plots. These applied strategies are really fixed with the designed project strategies. 5.3 Critical Differences between Planned and Actual Project Implementation There is no principal modification on the actual project implementation compared to the planned activities in the project document. However, there were modifications in time sequences and frequency of national workshops proposed and endorsed at the first meeting of the Project Technical Committee. According to the project document, implementation of activity is after completion of activity However, for the sake of efficient and effective use of the available (limited) budget, the sequence of those project implementations were modified. Those activities, then, were conducted at the same time since these two activities, especially for field assessments are located in the same areas. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 23

35 The second modification was the national workshops event. Activities 1.1.2, and 1.3.1, which are entirely the national workshops, were combined in one event with two days time length. Reason to combine the first and the second national workshop is that the result of the activities and were available at the same time, so the national workshop to discuss those research results can also be done in the same time. Reason to combine the third national workshop to the first and second national workshop is that the subjects are very much inter-related. The other one day budget for a national workshop was allocated for a new one day national workshop to discuss preliminary results of activity The modified workplan was implemented accordingly and all outputs of those activities have been fully achieved. 5.4 Adequacy of Time and Project Inputs Actually, the project duration is sufficient. However, due to failure and delayed germination of ebony seeds, the establishment of genetic conservation plot of ebony in South Sulawesi as part of activity was also delayed. Therefore, the project duration was extended for three months without additional ITTO funds based on recommendation of the second PTC meeting and NOL (No Objection Letter) from ITTO Executive Director. So, the project completion was at the end of June 2012 instead of at the end of March 2012 as described at the project document. Efficiency and effectiveness of project inputs have been done by re-arranged the time schedule of the activities as described above in Part 5.3. However, to obtain sufficient data on current potency and population size of ironwood, ebony and cempaka, as part of activity 1.1.1, it needs more sites and longer time for field assessment and so more budget is needed to do the work. Fortunately, data on current potency and population size of ironwood and ebony can be completed through national workshop because some research centre have conducted the measurement and they presented the result at the event of the first national workshop. Unlike with cempaka, updated data through this project, both by means of desk study and field observations only covered potency and population size of cempaka plantations in Agroforestry Systems as well as cempaka seed sources planted by community in South Sumatera and East Java. Data on potency and population size of cempaka in natural population have not been available yet, due to inadequate budget to do the exploration in the natural population. Actually, collecting primary data on species potency and population size needs much more project inputs Anticipation and Reality of External Influences Activity Establishment of genetic conservation gardens of ironwood, ebony and cempaka at representative areas is very much influenced by external factors, especially for availability of the seeds as planting stocks and adequate of rainfall. Actually, an anticipation of these external influences has been done by conducted the activity earlier, namely at the fourth quarter of the first year instead of at the second quarter of the second year as written in the project document. However, the completion of this activity especially for establishment of ebony genetic conservation plots in South Sulawesi is delayed due to the following reasons and facts. Time to collect seeds from several provenances of each tree species depend on flowering and fruiting season of the tree species, which differed from site to 24 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

36 site. Ebony seeds that have been collected at the beginning of the project schedule failed to germinate, it was assumed due to unfertile seeds. Therefore, the exploration and seed collection of ebony have to be done again at the subsequence times. Consequently, nursery period and transplanting the ebony seedlings to the field plots were also delayed. Therefore, the project duration was extended for three months as an anticipation of this problem. From the identified assumptions made in the project documents, there are potential risks from external influences that may impede the successful of project implementation. The risks are related to the safety of sites for genetic conservation plots (especially from fire hazard) and ensuring sufficient water during initial phase of the plant growth at the field plots. To anticipate fire hazard, fire breaks have been made surrounding the plots of ironwood genetic conservation. Availability of adequate water at the field plots is the other serious external influence. Nowadays, a long dry season is occurring at the field plots. There were almost three months without any rain at the sites, and many plants showed drought symptoms. To reduce such symptoms and to prevent the death of the plants, regularly watering is necessary. The other alternative way is to provide the plants with hydro-jelly. However, application of those two methods is not easy and expensive for relatively remote areas. Survival of ironwood, ebony and cempaka one month after planting was high, i.e. 100%, 97% and 93% respectively. Observation at five months old of ironwood and cempaka (in April 2012) indicated that the survival was still high, 95.8% % for ironwood and 92.2% for cempaka. When the shortages of water can be solved, the high survival of the plants can be maintained Participation of Project Beneficiaries The project beneficiaries such as Ministry of Forestry (FORDA, Directorate of Biodiversity Conservation and Directorate of Forest Tree Seed Development) and their Technical Implementation Units (UPT), Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Universities, Forestry Services at Province and District level, private sectors and NGO as well as local communities took the significant role in coordinating and enhancing the conservation efforts of the selected threatened forest tree species. Researchers under FORDA, including CCRRD as the Executing Agency, CBTIR, Palembang FRI and Makassar FRI had participated in the project implementation. Researchers and technicians at those research institutions got opportunities to improve and to apply their knowledge and skill, so their capacity in this aspect increased. The benefits or project outputs had been delivered through workshops, publications produced by the project and through FORDA website ( PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 25

