Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Assessing the Ecosystem Services of Newly Declared Conservation Reserves

Grantee Name: Snehakunja Trust

Hotspot: Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Location: India
Amount: $19,108
Dates: Sep 2013 – Dec 2014
Keywords: Non-timber Forest Products (incl. fuelwood), Research

Work towards assessing ecosystem services of newly declared conservation reserves in Uttara Kannada District. Assess ecosystem service values of non-timber forest products (NTFP) use, ecotourism, hydrological and carbon value of conservation reserves using questionnaire survey, resource mapping and appropriate scientific methods.

Strategic Direction :

1 Enable action by diverse communities and partnerships to ensure conservation of key biodiversity areas and enhance connectivity in the corridors