Bio-diversity

Naren wetland is key habitats for migratory birds, especially for Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis), which is the first class national protected animal. It is the breeding ground for Black-necked Crane in summer and wintering ground for whooper swan(Cygnus cygnus). Aside from these birds, it is the home for many first class national protected animas such as Ciconia nigra, Procapra przewalskii and second class national protected animals such as Antropoides virgo, Otus insularis, Egretta garzetta, Alaudidae and Anser indicus. The project will involve the local communities to protect the wetland and reduce human disturbance to the habitat of black-necked crane and other birds. Main problems: 1.Climate Change caused the wetland shrinking and grassland degradation and desertification 2. Human activity is increasing negative impact on the black-necked crane habitat. Solutions/activities: 1. Develop the Black-Necked Crane Habitat Conservation strategy and action plan 2. Conduct conservation activities through establishment of community patrolling team, awareness improvement, prohibited grazing, sheep shed construction to reduce human negative impact on wetland. 3. Raise public awareness through internet, exhibition,trainings and study tours. 4. Demonstrate and promote solar energy facilities. 5. Develop CO2 emissions trading project and return the money to support community conservation and development. 6. Improve local livelihood, especially women`s livelihood by renovating old house and build new house, producing local food and developing eco-tourism Anticipated results/outcomes: 1. 128 ha. of habitat of black-necked crane protected 2. 200 people trained and equipped with knowledge of wetland conservation 3. 50000 people`s awareness of biodiversity conservation improved 4. 20 households installed solar energy facilities 5. 20 women participated in livelihood improvement and their income increase $246 per year per capita.

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