37 5.7 Project Sustainability After Project Completion Conservation strategy and immediate action plan of the threatened tree species at field level can be developed by related stakeholders/authorities based on the updated data availability as a result of activity Natural population of M. champaca should be explored by CCRRD in order to obtain more genetic variation to enrich the genetic conservation plot and to decide in-situ conservation strategy of the species. After project completion, sustainability of the genetic conservation plots will be achieved if the maintenance of the plots is kept performed and potential risk from external influences can be solved. Maintenance of the plots will be continued by the executing agency. Fire breaks to anticipate fire hazard have been created surrounding the plots. Application of hydro-jelly have been done to reduce drought symptom of the young plants and to prevent the death of the plants. However, potential risks from external influences related to fire hazard and long dry season are remained problems and uncertainty. There are potential next activities/programs as follow-up or development of ITTO PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) that have aroused from project and scientific meetings. The size and the site of the genetic conservation plots of ironwood and cempaka are recommended to be extended, since natural distributions and provenances of those species are very broad in order to fulfill the minimum size of the plots. Gunung Dahu Research Forest is one alternative site to extend the size and the site of cempaka genetic conservation plot. The other potential follow-up program is research on development of farm forestry program of cempaka. Since cempaka is a semi fast growing species and it has a multi uses (the wood and the flower), so it would become attractive to community to develop this species on their own land. Alternative site is some villages near the cempaka genetic conservation plot, Sukabumi District, West Java Province. 5.8 Understanding and Appropriateness of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Involved Institutions Good understanding and appropriateness of the roles and responsibilities of the involved institutions are absolutely needed to ensure project achievements. Different approaches had been used for different institutions and depend on type of the project activities. The Project was really aware that the project success depends on fully support from the involved institutions. Therefore, some project activities have been executed by relevant institutions on the regions/sites, such as Palembang FRI and Makasar FRI. After project completion, the institutions would be handed over the continuity of the plots maintenance and observation. The roles and responsibilities have been clearly described and fit to the main duty and responsibility of the institutions PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

38 6. LESSONS LEARNED 6.1 Development Lessons Data and information on biological and ecological status, as well as the level of genetic diversity of ironwood, ebony and cempaka have been obtained, published and disseminated. Based on the data, related stakeholders/authorities can formulate policy options and or immediate actions to prevent further threat to extinction of the species. In addition, in the first national workshop, it has been formulated conservation strategy and action plan of ironwood, ebony and cempaka through group discussions. The strategy is covers programs, activities, outputs and related stakeholders. The formulation was published in the workshop proceeding and it had been disseminated to the related stakeholders and was uploaded at FORDA s web. However, the formulation is still at proceeding level. For the field application, the formulation should be transformed to technical guidelines. Related authorities/stakeholders can realize the activity. The project has initiated and established three plots of genetic conservation, namely ironwood genetic conservation plot at Kemampo Research Forest (South Sumatera), ebony genetic conservation plot at Bantimurung Bulusaraung NP (South Sulawesi) and cempaka genetic conservation plot at Pasir Hantap Research Forest (West Java). Ideally, seeds of each species have to be collected from all provenances of the species through out Indonesia. In addition, the minimum size of the plot should be 1 ha for each provenance. However, due to limited project budget and limited seeds available at the time, ironwood seeds were only collected from five provenances in South Sumatera and Jambi Provinces, those of ebony seeds only from six provenances in South, Central and West Sulawesi Provinces, while cempaka seed only from four populations in South Sumatera and East Java Provinces. Size of the plots were only 1.5 ha for ironwood (5 provenances), 2 ha for ebony (6 provenances) and 1.5 ha for cempaka (4 provenance). Therefore, the size and the site of the genetic conservation plots of the threatened species need to be extended. It is thus necessary to plan for phase two of this project in order to extend the size and site of the genetic conservation plots to fulfill the minimum requirement. After project completion, sustainability of the genetic conservation plots will be achieved if the maintenance of the plots is kept performed and potential risk from external influences can be solved. Maintenance of the plots will be continued by the executing agency. Fire breaks to anticipate fire hazard have been created surrounding the plots. Application of hydro-jelly have been done to reduce drought symptom of the young plants and to prevent the death of the plants. However, potential risks from external influences related to fire hazard and long dry season are remained problems and uncertainty. Continuous improvement on the communication and understanding among project management, local institutions and stakeholders is the other factor to achieve the sustainability of the project outputs. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 27

