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SANTO INDUSTRIAL FOREST PLANTATION PROJECT
Figures are indicative, and subject to revision
Some projects may contain substantial non-forest related components
Funder reference :227-502-001
Funded through :Eastern Asia and Pacific Department
Bilateral - TC
Year :1987
Engaged :3,205 Euro
Further information :Summary provided by DFID
Information in the TROPICS system is provisional only
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Summary provided by DFID

Implementing Agency:
Department For International Development (EAPD)

Managing Institute:
Department For International Development (EAPD)

Project Code:
227-502-001
Start Date:
20/05/1987
End Date:
30/11/1994
Commitment:
£2,258
Status:
Completed
Type of Funding:
Bilateral - TC

Project Objectives:
The objectives of the project are: To investigate the possibilities of establishing a forestry plantation enterprise on Santo. Access roads are being built into the area with clearing achieved using cattle, for light bush, and then manual labour. Cordia alliodora , silk sorghum , lablab and signal grass are to be planted in different compartments (approx 20 hectares each). To renovate the nursery at Chapuis. The station site is to have a water supply, buildings and a radio link.

Information in the TROPICS system is provisional only
Comments and suggestions to tropics@odi.org.uk