Sustainable rangeland management to protect red pandas and herder livelihoods
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £290,000
WHERE Bhutan
Summary
Community-based, multidisciplinary and integrated landcare program builds herder and agency capacity to achieve sustainable rangeland management and red panda conservation in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan. Herder livelihoods improved through more efficient livestock production, forest rehabilitation, income savings and red panda stewardship education.
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