Conservation of Nilgala Forest Reserve by planting 50 acres adjoining forest with plants and trees for medicinal value and use by the Wellassa Development Foundation. See SRL/01/008 for other project of this NGO.
Rationale
The ?Nilgala? herbal forest with a historical significance is gradually deteriorating owing to acts of illegal timber dealers and use for human habitation and chena cultivation,
soil erosion due to excessive clearing of land.
Objectives & activities
Plant trees and medicinal plants in 50 acres, to prevent destruction and plunder of the Nilgala forest reserve, set up a plant nursery, and conduct awareness programmes
Conservation of herbal plants in the forest reserve.
Setting up and maintenance of a herbal plant nursery
Distribution of herbal plants among the community, 20 types to be planted in each home garden, educate people on its uses and importance and incline them towards Ayurvedic system of medicine.
Fence the herbal forest area.
The ?Nilgala? herbal forest with a historical significance is gradually deteriorating owing to acts of illegal timber dealers and use for human habitation and chena cultivation,
soil erosion due to excessive clearing of land.
Objectives & activities
Plant trees and medicinal plants in 50 acres, to prevent destruction and plunder of the Nilgala forest reserve, set up a plant nursery, and conduct awareness programmes
Conservation of herbal plants in the forest reserve.
Setting up and maintenance of a herbal plant nursery
Distribution of herbal plants among the community, 20 types to be planted in each home garden, educate people on its uses and importance and incline them towards Ayurvedic system of medicine.
Fence the herbal forest area.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Wellassa Developement Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 13,750.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,956.00
Project Number:
SRL/95/G52/020
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Communities living around the forest were involved in the activities.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Communities made aware of making their livelihoods sustainable while conserving forest.
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Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
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Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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