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The Community Development Support Program in the Russian Federation. Round 4
Project Complex
Integrated sustainable development on historical areas in Kenozerye and Lekshmozerye
Grant amount $51 849 Grantee contribution $12 100 Total cost $63 949
Thematic projects included in the Project Complex:
- Non-timber forest products as an alternative source of income in a rural community
- Creation of a comfortable living environment
- Ecotourism – an instrument of sustainable community development
Municipality Profile:
Kenozerskoye and Pechnikovskoye settlements in Plesetsky and Kargopolsky Raions, Archangels Oblast.
The municipalities in this region have a prevalence of small villages located at considerable distances from raion capitals. The population is gradually decreasing due to deteriorating demographic conditions: low birth and high mortality rates and migration caused by the crisis in the local agricultural and forestry sectors, which during Soviet times were the local base industries. Growing unemployment is caused by a decline in forest and agricultural production. The Kenozersky National Park, which is a model historical human environment and a site where the centuries-old history and culture of the Russian North are being preserved, is situated on the border of the two raions.
Community problems addressed by the Project Complex:
- Growing unemployment and mounting social concerns.
- Violations by the local population of nature use regulations (hunting, fishing and logging), due to the decreasing standard of living.
- Inability of local government to effectively address socio-economic problems in conditions of scarce funding.
- Low income level of the local population.
- Lack of recreation areas and playgrounds in settlements.
- Absence of conditions for child and youth athletic activities.
- Low public engagement in sustainable community development.
Synergetic effect of the Project Complex:
The project complex was based on the common interests of all of its participants and was aimed at:
- creating favorable conditions for a growth of incomes and employment in the community;
- improving the living environment;
- giving a positive impetus to changing the is currently disadvantageous socio-economic situation;
- involving citizens in the joint management of the region, which is characterized by exceptional natural, cultural, historical and spiritual value;
- addressing local socio-economic problems through advancing business initiatives and the local economy with the use of available resource;
- creating conditions for preserving the Kenozersky National Park as a unique site of the cultural and natural heritage;
- realizing the recreational potential of the southwestern part of Archangelsk Oblast.
Project Complex contact:
Elena Shatkovskaya, director of Kenozersky National ParkContact information:
78 Northern Dvina Embankment, Archangelsk 163000
Tel./fax 8(8182)-286523, e-mail kenozero@arkhangelsk.ruOrganizations, members of the Project Consortium:
Title
Category
Profile
Kenozersky National Park
Government
Conservation and education activities
Society of Kenozersky National Park Friends
NGO
Educational activities
Pechnikovskoye Municipal Administration
Municipal
Municipal governance
Duration (months)
9
Start date
01/10/ 2008
End date
30/06/2009
Non-timber forest products as an alternative source of income in a rural community
Organization:
Kenozersky National ParkType of organization: government
Start date October 1, 2008
End date June 30, 2009
Project summary:
This project included a series of workshops, master-classes and training for local residents on the topic of collecting and processing non-timber forest products. Eight dehydration devices and special packaging were acquired and 15 types of products were certified.
Location:
Kenozersky and Pechnikovskoye Municipalities in Plesetsky and Kargopolsky Raions, Archangelsk Oblast with a total population of 88, 900 people.Contact information:
78 Northern Dvina Embankment, Archangelsk 163000
tel. 8(8182)-286512, fax 8(8182)-286523,
e-mail kenkadr@atnet.ruProject coordinator:
Anna Yerycheva, tourism managerProject objectives:
Lowering the rate of unemployment and addressing social issues; preventing violations by the local population of nature use regulations (hunting, fishing and logging) resulting from a decreasing standard of living; increasing the incomes of the local population; and reducing power consumption during the manufacture of products.
Final results:
Putting in place a system of environmentally sound use of non-timber forest products in the community:
- creating at least 24 new jobs;
- increasing the incomes of local residents (starting at 3,000 rubles a month);
- producing organic products (from 280 kg of plant raw materials that were processed into dried plant products during the summer season of 2009);
- training over 100 community members at workshops and master-classes;
- developing and certifying at least 23 types of products made from non-timber forest products.