39 Since cempaka is a semi fast growing species and it has a multi uses (the wood and the flower), it would become more attractive to community to develop this species on their own land. Therefore, farm forestry (community forestry) program, as one of ex-situ conservation strategy should be developed in order to increase population of cempaka. Alternative site is some villages near the cempaka genetic conservation plot at Sukabumi District, West Java Province. It is thus necessary to plan for phase two of this project in order to develop farm forestry (community forestry) program of cempaka. 6.2 Operational Lessons The project agreement of PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) was signed by Director of Centre for Forest and Nature Conservation Research and Development as the Executing Agency, Secretary General of Ministry of Forestry as the Government of Indonesia and Executive Director of the ITTO in January Then, several project components had been formed to facilitate the project implementation. A Project Technical Committee (PTC) was formed through decision letter of DG FORDA No.: SK.14/VIII- SET/2010 on March 15, The Project Management Unit was formed through nomination to and No Objection Letter from the ITTO for Project Coordinator, Project Secretary/Finance and Project Staff. As soon as after the project started, two national experts were nominated and appointed through No Objection Letter of ITTO. When the activity will be initiated, two site managers were nominated and appointed through No Objection Letter of ITTO. The role of the Project Technical Committee (PTC) of PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) was significant and helpful in directing the project operations. Three PTC meetings were held during the project period. All of PTC meetings were very useful because the meetings reviewed the ITTO rules and procedures for project implementation and evaluated achievement of the project through field visits. The two national experts and two sites managers as the project consultants/collaborators worked under agreements between the project coordinator and the experts and or site managers. The national experts and the site managers formed their own team work to conduct their respective project activity. So, the team work structure was formed in accordance with the main tasks and responsibilities of the project collaborators. The setting of project organization units embedded with implementation strategy had significantly facilitated the smooth implementation of the whole project activities. Activity 1.3.1: Establishment of plant genetic conservation plots of the selected threatened tree species in some representatives areas related to seeds collecting, seedlings growing in nurseries and seedlings transplanting to the field plots, which were dependent on the availability of the seeds or genetic materials. There were no impediments in establishment of ironwood and cempaka genetic conservation plots. Therefore, the genetic conservation plots of those two species were accomplished in time. However, there was a difficulty in establishment of ebony genetic conservation plot, due to the ebony seeds were getting scarce. Therefore, the ebony seedling preparation and the seedlings transplanting to the field plots were delayed. As the result, the establishment of the ebony genetic conservation plot was finished four months behind. For that reason, the project duration was extended three months PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

40 To obtain sufficient data on current potency and population size of ironwood, ebony and cempaka, it needs more sites and longer time for field assessment and so more budget is required to do the work. Fortunately, data on current potency and population size of ironwood and ebony can be completed during national workshop. Unlike with cempaka, updated data through this project only covered potency and population size of cempaka plantations in Agroforestry Systems as well as cempaka seed sources planted by community in South Sumatera and East Java. Data on potency and population size of cempaka in natural population have not been available yet, due to inadequate project budget to do the exploration in the natural population. Actually, collecting primary data on species potency and population size need greater project inputs. Sufficient genetic materials from all provenances of the threatened tree species are needed to establish perfect genetic conservation plots of the tree species. In addition, the adequate size of the plot for each provenance is 1 ha. Therefore, to realize the ideal genetic conservation plots of ironwood, ebony and cempaka, it is required more project resources to collect more genetic materials and to prepare larger size of the plots of each species. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 29

