Bio-diversity

Shemjong geog is the second smallest geog under Tsirang Dzongkhag. The geog comprises of 5 chiwogs. They are Zomling, Dekiling, Tashiling Toed, Tashiling Maed and Dangraygang Chiwogs. Out of Five Chiwogs, two Chiwogs namely Zomling and Tashiling Maed have approved CF (Community Forest) and Dekiling Chiwog has Community Forest establishment under process. The current project will be focused on Dangraygang CF as they have shown interest in CF establishment. The members of the CF will be all the villagers of the Dangraygang CF. Currently as per the geog records there are 50households which means the CF will have 50 members once established. The project context of this CF establishment is to conserve the forest sustainably and alleviate poverty in the village(s). The drawbacks of CF establishment on environment will drastically cease as there will be proper management, proper utilization and constant monitoring of the forest product. The proposed project will not only enhance the management of the forest but also improve the awareness about the importance of forest for the daily livelihood of the villagers. Some of the importance on why CF should be established are as follows: - Landslide management - Water source protection - Proper forest product management and the utilization - Alleviation of poverty - Socioeconomic development in the villages - Plantation for better causes in future and - Capacity building. The stake holders of the CF will include firstly the members, Geog Administration, Geog Forest Officer, Dzongkhag Forestry Sector, and Territorial Forestry Sector. Other Agency such as Dept. of Agriculture and Marketing Cooperation will be also involved. The stakeholders aforementioned will carry out lots of responsibilities ranging from conflict management, technical backstopping and guidance including constant M (Monitoring & Evaluation)

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