Watershed protection and replanting of dried up water courses by Environment Protection Foundation
Rationale
Streams and other water bodies in the area have dried up due to deforestation.
River banks have eroded as a result of the soil being exposed.
Objectives, activities, groups involved
Plant trees along the dried up water streams in the reserves that have been destroyed in order to minimize soil errosion and restore the lost green cover, encourage the people to grow fuelwood trees and use energy saving alternatives for cooking.
Restoration of the natural springs in the forest reserves,
Re plantation of Bamboo, Kumbuk, Kithul etc. in the river banks in order to protect watersheds.
50 poorest families have been identified as beneficiaries, who are to grow 12,000 plants of the above varieties in small nursery units and plant them at suitable locations at a later stage and maintenance.
Streams and other water bodies in the area have dried up due to deforestation.
River banks have eroded as a result of the soil being exposed.
Objectives, activities, groups involved
Plant trees along the dried up water streams in the reserves that have been destroyed in order to minimize soil errosion and restore the lost green cover, encourage the people to grow fuelwood trees and use energy saving alternatives for cooking.
Restoration of the natural springs in the forest reserves,
Re plantation of Bamboo, Kumbuk, Kithul etc. in the river banks in order to protect watersheds.
50 poorest families have been identified as beneficiaries, who are to grow 12,000 plants of the above varieties in small nursery units and plant them at suitable locations at a later stage and maintenance.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Environment Protection Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 4,750.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 4,750.00
Project Number:
SRL/95/G52/048
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
Male and female
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
N/A
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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
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