Livelihood for Lokta Cultivation and Refining Project
Most of the area in Rolpa (West Nepal) is covered by high hill and sub tropical forest. So, there is greater possibility of Non -Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) like Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) and other fibrous plant species. But, now-a-days forest area and NTFPs are depleting due to increased population and overextraction. Some valuable fibrous plants such as Lokta and Allo are also deteriorating due to traditional collection system. High altitude forest research also identified Allo and Lokta as economically viable NTFPs. Allo, on the other hand, is also found in cultivated private land and stream banks. But unfortunately, there is no sustainable harvesting plan for productive endeavors. Therefore, it is necessary to conserve the whole ecosystem and by sustainably harvesting the fibrous plants, rural livelihood can be improved.
The project aimed to establish Allo and Lokta based cottage industry and manage the whole forest and mountain ecosystem by using sustainable harvesting techniques.
The project aimed to establish Allo and Lokta based cottage industry and manage the whole forest and mountain ecosystem by using sustainable harvesting techniques.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Rural Development and Awareness Society Nepal
Country:
Nepal
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 25,640.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 80,524.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 11,510.00
Project Number:
NEP/SGP/OP4/CORE/Y2/09/18
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Vivek Dhar Sharma
Phone:
00977-1-5550119
Fax:
00977-1-5530269
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 107
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
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