Udadumbara environment and biodiversity conservation and development by Nation Builders Association
Rationale
Removal of forest cover in this area in the hilly dry zone has caused drying up of natural water bodies,
soil erosion and associated land degradation,
excessive use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides,
the natural forest reserves in the area are exploited by the farmers who practice chena cultivation, in effect reducing the bio diversity.
Main activities of the project are:
Increase forest cover in barren hill slopes and catchment areas, introduce environmental friendly sustainable agricultural practices, reduce chemical fertilizer and pesticide usage, increase herbal and indigenous tree plant coverage in home gardens
Groups involved:
162 small groups consisting of Nation builders Association members with 23 operational committees for each GN division.
600 farmers being trained on management of plant nurseries.
1280 women actively involved in implementation of the project
Removal of forest cover in this area in the hilly dry zone has caused drying up of natural water bodies,
soil erosion and associated land degradation,
excessive use of chemical fertilizer and pesticides,
the natural forest reserves in the area are exploited by the farmers who practice chena cultivation, in effect reducing the bio diversity.
Main activities of the project are:
Increase forest cover in barren hill slopes and catchment areas, introduce environmental friendly sustainable agricultural practices, reduce chemical fertilizer and pesticide usage, increase herbal and indigenous tree plant coverage in home gardens
Groups involved:
162 small groups consisting of Nation builders Association members with 23 operational committees for each GN division.
600 farmers being trained on management of plant nurseries.
1280 women actively involved in implementation of the project
Loading map...
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Nation Builders Association
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 20,405.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 10,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 75,160.00
Project Number:
SRL/95/G52/015
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Awareness on agro biodiversity was emphasised in this project.
Notable Community Participation
Communities in the selected villages participated in the activities by planting the water stream reservations and developing home gardens.
+ View more
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
Visit the Sri Lanka Country Page