41 7. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 Conclusions ITTO PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) Promoting Conservation of Selected Tree Species Currently Threatened by Habitat Disturbance and Population Depletion, is to contribute to the conservation of threatened species through the promotion of up-dating ecological and biological data and the conservation efforts as part of Target of Global Biodiversity Challenge. Specifically, the project is designed for: (i) to identify and observe the vulnerability status of forest tree species currently threatened by various disturbances and (ii) to initiate and promote field actions in the conservation and protection of selected threatened species. The selected threatened forest tree species focused in this project are Eusideroxylon zwagery (Borneo ironwood or ulin), Diospyros celebica (ebony), and Michelia velutina/michelia champaka (cempaka). The project duration is 24 months (April 2010 March 2012) and it has been extended for three months (April to June 2012) without additional ITTO funds. The project objectives have been achieved through executing five project activities, including (i) Review the current status of forest tree species currently threatened by habitat disturbance; (ii) Observe the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of selected tree species to determine the conservation strategy of the selected species; (iii) First National Workshop to discuss and to collect information on protection and conservation status, and the level of genetic diversity as well as to formulate conservation strategies of the selected threatened species; (iv) Establishment of plant genetic conservation gardens of the selected tree species in some representatives areas and local stakeholders capacity building through awareness raising and technical workshop; and (v) Second National Workshop to collect information and to share experiences in establishing genetic conservation gardens of the selected threatened tree species as well as to demonstrate propagation methods of the selected threatened tree species in order to improve capacity and to raise awareness of stakeholders in conservation efforts of the species. Immediate impacts of the project implementation have contributed to the achievement of the development objective, namely: (i) availability of updated data and information on conservation and protection status of the threatened forest tree species; (ii) availability of data on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the selected threatened tree species to determine the conservation strategy of the tree species; (iii) establishment of genetic conservation plots of the selected threatened tree species at three representative sites; (iv) improved awareness of relevant authorities and local stakeholders on the concern of biodiversity loss and the importance of conservation and protection of the threatened tree species. The project has delivered a more recent data on management status of in-situ and ex-situ conservation as well as the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of the selected threatened species. Based on these data, the related authorities can formulate policies and programs for long term management and conservation plan of the target species. Furthermore, project has recommended the conservation strategy and action plan of the target species, including programs, activities and related stakeholders at 30 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

42 the workshop proceeding level. The related authorities can more develop these recommendations to produce conservation guidelines at the implementation level. The project has initiated and established genetic conservation plot of ironwood in South Sumatera, genetic conservation plot of ebony in South Sulawesi and genetic conservation plot of cempaka in West Java. Genetic resources conservation is an important effort that has to be done urgently as a comprehensive endeavour in order to save the tree species from threat of extinction. The genetic conservation plots are expected to function as back-up of in-situ conservation. Besides, the plots can also provide genetic material for breeding/tree improvement research program and maintain broad genetic base so that genetic variation of the species can be saved. In addition, a series of growth data of each species from various provenances can be obtained. All project operational activities were under the direction of a Project Technical Committee (PTC), officially formed by the Executing Agency. Day to day management of the project was carried out by a Project Management, which consists of a project Coordinator, Project Secretary (finance) and assistance. The project activities were conducted through collaboration with national experts, site managers and other collaborators/project beneficiaries. 7.2 Recommendations Data on natural potency and population size of cempaka is not available yet. To enrich the genetic diversity of cempaka in gene pool established in this project and to decide in-situ conservation strategy of the species, it is necessary to do exploration and measurement of natural potency and population size of cempaka. In order to fulfill the minimum requirement of the genetic conservation plot, the size and the site of the genetic conservation plots established by the project need to be extended. In order to increase population of cempaka, farm forestry (community forestry) program, as one of ex-situ conservation strategy, should be developed. This species is a semi fast growing species and it has a multi uses (the wood and the flower), so it has a good prospect to be developed through farm forestry program. Based on the above recommendations, the project is significantly potential for replication and scaling up. To further facilitate those recommendations, it is necessary to plan for phase two of this project. Responsible for the Report Name : Dr. Murniati Position: Project Coordinator Date : 7 September 2012 PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 31

