The document discusses plans for developing a forested area in Majalengka, Indonesia in a sustainable way. It proposes establishing "nodes" throughout the forest that would serve as hubs for collaboration, resource storage, and other functions. The forest would be divided into productive and conservation zones. Financing would come from land sales, nursery sales, and fundraising. The goal is for the forest to become largely self-managed over time and return to a more natural wild state with minimal human intervention.
The project questions the anthropocentric development and the dominance of human activity in taking over nature. The stretch of river edge in Gandhinagar is still left unexplored offering a matrix of plantation, villages, and wilderness patch which should not only be preserved but also enhanced to support biodiversity. This is also a great amenity for the residents to come and explore. The idea here is to create 'Ukiyo' or almost transient, unobtrusive architecture interventions that will allow minimal human exploration in sensitive micro ecosystem that is taken over by nature with time.
This study examines how the threatened Moluccan cockatoo species incorporates human-modified forests in its habitat on Seram Island, Indonesia. Interviews with local villagers and surveys found that the cockatoo uses primary and old secondary forests for shelter and roosting, but also frequently feeds in certain human-modified forest types, especially damar forests and forest gardens. These forest types are suitable cockatoo habitat because they are less intensively managed and provide important food resources. The study suggests reconsidering conservation models to allow some local arboriculture practices within protected areas, as these human-modified forests contribute to cockatoo conservation and are important for villagers' livelihoods.
Weekly Wetlands Sustainability Report - (June 5) NET Africa (www.netafrica.be)NET Africa
The document is the first issue of a weekly wetland sustainability report published by NET Africa. It includes articles on connecting education and citizen science to wetland monitoring, challenges facing the Sio-Setiko wetland in Kenya and Uganda, and the introduction of two youth ambassadors, Jacinta Ruguru of Kenya and Henry Gandhi of East Africa, who will contribute reports on achieving sustainable development goals related to wetlands.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the proposed Dhun development project in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It begins with the philosophy and vision of creating a sustainable living environment that considers ecological, individual, community, and systems needs. It then provides context on India, Rajasthan, and the specific location in Jaipur. Site analyses include the land, climate, water features, agriculture history, and surrounding areas. Case studies on sustainable communities, vernacular architecture, contemporary architecture, and water conservation and reuse systems are also presented.
Landscape change_Lima_Stories of Change_Case Study 03 (2)lumkomboyi
The document describes a landscape restoration project in the Umzimvubu Catchment area of South Africa that addressed invasive wattle through clearing and revegetation efforts. Key activities included:
1) Clearing wattle through manual and herbicide methods, with community input on priority areas.
2) Controlling erosion with brush packs and revegetating cleared areas using direct seeding, cattle, fences, and seed banks.
3) Stabilizing gullies and training community members in these techniques.
4) Implementing a rotational grazing system with community involvement, where 25% of lands are given a full growing season of rest each year.
1) Peat swamp forests are found in Southeast Asia and are important carbon stores that help regulate climate change by storing carbon in their peat soils.
2) They provide important ecosystem services like water storage and filtration, and are high in biodiversity, supporting many endangered species.
3) However, they are threatened by activities like drainage and conversion to agriculture that disrupt the forests' natural hydrology.
Wetlands sustainability report2 - East Africa Region ReportNET Africa
The aim of these weekly research reports is to raise awareness about African wetlands. This week the Ondiri Wetland is our focus. The need to raise awareness about the wetland is critical. We also launch the SDG Young Ambassadors Educational Program for school aged young people across Europe to learn more about wetlands in Africa. The microsite is currently being translated into different languages and will be fully accessible by the end of June. We also review the World Environment Day in Kenya, Nairobi.
1. The document discusses various topics related to sustainable management of natural resources including renewable and non-renewable resources, pollution, the Ganges river, water harvesting, forests, wildlife, dams, and peoples' participation in conservation.
2. It provides details on the Ganga Action Plan to improve the quality of the Ganges river, as well as the various groups that are stakeholders in the management of forests.
3. Traditional methods of water harvesting used in India are described, along with the advantages of underground water storage.
The project questions the anthropocentric development and the dominance of human activity in taking over nature. The stretch of river edge in Gandhinagar is still left unexplored offering a matrix of plantation, villages, and wilderness patch which should not only be preserved but also enhanced to support biodiversity. This is also a great amenity for the residents to come and explore. The idea here is to create 'Ukiyo' or almost transient, unobtrusive architecture interventions that will allow minimal human exploration in sensitive micro ecosystem that is taken over by nature with time.