Total project cost $18 545
Own contribution $4 610
Received amount $13 975
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Community Development Support Program in the Russian Federation. Round 4
Project
Creation of a Comfortable Living Environment
Organization:
Society of Kenozersky National Park FriendsType of organization: public, non-profit
Start date October 1, 2008
End date June 30, 2009
Project summary:
This project involved site improvement in populated centers and restoration of the traditional living environment of northern villages. Traditional children’s playgrounds made of wood were built; mass recreation areas and sports grounds were set up; and trash containers were installed. Information about the project was disseminated among municipal administrations, non-profit organizations, and the management of Specially Protected Nature Areas by placing publications about project results on the Web sites of electronic mass media, publishing reports and booklets; and making presentations at thematic workshops and conferences. The accumulated experience may be of use to communities where historical settlements are located.
Location:
Kenozersky and Pechnikovskoye Municipalities in Plesetskoye and Kargopolskoye Raions, Archangelsk Oblast, with a total population of 88, 900 people.Contact information:
78 Northern Dvina Embankement, Archangelsk 163000
tel. 8(8122)- 286512, fax 8(8122)-286523, e-mail kenkadr@atnet.ruProject coordinator:
Elena Kuznetsova, president of the Society of Kenozersky National Park FriendsProject objectives:
Reduction of pollution from household waste in communities; improvement of recreation sites, places where traditional village festivities take place, and playgrounds; promotion of sports activities in communities and, especially, among children and youth; and bettering the appearance of local streets.
Final results:
Creation of comfortable living conditions in 4 remote communities:
- Installing four children’s playground complexes;
- Building four sports grounds and acquiring equipment for them;
- Placing eight trash collection containers in communities;
- Improving two sites for conducting traditional celebrations and fairs in Vershinino village;
- Installing twelve wooden benches on local recreation sites;
- Creating a small arboretum in Vershinino village.
Total project cost $22 330
Own contribution $3 140
Received amount $19 190
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Project
Ecotourism – an instrument of sustainable community development
Organization:
Pechnikovskoye Municipal AdministrationType of organization: municipal
Start date October 1, 2008
End date June 30, 2009
Project summary:
Project activities included building an environmental trail The Path to Good Health; acquiring hiking gear (skiing sets, bicycles, knapsacks, et.); finishing the interior of the Tea House; installing billboards along the trail; preparing master class programs; conducting a workshop for community members interested in learning the basics of excursion services; and promoting small business development in the sphere of guest services. The experience of this project was used as an ecotourism development model that may be disseminated in other communities as a means of creating new jobs, increasing the personal incomes of community members, and bringing additional revenue to the municipal budget not only on protected nature areas, but also in rural locations with a high tourism potential.
Location:
Kenozerskoye and Pechnikovskoye Municipalities in Plesetsky and Kargopolsky Raions, Archangelsk Oblast, with a total population of 88, 900 people.Contact information:
32 Tsentralnaya St., Vatamanovskaya Village, Kargopolsky Raion, Archangelsk Oblast 164133
tel. 8(81841)-31691.Project coordinator:
Tatiana Nefedova, head of Pechnikovskoye Municipal AdministrationProject objectives:
Lowering the unemployment level among the local population; increasing the standard of living of the local population; offering community members new knowledge and skills needed for becoming actively engaged in the tourist services sector; and improving the cultural and economic situation in communities.
Final results:
Developing an ecotourism infrastructure:
- 9 new jobs in the sphere of tourism services;
- Increased incomes of local population (from 2,500 rubles to 5,000 rubles a month; and training at least 16 community members in the basics of conducting excursions and starting a small business in the sphere of guest services);
- Building an environmental trail Path to Good Health;
- Acquiring 16 skiing sets and 9 bicycles;
- Finishing the interior of the Tea House;
- Developing programs and conducting five master classes devoted to the preparation of herbal teas, baking and local traditional cuisine.
Total project cost $23 035
Own contribution $4 350
Received amount $18 685
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