Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018–2024

2.1.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 1 ............................................................................2 2.2 STATUS AND CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT– POLICY STATEMENT 2 ..........................6

2.2.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 2 ............................................................................6 2.3 STATUS AND CHALLENGES FOR FORESTRY PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION – POLICY STATEMENT 3...............9

2.3.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 3 ............................................................................9 2.4 STATUS AND CHALLENGES FOR WOOD BIOMASS ENERGY – POLICY STATEMENT 4 ..........................................12

2.4.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 4 ..........................................................................12 2.5 STATUS AND CHALLENGES FOR FOREST ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION – POLICY STATEMENT 5 .........................15

2.5.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 5 ..........................................................................15 2.6 STATUS AND CHALLENGES FOR PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT –POLICY STATEMENT 6 ....................18

2.6.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 6 ..........................................................................18 2.7 STATUS AND CHALLENGES FOR AGROFORESTRY AND TOFO DEVELOPMENT – POLICY STATEMENT 7 ..............21

2.7.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 7 for Agroforestry and TOFo development ........21 3. FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN BUDGETS ....................................................................................................... 23

3.1 SUMMARIES – PLANNED BUDGETS FOR7 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES & 8 OUTCOMES ..........................................................24 LIST OF ANNEXES ANNEX 1. 2018 NFP “POLICY STATEMENTS” .....................................................................................................................................27 ANNEX 2. RWFA FMES INDICATORS....................................................................................................................................................28 ANNEX 3. ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR BUDGET FOR ACTIVITIES FOR POLICY STATEMENT 1 – FOR INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY...................................................................................................................................................................................................32 ANNEX 4. ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FIVE--YEAR BUDGET FOR ACTIVITIES FOR POLICY STATEMENT 2 – FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING ......................................................................................................................................................................36 ANNEX 5. ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR BUDGET FOR ACTIVITIES FOR POLICY STATEMENT 3 – FOR PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT .........................................................................................................................................................................................40 ANNEX 6. ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR BUDGET FOR ACTIVITIES FOR POLICY STATEMENT 4 – FOR WOOD BIOMASS ENERGY MANAGEMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................................44 ANNEX 7. ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR BUDGET FOR ACTIVITIES FOR POLICY STATEMENT 5 – FOR FOREST ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION ..................................................................................................................................................................44 ANNEX 8. ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR BUDGET FOR ACTIVITIES FOR POLICY STATEMENT 6 – FOR PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT ...........................................................................................................................................................................49 ANNEX 9. ESTIMATED ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR BUDGET FOR ACTIVITIES FOR POLICY STATEMENT 7 – FOR AGROFORESTRY AND TREES OUTSIDE FOREST (TOFO) ................................................................................................................................................54 ii ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS DFMP District Forest Management Plan DJAF District Joint Action Forum FMES Forest Monitoring and Evaluation System FMP Forest Management Plan FMU Forest Management Unit FSSP Forest Sector Strategic Plan GDP Gross Domestic Product Ha hectares ITA International Technical Assistance M&E Monitoring and Evaluation m3 meters cubed MINAGRI Ministry of Agriculture MINECOFIN Ministry of Finance and Economic planning MINEDUC Ministry of Education MINILAF Ministry of Lands and Forestry NBSAP National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan NFMP National Forest Management Plan NFP National Forest Policy NGO Non-Government Organization NISR National Institute of Statistics Rwanda NTFP Non-Timber Forest Products PES Payment for Ecosystem Services RDB Rwanda Development Board REDD+ (United Nations Programme on) Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation RNRA Rwanda Natural Resource Authority RWFA Rwanda Water and Forest Authority SFM Sustainable Forest Management FSSP Forest Sector Strategic Plan TOFo Trees Outside Forests TOR Terms of Reference iii 1 INTRODUCTION The specific objectives and intended outcomes in the Forest Sector Strategic Plan (FSSP) 2018-2024 must be viewed as government’s directions on how to achieve the medium to long-term policy actions presented in the 2018 National Forest Policy (NFP) for the development and management of forest sector. The Plan’s objectives therefore intend to implement the Policy Statements of the NFP. Achieving the FSSP’s specific objectives eventually leads to tangible outcomes contributing to achieve the objectives of the NFP. The following are the FSSP’s objectives: 1. The capacity of forest institution and actors will be enhanced to match the requirements for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM); 2. Ensure Sustainable Forest Management through the establishment and implementation of integrated forest management plans at all levels; 3. Private sector will be encouraged to increase their investment in forestry sector; 4. Appropriate regulatory instruments will be developed and implemented to ensure sustainable and efficient biomass supply; 5. Biodiversity and ecosystems services and values will be enhanced in accordance with national and international agenda; 6. Active participation of stakeholders in Sustainable Forest Management to ensure ownership and proper benefit sharing; 7. The adoption of Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forest (TOFo) techniques will be enhanced to contribute to overall forest resources and agriculture productivity. The implementation of this Strategy will be influenced by the successive annual budget allocations provided to the department responsible for its implementation. Additionally, the status of implementation in any given year directly influences the ability to meet the following year’s targeted achievements. Moreover, progress towards reaching intended outcomes for any given specific objective may be dependent upon aspects of another sector’s strategy. For instance, Agriculture Strategy, Biomass Energy Strategy, Urban development strategy etc. The estimated budget for the implementation of FSSP activities for seven -year’s period 2018 -2024 is RWF 82,291,319. 1 2. STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND INTERVENTIONS

2.1 Status and challenges for Institutional Capacity– Policy Statement 1 Forestry program requires the capacity at central and local levels to allow proper implementation of field activities. In terms of quantity, the gap can be covered in different ways:  By ensuring the recruitment of additional persons through framework contract to be established with private forestry service providers. According to the need of activity to be implemented based on budget made available in concerned area, necessary additional staff should be mobilized at central and or district levels based on framework contract and number on man-days needed;  By integrating, in every project / programs supporting FSSP implementation, additional staff needed to ensure proper realisation of activity at central and district levels. However, to ensure proper coordination and coherence between activities conducted in every District, it is necessary to establish a permanent forest management expert team, in charge of support and supervision for District Forest Management Plans (DFMPs) implementation. In terms of capacity, current staff in place would beneficiate from a comprehensive training programme in such areas as:  Design and implementation of DFMP, including mastering Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)database management tools;  Management of tender and contracts for Public Private Partnership (PPP) establishment;  Participatory Forest Management (PFM) and PPP modality and practical implementation, including participatory management of road/river/lake side plantation;  Support of small private land owners in Forest Owners Association (FOA) establishment and use of good silviculture practices;  Tree Reproductive Material (TRM) production, collection and handling for sustaining afforestation programs;  Forest data information, processing and dissemination.

2.1.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 1 Tables of interventions and indicators for Policy Statement 1 – for Institutional Capacity – and their related activities are presented on the pages immediately following. 2 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Chart of annual interventions and related activities Plan Year and Annual Targets Intervention Indicators 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Specific Objective 1 The capacity of forest institution and actors will be enhanced to match the requirements for sustainable forest management. Outcome 1.1 50 % of 80 % of 100 % of Institutional recommendat recommendat recommendation framework are a) Institutional Institutional ions from ions from s from adapted to current framework reviewed and framework institutional institutional institutional and future needs for operationalized reviewed framework framework framework managing Rwanda' review are review are review are forest implemented implemented implemented Output 1.1.1 Forest institutional framework reviewed and implemented. Lead Agency Activity 1.1.1.1 Review of the forest institutional framework MINILAF / RWFA Activity 1.1.1.2 Approve and implement institutional framework recommendations MINILAF / RWFA Output 1.1.2 Consultative framework for forest sector governance is functional Lead Agency Activity 1.1.2.1 Review and adapt Forestry Thematic Working Group composition, mandate, and management to optimize its efficiency on general monitoring and strategic orientation of forestry MINILAF / RWFA sector Activity 1.1.2.2 Support District Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) to optimize their efficiency in MINILAF / RWFA consultation and monitoring on local forest sector issues Output 1.1.3 FMES implementation strengthened. Lead Agency 3 Activity 1.1.3.1 FMES upgraded to integrate its functions with those of the RBM monitoring system and MINILAF / RWFA the FLR monitoring tools Activity 1.1.3.2 Provide IT and measuring equipment to FMES users and data collector MINILAF / RWFA Activity 1.1.3.3 Train and supervise district officials to ensure proper FMES data collection MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 1.1.3.4 Conduct necessary periodic surveys for FMES indicator MINILAF / RWFA & NISR & MININFRA Activity 1.1.3.5 Organize periodic detailed forest cover map based on high resolution images Activity 1.1.3.6 Establish permanent sample plots for tree growth & yield monitoring and ensure MINILAF / RWFA regular re-measurement Activity 1.1.3.7 Establish a well-structured and organized GIS database for the forestry department MINILAF / RWFA Output 1.1.4 National tree seed center empowered with skilled human resources and adequate facilities to ensure high quality and diverse TRM Lead Agency Activity 1.1.4.1 Develop and implement National Tree Seed Strategy (NTSS) MINILAF / RWFA & MINAGRI Activity 1.1.4.2 Rehabilitate and upgrade the facilities of tree seed center MINILAF / RWFA & MINAGRI Output 1.1.5 Research and education framework enhanced to support the forest sector Lead Agency Activity 1.1.5.1 Integrate and operationalize Forest Research department into overall institutional MINILAF/RWFA &RAB framework of authority in charge of forest management Activity 1.1.5.2 Identify gaps and constraints and formulate action plan to provide graduates to meet MINILAF / RWFA & MINEDUC skills need in forest sector Activity 1.1.5.3 Ensure development of collaboration with lecturers in practical forest sector training MINILAF / RWFA & MINEDUC delivery and in integration of best practice and techniques into curricula and syllabus Activity 1.1.5.4 Develop collaboration with national and international research institutions to ensure access to the results of forest research – and to develop research programmes specific to Rwanda’s MINILAF / RWFA & MINEDUC & MINAGRI particular forest sector needs 4 5