This study examines how the threatened Moluccan cockatoo species incorporates human-modified forests in its habitat on Seram Island, Indonesia. Interviews with local villagers and surveys found that the cockatoo uses primary and old secondary forests for shelter and roosting, but also frequently feeds in certain human-modified forest types, especially damar forests and forest gardens. These forest types are suitable cockatoo habitat because they are less intensively managed and provide important food resources. The study suggests reconsidering conservation models to allow some local arboriculture practices within protected areas, as these human-modified forests contribute to cockatoo conservation and are important for villagers' livelihoods.
Weekly Wetlands Sustainability Report - (June 5) NET Africa (www.netafrica.be)NET Africa
The document is the first issue of a weekly wetland sustainability report published by NET Africa. It includes articles on connecting education and citizen science to wetland monitoring, challenges facing the Sio-Setiko wetland in Kenya and Uganda, and the introduction of two youth ambassadors, Jacinta Ruguru of Kenya and Henry Gandhi of East Africa, who will contribute reports on achieving sustainable development goals related to wetlands.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the proposed Dhun development project in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It begins with the philosophy and vision of creating a sustainable living environment that considers ecological, individual, community, and systems needs. It then provides context on India, Rajasthan, and the specific location in Jaipur. Site analyses include the land, climate, water features, agriculture history, and surrounding areas. Case studies on sustainable communities, vernacular architecture, contemporary architecture, and water conservation and reuse systems are also presented.
Landscape change_Lima_Stories of Change_Case Study 03 (2)lumkomboyi
The document describes a landscape restoration project in the Umzimvubu Catchment area of South Africa that addressed invasive wattle through clearing and revegetation efforts. Key activities included:
1) Clearing wattle through manual and herbicide methods, with community input on priority areas.
2) Controlling erosion with brush packs and revegetating cleared areas using direct seeding, cattle, fences, and seed banks.
3) Stabilizing gullies and training community members in these techniques.
4) Implementing a rotational grazing system with community involvement, where 25% of lands are given a full growing season of rest each year.
1) Peat swamp forests are found in Southeast Asia and are important carbon stores that help regulate climate change by storing carbon in their peat soils.
2) They provide important ecosystem services like water storage and filtration, and are high in biodiversity, supporting many endangered species.
3) However, they are threatened by activities like drainage and conversion to agriculture that disrupt the forests' natural hydrology.
Wetlands sustainability report2 - East Africa Region ReportNET Africa
The aim of these weekly research reports is to raise awareness about African wetlands. This week the Ondiri Wetland is our focus. The need to raise awareness about the wetland is critical. We also launch the SDG Young Ambassadors Educational Program for school aged young people across Europe to learn more about wetlands in Africa. The microsite is currently being translated into different languages and will be fully accessible by the end of June. We also review the World Environment Day in Kenya, Nairobi.
1. The document discusses various topics related to sustainable management of natural resources including renewable and non-renewable resources, pollution, the Ganges river, water harvesting, forests, wildlife, dams, and peoples' participation in conservation.
2. It provides details on the Ganga Action Plan to improve the quality of the Ganges river, as well as the various groups that are stakeholders in the management of forests.
3. Traditional methods of water harvesting used in India are described, along with the advantages of underground water storage.
This document summarizes a landscape integration project for smart urban housing in India. It discusses using design strategies like tree avenues and bio-swales along roads to incorporate rural character into formal, manicured landscapes. Productive landscapes are also proposed, growing food and providing jobs for residents. Examples of award-winning projects integrating housing with urban agriculture, rainwater harvesting, and green roofs are provided.
This document discusses forestry and its role in rural development in Nigeria. It notes that forestry provides vital products and services but human activities like deforestation can cause environmental problems. Rural development strategies often focus on natural resources like agriculture and forests. Rural betterment for forests can be achieved by protecting forested areas, engaging in reforestation, safeguarding scenic areas through development controls, and providing information about flora and fauna to promote ecotourism. The goals of forest reserves are to ensure food security, reduce poverty, and encourage sustainable management practices.
This document summarizes a study on ecotourism development efforts in Ayah Mangrove Forest in Central Java, Indonesia. The study examined community-based conservation and assessed local perceptions of ecotourism. Fieldwork in November 2022 found that the community protects the forest through zoning, rehabilitation including nurseries and planting, and cleanups. Ecotourism generates income through ticket sales, tours, food, and souvenirs. Most locals support ecotourism and want to participate, but government support is still needed for promotion and rehabilitation.
