EERASITO DIRECTOR NATIONAL TRUST OF FIJI SOVI BASIN PROTECTED AREA At REGIONAL LEVEL Most biologically diverse terrestrial ecosystem in the entire PolynesiaMicronesia Hotspot CEPF Subregional Profile analysis for Fiji classified ID: 815287
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GEFPAS4
NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING 06 FEBRUARY 2015E.ERASITODIRECTORNATIONAL TRUST OF FIJI
SOVI BASIN
PROTECTED
AREA
Slide2Slide3Slide4At REGIONAL LEVEL:
Most biologically diverse terrestrial ecosystem in the entire
Polynesia/Micronesia Hotspot
CEPF Sub-regional Profile analysis for Fiji classified
Sovi
Basin the highest priority landscape conservation outcome in Fiji.
on the tentative World Heritage List- UNESCO World Heritage Declaration
Pink-billed
parrotfinch
Sovi
Basin
PA
Slide5AT NATIONAL LEVEL
Site
of
National
Significance
(NBSAP 2010)
Fiji’s
largest
terrestrial
protected
area (16300ha)Fiji’s largest surveyed and registered land under lease with Taukei Lands Trust Board (99 year lease)The first PA with sustainable financing
mechanism in place
Fiji ground frog
Long legged warbler
Sovi
Basin PA
Slide6Supports strategy to develop forest corridor on main island of
Viti
Levu
.
Fiji’s most important terrestrial ecosystem in terms of biological & landscape heritage.
The Basin is home to endemic birds, plants, freshwater plants and fish &
herpetofauna
Remaining largest undisturbed block of tropical lowland forest.
WHY
PROTECT
Sovi
Slide7660 species46% endemic29 species rare or endangered
PLANTS
Slide834 species43% endemic3 species endemic to Viti Levu5 species threatened
BIRDS
Slide912 species of freshwater fish.2 endemic.11 native.1 introduced.6 species of freshwater prawns.
FRESH WATER PRAWNS & FISH
Slide103 species of skinks. 1 species of gecko.Tree fog.Cane toad.Pacific Boa
2 fruit bats. 1 species of gecko.1 blossom bat.Wild pig
Herpetofauna
/
Mammals
Slide11Initial community consultation & Ground work on Trust Fund carried out by Conservation International (CI), DoForestry, USP, iTaukeiAffairs CI works with local partner – National Trust of Fiji (NTF) to build capacity and support for natural heritageLease of Sovi
PA issued to NTFNTF takes lead role in PA management and community liaison once lease is issuedNTF manage the Sovi Basin Endowment Trust FundMANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT
Slide12Endowment TRUST FUND
To sustainably finance the conservation of the Sovi Basin PA for 99yrs
Slide13ENDOWENT Trust FUNDCapitalisation : $3.626m USDDonors – Global Conservation Fund, Fiji Water Foundation,
GEFPAS4 (FAO- negotiation in progress)The Trust Fund supports three broad cost categories:Annual royalty and lease payments to SBPA landownersAnnual contributions to a Community Conservation and Development FundManagement budget for the Natural Heritage Unit.
An innovative mechanism for conserving habitat while providing economic and social benefits for stakeholders including local communities and public/private sectors.
