SLM Database

The Zhasela Community Forest (CF) in Lhuentse covers an area of approximately 208 acres (83 ha). The Zhasela CF Management Group (CFMG), consisting of members of 15 households, has been formed for sustainable utilization and management of forest resources, protection of water sources, and income generation through the sale of …

• Compilador/a: Tshering Yangzom
• 21/08/2023 06:17

In the past, it was difficult for households to complete seasonal farming activities like ploughing, sowing, and transplanting in time. So, land users came together by adopting 'latsab' or labour sharing. This involves pooling land users, who work on a rotational basis on the plots of the different group members. …

• Compilador/a: ONGPO LEPCHA
• 21/08/2023 16:23

Climate change has become inevitable, and there is a need to address this impending danger. In the Climate-Smart Village (CSV) approach, land users in Ngaru-Pongtang have implemented several technologies and innovations to address climate change impacts, and the programme has worked with 50 households on a total area of 137 …

• Compilador/a: ONGPO LEPCHA
• 13/07/2023 13:58

The Land Use Certification (LUC) commenced in 2015 as the new allocation system for land and provided a new title of land tenure. Initially, LUC focused on allotting land to Government institutions and Gerab Dratshang (monastic bodies). However, LUC later focused on the unemployed youth who were interested in commercial …

• Compilador/a: ONGPO LEPCHA
• 10/08/2023 13:39

The approach is to enhance production of local vegetables and fruits through fallow land restoration - under a group established for the purpose.

• Compilador/a: Nima Dolma Tamang
• 19/08/2023 08:20

This approach links dairy cooperatives with a dairy plant, KOUFUKU International Limited (KIL), for milk marketing. It is an established dairy value chain that addresses milk and dairy product marketing issues and improves the livelihoods of many small dairy farmers in eastern Bhutan.

• Compilador/a: Nima Dolma Tamang
• 19/08/2023 06:30

The Community Forest Management Group (CFMG) functions with an aim to sustainably manage and utilize potential Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP) such as cane and bamboo to diversify income sources. The Jangbi CFMG comprises three Monpa (indigenous) communities viz. Jangbi, Wangling and Phrumzur. The group's main mandates are to maintain raw …

• Compilador/a: Tshering Yangzom
• 19/07/2023 09:54

Springshed revival can be achieved through Nature-based Solutions (NbS) with a hydrogeological approach, complemented by socio-ecological inputs, and engineering surveys.

• Compilador/a: Karma Wangdi
• 12/07/2023 17:29

Land Management Group uniting all households in a community to plan and implement SLM and cash-generating activities

• Compilador/a: Karma Dorji
• 15/07/2014 00:00

Natural Resource Management Group consisting of village representatives to advocate, plan and implement SLM activities at geog level

• Compilador/a: Karma Dorji
• 15/07/2014 00:00