Breve descrição da melhor prática

Under this practices sloping agriculture land technology (SALT-2 and SALT-4) were applied. In the sloping terrain fruits, fodder trees and broom brass were planted. Hedge row farming and alley cropping were applied. Different methods of agro-forestry practices were applied as necessary depending on site condition and specific condition of the farmers.

Localização

Makawanpur District, Nepal

Breve descrição do ambiente natural dentro do local especificado.

Tropical to subtropical
Altitude ranges between 600 and 1800 meters. About 90% of the annual rainfall in the area occurs between May and September.
The soils of suborder Ochrepts and Haplustalfs (order: Alfisoles) are common in south facing areas.The soils, mostly in the steep slopes are prone to frequent landslides and gully erosion. The soil is of medium to light texture with a pre-dominance of course-grained sand and gravel of very high permeability. The soil reaction is moderately to strongly acidic. The organic matter, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus contents vary from low to medium attributing to low to medium soil fertility.

Condições socioeconômicas prevalecentes das pessoas que vivem no local e/ou nas proximidades

Income level of household was significantly increased and out migration from that area slowed down.
Main source of household income is from the sale of fruits, and broom grass.
Most of the property rights of the land belong to the government. However, people are living in those areas from generation and practicing their age-old slash and burn agricultural practices. Although land belongs to the government people are using the land on customary basis. There is some fro of conflict on property rights issues because of the property right issues.

Com base em quais critérios e/ou indicadores (não relacionados com a Estratégia) a prática proposta e a tecnologia correspondente foram considerados como "melhores"?

It is found that this practice is suitable in hilly areas with steep slopes. When fruits and, fodder and grass planted in the sloping lands it reduced soil erosion, landslides by retaining moisture in the land and also stopping soil moving from hill. Increased biomass in the form of fodder and grass significantly help to raise and expand the goat farming which is one of the best source for household protein requirement as well as for earning cash income from the sell of goats. When the fruits were harvested it quickly provided income through the sale of fruits mainly from bananas.

Principais problemas abordados pelas melhores práticas

Main problem addressed by the best practice is soil erosion, rehabilitation of degraded watershed, addressing food insecurity, addressing poverty and ultimately contribution to the environment.

Esboçar problemas específicos de degradação do solo abordados pelas melhores práticas

Main land degradation problem addressed by this best practice is reducing soil erosion, halting deforestation and improved watershed condition.

Especificar os objetivos das melhores práticas

Main objective of this best practice is to:
• reduce environmental degradation,
•improve socio-economic condition of Chepang community,
•improve forest condition,
•improve production and improve livelihoods and well-being of local people.

Breve descrição e especificações técnicas da tecnologia

This best practice was developed and implemented by Manohari Development Institute, Makawanpur, Nepal. Slash and burn practices with long fallow period is considered good for sustainable farming practices, however, with the growing population, and with ever increasing demand and short fallow period, the slash and burn practices is considered worst especially triggering erosion on sloping land and growing forest degradation.
Under this practices sloping agriculture land technology (SALT-2 and SALT-4) were applied. In the sloping terrain fruits, fodder trees and broom brass were planted. Hedge row farming and alley cropping were applied. Different methods of agro-forestry practices were applied as necessary depending on site condition and specific condition of the farmers. After few years of implementation of this practice farmers are now earning income through the sale of grass and fruit.

Nome e endereço da instituição que desenvolve a tecnologia

Manohari Devleopment Institute Nepal |Khop Narayan Shrestha
New Manakamana Road, Hetauda-2, Makawanpur
New Manakamana Road, , Narayani zone

A tecnologia foi desenvolvida em parceria?

Sim

Liste os parceiros:

This best practice was implemented under the GEF Small Grant Programme through UNDP. The technology was developed by Manohari Development Institute under the collaboration with local people.

Especificar a estrutura dentro da qual a tecnologia foi promovida

• Iniciativa nacional - não governamental
• Iniciativa Internacional

A participação das partes interessadas locais, incluindo as OSCs, foi fomentada no desenvolvimento da tecnologia?

Sim

Lista das partes interessadas locais envolvidas:

Local community especially the Chepang Community

Para os participantes listados acima, especifique seu papel no projeto, início, uso e manutenção da tecnologia, se houver.

Local communities were involved in programme planning, implementation and use of benefits. Local communities provided their voluntary labor and help during the implementation of this project. Local people are now aware to improve their environment by themselves and at the same time improve their household income.

A população que vive no local e/ou nas proximidades estava envolvida no desenvolvimento da tecnologia?

Sim

Por meio de quê?

• Consulta
• Abordagens participativas

Descreva os impactos no local (os dois principais impactos por categoria)

Socio-economic condition of local people was largely improved through the income earned from the sale of grass, fruits and cereal crops.
Local environment nd watershed condition was greatly improved through greenery development and better watershed condition.
Out-migration trend was reduced
Production of biomass especially grass and vegetation was increased. Production of fruits, vegetable and cereals crops were increased.

Descreva os dois principais impactos fora do local (isto é, não ocorrendo no local, mas nas áreas circunvizinhas)

People from other area now visiting this area and applying this techniques in their area.
Emplacement was generated through increase in the transaction of economic activities in downstream town area through sale of products.

Impacto sobre a biodiversidade e a mudança climática

Explique as razões:

Through the implementation of this best practice there was marked improvement in the biophysical condition of the area. About 400 hectares of land were sustainably managed and improved bio-mass helped in Co2 sequestration. Likewise about 2000 families were benefited from this initiatives.

Foi realizada uma análise de custo-benefício?

Foi realizada uma análise de custo-benefício?

Não

A tecnologia foi disseminada/introduzida para outros locais?

A tecnologia foi disseminada/introduzida para outros locais?

Não

Foram fornecidos incentivos para facilitar a adoção da tecnologia?

Foram fornecidos incentivos para facilitar a adoção da tecnologia?

Sim

Especifique que tipo de incentivos:

• Incentivos financeiros (por exemplo, taxas preferenciais, auxílios estatais, subsídios, subvenções em dinheiro, garantias de empréstimos, etc.)

Você pode identificar as três principais condições que levaram ao sucesso das melhores práticas/tecnologias apresentadas?

Main condition to the success of this best practice is homogenous local community so it helped to implement the practice with consensus.
Outside technical and financial help was very instrumental in mobilizing local people.
Dedicated project team was very helpful/

Replicabilidade

Na sua opinião, a melhor prática/tecnologia que você propôs pode ser replicada, embora com algum nível de adaptação, em outro lugar?

Sim

Em que nível?

• Local
• Sub-nacional
• Nacional

Relacionado a recursos humanos

To develop and implement any such best practice trained technical manpower and local community participation is most.

Relacionado a aspectos técnicos

Blending of local indigenous technology and knowledge with scientific knowledge and technology is equally essential.