43 REFERENCES Bismark, M.and Murniati Status konservasi dan formulasi strategi konservasi jenis-jenis pohon yang terancam punah (ulin, eboni dan Michelia). Prosiding Lokakarya Nasional. Pusat Litbang Konservasi dan Rehabilitasi bekerjasama dengan ITTO (PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)). 256 hal. ISBN Bismark, M., Subiakto, A. and Murniati Plot konservasi genetik untuk pelestarian jenis-jenis pohon terancam punah (ulin, eboni dan cempaka). Prosiding Lokakarya Nasional. Pusat Litbang Konservasi dan Rehabilitasi bekerjasama dengan ITTO (PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)). 198 hal. ISBN Curran, L.M., Trigg, S.N., McDonald, A.K., Astiano, D., Hardiono, Y.M., Siregar, P., Caniago,I., Kasischke Lowland forest loss in protected areals of Indonesia Borneo. SCIENCE, Vol International Scientific Publications Workshop for Forest Researcher. Bogor. Indonesia. Hakim, L. and AYPBC. Widyatmoko Strategi konservasi ex-situ jenis ulin (Eusideroxylon zwageri), eboni (Diospyros celebica), dan cempaka (Michelia spp.). Prosiding Lokakarya Nasional Status Konservasi dan Formulasi Strategi Konservasi Jenis-Jenis Pohon yang Terancam Punah (Ulin, Eboni dan Michelia). Puslitbang Konservasi dan Rehabilitasi bekerjasama dg ITTO. p ISBN Martawijaya A., I. Kartasudjana, K. Kadir and S.A. Prawira Atlas Kayu Indonesia. Badan Litbang Kehutanan Departeman Kehutanan. Jakarta. Martawijaya A., I. Kartasudjana, Y.I.Mandang, S.A.Prawira and K.Kadir Atlas Kayu Indonesia. Badan Litbang Kehutanan Departeman Kehutanan. Jakarta. Murniati, Nugroho, AW, Kiding Allo, M Establishment of genetic conservation plots of ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri), ebony (Diospyros celebica), and cempaka (Michelia champaca). ITTO Project in Cooperation with Center for Conservation and Rehabilitation Research and Development, Ministry of Forestry. ISBN Prajadinata, S., Effendi, R. and Murniati. Review of management and conservation status of ulin (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm & Binn.), ebony (Diospyros celebica Bakh.) and cempaka (Michelia champaca Linn.) in Indonesia. ITTO Project in Cooperation with Center for Conservation and Rehabilitation Research and Development, Ministry of Forestry. 44 hal. ISBN Waluyo, Eko Baroto Gatra Etnobotani Eboni (Diospyros celebica Bakh.). Berita Biologi, Volume 6, Nomor 2. Pusat Penelitian Biologi LIPI. Widyatmoko, AYPBC, Nurtjahjaningsih ILG and Prastyono Study on the level of genetic diversity Diospyros celebica, Eusideroxylon zwageri and Michelia spp using RAPD Markers. ITTO Project in Cooperation with Center for Conservation and Rehabilitation Research and Development, Ministry of Forestry. 18 p. ISBN PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

44 Annex 1. Logical Framework Matrix for the Project Project Elements Indicators Means of Verification Assumption Development Objective: To contribute to the conservation of threatened species trough the promotion of up-dating ecological and biological data and the conservation efforts as part of target 2010 of global biodiversity challenge Specific Objectives: To up-date data and information on vulnerability status and to enhance protection and conservation activities of selected threatened forest tree species through the establishment of conservation gardens The knowledge and awareness on the current status of forest tree species in order to set up immediate action and long term plan for management and conservation of the threatened forest tree species Technical reports Proceedings of the national workshops Genetic conservation plots of selected threatened tree species are established at three sites Related institutions are willing to participate continuously. Potential risk can be solved Reviewed management status of in-situ and ex-situ conservation of the selected threatened species Information on genetic diversity of those selected threatened species Concrete establishment of genetic conservation garden for the selected threatened tree species Report on population and distribution as well as conservation activities of the selected threatened species Report on genetic diversity of the selected threatened tree species Stages of activity in establishing genetic conservation plots Related institutions are willing to participate. Accessibilities of data and information. Sources of DNA materials are available. Sufficient number of genetic materials from representative provenances is available. Outputs: Output 1.1 : Data and information on conservation and protection status of tree species up-dated and reviewed Reviewed management status of in situ and ex situ conservation of the selected threatened tree species A national workshop conducted. Summary of literature study Field surveys reports on conservation efforts (in-situ and ex-situ) Related institutions are willing to participate. Accessibilities of data and information. PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 33

