Reforestation of hill slope for biodiversity conservation by Gallena Vihara Parisara Padanama
Reforestation and protection of Gallena Kanda, restore watershed and develop model herbal garden. The project aimed to reforest 15 acres of degraded hill slope which was planted with rubber at one time. At an earlier date this was part of a lush jungle which provided water for the communities living at the bottom of the hill range. As the jungle disappeared and rubber trees were uprooted, the streams dried out and the animals were left with no living habitat. The NGO headed by a Buddhist monk proposes the reforestation of this land to reactivate the streams and provide a haven to the animals of the area.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Gallena Vihara Parisara Padanama
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 5,798.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,916.00
Project Number:
SRL/92/G51/004
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Awareness raising on biodiversity conservation and use of medicinal plants.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
Not relevant.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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