2.2 Status and challenges for Sustainable Forest Management– Policy Statement 2 Achieving forest sector targets had been hindered in Rwanda by the absence of comprehensive, standardized and technically appropriate development and operations planning. Due to limited planning in the forest sector, the majority of forests underwent degradation expressed in terms of reduced productivity and low standing stock caused mainly by overharvesting. A focus was put on the sole target of increasing forest cover at the expense of the sustainable forest management. Management of private forests Private smallholder plantations (less than 2 ha) represent more than 55 of production forests and are the most over harvested. They are mainly managed under coppice regime characterised by lowest stock caused by short harvesting rotation of 2 to3 years. They also display a low productivity due to the senescent stumps established more than 40 years ago which have lost coppicing capabilities. Other hindrances to sustainable management of the small size of each forest plantation are their unsuitability to long term investments and vulnerability to land use change driven by agriculture. To reverse the tendency requires supporting these smallholders in gathering their woodlots into consistent private Forest Management Unit for attracting investments and rehabilitating degraded forests for improving their productivity. Management of public forests State plantations and District owned plantations represent respectively 27% and 2% of total forest plantations. State forests display an average stock (127 m3 / ha) relatively higher than the stock of District forests (26 m3 / ha). The management of public forest plantations was not over long time based on clear planning. Forest interventions were haphazardly carried out without clear end use objectives. Until recently the sole objective nationally recognised was the target of achieving a forest cover 30% of total dry land area. Emphasise was then put on planting more forests while others aspects of forestry such as sylvicultural treatments were overlooked. The current forest planning process supports both economic and ecological roles of national forest resources. The formulation of DFMPs proposes the organisation of the forest landscape into forest management units (FMUs) of around 200 ha to attract private small and big investments in the management forests. The present forest strategy lays the foundation of sustainable management based on planning at all levels of the forestry sector.

2.2.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 2 Tables of interventions and indicators for Policy Statement 2 – for Forest Management Planning – and their related activities are presented on the pages immediately following. 6 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Chart of annual interventions and related activities Plan Year and Annual Targets Intervention Indicators 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Specific Objective 2 Ensure SFM through the establishment and implementation of integrated forest management plans at all levels. Outcome 2.1 Forest management a) NFMP and DFMP developed / revised yes yes planning and its implementation are b) number of DFMP indicators integrated into District 3 5 7 7 7 7 7 enhanced to ensure performance contract SFM c) average tree plantation productivity in 8.7 8.7 8.9 9.1 9.5 9.9 10.5 m3/ha/year 10% 10% 10% 10% 10.2% 10.3% d) number of private sector involved in forest Baselin increas increa increa increas increas increas management e e se se e e e e) % of forest cover of total area 29.6 29.8 30 30 30.1 30.4 30.6 Output 2.1.1 All forest activities are carried out according to the management plans Lead Agency Activity 2.1.1.1 NFMP is designed based on forest policy and regulations MINILAF / RWFA Activity 2.1.1.2 Assess national forest sector status and evolution including periodic NFI and updated forest MINILAF / RWFA cover map Output 2.1.2 Lead Agency Each District has an updated and implemented DFMP. Activity 2.1.2.1 Design DFMP and related protocols MINILAF / RWFA 7 Activity 2.1.2.2 Design user friendly data base and tools for the formulation, monitoring and periodic revision MINILAF / RWFA of DFMPs Activity 2.1.2.3 Ensure forest cover map updated in each District based on high resolution images MINILAF / RWFA Activity 2.1.2.4 Ensure periodic District Forest Inventory MINILAF / RWFA Activity 2.1.2.5 Establish permanent sample plots for tree growth & yield monitoring and ensure regular re- MINILAF / RWFA measurement Activity 2.1.2.6 Implement DFMP in each District. MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Output 2.1.3 Lead Agency Public FMU are sustainably managed according to SFMPs. Activity 2.1.3.1 SFMPs are designed by contractors for each Public FMU, based on DFMPs MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 2.1.3.2 Ensure long-term concession contracting of Public FMU to qualified private operators MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 2.1.3.3 Ensure monitoring and evaluation and control of proper implementation of public FMU SFMP MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS by private operator Activity 2.1.3.4 Ensure forest operations in non-contracted Public forest according to DFMP / SFMP. MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Output 2.1.4 Lead Agency Private FMU established and sustainably managed according to SFMP Activity 2.1.4.1 Support establishment of smallholder's Forest Owner Associations (FOAs) and related Private MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS FMUs gathering their forest stands, and design SFMPs for their FMUs Activity 2.1.4.2 Support FOAs in conversion of their stands into productive forests MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 2.1.4. 3 Provide technical guidance to larger forest land owners to develop SFMPs for the forest land MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 2.1.4. Ensure technical support / guidance, M&E and control of FOA in SFMP implementation. MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS 8

2.3 Status and challenges for Forestry Private Sector participation – Policy Statement 3 Increased private sector participation across all sectors is a prominent target at the highest level of Rwanda’s government. The forestry authority embraces this target and integrates it into the FSSP. Small to somewhat medium-scale private forest sector investments have been limited in the past by lack of opportunities for concession contracts to forest lands. Further, most forest stands are too small to sustain an economically viable operation. Incorporating these into larger scale economically viable groupings has been frustrated by lack of essential inventory data and by an absence of a suitable owners’ organization structure to manage their individual and collective interests. The FSSP also includes measures to facilitate organization of smallholders into suitable Forest Owners Associations (FOA) and support their capacity building in operational and financial planning and management.

2.3.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 3 Tables of interventions and indicators for Policy Statement 3 – for Forestry Private Sector – and their related activities are presented on the pages immediately following. 9 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Chart of annual interventions and related activities Plan Year and Annual Targets Intervention Indicators 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Specific Objective 3 Private sector will be encouraged to increase their investment in forestry sector. Outcome 3.1 a) % of Public forest to be allocated to private operators 5% 25% 50% 60% 70% 80% 80% Enabling environment to 15% 15% 15% 15% b) business turnover of formal private operators in forest 15% 15% encourage Baseline increas increas increas increas and wood industry sector in RWF/year increase increase investment of private e e e e operators in forest 15% 15% 15% 15% management and 15% 15% c) value of NTFP supplied per year Baseline increas increas increas increas related wood increase increase e e e e products value- d) % of private forest smallholders converted into chains is enhanced. 0% 5% 15% 25% 35% 40% 50% productive forests and managed by FOAs Output 3.1.1 Private investors have access to Public forest lands through long-term concession contracts to develop Lead Agency sustainable wood value-chain operations and industries. Activity 3.1.1.1 Integrate Public FMU for private sector concessions into design of DFMPs and reserve specific stands MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS appropriate for wood industry development Activity 3.1.1.2 Organize awareness campaign on new FMU concession opportunities MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 3.1.1.3 Provide technical support to private sector in design / revision of Public FMU SFMPs. MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 3.1.1.4 Support Community cooperatives to participate and engage in co-management model of Public forests MINILAF/RWFA & DISTRICTS Output 3.1.2 Information on forest investment opportunities is available to private sector for participation in forest and wood Lead Agency industry activities. Activity 3.1.2.1 Produce and disseminate detailed “value-added” feasibility studies MINILAF / RWFA 10 Activity 3.1.2.2 Build and maintain an in-house registry of private sector service providers and forest product MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS transformation enterprises Activity 3.1.2.3 Maintain a digital data base of all forest sector opportunities available for private sector participation MINILAF / RWFA Activity 3.1.2.4 Support establishment of “forest service providers” and “forest products transformation” associations MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Output 3.1.3 Lead Agency NTFP and bamboo value-chain developed. Activity 3.1.3.1 Conduct study on potential NTFP and bamboo production in Rwanda MINILAF / RWFA Activity 3.1.3.2 Support bamboo plantations and establishment of local cooperatives ensuring proper value-chain MINILAF / RWFA production management Activity 3.1.3.3 Integrate into private operator’ s action plan the development of NTFP value-chain production in MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS collaboration with local cooperatives or associations Activity 3.1.3.4 Support marketing and awareness of NTFP and bamboo products. MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Output 3.1.4 Private forest smallholders ensure increased forest stand productivity and improved forest products Lead Agency management and incomes Activity 3.1.4.1 Facilitate establishment of partnership / contracting between FOAs and formal private sector MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS Activity 3.1.4.2 Support development of FOAs capacity in operational planning and financial management ensuring MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS increased income and appropriate benefit sharing Activity 3.1.4.3 Support FOAs in efficient harvesting techniques and in respect of wood products standards. MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS 11