45 Project Elements Indicators Means of Verification Assumption Output 1.2 : Information on the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of threatened species obtained Analysis of genetic diversity of selected threatened tree species A national workshop conducted Sample plant materials Results of genetic diversity analysis of the selected threatened tree species. Data and information on provenances and mother trees of each species Data and information on nursery stage of each species Data and information on representative sites and design of genetic conservation plots of each species Data and information on initial growth of each species at the field plots Workshop proceeding Related institutions are willing to participate. Sources of DNA materials are available. Outputs: Output 1.3 : The establishment of plant genetic conservation gardens (gene pool) as to ensure the conservation of target species initiated and local stakeholders capacity improved. Genetic materials from representative provenance/populatio n of the selected threatened tree species are collected Nurseries of the selected threatened tree species are established Genetic conservation plots of the selected threatened species are established at three representative areas A national workshop is conducted Related institutions are willing to participate. Sufficient number of genetic materials from representative provenances is available. Accessible and secure sites for genetic conservation plots are available. Appropriate rainy season in the sites PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

46 Annex 2. Modified work plan endorsed at the first PTC meeting a. Original Activities Output 1.1 Activity Review the current status of forest tree species currently threatened by habitat disturbance Activity National technical workshop to observe protection and conservation status of selected forest tree species Output 1.2 Activity Observe the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of selected species to determine the conservation strategy of the selected species Activity National technical workshop for the result of Activity Output 1.3 Activity National workshop to review the existing plant genetic resources areas (gene pool) Activity The establishment of plant genetic conservation gardens of the selected species in some representative areas and local stakeholders capacity building through awareness raising and technical workshop Non Activity Year 1 Year 2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 35

47 b. Modified New Number Year 1 Year 2 Activities of activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Output 1 and 2 Output 1 and 2 Activity Review the current status of forest tree species currently threatened by habitat disturbance Activity Observe the level of genetic diversity and vulnerability of selected species to determine the conservation strategy of the selected species Activity 1.1.2, A Combined and National technical workshop for the result of Activity and Output 3 Output 3 Activity The establishment of plant genetic conservation gardens of the selected species in some representative areas and local stakeholders capacity building through awareness raising and technical workshop Activity National workshop for preliminary result of activity Non Activity 36 - PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

48 Annex 3. Project Financial Statement (in US dollars) Project No. : PD 539/09 Rev 1, (F) Period ending on: 31 July 2012 Project Title : Promoting Conservation of Selected Tree Species Currently Threatened by Habitat Disturbance and Population Depletion I. Component Funds managed by Executing Agency Original Amount (A) Modified Approved Amount (A) Accrued (B) a/ Expenditures To-date Expended (C) Total (D) { B + C } Available Funds (E) { A - D } 10. Project Personnel 11. National Experts (long term) 11.1 Project Coordinator 11.4 Administrator/ Project secretary 12. Other Personnel 12.1 Assistant Assistant Other labor 13. National Consultant(s) (short term) 13.1 Consultant Consultant Site Manager Site Manager Sumsel Site Manager Sulsel 12, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 19, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Component Total: 50, , ,00 49, , Travel 31. Daily Subsistence Allowance 31.1 Workshop (DSA package) 31.2 Others 32. Local Transport Costs 32.1 Travel/transporttasion package 33.2 Other local transport 33. Return ticket 2, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , (60.11) (21.77) Component Total: 20, , , , PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 37

