The Forest Management Centre NWFP- a project of the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation- SDC assigned the task of development of the Operational Plan to LASOONA. The Operational Plan was developed for the Jambil Forest Block of Swat Forest Divion.

The task of development of Operational Plan consists of analysis of the existing situation regarding natural and social resources. This involved development of mechanism for collection of data in the field regarding existing resources, meetings/discussions with the various stakeholders, and analysis of problems, stakeholders, SWOT, gender and objectives. The Operational plan also consists of development of a menu/prescriptions and interventions based on the situation and according to the will of the various stockholders for the sustainable development of the social and natural resources of the area. In addition to this the Operational Plan will also provide details of plan of activities/operations with budgets, expenditures and staffing. The task also involves analyzing the cost and benefits and development of procedures for monitoring and evaluation of the operational plan for future implementation. 

Background

The overall goal of the OP is to halt and reverse the ongoing process of overall ecological imbalances and environmental degradation. To improve the socio-economic conditions of the local communities through necessary measures and active participation of all stakeholders. The short term objectives of the plan are to reduce the rate of uncontrolled deforestation and environmental degradation and to promote sustainable supply of forest products to fulfill the needs of the local communities. To reduce soil erosion, landslides and floods. To improve the rangelands and grazing systems and to ensure participation and cooperation of all stakeholders in the collaborative management of the natural resources of the area. These goals and objectives are very much in line with the Govt. policy and objectives of the resource management plan.