Mediterranean Model Forests: rural development case studies

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1 Riccardo Castellini EFIMED Week & INFORM-LIFE Final Conference Kavala, 5-7 November 2014 Riccardo Castellini Cesefor/MMFN Secretariat Mediterranean Model Forests: rural development case studies

2 From a Canadian program Canada established a network of 10 model forests in 1992 Concept was designed to bring diverse groups together to explore new and innovative approaches to resource management conflicts to a vibrant international network International Model Forest challenge was announced by Canada at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) International Model Forest Network Secretariat (IMFNS) was created in 1995 in Ottawa Partnerships developed with organizations such as FAO, EFIMED, GIZ, UNDP, CIFOR, RECOFTC, GEF, NFP Facility, and others

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4 MMFN members share a will to increase quality of life in rural areas on the Mediterranean environment. FAO EFIMED INIA UVA CTFC AIFM USSE

5 Members of the Mediterranean Model Forest Network -Regions in the European Union and candidate countries and, in other countries, national government bodies having competencies over forest-based development, who are parties to the MoU; -Model Forest Associations in the Mediterranean Basin.

6 Certified Model Forests are: 1. Urbiòn Model Forest Castilla y Leòn, Spain 2. Ifrane Model Forest Province of Ifrane, Morocco 3. Florentine Mountains Model Forest Tuscany, Italy 4. Provence Model Forest PACA Region, France 5. Mirna River Model Forest Istria County, Croatia 6. Yalova Model Forest Province of Yalova, Turkey 7. Tlemcen Model Forest Province of Tlemcen, Algeria 8. Bucak Model Forest Anatolia, Turkey On-going 2014 initiatives are: 1. Model Forest of Dalmatia - Sybenik/Split Counties, Croatia 2. Grevena Model Forest Western Macedonia, Greece 3. Kroumirie et Mogods Northern cost of Tunisia

7 What s a Model Forest? A Model Forest is a voluntary association of people that live in a particular territory, and are interested in discovering, defining, enhancing and guarantying its sustainability; and in sharing their experiences and their knowledge to contribute to global environmental goals.

8 Model Forests encompass Landscapes Clearly defined geographical area with significant forest cover Range in size from 15,000 to more than 20 million hectares Most are 300,000 to 500,000 hectares in size Includes towns, rivers, farms, forests and protected areas Landbase large enough to incorporate a diversity of forest uses and values Representative of the environmental, social, cultural and economic settings of an area

9 Model Forests involve Partnerships Built on a foundation of cooperation, understanding and respect between people and organizations representing a wide range of values Enhances good governance and translates the policies of sustainable forest management into practice Participants define a process for working together Networking: Linking sites to share knowledge and innovative practices from local to global levels

10 Model Forests involve Sustainability Explore approaches to sustainable development Links conservation of resources and the landscape, local economic growth, community involvement and needs of future generations Develop, test and share innovative solutions to the management, development and other SFM challenges faced by participants Help achieve locally defined solutions to global and national sustainable development initiatives

11 Some key observations about the concept assists in enhancing ecological sustainability, increasing good governance and reducing poverty Model Forests have influenced policy at the institutional, state and national levels No new land management structure created Each site can develop a locally relevant program while having enough in common with others in the IMFN to allow networking to take place No two model forests are alike, but there is overlap in challenges being addressed and the tools being used to address them

12 Model forest principles An inclusive and dynamic partnership A landscape large enough to represent an area s diverse forest uses and values A commitment to the sustainable management of forested landscapes A governance structure that is representative, participative, transparent and accountable A program of activities reflective of partner needs and values A commitment to knowledge-sharing, capacitybuilding and networking, from the local to international level Every Model Forest is unique but principles are shared by all

13 MED side: EU IMPACTS From the very first UE project: MED «Forêt Modèle» February 2009-December 2011 (36 months) 8 partners 1,356 M/ UE co-financing To the last UE project: IPA Adriatic Model Forest September 2012-December 2014 (28 months) 10 partners from the Balkans UE co-financing Period Model Forest concept first development: a matter of pure Governance.

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15 Baltic network: same story First Baltic Project Baltic Forest Project (3 years from 2006) first approach of MF concept Second Baltic Landscape project (Baltic Sea Region Program ) January 2012-March partners from seven countries UE co-financing: (total 75%)

16 and more «thematic» initiatives 7FP EcoAdapt Ecosystem based strategies in water governance. Adaptation to climate change for local development in Model Forests of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile: challenges for supporting local processes. 9 partners/11 associated between Europe and Latin America. Duration: 3 years starting from January 2012 Budget: 2,628,000 total

17 Coordination Institute/organization + other involved partners

18 the «Med Land 2020» project MED Program Capitalization Projects Calendar: to (18 month) Total budget: partners from the Med. Basin Promote international cooperation towards a common integrated land management scheme to protect natural resources: a network of networks.

19 Total EU investment for the Model Forest concept development: around 6,000,000 to develop the tool + around 3,000,000 for projects dealing with MF issues. in 4 years!

20 A long list of «first attempts» Development of MF in the south side of the basin (ENPI) New tools of Governance in Central Europe (IVC) Improvement of the Agrofood market (ENPI) Thermal exploitation of forest biomass (IEE) Creation of a Carbon Credit voluntary market (LIFE+) «Ecotourism Network in MF» (DG Industry & Infrastructures) «Natural mushrooms education» (Leonardo Da Vinci) EuropeAid with Latin America, Africa and Balkans «Bosques secos Sur-Sur» Proposal (FAO) Ovens of Ifrane (Microacciones SCI JCyL) Etc...

21 Thematics to be improved during the next 2 years (identified during the last MEDFORUM) Agrofood market regulation; Bioenergy in rural areas (thermal use of biomass); Carbon credits voluntary market regulation; Non wood forest product valorization; PES; Ecotourism in Model Forest landscapes; Forest Fire preventions; Better communication; IT developments.

22 Model Forest: an added value!

23 THE NEW EU FOREST STRATEGY The Staff Working Document accompanying the Strategy underlines the initiatives that support SFM such as Model Forests Sustainable Forest Management is the stewardship and use of forests and forest lands in a way, and at a rate, that maintains their biodiversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfil, now and in the future, relevant ecological, economic and social functions, at local, national, and global levels, and that does not cause damage to other ecosystems. ( 2nd Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe, 1993, Helsinki) "Model Forests can contribute to support sustainable forest management by implementing resource management policies at the local level, establishing networks and ensuring the participation of local communities. There are a few initiatives being developed in the EU, some of which are supported by EU programs such as Interreg (e.g. Baltic and Mediterranean model forest networks)".

24 Some questions: What has changed in terms of management in this particular case?

25 Some questions: Can the experience from such a case study be transferred to other forest areas which do not belong at the Model Forest Network and how?

26 Some questions: Has a management plan been drafted and implemented in this particular case study and in what issues is different (better?) from a standard forest management plan that should be drafted and implemented in a forest area other than that of the Model Forest Network?

27 Main areas and common problems

28 Thank you for your attention and let s cooperate!

29 Contact information Mediterranean Model Forest Network Secretariat For further information: CESEFOR Foundation Pol. Ind. Las Casas Soria, SPAIN International Model Forest Network Secretariat Natural Resources Canada 580 Booth Street Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K1A 0E4 Tel: