SLM Database

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

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

This approach compensates land users annually for taking care of a water source and its surroundings. The source is being looked after by two groups of environmental service providers and water is supplied to seven gewogs and Damphu Municipality in the Tsirang Dzongkhag.

• Compilador/a: Tshering Yangzom
• 19/07/2023 10:56

The integrated model farm approach to organic farming incorporates various agricultural practices and technologies to optimize productivity and maximize sustainability while reducing negative environmental impacts.

• Compilador/a: Tshering Yangzom
• 19/07/2023 15:17

The approach involves a group of farmers implementing an improved dairy system. The system incorporates practices and technologies that enhance animal welfare, reduce environmental impact, and increase production.

• Compilador/a: Tshering Yangzom
• 23/08/2023 05:44

The Agricultural Landscape Approach in Sustainable Land Management is a holistic and integrated strategy that focuses on managing agricultural landscapes in a sustainable manner. The approach was successfully initiated in Namlaythang village and transformed the whole agricultural landscape covering 107 acres (43 ha) while benefitting 55 resettled households.

• Compilador/a: Nima Dolma Tamang
• 12/07/2023 10:21

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

Labour-sharing group at village and sub-village level to ease the labour constraint faced by many households.

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

Focused support to a single village community to promote the widespread integrated implementation of SLM interventions.

• Compilador/a: Karma Dorji
• 04/07/2014 00:00