Bio-diversity

Implementing NGO/CBO: Community Council of Tambol Khoke Sarn (CCTK): Registered as a community council on 12 March 2009 with mission to build capacity of community organization, launch survey and assessment of effects of natural disaster and fluctuation of water level in Mekong River upon community livelihoods. Location of project: Six villages along Mekong River bank in Chanumarn District, Amnartcharoen Province, a flat cultivated land of Greater Mekong Basin of fish-and-rice culture. Once rich in water species, the location now experiences dwindling number of fishes due to destructive fishing and fluctuation of water level in Mekong River. Target Population: 1,413 families in project location majority of which make living through agricultural practices( paddy, cash crops, other seasonal crops) and provision of general services. 200 families are direct participants. The per capita income is THB: 34,231.58. Main Activities to be carried out: 1.Launching capacity building through open forum ,meeting and survey & assessment 2. Launching demonstration of conservation activities: fish habitats, reserve areas ,etc. 3. Launching dissemination of project results 4. Launching participatory evaluation / knowledge management Anticipated Results and Indicators:

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