Bio-diversity

This project aimed to conserve three water catchment areas i.e., Pokcheri, Yadaza and Chopazor along with its endemic flora. The projectl also used inter-educative methods like art and drama involving school children to create public awareness on GEF/SGP focal areas. The project also aimed to rehabilitate and protect the land from degradation especially during the monsoon season. To accomplish the above objectives, the following activities have been carried out as: 1. collection of seedlings of indigenous species; 2. planting of trees around the water catchment areas; 3. fencing around the water catchment areas; 4. drafting water catchment management plans; 5. implementation of water catchment management plan; 6. creating Agro-Forestry; 7. Landslide rehabilitation and protection; 8. Environmental Education Workshop. As a biodiversity demonstration project, the objectives were well achieved by the community school. The school area became rich with greenery around them. There is a botabical garden in the school. They started with vegetable garden for the school kitchen. The three water catchment areas were fenced and protected. Plantations around the catchment area was done and Ngatshang Community School started getting adequate drinking water.

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