Geographical features of site
Mountainous up to 600masl. Has volcanic ash
Objectives of restoration
Livelihood and climate change resilience
Type/method of restoration
Pioneer species, agroforest, rainforest
Challenges and threats to the area
Volcanic ash has buried a lot of the area. Mountains are denuded and soils are imbalanced. Water is a scarce resource for farmers
Solutions/interventions being done in response to challenges and objectives
Reforest top portion; build agro forests in the bottom portion; create industries out of bamboo. We need economic solutions because the communities are tempted to turn trees into charcoal if they cannot earn money. Charcoal, although illegal, has a sure market.
Support needed and details:
Funding of the livelihood programs first, then the environmental ones.
