Conservation of the Upper Watershed of the Kirindiella and prevention of soil erosion by the Grameeya Praja Sanwardana Padanama
To plant indigenous tree species on 100 acres of degraded forest land, prevention of soil erosion, construct SALT terraces where necessary, awareness raising among the community and to improve livelihoods of 125 families by developing their home gardens and improving sanitation. The selected bufferzone communities are dependent on the forest for fuelwood and is prone to encroaching land due to population growth. The intention is to raise awareness on the importance of conservation of the forest as well as other factors as stated above.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Grameeya Praja Sanwardana Padanama
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 11,655.82
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 797.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 701.00
Project Number:
SRL/03/30
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Capacity building on home garden development, planiting of indigenous tree species to protect degraded forest land and soil prevention techniques
Gender Focus
Female and male participation
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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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