2.4 Status and challenges for Wood Biomass Energy – Policy Statement 4 All previous NFP and FSSP documents have identified the prevailing and still increasing wood supply/demand imbalance. The implications of wood biomass energy demand on Rwandan forest resources are well known. An absence of adequate time series data necessitated relying heavily on estimates regarding forest productivity, household and other consumption and demand projections for timber, service wood, charcoal and fuelwood, energy use efficiency gains, and population and urbanization growth rates. According to the above, solutions available for addressing both the supply and demand side issues are well known and include: On the supply side:  Conversion of over-mature and / or non-productive stands to newly established forests;  Increasing tree resources on crop / agroforestry land areas;  Increasing forest productivity through high-yield seed sources;  Increasing stewardship and survival rates of planted seedling;  Increasing growth and yield through stand tending techniques;  Afforestation on degraded and other vacant land suitable for forests. On the demand side:  Impose a rapid shift from the use of traditionally produced charcoal to alternative energies;  Reducing waste of biomass through development of an efficient and professional Improved charcoal value chain;  Increase fuelwood use efficiency by providing ICS to every household;  Increase collect and reuse of timber and service wood products. In the long-term, based on current forest cover, on potential productivity, and on potential Agroforestry plantation, it is estimated that, annually, a maximum of 4 to 4.7 million o.d.t. can be sustainably produced. This suggests that total demand of wood biomass energy must be reduced as soon as possible to a ceiling not exceeding 3.5 to 4 million o.d.t. per year. Even though MININFRA is the lead agent responsible for the management and implementation of solutions related to woody biomass demand reduction, some solutions will require strong collaboration with the concerned forest institutions, such as for the establishment of green charcoal value chain and related regulations.

2.4.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 4 Tables of interventions and indicators for Policy Statement 4 – for Wood Biomass Energy – and their related activities are presented on the pages immediately following. 12 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Chart of annual interventions and related activities Plan Year and Annual Targets Intervention Indicators 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Specific Objective 4 Appropriate regulatory instruments will be developed and implemented to ensure sustainable and efficient biomass supply. a) Proportion of annual wood demand that sustainably met 47% 42% 39% 35% 33% 30% 28% locally (%) Outcome 4.1 b) % of charcoal produced by Sustainable biomass energy production certified "green" charcoal 0% 5% 20% 50% 70% 80% 100% and use companies / cooperatives c) penetration in % of high efficient wood fuel ICS in rural 15% 25% 50% 60% 70% 80% 100% households and LPG in urban households Output 4.1.1 Biomass Energy Strategy (BEST) is implemented through its integration into relevant sectoral Lead Agency policies and strategic plans. Activity 4.1.1.1 Implement BEST and ensure supply issues are appropriately addressed MININFRA &MINILAF Activity 4.1.1.2 Develop supply and demand modelling tools for woody biomass energy MININFRA &MINILAF Activity 4.1.1.3 Ensure integration of relevant BEST orientation, targets and actions into NFMP and MINILAF& RWFA & DISTRICTS DFMPs Activity 4.1.1.4 Establish a joint committee to ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of BEST MININFRA &MINILAF implementation. 13 Outcome 4.2 Regulatory framework to improve a) all necessary regulations are no yes yes yes yes yes yes biomass energy management is in in place place. Output 4.2.1 Regulations are amended and applied to support shifting to efficient use of woody biomass for Lead Agency energy. Activity 4.2.1.1 Develop regulations to prohibit and phase out use of traditional charcoal production MININFRA &MINILAF Activity 4.2.1.2 Develop regulatory and certification system for improved “green” charcoal value-chain MININFRA &MINILAF Activity 4.2.1.3 Develop regulation enforcing use of higher efficiency Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS) in MININFRA &MINILAF all households and institutions Output 4.2.2 Demand for wood biomass energy is reduced through the use of improved efficient technologies. Lead Agency Activity 4.2.2.1 Establishment and organization of authorized “green” charcoal production companies MININFRA &MINILAF / cooperatives Activity 4.2.2.2 Support establishment of “green” charcoal value-chain certification and tracking / MININFRA &MINILAF verification system Activity 4.2.2.3 Restrict the purchase of woody raw material by “green” charcoal production operators MINILAF& RWFA & DISTRICTS from only sustainably managed forests Activity 4.2.2.4 Integrate into DFMP / SFMP wood reserved for energy according to sustainable annual MINILAF& RWFA & DISTRICTS wood harvests and local supply / demand gap Output 4.2.3 Lead Agency Demand for woody biomass by households is reduced Activity 4.2.3.1 Support dissemination of high-efficient ICS and other alternative source of energy in MININFRA &MINILAF& DISTRICTS rural household and LPG in urban household Activity 4.2.3.2 Integrate dissemination of ICS and other alternative source of energy into all MINILAF& DISTRICT programme and plans targeting households Activity 4.2.3.3 Support awareness campaign on ICS use and other source of energy in rural areas and MININFRA &MINILAF& DISTRICTS LPG in urban area 14

2.5 Status and challenges for Forest Ecosystem Conservation – Policy Statement 5 The Rwanda’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of 2003 identified the anthropogenic threats to biodiversity such as resettlement, over-exploitation, invasive species, poaching, bush fires and civil conflicts. When applied to the forest sector the above threats translate into forest land use change, unsustainable harvests, loss of forest species diversity, illegal logging and wildfires. To address these threats, the FSSP proposes specific measures to increase effective protection on areas designated as “protected”. Though forest land degradation is scattered throughout the country, available maps of the actual areas and the extent of degradation are inadequate for effectively management planning and control of these areas. The FSSP supports improved mapping to capture these threats. Remnant natural forests and native species will be considered in District Forest Management Plans with specific measures for protection. National forest programmes will be linked to carbon sequestration, low carbon development, climate resilience and biodiversity conservation. These programmes identify the central roles of natural capital in supporting economic output. In that regard, these programmes are very successful in identifying and accentuating the full contribution of forests to national and local level outputs. Rwanda’s entry into the discipline of natural capital accounting moves it towards a fully informed environmental and natural resources management decision making tool that clearly illuminates the consequence of ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss. The FSSP acknowledges this approach, mainly in activities formulated to implement Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) into forest sector management planning.

2.5.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 5 Tables of interventions and indicators for Policy Statement 5 – for Forest Ecosystem Conservation – and their related activities are presented on the pages immediately following. 15 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Chart of annual interventions and related activities Plan Year and Annual Targets Intervention Indicators 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Specific Objective 5. Biodiversity and ecosystems services and values will be enhanced in accordance with national and international agenda a) tree diversity index 9.2% 9.7% 9.7% 9.7% 9.7% 9.7% 9.7% b) number of ha. of protected area benefiting from 211,515 221,515 221,515 221,515 221,515 221,515 221,515 well designed and implemented management plans Outcome 5.1 Forest 5% 5% 10% 10% c) number of threatened native tree species ecosystems are decreased Baseline Baseline Baseline decrease decrease decreas decreas sustainably d d ed ed managed d) Payment for Ecosystem Services system (PES) in Forest PES in place based on well-established forest Natural NCA in place Capital Account place To be To be To be To be To be e) value (RWFA) of PES applied defined defined defined defined defined Output 5.1.1 Lead Agency Natural forest ecosystems and native tree species are identified, mapped and gazetted as protected. Activity 5.1.1.1 Identify, asses and map areas to be protected within remaining non-protected and MINILAF / RWFA threatened forest ecosystem areas Activity 5.1.1.2 update list of threatened forest tree species, according to their importance for biodiversity MINILAF / RWFA & REMA & RDB consistent with current NBSAP and ratified international conventions. Output 5.1.2 Lead Agency Management plans are formulated and implemented for each protected area. Activity 5.1.2.1 Develop management plan for remnant natural forests MINILAF / RWFA & REMA & RDB Activity 5.1.2.2 Establish and support local vigilance committees responsible for local oversight, MINILAF / RWFA sensitization and control for protected area 16 Activity 5.1.2.3 Establish participatory consultation structures and mechanisms and formulate required MINILAF / RWFA protected area management plan including buffer zones Activity 5.1.2.4 Ensure maintenance and restoration actions of protected area according to management MINILAF / RWFA plan Activity 5.1.2.5 Ensure monitoring and evaluation of plans implementation in collaboration with MINILAF / RWFA & NGOs & RDB authorities and partner in charge of respective protected area. Output 5.1.3 Lead Agency Threatened native forest tree species are identified and protected. Activity 5.1.3.1 Integrate into DFMP/ SFMPs specific measures to identify and maintain protected tree MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS species and stands Activity 5.1.3.2 Integrate into Agroforestry techniques specific measures to maintain and enhance MINILAF& MINAGRI protected tree species Activity 5.1.3.3 Collect and conserve in existing or new arboretums threatened species to ensure in situ MINILAF / RWFA preservation planting materials Activity 5.1.3.4 Ensure that periodic forest inventories provide for disaggregated data for protected MINILAF / RWFA species Activity 5.1.3.5 Ensure regular assessment of status of protected species. MINILAF / RWFA Output 5.1.4 Lead Agency Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) is in place. Activity 5.1.4.1 Establish forest Natural Capital Accounts (NCA) system MINILAF & MINECOFIN Activity 5.1.4.2 Develop PES system and procedures to identify specific users and to assess specific fees for MINILAF& MINECOFIN ecosystem services Activity 5.1.4.3 Review legislation to ensure PES is implemented MINILAF& MINECOFIN Activity 5.1.4.4 Formulate and implement awareness program on newly developed forest NCA and on MINILAF& MINECOFIN pending “phased-in” PES system. 17

