International Development Grant
Development of the Forestry Sector
Project Number: CA-3-A033609001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $2,813,789.00
Start Date: April 08, 2008
End Date: March 19, 2014
Duration: 5.9 years
Project Description
Through a CIDA contribution John Roper and Associates is supporting the Government of Cuba's National Department of Forests to improve forest management. This project consists of providing technical assistance and equipment towards the implementation of the 10-year National Forestry Program and the National Forestry Strategy (2005-2015). The project aims to: 1) help strengthen the protection and conservation of forestry resources; 2) help augment the economic benefits of the forestry sector as a key part of the national economy; and 3) strengthen the capacity of the rural population to contribute to the development of the forestry sector and ensure that the rural population is more involved in that development.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of September 2013 include: increased the forest cover in Cuba by 106 000 hectares (+1%) through the introduction of new nursery technology and technical assistance on reforestation; modernized the collection analysis storage and retrieval of forest management information; implemented an integrated early warning system to prevent forest fires by using satellite and GPS technology; developed a national forest practices code; conducted an economic analysis of the forestry sector which will assist Cuba to increase the production of forestry products; implemented a public awareness program of the multiple values of forests; developed detailed maps of forestry cover provide Cuba with valuable information on quantity and quality of species to support sound forest and watershed management; developed and implemented a gender equality strategy for the forest sector; and implemented a comprehensive training program on environmental economic and social themes of forest development.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
John Roper and Associates
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
NGM Americas
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP