Description and definition of success indicators and proposed measurement methodology for Year :2014-2015

 

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Success indicator

Description

Definition

Measurement

General Comments

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[1.1.1] Seedlings raised in nurseries

Raising of healthy seedlings is key to success of plantations

Seedlings to be planted in the field are raised in various nurseries of the Department

Seedlings raised in various nurseries of the Department would be counted

Seedlings raised in various nurseries should be healthy and of good quality. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[1.1.2] Survival rate of seedlings planted

Survival of the seedlings planted depends on the quality of seedlings,and regular weeding of the plantation

The seedlings established without dying back or wilting after certain weeks after planting

The survival rate of the seedlings is how many of them are well established out of the total number of seedlings planted.planted. It is expressed mostly in %

A good survival rate of seedlings is one important key to a successful plantation. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[1.2.1] Extent of area afforested

Area under well stocked forest cover will increase through plantation on wastelands/degraded forests

New areas to be covered under forest through plantations

Afforested areas will be surveyed, measured and mapped. Geo-coordinates will be recorded for such areas

New areas must be selected for afforestation. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[1.3.1] Extent of existing forest enriched.

Regular maintenance of older plantations is required for achieving high survival percentage and optimum growth

Removing unwanted weeds and planting in the vacancy or gap

Weeding and vacancy filling gets confirmed if plantation is found healthy and fast growing with high survival percentage

Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular intervals. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[1.4.1] Weeding and vacancy filling

A new mutually beneficial relationship is established between the forests, the people and the State through VFDCs/EDCs

Peoples participation in various projects and schemes can be judged by VFDCs/EDCs involvement in forestry works

Number of VFDCs/EDCs actively participating in forestry activities as well as total members - male and female - in these committees will reflect the extent of people's participation in enrichment, protection and sustainable management of the forests

VFDCs/EDCs participation and involvement in various forestry works must be encouraged and facilitated. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[1.5.1] VFDCs/ EDCs involved in afforestation

People's participation is one important feature of JFM for better management of forests and afforestation programme.

Local communities in the form of committees such as VFDCs/EDCs are made as stakeholders in forest management mechanism

How many VFDCs/EDCs are involved in afforestation programme under NAP

Community involvement is required for better forest management which helps in inculcating a sense of ownership of forests to the public. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office & Forest Development Agencies

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[1.5.2] Training and other capacity building activity given to various stakeholders under JFM

Awareness and education on forest management is essential for sensitization of the people as well as efficient functioning of forest staffs

Sensitization of the public towards different afforestation techniques through training and awareness campaigns

Training and capacity building programme should be organised as much as possible

Conservation and management of forests could be satisfactory only when supplemented by the technical skills and public supports. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office & Forest Development Agencies

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[2.1.1] Extent of the forests covered

Afforestation of degraded forest by seedling planting and quality of the forests improves substantially by ANR

The extent of forest covered under AR and enrichment plantation through ANR

Areas regenerated by planting seedlings through AR and areas enriched through ANR are surveyed, measured and mapped with Geo-coordinates

Open and degraded forests will improve by this. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[2.1.2] Weeding and vacancy filling

Regular maintenance of the forests covered under ANR is required for achieving high survival perecentage and optimum growth in growing stock

Removing unwanted weeds and planting in the vacancy or gap

Weeding and vacancy filling gets confirmed if the forest is found well stocked with healthy growth of seedlings planted and existing trees

Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular intervals. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[2.2.1] Extent of area afforested inside forest area

Area under under well stocked forest will increase through plantation on degraded forest and enrichment planting to improve the quality of forest

The degraded forest will be afforested by AR Scheme whereas improvement of quality of forest will be done by ANR

Area covered by AR and ANR are surveyed, measured and mapped with geo-coordinates

Open/degraded forest will be improved and at the same time quality of existing forest will be enriched. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)

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[2.2.2] Extent of older plantation maintained

Regular maintenance of older plantation is required for acheiveing high survival percentage and optimum growth

Removing unwanted weeds and planting in the vacancy/gap

Weeding and vacancy filling get confirmed if the forest/plantation is found healthy and fast growing

Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular interval. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)

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[2.2.3] Enrichment of bamboo area outside forest

Quality of bamboo forest improves substantially by enrichment planting

ANR planting of bamboo seedlings in the existing bamboo forest to improve the quality of stock and is mostly carried out outside notified forest

Areas enriched through enrichment planting are surveyed measured and mapped with geo-coordinates

open and degraded bamboo forest mostly used for domestic supply by locals will be improved by this. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)

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[2.2.4] VFDCs involved in afforestation activity under NBM

