Kodigahakanda Biodiversity Conservation Project Phase-3
කොඩිගහකන්ද ජෛවවිවිධත්ව සංරක්ෂණ ව්‍යාපෘතිය අදියර -3
මිහිතල මිතුරෝ පරිසර සංවර්ධන පදනම සිය 25 වන සංවත්සරයට සමගාමීව කොඩිගහකන්ද ජෛවවිවිධත්ව සංරක්ෂණය සඳහා නව ප‍්‍රවේශයක් සඳහා පියවර තබමින් සිටින වග අපි ඔබට සතුටින් දැනුම් දෙමු.
This new project is a continuous extension of a 25-year process so far. Following are the details of the proposed project to be implemented in 2020-2022. You can get involved in any of its activities.
එම නව ව්‍යාපෘතිය මෙතෙක් වසර 25 ක කි‍්‍රයාවළියක අඛණ්ඩ දිගුවකි. 2020 -2022 කාලය තුළ කි‍්‍රයාත්මක කිරීමට යෝජිත මෙම ව්‍යාපෘතිය පිළිබඳ විස්තර පහත දැක්වේ. එහි ඔ්නෑම කි‍්‍රයාකාරකමක් සඳහා ඔබට ද විවිධාකාරයෙන් සම්බන්ධ විය හැකිය.
01 Name of the Project: Conservation of Biodiversity of Kodigahakanda with Community Participation - Phase 3
02 Name and Address of Oraganization:
Mihithala Mithuro (Earth Friends ) Environment Development Foundation
Biodiversity Center, Kodigahakanda Sanctuary, Olaboduwa North, Gonapola Junction, Sri Lanka
03 Contact Details:
Tel-: +94713496971, +94772110988, +94112754700
Email: mihithalamithuro@gmail.com
web: www.mihithalamithuro.org
04 Duration, Location and District
2020 --2022 Two Year, Kodigahakanda sanctuary And Olaboduwa North GN Division, Kalutara District
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05 The rationality and justification of the project
Sustainable community protection areas and governance approaches have been identified and strengthened. Strengthening community-based conservation for high biodiversity areas.
The forest is being preserved by the Kodigahakanda Conservation Community Foundation under supervision Mihithala Mithuro (Earth Friends).
06 Project Background
Kodigahakanda is a natural forest with an area of 12.63 hectares Since 1994,
our organization has been conserving the forest with the contribution of the community.
This forest is hilly area and is situated close to the capital Colombo. A tourist attractive
place for both local and foreign. Three scientific research has taken place on the biological
diversity of the forest. Three scientific research has taken place on the biological diversity
of the forest. The latest research took place in 2014-2015. According to the data, more than
150 species of plants have been identified in the research area. There are many native and
endemic plant species of threatened species.
Enhancing the living standards of the community, Eco-tourism is well-managed. A tourist
guide is being made by a young team. About 12 members of the surrounding community
have been provided with a formal training on biological diversity and ecotourism. The highest
number of tourists was recorded in the first quarter of the year. Our organization organizes
environmental educational camps for school and university students. We are not capable
enough to maintain a large staff. At the midpoint of various difficulties, it consists of 3 full-time
employees. For 25 years we have come forward on a voluntary basis. It is not enough to
sustain this process on a sustainable basis. Therefore, we are turning towards social
entrepreneurship this year
The Kodigahakanda Community Conservation Sanctuary is an isolated forest situated
close to the Colombo city of the western province of Sri Lanka. Since 1994, this forest has been
conserved by Mihithala Mithuro Environment Development Foundation with the participation
of the community. The three scientific experiments carried out in three occasions revealed that
this tiny forest contains a high-value biodiversity. Among these, there are species that are
endemic to extinction.
The main objective of this project is to protect endangered plant species. These species are
endangered due to its high value. It supply food resources and they have medicinal, commercial,
aesthetic values. Some of them are fire wood. Therefore, the threats to these species have also
increased. It maintain soil, water and air quality.
Socio economic survey of The Community around the Kodigahakanda forestTotal Families –: 219 Population -: Male : 433 Female: 482Toilet facilities -: 189 Yes Non : 20Drinking water -: 13 yes 196 No It is the main problem in this villageProfession-: 12 in government servants most others are Daily laborers. The livelihood of many is the employment of quarries. Over 80 percent are families with low income families. They are aid recipients of the government.
07 Main Problems, Problem Recognition MethodologyThe members of the Steering Committee of the Kodigahakanda Conservation Community Foundation (KCCF) and the Mihithala Mithuro Environmental Development Foundation (MEDEF) were able to identify and analyze problems using the Problem Tree Methodology. Once the problems have been identified, the problem analysis, needs analysis, and then objectives were Identify. The following are the issues addressed by this project.
07.01 Rapid dissemination of invasive species throughout the Kodigahakanda sanctuary, which adversely affects its biodiversity.
07.02 Lack of basic amenities required for tourists
07.03 Poor living standard of the community
08. Objectives
08.01 Invasive species are managed properly and the biodiversity of the Kodigahakanda Sanctuary is conserved before 2022.
08.02 During the first year of the project, the natural trail network of the Kodigahakanda Sanctuary was restored to a distance of 4 km.
08.03 By the end of the year 2, the direct income of 50 families in the surrounding communities will increase by 20%.
09 Activity Flan
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Activity
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Time
frame
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indicators of completion
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01 Objective
Invasive species are managed properly and the
biodiversity of the Kodigahakanda Sanctuary is conserved before 2022.