2.6 Status and challenges for Participatory Forest Management –Policy Statement 6 Rwanda has a strong culture of ensuring stakeholders participation in forest sector planning. Foremost, this includes broad application of measures to ensure gender mainstreaming and benefit sharing. FSSP acknowledges this and other community access to forest development and benefits by supporting measures to invigorate and integrate Participatory Forest Management and gender mainstreaming into all levels of formal forest management planning, implementation and monitoring. PFM general principle is to ensure participation of local community in forest management and benefit sharing. The modalities and rules will differ accordingly to type of forest and type of ownership. Small natural forests will be transferred into participatory management with private operators mainly community cooperatives. Non-Timber Forest Product like honey collection, mushroom collection, seed collection, medicinal plant collection etc. will be applied to inspire the participation of local community in the management of those forest. Communities will generate income from the NTFP collection, while the government will save resources allocated to the management and maintenance of those remnant natural forest Gender and youth mainstreaming issues Initial guidelines to ensure integration of gender and youth aspect into DFMP design and implementation have been developed. Key issues are:  Ensuring the adequate representativeness of women in every operational planning;  Ensuring the adequate participation of youth in the management of forest  Ensuring awareness of all stakeholders on gender issues;  Ensuring that newly established mechanism of benefit sharing will be gender sensitive.

2.6.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 6 Tables of interventions and indicators for Policy Statement 6 – for Participatory Forest Management – and their related activities are presented on the pages immediately following. 18 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Chart of annual interventions and related activities Plan Year and Annual Targets Intervention Indicators 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Specific Objective 6 Active participation of stakeholders in Sustainable Forest Management to ensure ownership and proper benefit sharing. a) youth and gender mainstreaming guidelines Yes developed and disseminated b) PFM guidelines developed and disseminated Yes Outcome 6.1 PFM and proper c) PFM and Youth/Gender guidelines updated based benefit sharing on impact assessment Yes Yes are in place and 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% implemented. 10% d) number of job created disaggregated by gender Baseline incre increas increas increasi increasi increased ased ed ed ng ng 100% 100% e) % of contracted forest under PFM Baseline 50% 70% 80% 90% Output 6.1.1 Institutional tools for gender mainstreaming in the context of forestry sector are developed and Lead Agency updated Activity 6.1.1.1 Develop and update forest sector youth/gender mainstreaming technical guidelines for MINILAF / RWFA integration of gender equity into forest and tree resource management Activity 6.1.1.2 Designate and train at central and local levels – specific gender focal points to support MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS gender mainstreaming into forest sector activities Activity 6.1.1.3 Ensure integration in all projects / programmes of youth/gender mainstreaming including MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS identifying opportunities for gender support Output 6.1.2 Lead Agency Institutional tools for PFM are developed and updated. 19 Activity 6.1.2.1 Develop technical guidelines defining PFM for its integration into SFM of forest and tree MINILAF / RWFA resources Activity 6.1.2.2 Develop and update as necessary regulations for the implementation of PFM including MINILAF / RWFA mechanisms for revenue sharing Activity 6.1.2.3 Conduct awareness and training campaign to ensure appropriate understanding and MINILAF / RWFA implementation of PFM principles by local community actors and key stakeholders. Activity 6.1.2.4 Initiate incentives to communities and private people with high performance in forest MINILAF/RWFA management Output 6.1.3 Private forest operators ensure PFM and youth and gender mainstreaming implementation for Lead Agency contracted public FMU concessions. Activity 6.1.3.1 Integrate obligation for contractor to organize PFM with local community into FMU MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS concession management TORs Activity 6.1.3.2 Ensure appropriate local labour recruitment, training and development of NTFP value-chain MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS managed with local groups Activity 6.1.3.3 Ensure integration into contractor action plan of adequate specific activities to support MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS youth and gender mainstreaming in decision making processes in its intervention area Activity 6.1.3.4 Facilitate, support, and monitor PFM and youth/gender mainstreaming implementation by MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS FMU contractor Output 6.1.4 PFM and youth/ gender mainstreaming are systematically applied to the management of protected Lead Agency areas Activity 6.1.4.1 Ensure involvement of local community especially youth and women in protection and MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS restoration of protected areas Activity 6.1.4.2 Integrate PFM principles and youth/gender mainstreaming in protected area management MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS plan Activity 6.1.4.3 Ensure appropriate implementation of benefit sharing mechanisms MINILAF / RWFA & DISTRICTS 20

2.7 Status and challenges for Agroforestry and TOFo Development – Policy Statement 7 Currently trees resources (25 trees per ha) are scattered and contribute to around 26 % of the total supply of woody biomass. Doubling this number of trees to 50 trees / ha could contribute to more than 40 % of the long-term supply of woody biomass while at the same time contributing 4% towards achieving the national 30% forest cover target as well as contributing to Bonn Challenge Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR). Considering the above, dissemination and intensification of agroforestry technics to support trees resource increases appear as important solution to meet Rwanda’s forest sector development targets and international commitments. Particular attention should be taken to ensure that this increase of tree resources in crop / agroforestry areas is combined with the increase of overall land productivity and the increase of socio-economic benefits for farmers. This condition implies the dissemination of appropriate agroforestry species and techniques on appropriate lands. Integration and enforcement of urban forestry The development and proper management of green space in urban area is becoming a high priority of the Rwandan government. Management of public or private production forests in urban area, management of recreational parks and management of tree plantations on road side and in private gardens should be addressed and integrated into the forest management plans.

2.7.1 Outcomes and intended outputs for Policy Statement 7 for Agroforestry and TOFo development Tables of interventions and indicators for Policy Statement 7 – for Agroforestry and TOFo Development – and their related activities are presented on the pages immediately following. 21 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Chart of annual interventions and related activities Plan Year and Annual Targets Intervention Indicators 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Specific Objective 7 The adoption of Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forest (TOFo) techniques will be enhanced to contribute to overall forest resources and agriculture productivity. a) agroforestry Strategy developed and approved Yes b) national Agroforestry tree cover (%) 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.2% 2.3% 2.5% 3% Outcome 7.1 c) number of trees additionally planted in Agroforestry 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 3400 Agroforestry / crops area (in 1000 tree) practices are d) tree density (dbh> 10cm) in Agroforestry / crop adopted by 25 30 35 40 50 55 60 areas in number of stems/ha farmers e) incomes of households practicing agroforestry on 5% 10% 15% Baseline their land increase increase increase 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% f) ha of urban forest Baseline increase increase increase increase increase increase Output 7.1.1 Area under Agroforestry and urban forest increased Lead Agency activity 7.1.1.1Put in place and support joint-sector / inter-ministry Agroforestry Committee MINAGRI &MINILAF Activity 7.1.1.2Implement Agroforestry Strategy through its integration into relevant sectoral policies and MINAGRI &MINILAF strategic plans Activity 7.1.1.3 Disseminate and implement Agroforestry techniques MINAGRI &MINILAF Activity 7.1.1.4 Increase diversity and access to forest tree species seedlings suitable for agroforestry MINAGRI &MINILAF Activity 7.1.1.5 Mapping the potential areas for urban forest MINILAF& MINAGRI Activity 7.1.1.6 Develop urban forest strategy. MINILAF& MINAGRI 22 3. FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN BUDGETS The intended strategies and outcomes for the period 2018 to 2024 covered by this FSSP are presented in the following tabular form with estimated budget. In step with the overall intentions embedded in the NFP, the seven-year plan seeks to focus as well on the following main themes; increasing forest productivity, health, and species diversity; increasing access to forest research facilities; and increasing departmental capacity in analytical fields related mainly to comprehensive economic feasibility and value- added assessments. This latter focus is stressed in conjunction with more precisely identifying and promoting the potential for private sector value-added opportunities within Rwanda’s forest sector. A summary of the FSSP estimated budget items for the 7 Specific Objectives (Policy Statements) and the combined 8 Outcomes they contain is presented on pages that follow immediately. It is also important to note that, there are a combined total of 99 activities identified for implementation to meet targets of 8 Outcomes. 23