49 Component Original Amount (A) Modified Approved Amount (A) Accrued (B) a/ Expenditures To-date Expended (C) Total (D) { B + C } Available Funds (E) { A - D } 50. Consumable Items 51. Materials/supplies 52. Workshop Materials 53. Fuel Utilities 54. Other Consumable items 9, , , , , , , , , , , , (17.25) (5.89) Component Total: 15, , , , Miscellaneous 61. Sundry 62. Audit Costs 63. Venue and logistic 64. Others for the workshop 65. Printing 66. Others miscellaneous , , , , , , , , , , ,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0, , , , , , , , , , , (65.50) (53.44) (113.04) 69. Component Total: 21, , ,00 20, , Sub-Total: 108, , , , Project Monitoring & Administration 81. ITTO Monitoring and Review 82. ITTO Mid-term and Expost Evaluation 83. ITTO Program Support Costs 83. Donor Monitoring Costs 12, , , , c/ b/ 89. Component Total: 40, a/ Sub-Total: 40, a/ a/ a/ a/ 100. GRAND TOTAL: 149, , , Note: Budget Components are those detailed in the Project Document. a/ Funds retained and accounted for by ITTO details not available with Executing Agency b/ Total expended consist the amounts of Total Expenditures in Project Cash Flow Statement for the period of April 1, 2010 up to July 31, 2012 c/ Accrued expenditures committed/accrued as at the end of reporting date, but not yet settled PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

50 Annex 4. The project cash flow statement (in US dollars) Project No. : PD 539/09 Rev 1, (F) Period ending on: 31 July 2012 Project Title : Promoting Conservation of Selected Tree Species Currently Threatend by Habitat Disturbance and Population Depletion Component Reference Date In US$ Amount Local Currency (RP) A. Funds received from ITTO: 1. First installment 2. Second Installment 3. Third installment 4. Fourth installment Other revenue: Gain or (losses) on exchange rates: G G G ITTO 31-Mar Nop Apr Feb-12 30, , , , (247.41) ( ,25) ,25 Total Funds Received: 108, B. Expenditures by Executing Agency: 10. Project Personnel 11. National Experts (long term) 11.1 Project Coordinator 11.2 Forester Forester 2, etc Administrator 12. Other Personnel 12.1 Assistant Other labor 13. National Consultant (s) (short term) 13.1 Consultant Consultant Site Manager Sumsel 13.4 Site Manager Sulsel 19, , , , , , , , Component Total: 49, PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 39

51 Component Reference Date 30. Travel 31. Daily Subsistence Allowance 31.1 Workshop (DSA package) 31.2 Others 32. Local Transport Costs 33.1 Travel/transportasion package 33.2 Other local transport 33. Return ticket In US$ 2, , , , , Amount Local Currency (RP) Component Total: 23, Consumable Items 51. Materials/Supplies 52. Workshop Materials 53. Fuel Utilities 54. Other consumable item 9, , , Component Total: 15, Miscellaneous 61. Sundry 62. Audit costs 63. Venue and logistic 64. Other for the workshop 65. Editing and Printing 66. Other miscellaneous , , , , , Component Total: 20, Total Expenditures To-date: 108, Remaining Balance of Funds (A-B): 0.00 Note : (1) Amounts in US dollars are converted using the average rate of exchange when funds were received by the Executing Agency. (2) Total Expenditures To-Date consist the amounts of Total Expenditures in Project Cash Flow Statements for the period ending December 31, 2010, December 31, 2011 and July 31, (3) Total Expenditures To-Date should be the same as amount shown in Sub-Total of column of the Financial Statement July 31, PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F)

52 Annex 5. Project Financial Statement (GOI-in kind) in USD Project No. : PD 539/09 Rev. 1 (F) Project Title : Promoting Conservation of Selected Tree Species Currently Threatened by Habitat Disturbance and Population Depletion 10 Personnel 12. Other personnel Component Total Other Labors Capital Items 41 Office space 7,500 7,500 15,00 50 Consumable Items 53 Fuel and utilities Miscellaneous 61 Sundry 1,250 1,250 2, Other miscellaneous 1,250 1,250 2, National (Executing Agency) Management Cost 19,433 TOTAL 10,550 10,250 40,233 PD 539/09 Rev.1 (F) - 41

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54 CENTER FOR CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FORESTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Jl. Gunung Batu No. 5, Kotak Pos 165 Bogor Phone : , ; Fax.: eboni_ulinpd539@yahoo.com