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

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.