Bio-diversity

The Project is proposed for with an objective of critical water source protection and Sustainable land management for Joenkhar Critical Water Source Protection Group of comprising Joenkhar, Murbee and Tholong village under Jeonkhar Chiwog. The village lies in the western part of the sakten wildlife sanctuary. The forest facing towards North have diverse forest types with dominating families of Luareceae and Fagaceae. The group consists of 64 HH, to reach at heart of project site it takes three hours from end of road point, i.e., from Phongmey, RNR-EC office. Gewog area sprawl about 455 Sq Km. The project site is located few kilometers away from Gamri River. The village lies at lower area which is nearby Gamri River. Few years back, due to soil erosion there was formation of gully which will lead to complication in near future. At the monsoon season, due to rain several stream are formed which lead to tributaries to Gamri River. The streams lead to soil erosion which cause of loss of arable land and forest. Yumzangmo is the forest area which is the home for the source of water which benefits project proposed village and the institutions. To reach water source it takes 1 hrs. For the village the Yumzangmo is only source of water. This particular water from Yumzangmo benefit 70 Household and institutions. At Yumzangmo there is six source of water which is all utilized by the village and institution. In monsoon season, several streams are formed which contribute as tributaries Gamri River. The streams have direct effect on loss of arable land through soil erosion which contributes to gully formation at nearby village and above village which lead to complication in near future. If the project is implemented at early stage, then the problems will addressed at early stage. Yumzangmo is the only source of water for the village and institution. As it is found from few years back that due to insufficient flow of water from some of sources faces difficulties to the public for going searching other water sources. Not only that some of villager suggest that due to increased in population will also cause a problem to water source. The main objective of the project is : 1. Protection of six critical water sources 2. Plantation and rehabilitation of degraded land 2. Enhancing household nutrition and income generation 4. Knowledge management and capacity development

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