Bio-diversity

Implementing NGO/CBO: The Association for Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Mekong Basin (APSAM): Originated as a network of Small Scale Farmers in Upper Northeastern Region , launching activities in protecting community rights on cultivated land promoting alternative agriculture in Phu Phan Range since 1991, APSAM now extends its activities to managing water basin using participatory approaches, as well as campaigns on human rights. Location of project: Flat plain and hilly cultivated areas along Mekong River banks in selected locations in Nakhornphanom, Bungkarn and Nongkhai Province are primary targeted location. 8 villages which are members of Fisher Folks Network in 7 Province are secondary location. The river has been under threat of over-fishing, degradation of habitats, and fluctuation of water level. Target Population: 7,611 families in project location whose main livelihood activities, especially paddy farming and other plantation, depend upon the provisions of Mekong River ecosystems and other general services. 526 families are direct participants. The per capita income is THB: 31,000. Main Activities to be carried out: 1.Launching capacity building through open forum 2. Launching demonstration of conservation activities: reserved areas 3. Launching dissemination of project results 4. Launching participatory evaluation / knowledge management Anticipated Results and Indicators: 1. Increased awareness and capacity of targeted population witnessed by active participation in management of habitats/niches of water species and river banks against erosion 2. Two threatened water species being protected and increased in number 3. Establishment of 7 community forest reserve areas in Mekong River and its tributaries leading to increased community food security system 4. Compiled community knowledge on water species management and sustainable fishery for dissemination to wider public

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