Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Roots of a Green Economy: Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Local Livelihoods in the Anamalai Corridor

Grantee Name: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society

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Location: India
Amount: $50,000
Dates: May 2013 – Dec 2015
Keywords: Community-based conservation, Indigenous People, Non-timber Forest Products (incl. fuelwood), Tourism

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