Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Woman planting trees. — Planting trees near Mikhaylovka Village in Lori.

© Armenia Tree Project

Evaluation and Implementation of Sustainable Forestry Models in Northern Armenia

Grantee Name: Armenian Assembly of America

Hotspot: Caucasus
Location: Armenia
Amount: $100,000
Dates: Sep 2006 – Dec 2008
Keywords: Capacity building, Forestry, Livelihoods

Evaluate the current status of the forest in the project site, develop a strategy on sustainable forestry practice, carry out a training program on sustainable forestry and a pilot program based on sustainable forestry principles, and provide training and projects for local stakeholders on alternative income-generating activities.

Strategic Direction : 3 Implement models demonstrating sustainable resource use in five target corridors