3.1 Summaries – Planned budgets for 7 Specific Objectives & 8 Outcomes Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost 7-year total 2018 2019 Intervention 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 cost (‘000 (‘000 (‘000 RWF) (‘000 RWF) (‘000 RWF) (‘000RWF) (‘000RWF) (‘000 RWF) RWF) RWF) 6,976,320 9,782,217 14,848,49 18,980,697 16,731,586 6,633,850 8,701,800 82,291,319 Specific Objective 1. The capacity of forest institution and actors will be enhanced to 1,378,000 849,000 954,000 1,568,000 473,000 389,000 340,000 5,951,000 match the requirements for sustainable forest management Outcome 1.1. Institutional framework are adapted to 1,378,000 849,000 954,000 1,568,000 473,000 389,000 340,000 5,951,000 current and future needs for managing Rwanda' forest Specific Objective 2. Ensure SFM through the establishment and 2,312,920 4,102,980 5,463,640 9,373,140 7,675,140 1,100,350 3,800,750 33,828,920 implementation of integrated forest management plans at all levels Outcome 2.1Forest management planning and its 2,312,920 4,102,980 5,463,640 9,373,140 7,675,140 1,100,350 3,800,750 33,828,920 implementation are enhanced to ensure SFM 24 Specific Objective 3 Private sector will be encouraged to 342,000 145,000 341,440 507,880 805,760 485,000 440,000 3,067,080 increase their investment in forestry sector Outcome 3.1 Enabling environment to encourage investment of private operators 342,000 145,000 341,440 507,880 805,760 485,000 440,000 3,067,080 in forest management and related wood products value- chains is enhanced Specific Objective 4 Appropriate regulatory instruments will be developed 1,347,000 2,354,500 5,644,500 5,622,000 5,622,000 2,997,500 2,963,050 26,550,550 and implemented to ensure sustainable and efficient biomass supply Outcome 4.1 Sustainable biomass energy production and 122,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 254,000 use Outcome 4.2 Regulatory framework to improve biomass 5,600,000 2,975,500 2,941,050 26,316,550 1,225,000 2,332,500 5,642,500 5,600,000 energy management is in place Specific Objective 5 Biodiversity and ecosystems services and values will be 368,400 1,172,737 998,269 901,677 1,152,686 674,000 240,000 5,507,769 enhanced in accordance with national and international agenda Outcome 5.1 Forest ecosystems 368,400 1,172,737 998,269 901,677 1,152,686 674,000 240,000 5,507,769 are sustainably managed Specific Objective 6 Active participation of stakeholders 215,000 130,000 200,000 130,000 125,000 110,000 135,000 1,045,000 in Sustainable Forest Management to ensure 25 ownership and proper benefit sharing Outcome 6.1 PFM and proper benefit sharing are in place and 215,000 130,000 200,000 130,000 125,000 110,000 135,000 1,045,000 implemented Specific Objective 7 The adoption of Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forest (TOFo) techniques will be enhanced to 1,013,000 1,028,000 883,000 878,000 878,000 878,000 783,000 6,341,000 contribute to overall forest resources and agriculture productivity Outcome 7.1 Agroforestry practices are adopted by 1,013,000 1,028,000 883,000 878,000 878,000 878,000 783,000 6,341,000 farmers 26 ANNEXES 27

Annex 1. 2018 NFP “Policy Statements” No. Policy Focus Policy Statement Policy The capacity of forest institution and actors will be enhanced to Institutional Statement match the requirements for Sustainable forest management. Capacity 1 Policy Sustainable Ensure SFM through the establishment and implementation of Statement Forest integrated forest management plans at all levels. 2 Management Policy Private Sector Private sector will be encouraged to increase their investment Statement participation in forestry sector. Policy Appropriate regulatory instruments will be developed and Woody Biomass Statement implemented to ensure sustainable and efficient biomass Energy 4 supply. Policy Biodiversity and ecosystems services and values will be Forest Ecosystem Statement enhanced in accordance with national and international Conservation 5 agenda. Policy Participatory Active participation of stakeholders in Sustainable Forest Statement Forest Management to ensure ownership and proper benefit sharing. 6 Management Agroforestry and The adoption of Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forest (TOFo) Policy Trees Outside techniques will be enhanced to contribute to overall forest Statement Forest (TOFo) resources and agriculture productivity. 7 Development 27

Annex 2. RWFA FMES indicators ID INDICATOR SHORT NAME UNIT CALCUATION NOTES FREQUENTY REPORTNG Percentage of contribution of Forestry [direct economic value of forestry calculated by NISR; available on forestry subsector to economic sector % of GDP sector (excluding ecosystem NISR website, publications, 1 % Annually National growth (% subsector share of services) / national GDP] x 100 Indicator reports, GDP National GDP) Accounts Total economic value of forestry Forest sector Direct economic value of forestry The economic value of the forest subsector and ecosystem services total value + indirect value (ecosystem ecosystem services can derived from forestry activities service) currently not be calculated (no existing infrastructure or RWF / With direct value = total 2 framework). Forest ecosystem Annually National year consumption (household & account can be used for the non-household) x unit cost, for calculation of the economic following wood products; value of the forest ecosystem fuelwood, charcoal, timber, poles) services Proportion of annual wood Local [(local annual sustainable wood Local wood supply included only demand that is sustainably met sustainable supply (m3)) / (annual local wood sustainable production locally wood consumption of wood (m3)] x 100 (production according to natural consumption productivity) of non-protected National, 3 % forests and agroforestry, Annually District shrubland area. Local consumption does not include international importation / exportation Number of people for which People Indicator data to be collected via National, 4 forest-related activities are one of depending on number NSIR household surveys. 3 years District the three main sources of income forestry sector Currently not existing Proportion of land surface National forest (forest cover end of last year Not all afforestation / covered by forest and tree cover % (baseline) + afforestation & deforestation can be captured resources reforestation) minus (only for the one more than National, 5 Annually (deforestation & harvesting) 0.5 ha); forest cover mapping District baseline to be done every 5 years for adjustment. Note: 28 forests cover excludes agroforestry Area of new forest planted New forest area Sum of area afforested registered Forest cover excluded National, 6 Hectares Quarterly by DFOs agroforestry District Net annual forest volume Forest standing [(local wood sustainable supply Local wood harvested = local increment as a proportion of total volume (m3)) minus (local wood consumption (household + standing volume increase harvested (M3) / (local standing non-household) + import / National, 7 % wood volume (m3)] x 100 export. Total standing volume Annually District excludes both non-protected forests and agroforestry wood resources Number of hectares of forest Forest fires & Sum of area registered by DFOs National, 8 surface destroyed by fires or pest areas hectares Quarterly District pests & disease Tree diversity index Tree diversity Shannon index calculated based Need data on number of stem absolute National, 9 index on total number of stems of each afforested / deforested / Annually value District species in Rwanda harvested, etc. from DFSs Proportion of forest surface Protected [(protected forest surface) / Note: forest surface excludes National, 10 protected to conserve forest area % (total forest surface)] / 100 agroforestry Annually District biodiversity Proportion of degraded protected Forest area (forest area being restored + area Degraded area calculated from forests being restored to their being restored already restored) / (still forest cover mapping; to be 11 functioning state % degraded protected forest area) updated every 5 years. Note: Annually National forest cover excludes agroforestry Progress of implementation of FMP Annual objectives & targets to be The national indicator value is district, state and private forest implementation included in each DFMP, with calculated by the weighted management plans in progress scores for each objective. Yearly average of Districts based on National, 12 % Annually evaluation of DFMP will be done total cover (forest and District by FNCD giving score in % for agroforestry) each District. 29 % forestry sector workers that Female forestry [(number of female workers) / Working people = professional, are women workers % (number of total forestry i.e. people being paid (in money) National, 13 % workers]) / 100. Based on date for their work and working Annually District coming from register of actors minimum 50% of their time in held by DFOs. the forestry sector. % charcoal producers using Improved [(number of charcoal producers Based on data coming from improved technologies charcoal using improved technologies) / register of actors (including National, 14 % Annually production % (total number of charcoal charcoal makers) held by DFOs District producers)] / 100 % private investment in Private (District private investment + commercial forestry activities investments % national Private investment) / 15 % Annually National (public budget + NGO invest + bilateral invest + private invest) % of forest sub-sector workers Adequately (number of forest workers with Data to be obtained through that have requisite knowledge skilled forest requisite skills) / (total number specific survey to be organized National, 16 % 3 years and skills matching their main workers % of forest workers) (with NISR) every three years. District tasks Quantity of carbon sequestration Carbon Information should come from in Rwanda sequestration tons / REDD+. Wait for their National, 17 ? quantity year implementation before this District indicator can be calculated Hectares of forest surface lost Deforested area (legally deforested surface) + Consider only area registered by National, 18 hectares Quarterly (illegally deforested surface) DFOs District Forestry budget utilization Forestry budget [(used forestry budget DFO record data for District National, 19 utilization % (expenditure)) / (allocated level; RNRA officer record data Quarterly District forestry budget)] / 100 for Central level Average national carbonization Carbonization Charcoal making efficiency = [(air Data to be obtained through rate rate dry tons of charcoal) / (oven dry specific surveys to be organized National, 20 % 3 years tons of wood used for)] / every three years District 100Forestry 30 % equivalent surface covered by National (agroforestry surface) / (total Deforestation of agroforestry agroforestry agroforestry land surface)] / 100 resources is not taken into cover % account on a yearly basis; but National, 21 % indicator is formatted whenever Annually District the baseline is recalculated (every five years based on forest inventories results) Hectares of new agroforestry New equivalent Agroforestry afforested area agroforestry area = theoretical plantations agroforestry registered by DFOs area covered by all agroforestry National, 22 hectares Annually area trees considering a theoretical District density of 1600 trees / hectare 31

