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COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT THOUGH INTRODUCTION OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN HORS, AGHNDJADZOR AND TARATUMB COMMUNITIES OF VAYOTS DZOR REGION
TendersInfo - Project Notices
February 4, 2014 Tuesday
Project Number: ARM/SGP/OP5/Y3/CORE/BD/13/25
Country: Armenia
Area Of Work: Biodiversity
Operational Phase: Phase 5
Grant Amount: US$ 41,120.00
Co-Financing Cash: US$ 12,200.00
Start Date: 10/2013
End Date: 12/2014
Status: Currently under execution
Project Description: The unique mountain forest and subalpine
landscapes with poorly known and threatened biodiversity are located
in Hors, Akhndjadzor and Taratumb communities of Vayots Dzor region of
Armenia.
The project area of 1700 hectares reflects the diversity of Vayots Dzor
natural resources: mountains, forests, lake, wetlands and grassland
with high value of biodiversity. Moreover, the target zone is adjoining
eastern part of Khosrov Forest State Reserve and may serve as a buffer
area and an ecological corridor for many endangered wild animals, as
Leopards (Panthera pardus), Bezoar Goats (Capra aegagrus), Mouflons
(Ovis orientailis) etc. Unfortunately, such rich biodiversity is
currently threatened: the rapid developing farming and uncontrolled
use of natural resources (poaching, logging and overgrazing, etc.) are
major threats to ecosystems and wildlife here.
The overall objective of the project is to promote nature conservation
by reducing conflict between wildlife and local communities in Vayots
Dzor area through incorporation of sustainable biodiversity-friendly
income-generating practices into local community livelihoods.
The project specific activities include making an inventory and
implementing monitoring of threatened ecosystems, establishing a
community-based tourist infrastructure as well as raising awareness on
biodiversity conservation and enhancing local capacity to implement
bioresources-dependant sustainable livelihood practices. It is
believed that introduction of eco-tourism in the project communities
as a viable biodiversity-friendly livelihood practice in and around
the NGO-managed protected area will generate additional sources of
income and increase understating and awareness of the importance and
value of rich biodiversity locally.
Grantee: "BEZOAR" SAVAGE NATURE AND HUNTING SPESIES PROTECTION NGO
Organisation Mission : For GEF SGP, the community-based approach
is the cornerstone for addressing local and global environmental
and sustainable development challenges. SGP provides grants to
civil society organizations (CSOs), notably national and local
non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations
(CBOs), and indigenous peoples organizations. SGP grantees may also
include other not-for-profit organizations such as professional
associations, unions and other civil society groups.
By enabling a direct connection between sustainable livelihoods
and the generation of local and global livelihoods, SGP empowers
communities to act and participate in their own development and hence
ensures community ownership and impact. Over the course of the last
20 years, SGP has provided grants to over 12,000 grantees with 64
percent of grant
country :Armenia
TendersInfo - Project Notices
February 4, 2014 Tuesday
Project Number: ARM/SGP/OP5/Y3/CORE/BD/13/25
Country: Armenia
Area Of Work: Biodiversity
Operational Phase: Phase 5
Grant Amount: US$ 41,120.00
Co-Financing Cash: US$ 12,200.00
Start Date: 10/2013
End Date: 12/2014
Status: Currently under execution
Project Description: The unique mountain forest and subalpine
landscapes with poorly known and threatened biodiversity are located
in Hors, Akhndjadzor and Taratumb communities of Vayots Dzor region of
Armenia.
The project area of 1700 hectares reflects the diversity of Vayots Dzor
natural resources: mountains, forests, lake, wetlands and grassland
with high value of biodiversity. Moreover, the target zone is adjoining
eastern part of Khosrov Forest State Reserve and may serve as a buffer
area and an ecological corridor for many endangered wild animals, as
Leopards (Panthera pardus), Bezoar Goats (Capra aegagrus), Mouflons
(Ovis orientailis) etc. Unfortunately, such rich biodiversity is
currently threatened: the rapid developing farming and uncontrolled
use of natural resources (poaching, logging and overgrazing, etc.) are
major threats to ecosystems and wildlife here.
The overall objective of the project is to promote nature conservation
by reducing conflict between wildlife and local communities in Vayots
Dzor area through incorporation of sustainable biodiversity-friendly
income-generating practices into local community livelihoods.
The project specific activities include making an inventory and
implementing monitoring of threatened ecosystems, establishing a
community-based tourist infrastructure as well as raising awareness on
biodiversity conservation and enhancing local capacity to implement
bioresources-dependant sustainable livelihood practices. It is
believed that introduction of eco-tourism in the project communities
as a viable biodiversity-friendly livelihood practice in and around
the NGO-managed protected area will generate additional sources of
income and increase understating and awareness of the importance and
value of rich biodiversity locally.
Grantee: "BEZOAR" SAVAGE NATURE AND HUNTING SPESIES PROTECTION NGO
Organisation Mission : For GEF SGP, the community-based approach
is the cornerstone for addressing local and global environmental
and sustainable development challenges. SGP provides grants to
civil society organizations (CSOs), notably national and local
non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations
(CBOs), and indigenous peoples organizations. SGP grantees may also
include other not-for-profit organizations such as professional
associations, unions and other civil society groups.
By enabling a direct connection between sustainable livelihoods
and the generation of local and global livelihoods, SGP empowers
communities to act and participate in their own development and hence
ensures community ownership and impact. Over the course of the last
20 years, SGP has provided grants to over 12,000 grantees with 64
percent of grant
country :Armenia