Setting up a Community led nursery is one way to address land degradation, livelihood issues, and contribute to climate change adaption & mitigation. Close to 20,000 saplings will be grown at this nursery setup in Wayanad, Kerala.
It is being managed by a farmers group along with a women’s self-help group in the region. Members from both the groups belong to indigenous communities. At present, bamboo, reeds and local grasses are grown to support restoration on selected river banks.
Other plants such as pepper, coffee, areca palm, and coconut are grown to support the livelihood of local farmers affected by the devastating floods last year. Initially, 100 + farmers will benefit from this initiative.
