Environmental policy and administrative management

Sustainable Land Use and Management for Ethnic Phnong Communities project will focus upon village capacity to manage their land and forest resources sustainably by building upon agricultural and small livestock husbandry activities introduced by CRDT in 2006. These activities will continue to be incorporated into the existing framework provided by the PLUP plans through close consultation with the NRM Committees. Each intervention will be discussed to ensure that it is consistent with the goals of the plan. Furthermore, the increased productivity achieved by the activities below will extend field life, improve soil conservation and thus reduce the pressure to expand into primary forests. Agricultural sustainability will continue to be improved through practices such as soil conservation, nutrient management (e.g. composting) and crop rotation and diversification. Aspects of the nationally recognized SRI approach will be introduced to improve rice production and rice yields. A range of approaches will be used for pest management. This will include aspects of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), especially in responding to insect pests, with a focus on non-chemical means of control. The establishment of water-efficient home gardens and mushroom growing will continue to be introduced for consumption and sale at local markets. This not only improves food security issues, but also provides additional household disposable income. To compliment this programme, market chain analysis will be conducted in order to provide villagers with clear indicators of what needs to be grown and when, as well as the development of a Farmer s Association responsible for overseeing equitable benefit sharing amongst village producers.

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