Forest and Biodiversity conservation in Rajasthan

ongoing

The purpose of this project is to improve the overall ecological balance in the State of Rajasthan, by supporting the protection of endemic and the restoration of endangered plant species, implementing biodiversity conservation measures inside and outside of protected forest areas in the Eastern region of Rajasthan, and empowering the Forest Department to implement sustainable and climate responsive forest management and wildlife conservation.The project covers 13 districts of Rajasthan and has 5 components:Forest plantations and restorations,Erosion control and soil moisture conservation,Biodiversity management and creation of ecological corridors,Local development and community support, Institutional support to the Rajasthan Forest Department (RFD).Among the innovative activities of the AFD-funded project:Support for the ecological protection of the Orans (sacred groves),Development of micro-reserves to protect endemic species,  Community awareness of climate change and social inclusion,The creation of an ecological corridor allowing eventually the circulation of tigers between Rajasthan and the neighbouring state of Madhya Pradesh, Support to the forest department (fight against climate change, management of wetlands, monitoring of ecosystems, and development of ecotourism).