Participatory conservation in reducing threats to Rawana Ella Wildlife sanctuary by Muwanwewa Grama Sanvardhana Samithiya
Rawana Ella sanctuary?s biodiversity richness is threatened by the human activities of the surrounding communities. It is also prone to forest fires. Proposes to create fire belts, reforestation, soil conservation practices, awareness creation, home garden and alternate income generation practices for the surrounding villages. Establishing Ella environment circle to facilitate sustainable conservation practices.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Muwanwewa Grama Sanwardana Samithiya
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 26,993.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 2,711.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 520.00
Project Number:
SRL/SGP/OP4/Y3/RAF/2010/10
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Awareness creation will be done among communities as well as the school children
Notable Community Participation
Ella environmental circle will be formed with the participation of surrounding communities. Establishment of fire belt will be done with the participation of the community as it is an important element of conserving the sanctuary's biodiversity.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
Email:
Address
UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
Colombo 7
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