As defined by the International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism refers to “responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people”. Also called “nature tourism”, the objective of ecotourism is to minimize the impact brought about by tourism on the environment.What is eco tourism in simple words?
The World Tourism Organisation defines ecotourism as: all nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas. Ecotourism is responsible travel that assists in conserving the environment and improving the well-being of locals through economic support. With the amount of tourists expanding every year, it's more important than ever to promote sustainability.Positive impact of ecotourism on the environment
Ecotourism can reduce the need to hunt animals for income. With ecotourism, income is earned from preserving the rainforest - deforestation is discouraged, as it is detrimental to income from tourists. Money from tourists goes back into the conservation of the area.Tourist facilities are made to blend-in with the natural environment, food is sourced locally and waste is usually managed on-site. The numbers of tourists allowed are low to ensure minimal disturbance to the environment, but this increases the cost of trips for visitors.
The main concept of ecotourism is sustainability to enable future generations to experience places which have been relatively untouched by humans.
Ecotourism is quickly becoming an important industry for many developing countries to bring in foreign income while at the same time, preserving some of their most fragile environments.
This can be achieved by some countries preserving their rainforests, as ecotourists pay to see a country's natural beauty, not the destruction caused by the exploitation of natural resources.
Ecotourism activities should:
Cause minimal impact on the environment and local people.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation and sustainability.
Provide economic benefits and empower local people, as ecotourism should be managed by locals.
Increase visitors' understanding of the country's political, environmental and social circumstances.
Encourage stewardship and conservation of the natural environment.
Respect local traditions, eg dressing appropriately so as not to cause offence, especially in religious buildings.
Causes of/reasons for ecotourism
Developing countries now want to conserve their fragile environments and view ecotourism as a significant method of generating income.
Developed countries want to help developing countries conserve their fragile environments by promoting sustainable tourism.
Tourists want to experience a visit to unspoilt environments.
Many travellers are bored with run-of-the-mill too
Mangroves are vital for healthy coastal ecosystems in many regions of the world and research and studies are revealing the unique importance of these habitats to the planet. The Mangrove Action Project is dedicated to reversing the degradation and loss of mangrove forest wetlands and their associated coastal ecosystems worldwide. www.mangroveactionproject.org
About 11,000 years ago, before humans learned agriculture, forests covered much of the Earth's land. Today, after widespread deforestation, forests cover only about one-fifth of the planet's surface. Deforestation occurs for many reasons like using trees for fuel, timber, or cleared land for livestock or agriculture. The large-scale removal of trees without replanting has damaged habitats and biodiversity while increasing carbon dioxide emissions and soil erosion. Currently 12 million hectares of forest are cleared annually.
This document discusses different types of natural resources including renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources such as forests and water are able to replenish themselves to a certain extent through natural cycles. However, overuse can cause renewable resources to be depleted. Non-renewable resources like fossil fuels were formed over millions of years and are finite. The document provides examples of different natural resources like land, water, forests and discusses threats to their sustainability like deforestation and pollution. It emphasizes the importance of conservation and management of these vital resources.
Pritam Bhattacharjee, Dr. Pralay Ganguly
Sundarban is world famous for its mangrove vegetation and is approximately of 10,000 sq km in area in the northern Bay of Bengal, which is also designated as world heritage site by UNESCO in the year 1987. It is the home of several animals and plant species, specially the mangrove trees (Sundari) and Royal Bengal tiger of this forest is world famous. Mangroves functions as a buffer against frequently occurring cyclones and helps to protect South Bengal specially Kolkata and southern part of Bangladesh. But now a day due to the climate change and repetitive cyclone occurring every year, Sundarban faces lots of challenges, with rising sea level- island are disappearing, salinity of water increasing day by day in addition of that there have been a major disturbances to hydrological parameters, changing fishing patterns are resulting disastrous consequences for the fisher man. Frequent cyclones and erratic monsoon damaging ecology, humidity, livelihood as well as ecotourism. The objective of this research is to focus the area of Sundarban and its potentials, challenges and probable solution to overcome the situation as well as the impact of mangrove degradation on local people and tourism. Here we use some data and statistics to understand the situation better. In this process researcher collected data from 130 respondents in the study area and further analysis has been taken through percentage method, statistical tools like t test with the help of software like SPSS, MS excel etc to conclude. Study findings suggest that significance difference exists on profile base of residents due to environmental degradation and minimize the negative impacts on same could bring a prosperous livelihood for residents
The document summarizes the causes and effects of deforestation. It notes that around 11,000 years ago, 60% of the Earth was covered in forests but now only 1/5 remains due to clearing for various uses. Deforestation results in damage to habitats and biodiversity loss. It disrupts the water cycle and causes issues like soil erosion, flooding, and drought. Large amounts of carbon dioxide are also released into the atmosphere from burned or rotting trees. Reforestation efforts are needed to mitigate the effects of deforestation.