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01.01 To
educate the community on invasive species with the contribution of experts in
the relevant subject
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Within
1st Year first three months
| Number of community
aware of invasive species
and their management
by 2020 |
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01.02 Preparation of invasive plant management plan with community contribution
under the supervision of experts.
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Within
1st Year first Four months
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Invasive Plant Management Plan prepared by May 2020
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01.03 Removal of invasive plants proposed to be removed
with the participation of selected community groups
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May of
2020 – May of 2022
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Number of invasive plants
removed or managed by May 2022
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02 During the first year of the
project, the natural trail network of the Kodigahakanda Sanctuary was restored
to a distance of 4 km.
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02.01 Establishment of
the Entrance
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Within 2020 June- JulyTime
frame
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Finished entry gate by July 2020
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02.02 Strengthening the
banks of the Stream flowing through the nature trails and Constructing 12 stone
steps in the First 200 m in Nature trail
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Within 2020 August – 2021 March 2021
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Side walls and stairways built by April 2021
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02.03 Establishment of
Camping site and Study Pavilion in ''Henkuttiya Zone"
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2021 June – Dec
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Campground and Study Pavilion built by January 2022
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02.04 Setting the stairs
and hand supports in the final 200 meters
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2022 January– March
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Arch Setting the stairs and hand supports in the final
200m by April 2022
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02.05 Establishment of
13 boards that highlight zones in the forest and their environmental
significance
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2020 January
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Installed 13 boards by February 2020
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02.06 Build the
staircase of the Observation tower built on the hilltop
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2020 January - March
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Build
the staircase of the Observation tower built on the hilltop by April 2020
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03 By the end of the year 2, the direct income of 50 families in the
surrounding communities will increase by 20%.
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03.01 Preparation of Separate Plans to enhance the
productivity of 50 selected Community Lands with the contribution of the Land
Section of the Horana Divisional Secretariat and the Department of Agriculture.
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2020 Jan -
March
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50 reports set to increase productivity for 50
lands by April 2020
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03.02 Implementation of recommended remedies to reduce soil erosion
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03.03 Land preparation for cultivation of recommended perennial crops
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2020 August - September
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50 lands prepared for perennial crops by September 2020
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03.04 Organic fertilizer preparation for 50 lands
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03.05 Providing seeds and plants
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2020 September
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Seeds and plants planted by October 2020
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03.06 Purchasing equipment for 50 home gardens
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Budget
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Activity
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Community
Contribution
USD
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Co-Funding
USD
|
Global
Given
Crowed
Fund -USD
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Total
USD
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01 Objective
Invasive species are managed properly and the
biodiversity of the Kodigahakanda Sanctuary is conserved before 2022.
|
|
|
01.01 To
educate the community on invasive species with the contribution of experts in
the relevant subject
|
20
| 50 | ………. |
70
|
|
01.02 Preparation of invasive plant management plan with community contribution under the supervision of experts.
|
50
|
1100
|
…………..
|
1150
|
|
01.03 Removal of invasive plants proposed to be removed with the participation of selected community groups
|
1000 | 1880 | ...................... |
2880
|
|
A-Sub Total 1-3
|
1070
|
3030
|
....................
|
4100
|
|
02 During the first year of the
project, the natural trail network of the Kodigahakanda Sanctuary was restored
to a distance of 4 km.
|
|
|
02.01 Establishment of the Entrance
|
18
| 120 | 41 | 179 |
| 02.02 Strengthening the banks of the Stream flowing through the nature trails and Constructing 12 stone steps in the First 200 m in Nature trail |
15
| 35 | 378 | 428 |
|
02.03 Establishment of Camping site and Study Pavilion in ''Henkuttiya Zone"
|
50
| 1100 |
...................
|
1150
|
| 02.04 Setting the stairs and hand supports in the final 200 meters |
35
| 475 | 652 | 1162 |
| 02.05 Establishment of 13 boards that highlight zones in the forest and their environmental significance |
320
| 800 | ................. |
1120
|
| 02.06 Build the
staircase of the Observation tower built on the hilltop, |
70
| 1600 | 1200 | 2870 |
| B -Sub Total 1-6 |
508
|
4130
| 2271 | 6909 |
|
03 By the end of the year 2, the direct income of 50 families in the surrounding communities will increase by 20%.
|
|
|
03.01 Preparation of Separate Plans to enhance the productivity of 50 selected Community Lands with the contribution of the Land Section of the Horana Divisional Secretariat and the Department of Agriculture.
|
236
|
1200
|
.............
|
1436
|
|
03.02 Implementation of recommended remedies to reduce soil erosion
|
779
|
5000
|
1405
|
7184
|
|
03.03 Land preparation for
cultivation of recommended perennial crops
|
437
|
1000
|
...............
|
1437
|
|
03.04 Organic fertilizer preparation for 50 lands
|
50
| 247 | 281 | 578 |
|
03.05 Providing seeds and plants
|
57
|
250
|
843
|
|
|
03.06 Purchasing equipment for 50 home gardens
|
200
|
463
|
200
|
863
|
| C-Sub Total 1-6 |
1759
|
8160
|
2729
|
12648
|
|
Total Cost A+B+C
|
3337 | 15320 | 5000 |
23657
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