Mutually beneficial relationship is established between the forest, the people and the state through VFDCs/EDCs

Peoples participation in afforestation scheme under NBM can be judged by VFDCs/EDCs involvement in forestry works

Numbers of VFDCs actively participating in forestry activities as well as total members - male and female

VFDCs/EDCs involvement and participation in various forestry works must be encouraged and facilitated. Source of data - National Bamboo Mission, Office of CF (Central Circle)

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[2.3.1] Medicinal plantation maintained

Regular maintenance of medicinal plantation is required for high survival percentage and optimum growth

Removal of unwanted weeds and casualty filling in the vacancy or gap

Weeding and vacancy filling are important activities for maintenance of older plantation

Weeding and vacancy filling must be done at regular intervals. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[3.1.1] Length created

Cleared area or line to break spreading of jungle fire from one place to another

Fire break created to prevent outbreak of fire

Approximately 4m wide cleared of vegetation as long as required

Fire line is an essential man-made intervention for effective protection of forest from fire outbreak. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[3.2.1] Length maintained

maintenance of fireline is required for forest/plantation protection

Total length of firelines created in the plantation or forest

Length is measured in kilometres with survey equipments

Creation of firelilne at relevant location is very essential. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[3.3.1] Labourers engaged

Fire watchers are engaged to promptly report the incidence of fire and take all measures to extinguished the fire

Fire watchers to be engaged on daily basis

Fire watchers a re engaged on a daily basis for a few months of dry season in a year and posted at locations which are fire prone area

Forest fire is a big problem and it can be tackled in this manner. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office

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[3.4.1] Ranges covered by Protection Division

Intensive and regular patrolling in the forest which are vulnerable to biotic interference is required

Forest ranges patrolled by forest protection staff under different territorial division

Forest areas in various ranges will be identified for patrolling and if needed assistance of territorial field staff or district police may be taken

Maximum number of forest ranges will be covered under regular patrolling. Source - Protection Division, Aizawl

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[4.3.2] Training to Local community/VFDC Members

Capacity building and awareness campaign is given to locals/VFDC members to sensitize them towards the importance of environmental protection

Educating the locals about different afforestation skills and guidelines of the program

Total number of training conducted for locals/VFDC members within a year

Sensitization of local community for forest protection is very much essential. Source of data - Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Office and State Forest Development Agency

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[5.1.1] Divisions to cover

Focus will be on preparation of working plans for ensuring sustainable management of the forests

Divisions having approved working plans

Emphasis will be made to cover maximum numbers of forest divisions under approved working plans

Approved working plans will help in smooth functioning of the Divisions. Source of data - Working Plan Officer, North & South

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[5.2.1] No of divisions implementing Working Plans

Focus will be on preparation of working plans for ensuring sustainable management of the forests

Divisions target for preparing approved working plans

Emphasis will be made to cover maximum numbers of forest divisions under approved working plan

Approved working plans will help in smooth functioning of the divisions. Source of data - Working Plan Officer, North & South

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[5.3.1] Setting up and strengthening of value addition center

Value addition to forest produce will ensure additional income to VFDCs/EDCs

Establishing centres for value addition to forest produce which will help in employment generation and community development

Bamboo value addition centre – a centre of excellence – is set up at Lengpui. Strengthening of this centre is to be taken up and more such centres may come up in future

Value addition centres to be setup after proper resource and market study. Source of data - Planning Cell of PCCF Office

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[6.1.1] Implementation of WL Management/Conservation Plan

Management of Protected areas has been made as per plan prepared by efficient manager to protect,conserve and develop Sanctuaries or National Parks on scientific lines

Every management/conservation plan has a prescribed period or time during which the Protected area is to be managed

Time period of 10/15 0r 20 yrs as the case may be

Except under circumstances beyond control the manager of Conservation area should not deviate from the Conservation/Management plan without approval of the Chief Wildlife Warden. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)

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[6.1.2] Additional Division covered

Additional Divisions to be covered in addition to Divisions/Sanctuaries/National Parks implementing approved conservation/management plan

Divisions for which wildlife conservation/management plan is to be prepared

Number of additional divisions to be covered under such plan

Wildlife conservation/management plan is required for sustainable management of protected areas. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)

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[6.2.1] Seedlings planted

Plantation of fruit bearing species will attract birds

Number of seedlings of fruit bearing species planted in protected areas

Seedlings will be planted at suitable locations in protected areas as per approved management plan

Plantation of fruit bearing species will contribute to wildlife habitat improvement. Source of data - DCF (Wildlife) & DFOs under Wildlife Divisions

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[6.3.1] No of watch tower constructed