Weekly Wetlands Sustainability Report - NET Africa (www.netafrica.be)NET Africa
The aim of these weekly research
reports is to raise awareness about
African wetlands. This week the
Ondiri Wetland is our focus. The
need to raise awareness about the
wetland is critical. We also launch
the SDG Young Ambassadors
Educational Program for school aged
young people across Europe to learn
more about wetlands in Africa. The
microsite is currently being
translated into different languages
and will be fully accessible by the
end of June. We also review the
World Environment Day in Kenya,
Nairobi.
The document discusses the issue of deforestation. It notes that around 11,000 years ago, 60% of the Earth was covered in forests but now only about 1/5 of land has forests. Deforestation occurs for various reasons like using trees for fuel, clearing land for agriculture, and development. This removal of trees without replanting has led to damage of habitats, loss of biodiversity, increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, soil erosion, and degraded wastelands. Reforestation efforts are needed to counter the effects of deforestation.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
GEV Centre of Water for sustainability and researchdrsnehaldonde1
There is essential need of Water Centre in every region to combat portable water scarcity and monitor the quality of water. Also to encourage soil moisture and crop pattern study for food security purposes. Today it is essential to revive soil microbial biodiversity and promote organic farming as a mitigation measure for irrigation practices
Local communities in Indonesia's Lore Lindu National Park are well-placed to develop detailed zoning plans for the park through participatory planning. The Ngata Toro indigenous community within the park has worked with outside support to document their local knowledge and traditions, and to map their interactions with the landscape. This informed a participatory planning process to manage ecosystems in a way that combines modern conservation, traditional practices, and high local involvement. Recognizing Ngata Toro's lands and knowledge has given them access to resources while establishing a new institution for women's roles in decisions. Their pre-existing zoning system demonstrates how local communities can effectively manage resources when local wisdom, needs, traditions and rights shape natural resource governance at a fine scale.
The document discusses several key issues related to environment and society:
1. It examines the complex relationships between societies and their environments, how social organizations shape human interactions with nature, and how the environment influences social forms.
2. It provides examples of how human interventions have modified environments over time, such as through deforestation, agriculture, and industrialization, making it difficult to separate natural and human factors.
3. It outlines some major global environmental problems like resource depletion, pollution, and biodiversity loss, noting issues like groundwater decline, soil degradation, indoor air pollution, and water contamination from sewage and agriculture.
Development of wasteland under social forestry programmejaimangal tirkey
Development of Wasteland under Social Forestry Programme
The problem of wasteland has become a serious issue and it has increased with the development of technology for increasing the agricultural production (Swaminathan, 1997). The natural disturbances including the man-made problems, i.e. industrialization and urbanization, contribute to increasing trend of wastelands in various ways. The requirement by the increasing human population and cattle population and also the natural disasters cause the loss of natural resources and land degradation (Hegde, 1993).According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, 1992), the various forms of land degradation such as soil erosion, chemical poisoning, stalinization and loss through building or mining is of 5 to 7 million hectares from good cultivable lands
Wasteland
Wastelands include degraded forests, overgrazed pastures, drought-struck pastures, eroded valleys, hilly slopes, waterlogged marshy lands, barren land etc.
Types of Wastelands:
(a) Cultivable Wastelands
(b) Uncultivable Wastelands
Rainwater Harvesting Technologies in Makueni County, Kenyainventy
Rainwater harvesting has been in existence for many years and has positively impacted life, agriculture and economy. Despite these known benefits of rainwater harvesting, Makueni County's population is slowly adopting rainwater harvesting technologies. Water scarcity still remains a major constraint to life and economic development in the County. The aim of this paper is to evaluate rainwater harvesting technologies and the factors contributing to adoption of the technologies in the ASAL areas with Makueni County being the case study. The study was conducted in Wanzauni and Itetani locations in Tulimani division, Mbooni West district, Makueni County within Kenya's Eastern Region which lies within the arid and semi arid ecological zones of Kenya. A total of 160 household questionnaires were administered, focus group discussions and key informants interviews done during data collection exercise. The data was analyzed using Statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). Various rainwater harvesting technologies (RWHTs) are used within Makueni County including macro-catchment (earth dams, sand/sub-surface dams), micro-catchment (Zai pits, strip catchment, tillage, contour and semi-circular bunds) and rooftop rainwater harvesting technologies with rooftop catchment being the most commonly used technique. However, adoption of these RWHTs in Makueni County is slow irrespective of their potential to improve livelihoods. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to predict factors affecting adoption of RWHTs within 160 households in Makueni County. Some of the factors found to have statistically-significant positive effect on the adoption of RWHT are gender, literacy levels, social and economic status and technological know-how on RWHT. Ways of promoting the adoption of RWHTs such as capacity building and training, poverty alleviation through enhancement of income generation activities, enhanced formation of community groups aimed at water development activities, and improved designs incorporating mechanized technologies in favour of women and children, are recommended.