Slide14Community Development Fund
Management
iTaukei LTB
Royalty & Lease
Landowners Steering Committee
Maintenance Cost
Investment
Bank
Endowment Account
Steering Committee
NTF
Donor
Donor Board
TRUST FUND STRUCTURE
Slide15Community Development Fund
Management
iTaukei LTB
Royalty & Lease
Landowners Steering Committee
Maintenance Cost
Investment
Bank
Endowment Account
Steering Committee
NTF
Donor
Donor Board
TRUST FUND STRUCTURE
K
K
K
K $
$
K $
Slide16Contribution to Trust Fundus$225,000Direct deposit to HSBC (Singapore)Govt. Support neededDocumentation from FAO to facilitate depositSBPA Graphic Design of Management Plan (FJ$3,000)Ecotourism Study (FJ$10,000)
Bio-RAP (negotiation in progress - USP)Video documentary (negotiation in progress – PSA)GEFPAS 4 & SBPA
Slide17STEERING COMMITTEE established 2013Landowners Development Committee (LDC) established 2013Landowner workshops help to relay arrangements and appoint a LOU RepresentativeLOU Representative is attached with NTF for training and capacity building on management of PASovi Basin Management Plan widely consulted and currently reviewed by TLTBCI & NTF consolidate Work plans and management activities to be supported by the Trust Fund
STATUS of SOVI BASIN MANAGEMENT
Slide18Management Plan14 PoliciesCo-MANAGEMENTCUSTOMARY RIGHTSSTRENGTHEN LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PAZONINGBOUNDARY MARKINGTRAINING
TOURISMINVASIVE SPECIESSPECIES THREATENED WITH EXTINCTIONMONITIROING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENTENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTINFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT MINNING AND QUARRINGRESEARCHGEFPAS funded graphic design of the MP
SBPA Management Framework
Slide19Communication and Information ExchangeAdopt, honour and support traditional leadershipSBPA Landowner CommitteeCommunicate among landownersCommunicate with SBPA Steering CommitteeCommunicate with other stakeholders e.g. TLTBPromotion of landowner interestReaching of agreements on roles, responsibilities and procedures
CO-MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Slide20Veika eda rawata
(Benefits)Tavi me maroroi kina
na
yaubula
(Conservation Actions)
Threats to
Biodiveristy
Opportunity Cost
Vakaraitaki
Kua
na
qoli duvaKua na musu kau vakaveitaliaKua na benu ca e waiVakaraitakiSoli na scholarshipVakatubu I lavoVeivuke ni tei kakana dina/gingerConservation Agreement (Vola ni
Veidinadinati ni kena Maroroi na
i
yau
bula
)
CO-MANAGEMENT TOOL
Slide21RESULT OF SOCIOECONOMIC SURVEY 2013Communities:Nukusere, Delailasakau, Nasevou, Nadakuni
NaivuciniMAJOR THREATS TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Slide22RESULT OF SOCIOECONOMIC SURVEY 2013Communities:Nukusere, Delailasakau, Nasevou, Nadakuni
NaivuciniPOTENTIAL Opportunity cost
Slide23PARTNERS IN AGREEMENTNTF (Grantor)SBPA Village Community (Grantee)SBPA Landowner Committee (Witness)Provincial Office (Witness/Arbitrator)Conservation International (Advisor)
Community CONSERVATION AGREEMENT in SBPA
Slide24Threats to Biodiveristy
Opportunity CostVakaraitakiKua na
qoli
duva
Kua
na
musu
kau
vakaveitaliaKua
na benu ca e waiVakaraitaki
Soli na scholarshipVakatubu I lavoVeivuke ni tei kakana dina/gingerVeika eda rawata (Benefits)Tavi me maroroi kina na yaubula (Conservation Actions)Conservation Agreement (Veidinadinati)
Slide25Background – AI KAUStakeholders – VEIWEKANI E VAUCI ENA VEIDINADINATIObjectives - NAKINAKI RARABASanctions –
VEIVAKADONUICoordination of Activities – TUVATUVA NI VEIKA E QARAVIDuration of Agreement – BALAVU NI VEIDINADINATIArbitration – VEIVAKASALATAKI & VEIVAKAMEAUTAKICONTENT OF CCA
Slide26Tourism Master Plan for SBPA(Vili Koyamaibole – Consultant)Assessment of the site – feasibility studyValue ChainMarket AccessGovernance Structure (Community)
Co-Management FrameworkTOURISM
Slide27Biodiversity Survey (USP & Partners)REASSESSMENT OF PERMANENT MONITORING PLOTS10 YRSUSP/IAS, & PARTNERSINDICATORS FOR BIODIVERISTYREVIEW INDICATORSASSESS IMPACTS OF CHANGE OVER TIME
Monitoring, Evaluation & Information
Slide28LESSONS LEARNT FROM SOVI BASIN
Slide29CONNECTING THE DOTS…….
Slide30CONSERVATION CORRIDOR