Annex 3. Estimated annual and seven-year budget for activities for Policy Statement 1 – for Institutional Capacity Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Planned Budget Estimates Qty Qty Qty Qty Quant Qty Qty kRWF Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost 7-year total Intervention Units 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Unit cost 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 cost kRWF Specific Objective 1 The capacity of forest institution and actors will be enhanced to match the requirements for 1,378,000 849,000 954,000 1,568,000 473,000 389,000 340,000 5,951,000 sustainable forest management Outcome 1.1. Institutional framework are adapted to current and future needs for managing Rwanda’s 954,00 389,00 1,378,000 849,000 1,568,000 473,000 340,000 5,951,000 forest 0 0 Output 1.1.1 Forest institutional framework reviewed and implemented 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,000 Activity 1.1.1.1 Review forest Consult 1 80,000 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,000 institutional ancy framework Activity 1.1.1.2 Approve and implement lump to be 1 institutional sum defined framework recommendations Output 1.1.2 Consultative framework for forest sector governance is functional 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 210,000 Activity 1.1.2.1 Review and adapt Forestry Technical 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Working Group composition, mandate, and 32 management to optimize its efficiency on general monitoring and strategic orientation of forestry sector Activity 1.1.2.2 Support District Joint Action Development lump Forum (JADF) to sum / optimize their 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 1,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 210,000 District efficiency in / year consultation and monitoring on local forest sector issues Output 1.1.3 FMES implementation strengthened 15,000 1,758,000 860,000 89,000 15,000 700,000 79,000 Activity 1.1.3.1 FMES upgraded to integrate its functions with those Consult 1 1 60,000 60,000 0 0 60,000 0 120,000 of the RBM ancy monitoring system and FLR monitoring tools Activity 1.1.3.2 Provide IT and measuring lump 1 0.5 20,000 20,000 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 30,000 equipment to FMES sum users and data collector Lump sum per district Activity 1.1.3.3 Train (one and supervise 2day 15,000 district officials to training 60 60 30 1 500,000 30,000 30,000 0 0 15,000 90,000 0 ensure proper FMES session data collection + 4 days mission supervi sion) 33 Activity 1.1.3.4 Nationa Conduct necessary l 3 0 0 3 1 150,000 450,000 0 0 450,000 0 0 0 900,000 periodic surveys for Surveys FMES indicator Activity 1.1.3.5 Organise periodic Forest detailed forest cover cover 1 0 0 1 0 250,000 250,000 0 0 250,000 0 0 0 500,000 map based on high map resolution images Activity 1.1.3.6 Re- Establish permanent measur sample plots for tree ement growth and yield 0 360 0 0 360 25 0 9,000 0 0 9,000 0 0 18,000 campai monitoring and gn per ensure regular re- PSP measurement Activity 1.1.3.7 Establish a well- structured and Consult organised GIS ancy 0.5 0.5 100,000 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 100,000 database for the support forestry departments Output 1.1.4 National tree seed center empowered with skilled human resources and adequate facilities to 408,000 686,000 869,000 794,000 324,000 300,000 270000 3,651,000 ensure high quality and diverse TRM Activity 1.1.4.1 lump 489,00 300,00 Develop and sum per 276,000 414,000 324,000 270,000 128,000 0 0 2,201,000 implement NTSS year Activity 1.1.4.2 Estimat 380,00 Rehabilitate and 380,000 ed lump 280,000 410,000 0 0 upgrade the facilities 1,450,000 sum of tree seed center Output 1.1.5 Research and education framework enhanced to support the forest sector 80,000 44,000 40,000 44,000 40,000 44,000 40,000 332,000 Activity 1.1.5.1 Elaborate and Consult Operationalize the 1 90,000 90,000 90,000 ancy structure of forest research department 34 Activity 1.1.5.2 Identify gaps and constraints and formulate action Consult 80,000 80,000 80,000 1 plan to provide ancy graduates to meet skills need in forest sector Activity 1.1.5.3 Ensure development of collaboration with Lump lecturers in practical sum for forest sector meeting 4,000 4,000 12,000 training delivery and 1 1 0 0 4,000 0 4,000 / in integration of best worksh practice and op techniques into curricula and syllabus Activity 1.1.5.4 Develop Lump collaboration with sum of national and govern international ment research institution contrib to ensure access to ution 1 1 1 1 40,000 0 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 240,000 the results of forest into research and to forestry develop research researc programmes specific h to Rwanda’s progra particular forest m sector needs 35

Annex 4. Estimated annual and seven--year budget for activities for Policy Statement 2 – for Forest Management Planning Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Planned Budget Estimates Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty kRWF Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost 7-year total Intervention Units 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Unit cost 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 cost kRWF Specific Objective 2 Ensure SFM through establishment and implementation of integrated forest 4,102,9 5,463,6 9,373,1 7,675,1 1,100,3 3,800,7 2,312,920 33,828,920 management plans at national, district and local levels. 80 40 40 40 50 50 Outcome 2.1Forest management planning and its implementation are enhanced to 4,102,98 5,463,64 9,373,14 7,675,14 1,100,35 3,800,75 2,312,920 33,828,920 ensure SFM 0 0 0 0 0 0 Output 2.1.1 All forest activities are carried out according to the management plans 0 0 0 0 80,000 0 0 80,000 NFI and cover map Activity 2.1.1.1 update NFMP is d designed based budgete 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 on forest policy d in and Activity regulations 1.1.3.5 & 1.1.3.6 Activity 2.1.1.2 Assess national forest sector status and Consult evolution 1 80,000 0 0 0 0 80,000 0 0 80,000 ancy including periodic NFI and updated forest cover 36 Output 2.1.2 Each District in Rwanda has an updated and implemented DFMP 1,786,32 1,188,30 1,213,95 1,218,95 1,949,710 700,000 750,000 8,807,230 0 0 0 0 Activity 2.1.2.1 Design DFMP ITA 1 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 and related support protocols Activity 2.1.2.2 Design user friendly data base and tools Consult for the ancy & 1 100,000 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000 0 200,000 formulation, ATI monitoring support and periodic revision of DFMPs Activity 2.1.2.3 Ensure forest cover map See updated in Activity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 each District 1.1.3.5 based on high resolution images Activity 2.1.2.4 Ensure See periodic Activity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 District Forest 1.1.3.6 Inventory Activity 2.1.2.5 Establish permanent sample plots lump for tree growth 300 300 sum per 0 0 0 25 0 75,000 0 0 75,000 0 0 150,000 & yield 0 0 PSP monitoring and ensure regular re- measurement Activity 2.1.2.6 1,213,95 1,143,95 Implement 629,310 765,320 860,700 600,000 750,000 5,963,230 0 0 DFMP in each District 37 Output 2.1.3 Public FMU are sustainably managed according to SFMUs 363,210 407,220 421,100 415,350 400,350 400,350 400,350 2,007,230 Activity 2.1.3.1 SFMPs are designed by SFMP contractors for approv 15 60 75 60 30 30 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 each Public ed FMU, based on DFMPs Activity 2.1.3.2 Ensure long- Tenderi term ng concession process contracting of es lump 15 60 75 60 30 30 30 500 7,500 30,000 37,500 30,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 150,000 Public FMU to sum qualified cost per private FMU operators Activity 2.1.3.3 Ensure monitoring and evaluation Mission and control of allowan proper ce lump 30 52 58 60 60 60 60 2,315 39,810 61,320 67,700 69,450 69,450 69,450 69,450 446,630 implementatio sum per n of public DFMP FMU SFMP by private operator Activity 2.1.3.4 Ensure forest lump operations in sum / 702 702 702 702 702 702 702 315,90 315,90 315,90 non-contracted 45 315,900 315,900 315,900 315,900 2,211,300 ha 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Public forest /year according to DFMP / SFMP. Output 2.1.4 Private FMU established and sustainably managed according to SFMP 1,909,4 3,854,2 7,743,8 5,975,8 3636,,9 2,650,4 0 00 00 25,770,660 40 40 40 40 Activity 2.1.4.1 lump Support sum per 1,120,0 141 106 1,980,1 3,960,3 2,970,2 1,680,0 00 establishment FOA / 0 354 707 600 400 2,800 0 990,080 12,700,800 4 1 60 20 40 00 of SFMP smallholders' (FOA of 38 Forest Owner average Associations 25 ha) (FOAs) and related Private FMUs gathering their forest stands, and design SFMPs for their FMUs lump 600 400 Activity 2.1.4.2 sum per Support FOAs FOA/SF in conversion 141 106 MP 0 354 707 2,500 0 884,000 1,768,000 3,536,000 2,652,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 11,340,000 of their stands 4 1 (FOA of into productive average forests 25 ha) Activity 2.1.4.3 Provide technical guidance to larger forest 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 land owners to develop SFMPs for the forest land Activity 2.1.4.4 459 530 Ensure 7 4 lump technical sum per support / FOA / 106 247 353 guidance, M&E 0 354 100 0 35,360 106,080 247,520 353,600 456,900 530,400 1,729,860 SFMP 1 5 6 and control of per FOA in SFMP year implementatio n. 39

