Bio diversity conservation of the Nellikele forest reserve by National Ethnic Unity Foundation
This project deals with the protection of the ?Nelli kele? medicinal reserve. Some of the main activities are:
Awareness raising of communities, erecting boards around the reserve for the promotion of biodiversity, sustainable use of natural resources for income generation, establishing CBO's and a micro- credit system for the communities.
Groups involved are Approx 150 school children, villagers of 75 families in the area.
Benefits:
The ?Nelli kele? medicinal forest to be identified and demarcated as a reserve unit and
Conserve the forest by the direct participation of the villagers in the area. Livelihoods o f75 families to be improved through project activties
Awareness raising of communities, erecting boards around the reserve for the promotion of biodiversity, sustainable use of natural resources for income generation, establishing CBO's and a micro- credit system for the communities.
Groups involved are Approx 150 school children, villagers of 75 families in the area.
Benefits:
The ?Nelli kele? medicinal forest to be identified and demarcated as a reserve unit and
Conserve the forest by the direct participation of the villagers in the area. Livelihoods o f75 families to be improved through project activties
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
National Ethnic Unity Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 8,558.22
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 229.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,075.00
Project Number:
SRL/03/05
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
50% Male, 50% Female
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Awareness raising of communities, erecting boards around the reserve for the promotion of biodiversity
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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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