Short description of the best practice

the use of the maps and atlases developed has provided info on best location for the N.P buffer zone, security and safety thinking in location of hurricane shelters (most in flood zone on coast), thus the use of these maps empowers the community to think in terms of mitigating and even adapting to unforseen natural and human induced problems, also in protecting their livelihoods and culture. |

Location

Dublanc village - SLM/SPACC synergy in community mapping exercise (westcoast of island)

Estimated population living in the location:

400.0

Brief description of the natural environment within the specified location.

westcoastal zone of average rainfall between 50" - 100" annualy
protosols(beach, sand, shingle), smectoid clay soils, skeletal, young soils|
gentle to steep slopes in village(on westcoast), and steep to flat open areas in the interior (border with Morne Diablotin National Park)|

Prevailing socio-economic conditions of those living in the location and/or nearby

fishing, agriculture, civil and private sector employees|
the general income level within this community is spread out significantly between subsistence living (hand-to-mouth)to professionals in the public and private sector.  
mainly private lands with part of the village bordering with the Morne Diablotin National Park (tallest mountain) to which a 'buffer zone' is being mapped under SPACC-SLM projects synergy.  

On the basis of which criteria and/or indicator(s) (not related to The Strategy) the proposed practice and corresponding technology has been considered as 'best'?

based on the Millinium Development Goals - Poverty aliviation, sustainable use of Biological resources and capacity development; as members of the community where trained to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS's) of advanced quality to gather field data and later process those using Geografic Information Systems (GIS). those maps will later be placed at the village councils in the various communities to assisst them in future development planning. |

Main problems addressed by the best practice

Land zoning (best location for infrastructure planning & appropriate agriculture/fishing areas)|Capacity development (use of modern GIS/GPS technology to produce Asset maps and vulnerability atlases by Extension officers and village members)|Sustainable use of Biological resources (appropriate zoning of fishing and agricultural areas)

Outline specific land degradation problems addressed by the best practice

It addresses the issue of appropriate location for infrastructure development and placement of soil excavated, also in the agriculture areas where is the best place for farmlands and farm access roads (types of crops which protects soil loss as this area is part of a watershed for numerous rivers), and best areas for the National Park buffer zone.|

Specify the objectives of the best practice

to provide a tool for Sustainable community planning (community empowerment in National decision making at local level)|Sustainable use of Natural resources |Capacity development|mitigation of land degradation and climate change induced hazards in the community|to create a Community Resource Management Plan at the local and National levels

Brief description of main activities, by objective

provide concrete data/info on location , types, physical status, etc. of Natural resources|
use of GPS equipment to gather field data to produce asset maps and vulnerability atlases.
use of community asset maps and vulnerabilty atlases to plan new location of infrastructure and public utility equipments and structures.
proper planning for new location of hurricane shelters, business enterprises, schools, hospitals/clinic, council buildings, churches, also how and what development should occur around rivers and streams that are present in that community. Best infrastructure for fishing and agriculture production |the Community Resource Management Plans will be used for infrastructure devel., natural disaster planning and zoning

Short description and technical specifications of the technology

the GIS equipment used: Terrasync-field software & Pathfinder-computer software; the GPS's used: Trimble Geoexplorer XH 2008 series and Trimble Juno SC series
The Juno™ SC handheld a durable, lightweight field computer that integrates an array of powerful features. Providing photo capture, cellular data transfer, and high yield GPS receiver with 2-5 meter positioning accuracy in real time or 1-3 meter postprocessed, the Juno SC is an affordable solution that will increase the productivity of your entire mobile workforce.
The integrated 3.5G HSDPA cellular modem provides high-speed internet connectivity worldwide. Your entire field workforce will be able to quickly and reliably access the data they need in the field—work-orders, map data, reference files, emails, and even the Internet. The Juno SC handheld also enables connections to networks and other devices with its integrated Bluetooth® and wireless LAN capabilities.

Name and address of the institution developing the technology

Trimble Navigation Limited |10355 Westmoor Drive, suite # 100, Westminister, CO 80021, USA

Was the technology developed in partnership?