Annex 5. Estimated annual and seven-year budget for activities for Policy Statement 3 – for Private Sector Development Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Planned Budget Estimates Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty kRWF Unit Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost 7-year total Intervention Units 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 cost 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 cost kRWF Specific Objective 3 Private sector will be encouraged to increase their investment in forestry sector 342,000 145,000 341,440 507,880 805,760 485,000 440,000 3,067,080 Outcome 3.1 Enabling environment to encourage investment of private operators in forest management and related wood products value-chains is enhanced. 342,000 145,000 341,440 507,880 805,760 485,000 440,000 3,067,080 Output 3.1.1 Private investors have access to Public forest lands through long-term concession 40,000 70,000 65,000 30,000 45,000 30,000 25,000 305,000 contracts to develop sustainable wood value-chain operations and industries. Activity 3.1.1.1 Integrate Public FMU for private sector see concessions Activit into design of y 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DFMPs and 2.1.2. reserve specific 1 stands appropriate for wood industry development 40 Activity 3.1.1.2 Organize awareness lump campaign on sum / 1 1 1 1 1 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 0 10,000 10,000 50,000 new FMU year concession opportunities Activity 3.1.1.3 Provide technical Traini support to ng private sector 2 10 10 5 5 2 2 5,000 10,000 50,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 10,000 10,000 180,000 sessio in design / ns revision of Public FMU SFMPs. Activity 3.1.1.4 Support community Lump cooperatives to sum participate and 1 0.5 0.25 0.25 1 0.5 0.25 20,000 20,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 10,000 5,000 75,000 per engage in co- year management model of Public forest Output 3.1.2 Information on forest investment opportunities is available to private 5,000 sector for participation in forest and wood industry activities. 200,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 230,000 Activity 3.1.2.1 Produce and disseminate detailed “value- Study 1 200,000 200,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 200,000 added” feasibility studies Activity 3.1.2.3 Build and maintain an in- house registry of private 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 sector service providers and forest product transformation enterprises 41 Activity 3.1.2.4 Maintain a digital data base of all forest sector 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 opportunities available for private sector participation Activity 3.1.2.5 Support establishment of private- sector “forest Work service 1 1 1 1 1 1 5,000 0 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 30,000 shop providers” and “forest products transformation ” associations Output 3.1.3 NTFP and bamboo value-chain developed. 70,000 130,000 190,000 190,000 130,000 190,000 1,002,000 Compl Activity 3.1.3.1 ement Conduct study ary on potential for study NTFP and on 1 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 50,000 bamboo suppl production in y Rwanda value chain Activity 3.1.3.2 Support bamboo plantations and establishment of local 180,00 ha 70 100 200 300 300 200 300 600 42,000 60,000 120,000 180,000 120,000 180,000 882,000 cooperatives 0 ensuring proper value- chain production management 42 Activity 3.1.3.3 Integrate into private sector’s action plan the development of NTFP value- 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 chain production in collaboration with local cooperatives or associations Activity 3.1.3.4 Support lump marketing and sum awareness of 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 70,000 per NTFP and year bamboo products. Output 3.2.4 Private forest smallholders ensure proper planning and management of their forest lands and products. 0 0 141,440 282,880 565,760 320,000 220,000 1,530,080 Activity 3.2.4.1 Facilitate includ establishment ed in of partnership Activit 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 / contracting y between FOAs 4.2.1. and formal 1 private sector Activity 3.2.4.2 Support development of FOAs capacity in operational planning and lump 141 282,88 financial sum / 0 0 354 707 800 550 200 0 0 70,720 141,440 160,000 110,000 765,040 4 0 management FOA ensuring increased income and appropriate benefit sharing 43 Activity 3.2.4.3 Support FOAs in efficient lump harvesting 141 282,88 sum / 0 0 354 707 800 550 200 0 0 70,720 141,440 160,000 110,000 765,040 techniques and 4 0 FOA in respect of wood products standards

Annex 6. Estimated annual and seven-year budget for activities for Policy Statement 4 – for Wood Biomass Energy Management

Annex 7. Estimated annual and seven-year budget for activities for Policy Statement 5 – for Forest Ecosystem Conservation Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 44 Planned Budget Estimates Total Total Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty kRWF Unit Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost 5-year total Intervention Units Cost Cost 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 cost 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 cost kRWF 2023 2024 Specific Objective 5 1,172,7 Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 901,67 1,152,6 674,0 240,0 Biodiversity and ecosystems services and values will be enhanced in accordance with national 368,400 998,269 5,507,769 37 7 86 00 00 and international agenda. Outcome 5.1 Planned Budget Estimates 130,00 130,00 110,0 135,0 215,000 200,000 125,000 1,045,000 Forest ecosystems are sustainably managed. 0 0 00 00 Output 5.1.1 kRWF Natural Qty Unitas Units and native tree species are identified, mapped and gazetted forest ecosystems Intervention Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Total Cost 238,400 Total Cost 546,000 Total Cost 327,600 Total Cost 0 Cost Total 0 Total Cost 0Total Cost 0 7-year total 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1,112,000 cost kRWF cost protected. Activity 5.1.1.1 Identify, asses and map areas to be lump protected within remainingSpecific Objective sum 4 312 780 468 1,347,0 2,354,5 546,00 5,644,5 5,622,0 5,622,0 2,997,50 2,963,0 Appropriate regulatory instruments 007 218,400 000 327,600 000 0 0 0 50 0 26,550,550 1,092,000 non-protected and per 00 00 00 will be developed and 00 00 implemented threatened forest ecosystem ha to ensure sustainable and efficient biomass supply. areas Outcome Activity 5.1.1.2 Update list of 4.1 122,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 254,000 threatened forest tree Sustainable biomass energy production and use. Expe species according to theirOutput 4.1.1rt importance for biodiversity Biomass supp 1 Energy Strategy (BEST) is implemented through 20,000 122,000 20,000 22,000 0 22,000 0 22,000 0 22,000 0 22,000 0 22,000 0 154,000 20,000 consistent with current integration into relevant sectoral policies and strategic plans. ort NBSAP and ratified Activity 4.1.1.1 international conventions. Implement Output 5.1.2 644,00 200,00 BEST and Lump 30,000 411,737 630,669 871,677 3,900,770 are sum 1,112,686 Management plans formulated and implemented for each protected area. 22,00 0 0 ensure supply Running 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 154,000 0 issues are cost Expe Activity 5.1.2.1 appropriately Develop rt management addressed plan for 1 30,000 30,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,000 supp remnant natural forests Activity 5.1.1.2 ort Develop lump Activity 5.1.2.2 supply and sum Establish and support local demand per vigilance committeesConsultanc 100,0 207,28 144,0 180,0 modelling 1 50 0 111 199 288 377 200 250 100,000 720 0 0 79,691 0 143,487 0 0 271,080 0 0 01,025,542 responsible for local y 00 4 00 00 tools for ha (1 oversight, sensitization and woody guar control for area protection biomass d) energy 45 Activity 5.1.1.3 lump Ensure sum Activity 5.1.2.3 Establish integration of per participatory consultation relevant BEST 250 structures and mechanisms orientation, ha (1 0 22 18 18 18 0 0 15,000 0 332,046 265,818 265,818 265,818 0 0 1,129,500 and formulate required 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 targets and plan protected area management actions into in plan including buffer zones FSSP and aver NFMP / age) DFMPs lump Activity 4.1.1.4 sum Establish a Activity 5.1.2.4 per Ensure maintenance and joint 250 398,57 500,0 20,00 committee restorationto actions of ha (1 0 0 22 40 58 50 20 10,000 0 0 221,364 575,788 1,265,728 6 00 0 ensure protected regular area according to plan 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 monitoring management plan in and evaluation aver of BEST age) implementatio Activity 5.1.2.5 n. Ensure monitoring and See Outcome evaluation4.2of plans 1,225,0 2,332,5 5,642,5 5,600,0 5,600,0 2,941,05 Activ 2,975,500 26,316,550 implementation Regulations arein amended and applied to support shifting to efficient use of woody 00 00 00 00 00 0 ity 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 biomass collaboration for with energy. 5.1.2 authorities Output and partner in 4.2.1 .4 charge of respective Regulations are amended and applied to support shifting to efficient use of woody 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,000 protectedfor biomass area. energy. Output Activity 5.1.3 4.2.1.1 10,00 Threatened Develop native forest tree species are identified and protected. 0 0 10,000 0 10,000 0 30,000 regulations to prohibit and Integrate Consultanc see 80,00 Activity 5.1.3.1 into 1 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,000 Activ DFMP/out phase use specific SFMPs y support 0 of traditional ities measures to identify and 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 charcoal unde maintain protected tree production r SO species and stands Activity 4.2.1.2 2 Develop see Activity 5.1.3.2 Integrate into regulatory and Activ Agroforestry techniques certification ities specific measures to seemaintain Activity unde 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 system for and enhance protected tree 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.2.1.1 r SO improved species “green” 7 charcoal value-chain 46 Activity 5.2.1.4 5.1.3.3 See Developand conserve in Collect Activ regulation existing or new arboretums ities 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 threateneduse enforcing species to ensure unde of in situ higherpreservation planting r SO materials efficiency see Activity 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Improved Activity 5.1.3.4 4.2.1.1 see Cookingthat periodic forest Ensure Activ Stoves (ICS) in inventories provide for ity 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 all households data for disaggregated 1.1.3 and protected species .4 institutions Expe 10,00 Activity 5.1.3.5 Output 4.2.2 rt 0 Ensure regular assessment of 1 1 1 10,000 92,500 0 117,500 10,000 75,000 0 125,000 10,000 213,000 173550 30,000 796,550 Demand of woody biomass or supp charcoal production is reduced. 0 status of protected species ort Activity 5.1.4 Output 4.2.2.1 100,000 215,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 465,000 Establishment Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) is in place. and lump sum organization Activity 5.1.4.1 per new Cons of Establish authorizedforest Natural Certified 0 ultan 471 141 1 281 469 500 650 12,500 100,00 267100,000 0 100,000 37,500 75,000 0 125,000 0 133,000 0 173,550 556,550 200,000 “green” Capital Accounts (NCA) 0 Cooperativ cy charcoal system es production Activity 514.2Develop PES companies system and / procedures to Cons cooperatives 100,00 identify specific users and to ultan 1 100,000 0 0 0 0 100,000 Activity 4.2.2.2 0 assess specific fees for cy Support ecosystem services establishment Activity 5.1.4.3 lump Review sum oflegislation “green” to ensure (consultanc PES is 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,00 charcoalimplemented y + tracking 1 1 0 80,000 80,000 0 0 80,000 0 240,000 0 value-chain Activity 5.1.4.4 Formulate/ certification equipment) and implement awareness and tracking lump 30,00 30,00 program on newly developed 0.5 1 1 1 1 1 30,000 0 15,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 165,000 system sum 0 0 forest NCA and on pending Activity 4.2.2.3 PES system “phased-in” Restrict the purchase of woody raw material by 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 “green” charcoal production operators from only 47 sustainably managed forests Activity 4.2.2.4 Integrate into DFMP / SFMP wood reserved for energy 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 according to sustainable annual wood harvests and local supply / demand gap. Output 4.2.3 1,145,00 2,240,00 5,525,00 5,525,00 5,475,00 2,767,50 Demand for woody biomass by households is reduced. 0 0 0 0 0 2,762,500 0 25,440,000 Activity 4.2.3.1 lump sum Support per new HH dissemination trained and of high- equipped 109 219 547 547 547 2737 2737 1,095,0 2,190,0 5,475,0 5,475,0 5,475,0 2,737,50 2,737,5 efficient ICS in 10 25,185,000 (subventio 500 000 500 500 500 50 50 00 00 00 00 00 0 00 rural n of 20% household and acquisition LPG in urban cost) household Activity 4.2.3.2 Integrate dissemination of ICS into all 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 programme and plans targeting households Activity 4.2.3.3 Support awareness campaign on 50,00 lump sum 1 1 1 1 0 0.5 0.7 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 25,000 30,000 255,000 ICS use in 0 rural areas and LPG in urban areas. 48

