Solution for Restoration of Degraded Forests

We're passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. So, when we had the opportunity to work on a unique project on Eco-restoration of the Degraded Himalayas linked to the livelihood of forest-dependent communities, under the JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) supported Uttarakhand Forest Resources Management Project (UFRMP), we knew we were in for something special. 

Our task was to identify degraded forest areas in Uttarakhand that were suitable for eco-restoration involving local communities and administration. SPARC’s team worked closely with forest-dependent communities (Van Panchayats), to ensure that the solutions we developed were tailored to the unique geographical settings of the area. The project included about 800 treatment areas covering about 37500 hectares of degraded forest land across 13 forest divisions helping 840 communities, and improving their lives while reducing pressure on forests.    

By conducting baseline resource mapping and analyzing the area's geographical settings, we were able to provide tailored solutions for long-term and viable eco-restoration. Through our efforts, beneficiaries of the project were able to earn money by selling carbon credits, thus ensuring a better livelihood for them.

• Remote Sensing and GIS-based analysis for Eco restoration site selection
• Ground surveys, participatory planning, and micro-plan preparation
• Monitoring and tracking of physical and financial progress through a location-integrated WebGIS platform