Watch tower will be constructed to check poaching and to ensure that there is no damage to wildlife and their habitats

Facility constructed for the protection of wildlife and their habitat

Such facility will be created as per assessment made in approved management plan/working plans

Hunting and poaching will be kept in check. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)

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[6.3.2] No of check gate constructed

Check gate will be constructed to check poaching and to ensure that there is no damage to wildlife and their habitats

Facility constructed for the protection of wildlife and their habitat and to check illegal transit of hunted animals and forest produce

Such facility will be created as per assessment made in approved management plan/working plans

Hunting and poaching will be kept in check. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)

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[6.4.1] No. of water tanky constructed

Watch tanky will be constructed to provide water and saltlick to wild animals in the protected areas

Provision of water through construction of water tanky to wildlife is one important activity of habitat improvement

Such facility will be constructed as per the approved conservation/management plan

Habitat improvement is a must for wildlife management under protected areas. Source of data - Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & DCF (Wildlife)

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[6.5.1] Communities involved

Each village or locality forms a community. The community may be big or small depending on the size of households or families residing in the village or town.

Community in Mizoram is a cohesive,united and caste-less one and every individuals are eligible for engagement in the WL conservation

Community involvement is a key to success for conservation of Wildlife, which has been received from locals,reputed NGOs like Young Mizo Association (YMA),Association for Environment Protection(ASEP) etc

Community involvement is a key to success for conservation of Wildlife, as the Mizos enjoys close-knit society in which every citizen can partake in wildlife and environmental management. Source of data - DCF (Wildlife) & DFOs under Wildlife Divisions

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[6.5.2] Individuals trained in awareness campaign

Locals are also to be trained for inculcation of importance of wildlife and forest

Total number of locals trained under such training and awareness campaigns

Focus will be on the training of locals

Awareness campaign is a very important activity for sensitization of the locals to get involved in wildlife management. Source of data - DCF (Wildlife) & DFOs under Wildlife Divisions

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[6.6.1] Wetlands covered

Wetlands will be developed and maintained for attracting migratory birds and providing habitats to wildlife. Wetlands provide home for flora and fauna including micro organisms, threatened plants and animals

The extent of two wetlands covered under development and maintenance schemes sanctioned by the Wetland Division in the Ministry of E & F, GOI

Two wetlands – Tamdil and Palak – are currently being developed and maintained by the department

Wetlands development and maintenance shall be supplemented by developing ecotourism at these sites. Source of data - CF (Wildlife), DCF (LADC) and DFO, Aizawl

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[8.2.1] Number of externally aided project implement

The project implemented in the state for which financial support is received from external organisation

The externally aided project under implementation in the State during the current financial year

Number of such kind of projects under implementation in the State

It is very desirable to seek financial support from firms/organisations to resolve probable financial constraint in State Plan/CSS. Source of data - Planning Cell, PCCF Office

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[8.2.2] Number of buildings constructed

The buildings constructed under externally aided projects for Presidential and office buildings which motivates the staff for better performances

A number of office and residential buildings constructed under externally aided project

Requirement of buildings will be assessed properly. Construction will be as per approved plans and estimates

Buildings will be constructed as per the requirement. Source of data - Planning Cell, PCCF Office

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[9.1.1] Strengthening of GIS Cell

Setting up of GIS Cell is the utmost importance for generating maps and data based on reliable GPS data

The extent and location of plantations and other forestry activity could be monitored from the GIS unit

The assessment/measurement of plantation area, location of RF, PA and other related matters essential for effective forest management could be obtained

GIS intensifies effective implementation of forestry activities. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office

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[9.2.1] Range boundaries digitized

The boundaries of Forest Ranges are to be digitized using GIS

The digitization of range boundaries helps in locating of important sites and hence in the efficient management of forest

Number of ranges areas digitized

This will help in effective and efficient planning and implementation of various schemes/programmes. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office

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[9.2.2] Digitization of Reserved Forest

Digitization of RF and other notified forest helps in survey and demarcation of the area

Digitized RF boundaries is produced from reliable satellite imaginary

Assessment of area, distance of RF could be easily done from digitized RF boundaries

Scientific management of Forest could not be achieved without precise and reliable satellite mapping. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office

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[9.2.3] Digitization of Protected areas

The boundaries of Protected Areas are to be digitized using GIS

The boundaries of Protected Areas are to be digitized using GIS. This will help in locating vulnerable sites, fire prone areas etc. within protected areas

Number of protected areas digitized

This will help in effective and efficient planning and implementation of various schemes/programmes. Source of data - GIS, PCCF Office

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[9.3.1] Procurement of computers for divisions/ranges