Annex 8. Estimated annual and seven-year budget for activities for Policy Statement 6 – for Participatory Forest Management Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Planned Budget Estimates Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty kRWF Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost 5-year total Intervention Units 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Unit cost 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 cost kRWF Specific Objective 6 Active participation of stakeholders in Sustainable Forest Management to ensure 215,000 130,000 200,000 130,000 125,000 110,000 135,000 1,045,000 ownership and proper benefit sharing. Outcome 6.1 215,000 130,000 200,000 130,000 125,000 110,000 135,000 1,045,000 PFM and proper benefit sharing are in place and implemented. Output 6.1.1 Institutional tools for gender mainstreaming in the context of forestry sector are 70,000 40,000 70,000 40,000 70,000 40,000 70,000 290,000 developed and updated Activity 6.1.1.1 Develop and regularly update forest sector gender mainstreaming lump sum technical framework 1 1 1 1 20,000 20,000 0 20,000 0 20,000 0 20,000 80,000 guidelines for contract integration of gender equity into forest and tree resource management Activity 6.1.1.2 Training Designate and cost lump 1 1 1 1 10,000 10,000 0 10,000 0 10,000 0 10,000 40,000 train at central sum and local levels 49 specific gender focal points to support gender mainstreaming into forest sector activities Activity 6.1.1.3 Ensure integration in all projects / programmes of lump sum gender framework 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 280,000 mainstreaming contract including identifying opportunities for gender support Output 6.1.2 Institutional tools for PFM are developed and updated. 130,000 30,000 55,000 30,000 25,000 50,000 45,000 365,000 Activity 6.1.2.1 Develop technical guidelines defining PFM Expert 4 1 1 1 25,000 100,000 0 25,000 0 25,000 25,000 175,000 for its support integration into SFM of forest and tree resources Activity 6.1.2.2 Develop and update as necessary regulations for the Expert 1 30,000 30,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 30,000 implementation support of PFM including mechanisms for revenue sharing 50 Activity 6.1.2.3 Conduct awareness and training campaign to ensure appropriate understanding lump sum 1 1 1 1 1 30,000 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 0 30,000 0 120,000 and implementation of PFM principles by local community actors and key stakeholders Activity 6.1.2.4 Initiate incentives to communities and people Lump sum 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 10,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 130,000 showing high performance in Forest management Output 6.1.3 Private forest operators ensure PFM and gender mainstreaming implementation for 15,000 60,000 75,000 60,000 30,000 20,000 20,000 280,000 contracted public FMU concessions. Activity 6.1.3.1 Integrate obligation for included in contractor to Activities organize PFM 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 under SO2 into FMU and SO3 concession management TORs Activity 6.1.3.2 Ensure included in appropriate Activities local labour 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 under SO2 recruitment, &SO3 training and development of 51 NTFP value- chain managed with local groups Activity 6.1.3.3 Ensure integration into contractor action plan of adequate included in specific Activities activities to 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 under SO2 support gender &SO3 mainstreaming in decision making processes in its intervention area Activity 6.1.3.4 Facilitate, support, and lump sum monitor PFM per new and gender 15 60 75 60 30 20 20 1,000 15,000 60,000 75,000 60,000 30,000 20,000 20,000 280,000 FMU mainstreaming contracted implementation by FMU contractor Output 6.1.4 PFM and gender mainstreaming are systematically applied to the management of 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 protected areas Activity 6.1.4.1 Ensure involvement of included in local Activities 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 community in under SO5 protection and restoration of protected areas Activity 6.1.4.2 Integrate PFM included in principles and Activities 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 gender under SO5 mainstreaming 52 in protected area Activity 6.1.4.3 Ensure appropriate included in implementation Activities 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 of benefit under SO5 sharing mechanisms 53

Annex 9. Estimated annual and seven-year budget for activities for Policy Statement 7 – for Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forest (TOFo) Rwanda Forest Sector Strategic Plan 2018 - 2024 Planned Budget Estimates Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty k RWF Unit Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total cost Total Cost 5-year total cost Intervention Units 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 cost 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 k RWF Specific Objective 7 1,013,00 1,028,00 1,023,00 The adoption of Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forest (TOFo) techniques will be 883,000 878,000 878,000 788,000 0 0 0 enhanced to contribute to overall forest resources and agriculture productivity 6,491,000 Outcome 7.1 1,013,00 1,028,00 1,023,00 883,000 878,000 878,000 788,000 Agroforestry practices are adopted by farmers 0 0 0 6,491,000 Output 7.1.1 1,013,00 1,028,00 883,000 878,000 878,000 878,000 783,000 Area under Agroforestry and urban forest increased 0 0 6,341,000 Activity 7.1.1.1 Put in place and support Lump joint-sector/ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 21,000 sum inter- ministry Agroforestry Committee Activity 7.1.1.2 Implement Agroforestry strategy through its Lump 1 1 1 1 1 0 25,000 0 25,000 25,000 25,000 30,000 130,000 integration sum into relevant sectoral policies and strategic plans 54 Lump Activity sum per 7.1.1.3 1000 tree Disseminate seedling 372 368 352 340 340 340 300 and produced, 250 930,000 920,000 880,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 750,000 6,030,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 implement planted Agroforestry and techniques maintaine d Activity 7.1.1.4 Increase diversity Included and access into 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 to forest tree Activities species under SO1 seedlings suitable for agroforestry Activity 7.1.1.5 Mapping the Consultan 1 80,000 80,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 80,000 potential cy areas for urban forest Activity 7.1.1.6 Consultan 80,000 Develop 1 80,000 80,000 cy urban forest strategy 55