Biodiversity Based Income Generation Forest Gardens Programme


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Before started the forest garden programme
 Project name: Biodiversity based income generation forest gardens programme
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254 homelands in selected AGA's Divisions in Badulla and Monaragala District
 Project area: Badulla and Moneragala districts in Uva Province
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Beneficiaries: 254 farmers
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Funded by: Development Fund (DF) Norway
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One year later
 Project duration and status: 2012-2014
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Within 2 years
 Staff: 2 Field officers
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Three years later
 Project objective: Rehabilitate devastated land through increased biodiversity.
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Specify objectives:
  • Increased soil fertility and maintained
  • Farmers followed Environment friendly farming methods
  • Conserved water catchments
  • Steps taken to retain moisture level in the farm land
  • Conservation of catchments around the drinking water wells


Project Activities and Outputs
Activities
Outputs
Training on farm planning, soil conservation and shade development 254 farm lands consist of 127 acres converted in to said farming system
Training on nature farming – Organic fertilizer, liquid fertilizer making and application 254 farm lands practicing organic farming methods
Training on planting and pest control 254 farm lands planted plants as planed and used environment friendly methods for pest control
Provide plant material 254 farmers received and planted food crops, fruits, spices, medicinal plants
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Lessons learned:
  • Farmers are convinced soil is enriched, plant diversity and income is increased with in 3 year period
  • Farmers are Convinced about the farming technology