Restoration and replanting of Bibile Dodam cultivation through appropriate mixed cropping method by Wellassa Development Foundation
Base line survey and identifying areas where the Dodam has survived the virus, awareness raising of farmers and selection of farmers, establish plant nurseries, home garden planting according to suitable model, composting and wormiculture , assistance in marketing of produce, wide publicity for the project and participatory monitoring and evaluation
Selection of highly resist plants having considerable yield with their past experience (providing nformation), protection of excisting trees as "In situ conservation" in farmers fields, community nursery management, growing orange plants in farmers fields in a diverse, orange plant dominated mixed cropping modal are the notable activities of community participation
A mixed cropping modal was developed dominating with orange trees as nanlogues to natural forest considering not only vertical space but also horizontal space comprising annual, bi annual and perennials. The program was focused to derive common benefits to the area and addressing to generate individual income of the beneficiaries who are engaged in the project. Income generation will begin fron the 8th month as a result of annual crops (eg banana, papaw, short term crops). Few nursery keepers, marketing assistants, input suppliers may be also be invloved when implementing project
Selection of highly resist plants having considerable yield with their past experience (providing nformation), protection of excisting trees as "In situ conservation" in farmers fields, community nursery management, growing orange plants in farmers fields in a diverse, orange plant dominated mixed cropping modal are the notable activities of community participation
A mixed cropping modal was developed dominating with orange trees as nanlogues to natural forest considering not only vertical space but also horizontal space comprising annual, bi annual and perennials. The program was focused to derive common benefits to the area and addressing to generate individual income of the beneficiaries who are engaged in the project. Income generation will begin fron the 8th month as a result of annual crops (eg banana, papaw, short term crops). Few nursery keepers, marketing assistants, input suppliers may be also be invloved when implementing project
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Wellassa Developement Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 23,101.87
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 5,726.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 4,165.00
Project Number:
SRL/05/13
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
A mixed cropping modal was developed dominating with orange trees as nanlogues to natural forest considering not only vertical space but also horizontal space comprising annual, bi annual and perennials. The program was focused to derive common benefits to the area and addressing to generate individual income of the beneficiaries who are engaged in the project. Income generation will begin fron the 8th month as a result of annual crops (eg banana, papaw, short term crops). Few nursery keepers, marketing assistants, input suppliers may be also be invloved when implementing project
Capacity - Building Component
Awareness training on proper mix cropping, nursery management, post crop management, drip irrigation techniques conservation of soil and water, marketing improving bio diversity (including protection of genetic diverstiy or orange varieties)
Community empowerment through formation of community based organizations
Networking among beneficiaries ( share labour, credit, poicy issues, development issues)
Development of marketing structure
Publications
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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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