The project in Taga Village would complement the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment efforts to focus on addiing other sustainable agriclture or income generating activities to the project. The village other main resource which needs protection is its freshwater pool, with water source emanating from the surrounding caves, which also holds the freshwater for drinking. The freshwater pool is currently used by the villagers for bathing, although the drinking source is presently not suitable for consumption because of the high level of ecoli. The water resource currently has poor water circulation and drainage with minimal input. The water level at the pool is slowly decreasing and it can pose some adverse impact for village households who do not have piped water and are the main users of freshwater pool for bathing and washing.

Objective: To enhance understanding and awareness of Taga Village about the link between forest ecosystem and freshwater resources

Conduct an assessment of remaining forestland and identify the importance of the forest reources to sustaining the water resources of the village