Nature based Solution (NbS)

Forest Landscape Restoration with the participation of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Madhya Pradesh

Project Objectives –

1. Assessment of ecological, social and economic impact of extraction of key forest NTFP resources in Sheopur and Dindori Forest Divisions in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Identification of key degraded patches where restoration offers the most potential (in ecological, Social and economic terms)
3. Preparation of a long-term plan for restoration in these patches.

Project Location: Sheopur and Dindori Forest Divisions, Madhya Pradesh

Project Activities Done –

• Assessed ecological, social and economic impact of extraction of at least 12 key NTFPs in Sheopur and Dindori Forest Divisions in Madhya Pradesh.
• Prepared a long-term plan for restoration of these NTFPs in degraded patches.
• Implemented the above restoration plan at the selected sites to demonstrate the principles of sustainable  restoration.