Computers are to be procured in all the ranges and divisions

Computers are to be procured in all the ranges and divisions

Number of computers procured and number of ranges covered

This will help in efficient functioning of range level administration by utilization of IT. Source of data - General Branch, PCCF Office

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[9.3.2] Supply of GPS handset to Divisions

GPS set are to be procured in all the ranges and divisions

GPS set helps in survey and mapping of important locations in forest management

Number of GPS set procured and number of ranges covered

This will help in efficient functioning of forest management. Source of data - General Branch, PCCF Office

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[10.1.1] Guidelines for harvest and sale of private bamboo

The guidelines provides scientific management of bamboo plantation on non forest areas

It helps in scientific felling of bamboo plantation for private individual

Private bamboo planters earned livelihood support with sustainable management of bamboo forest

More technical and effective value addition process is required. Source of data - General Branch, PCCF Office

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[10.2.1] No. of beneficiaries under bamboo trade of NLUP

The flagship program (New Land Use Policy) - NLUP of the current Ministry in the State is being implemented under Forest Department also

The beneficiaries opted bamboo plantation trade under E&F Department for which a proper work program is formulated with proper financial target

Number of beneficiaries under bamboo trade

Locals are persuade to take up bamboo plantation under NLUP for sustainable economic improvement. Source of data - CF (R&D) & DFO, Forest Resources Division

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[10.2.2] No. of training given to NLUP beneficiaries

Technical support is to be provided to the beneficiaries under E&F Department

Technical training is conducted by technical staff of E&F Department to disseminate technical skills for raising, maintenance, harvest and marketing of bamboo plantation

The number of individuals covered under such training

Educating locals covered under NLUP is a must for a proper management of bamboo plantation. Source of data - CF (R&D) & DFO, Forest Resources Division

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[10.3.1] Strengthening of bamboo model value addition center

Value addition to forest produce will ensure additional income to VFDCs/EDCs

Establishing and strengthening of such centres for value addition to forest produce which will help in employment generation and community development

Bamboo value addition centre – a centre of excellence – is set up at Lengpui. More such centres may come up in future

Value addition centres to be setup after proper resource and market study. Source of data - Planning Cell, PCCF Office

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[11.1.1] Number of water monitoring stations

Monitoring of quality of water is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board

The test of quality of water is to assess how much impurities are present in the water and to plan a solution

Number of monitoring stations for water quality

Monitoring of quality of water sample available in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board

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[11.1.2] Frequency of water quality monitored

Monitoring of quality of water is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board

The test of quality of water is to assess how much impurities are present in the water and to plan a solution

Frequency of monitoring of water quality

Monitoring of quality of water sample available in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board

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[11.1.3] Additional water sample test

Mizoram Pollution Control Board conducted random sample tests for water regularly in addition to each regular water quality monitoring

Collection of random water sample is being done from water holes/water point in local area. This gives more comprehensive data for monitoring of water quality

How many water sample are collected randomly for such random test

Collection of random water sample is being done from water holes/water point in local area. This gives more comprehensive data for monitoring of water quality. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board

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[11.1.4] Number of air monitoring stations

Monitoring of quality of air is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board

The test of quality of air is to assess how much impurities are present in the air and to plan a solution

Number of monitoring stations for air quality

Monitoring of quality of air sample available in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board

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[11.1.5] Frequency of air quality monitored

Monitoring of quality of air is being done regularly by Mizoram Pollution Control Board

The test of quality of air is to assess how much impurities are present in the air and to plan a solution

Frequency of monitoring of air quality

Monitoring of quality of air in the State is important for planning effective measures to improve the same. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board

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[11.2.1] Awareness generation campaigns and programs organised

Inculcation of responsibility for environmental protection to students and general public is focused

Sensitization of the public towards the importance of forest and wildlife conservation

To how much degree the general public could be mobilized for participation in environmental cause by giving awareness

Awareness campaigns are one of the effective tools for changing the mindset of the public. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board & Forest Extension Division

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[11.2.2] Educational Institutions covered

Various schools, colleges and other educational institutes that will be covered

Various schools, colleges and other educational institutes that will be covered

Number of schools, colleges and other educational institutes covered under such campaigns

These actions will leave a strong impact and provide long term gains towards sustainability. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board & Forest Extension Division

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[11.2.3] Number of Eco CLubs and Environmental NGOS engaged

Activities of Eco-clubs and NGOs engaged in environmental awareness building and education

Activities of Eco-clubs and NGOs engaged in environmental awareness building and education

Number of such activities carried out

These actions will leave a strong impact and provide long term gains towards sustainability. Source of data - Mizoram Pollution Control Board & Forest Extension Division