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Background<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Forest management requires the execution of silvicultural practices in a forest while at the same time taking into account economic, social, ecological and cultural aspects. For this to happen, a plan is a prerequisite. This therefore makes planning an important component of sustainable forest management (SFM); for example, such plans   help the resource owners to identify what can be done to enhance and protect the values of forests, maximize on existing and emerging investment opportunities for optimal returns and supply of essential ecosystem services. The planning process has to be inclusive; for example, to allow various   stakeholders to participate in the development of the plans and also in forest management. In this regard the plans should clarify the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders. Also, in the context of inclusivity, gender consideration in planning and in forest management is critical because men and women play different but complimentary roles in forest management, harvesting and use of forest resources. Excluding women, for example, will deny the planning process as well as forest management considerable skills and knowledge possessed by this group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Good forest plans can only be developed when reliable, timely and adequate information is available to guide the planning process. Such plans can then facilitate proper management of forests when supporting resources are available, thus making it possible to achieve socio-economic and environmental policies and objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, scientific literature and other writings paint of a picture that the continent lacks this type of information for planning its forest activities, in addition to other constraints associated with managing the forests sustainably. Information on assessment of Africa\u2019s forests, stand dynamics, and capacity to meet increasing demands of growing populations on a sustainable basis is largely lacking. As forests continue to play increasingly critical roles to the welfare of people and survival of animals and plants, as well as to the protection of the environment, the development of good plans to guide sustainable supply of ecosystem goods and services is inevitable.  However, some   African forests lack good management plans to guide their development, exploitation as well as their conservation.  The implication is that different types of forests in African countries are not managed sustainably. It is within this context that AFF is undertaking an assessment of the forest planning process and forest management because these are key in facilitating ways to increase the supply of ecosystem goods and services originating from the various forest types in Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

 Rationale<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For its plan of work for 2019-2020, AFF plans to undertake two studies aiming at assessing the adequacy of forest planning and forest management in different forest types. For this, AFF is recruiting two experts to undertake the studies, one each in Anglophone and francophone Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Purpose of the Work<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To evaluate ways for improving forest planning and forest management in selected countries in Anglophone and francophone Africa with the aim to enhance the supply of forest ecosystem goods and services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specific tasks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

-Evaluate the planning processes found in forest types in the selected countries,<\/span><\/p>\n

-Evaluate the adequacy of the plans (annual, short, long term, tree and stand level, etc.), in terms of:<\/span><\/p>\n