Bio-diversity

The three catchment areas of Thowangchu, Lamchutor and Gangkalamjug in Tsakaling village are at risk of drying up due to human activities as they are not currently not protected. Therefore the Tsakaling Village Committee would like to protect these catchment areas which would not only benefit the local community but also would conserve the biodiversity of these areas. The objective of the project is to conserve the three catchment areas, install fuel efficient stoves to reduce fire wood consumption and increase the forest cover locally. As per the progress report of the project, 4,859 numbers of tree saplings have been planted of various species. GEF/SGP Office has asked them to provide the exact area covered by plantation.

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