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Roots of a Green Economy: Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Local Livelihoods in the Anamalai Corridor
Grantee Name: 
Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society
HOTSPOT
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$50,000
DATES
Jun 2013
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Dec 2015
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$50,000
DATES
Jun 2013
-
Dec 2015

Expand the protected area network into the Theni Forest Division, linking the Anamalai and Periyar-Agastyamalai corridors. Demonstrate the effectiveness of Theni Conservation Reserve as a co-management model, and facilitate formulation and implementation of a management plan for the reserve. Test forest-based livelihood options as potential benefit-sharing and sustainable funding mechanisms for the reserve, including ecotourism and sustainable harvesting of non-timber forest products.

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