Yes

List the partners:

referring to maps/atlases developed; Forestry professionals|Agriculture professionals|Environmental Health Prof.|Community development officers|Physical Planning professionals|village/council members

Specify the framework within which the technology was promoted

• National initiative – government-led
• Programme/project-based initiative
• Other (please specify)

Specify:

participation, collaboration

Was the participation of local stakeholders, including CSOs, fostered in the development of the technology?

No

For the stakeholders listed above, specify their role in the design, introduction, use and maintenance of the technology, if any.

the local stakeholders provided traditional info on natural and physical assets/resources(present & past locations, status), helped gather field data, learnt to use the GPS's and provided some local resource management ideas to be incorporated in the Community Resource Management Plans at the local and National Levels, also they will have copies of the maps/atlases for the entire village to use. |

Was the population living in the location and/or nearby involved in the development of the technology?

No

Describe on-site impacts (the major two impacts by category)

under SLM-SPACC(special project for adaptation to climate change)synergy-some greenhouses are proposed to help with irrigating agri-lands to increase production
hope to increase fish ketch through zoning area
lower loss of top soil and sedimentation on coral reefs through sustainable infrastructure planning and location
increase agriculture earnings from increased production
possible relocation of some infrastructure, example hurricane shelters that may be within flood zones.|
capacity of villagers increased
Buffer zone for National Park established
better fishing planning and location

Describe the major two off-site (i.e. not occurring in the location but in the surrounding areas) impacts

we have done similar mapping in neighboring communities but went further by actually diving and taking fotos of the coral reefs against quarrying activities on westcoast.
buffer zone continues around the perimeters of the National Park into other villages

Impact on biodiversity and climate change

Explain the reasons:

in that the planning of appropriate locations for hurricane shelters, for example, would help mitigate on the quantity of natural and physical resources lost (including human lives)|
with the construction of the greenhouses in the interior for irrigating crops and drinking water for livestock, helps farmers adapt to extreme dry conditionss which increases every year since 2005|
yes in that it gives info on location, types, quantity, sex, habitat info, etc. on the Flora & Fauna Sp's we encounter and the Resource Management Plans would include how to address the Natural/Biological resources and the problems which may exist.|

Has a cost-benefit analysis been carried out?

Has a cost-benefit analysis been carried out?

Yes

Specify:

In the project document it states that Natural Ecosystems, Community livelihoods and the National Economy will significantly benefit from the project outcomes stated which includes; SLM Legislation developed, Comunity Resource Maps and Vulnerability Atlases, National and local area Resource Management Plans, Capaicity building (trainer-of-trainers GIS Community Mapping Handbook) and Public awareness & Education materials (brochures, articles, newsletters, posters, etc.)   |

Was the technology disseminated/introduced to other locations?

Was the technology disseminated/introduced to other locations?

Yes

Where?

Layou village (Westcoast)|Calihaut village (Westcoast)|Campbelle village (interior)|Calibishie (Northeast)|Bagatelle village (Southeast)|Scotshead village (South)|Soufriere village (South)|Vielle Case (North)|Pennville/Tibau (North)

Were incentives to facilitate the take up of the technology provided?

Were incentives to facilitate the take up of the technology provided?

Yes

Specify which type of incentives:

• Financial incentives (for example, preferential rates, State aid, subsidies, cash grants, loan guarantees, etc)

Can you identify the three main conditions that led to the success of the presented best practice/technology?

highly motivated local governments and village members
institutional colaboration and corporation
willingness og extension officers and villagers to conduct the field data gathering exercise

Replicability

In your opinion, the best practice/technology you have proposed can be replicated, although with some level of adaptation, elsewhere?

Yes

At which level?

• Local
• Sub-national
• National
• Subregional
• Regional
• International

Related to human resources

positive to have stakeholders aware of project and programs to increase participation|incentives are essential to increase participation and interest in processes|involving the local governments and villagers increases our National capacity levels in Community resource management and planning (at local level)

Related to financial aspects

good and timely planning avoids setbacks and loss of time in executing programs

Related to technical aspects

aquisition of advanced technical equipment increases productivity and avoids waste of time in the field, example, older GPS units have very poor satelite reading and precision and shuts down during field work with lack of satelites|