This ppt is all about eco-system conservation. This will help in saving our environment from pollution and all other harmful issues of present day scenerio.
This document summarizes a landscape integration project for smart urban housing in India. It discusses using design strategies like tree avenues and bio-swales along roads to incorporate rural character into formal, manicured landscapes. Productive landscapes are also proposed, growing food and providing jobs for residents. Examples of award-winning projects integrating housing with urban agriculture, rainwater harvesting, and green roofs are provided.
This document discusses forestry and its role in rural development in Nigeria. It notes that forestry provides vital products and services but human activities like deforestation can cause environmental problems. Rural development strategies often focus on natural resources like agriculture and forests. Rural betterment for forests can be achieved by protecting forested areas, engaging in reforestation, safeguarding scenic areas through development controls, and providing information about flora and fauna to promote ecotourism. The goals of forest reserves are to ensure food security, reduce poverty, and encourage sustainable management practices.
This document summarizes a study on ecotourism development efforts in Ayah Mangrove Forest in Central Java, Indonesia. The study examined community-based conservation and assessed local perceptions of ecotourism. Fieldwork in November 2022 found that the community protects the forest through zoning, rehabilitation including nurseries and planting, and cleanups. Ecotourism generates income through ticket sales, tours, food, and souvenirs. Most locals support ecotourism and want to participate, but government support is still needed for promotion and rehabilitation.
As defined by the International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism refers to “responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people”. Also called “nature tourism”, the objective of ecotourism is to minimize the impact brought about by tourism on the environment.What is eco tourism in simple words?
The World Tourism Organisation defines ecotourism as: all nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas. Ecotourism is responsible travel that assists in conserving the environment and improving the well-being of locals through economic support. With the amount of tourists expanding every year, it's more important than ever to promote sustainability.Positive impact of ecotourism on the environment
Ecotourism can reduce the need to hunt animals for income. With ecotourism, income is earned from preserving the rainforest - deforestation is discouraged, as it is detrimental to income from tourists. Money from tourists goes back into the conservation of the area.Tourist facilities are made to blend-in with the natural environment, food is sourced locally and waste is usually managed on-site. The numbers of tourists allowed are low to ensure minimal disturbance to the environment, but this increases the cost of trips for visitors.
The main concept of ecotourism is sustainability to enable future generations to experience places which have been relatively untouched by humans.
Ecotourism is quickly becoming an important industry for many developing countries to bring in foreign income while at the same time, preserving some of their most fragile environments.
This can be achieved by some countries preserving their rainforests, as ecotourists pay to see a country's natural beauty, not the destruction caused by the exploitation of natural resources.
Ecotourism activities should:
Cause minimal impact on the environment and local people.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation and sustainability.
Provide economic benefits and empower local people, as ecotourism should be managed by locals.
Increase visitors' understanding of the country's political, environmental and social circumstances.
Encourage stewardship and conservation of the natural environment.
Respect local traditions, eg dressing appropriately so as not to cause offence, especially in religious buildings.
Causes of/reasons for ecotourism
Developing countries now want to conserve their fragile environments and view ecotourism as a significant method of generating income.
Developed countries want to help developing countries conserve their fragile environments by promoting sustainable tourism.
Tourists want to experience a visit to unspoilt environments.
Many travellers are bored with run-of-the-mill too
Mangroves are vital for healthy coastal ecosystems in many regions of the world and research and studies are revealing the unique importance of these habitats to the planet. The Mangrove Action Project is dedicated to reversing the degradation and loss of mangrove forest wetlands and their associated coastal ecosystems worldwide. www.mangroveactionproject.org
About 11,000 years ago, before humans learned agriculture, forests covered much of the Earth's land. Today, after widespread deforestation, forests cover only about one-fifth of the planet's surface. Deforestation occurs for many reasons like using trees for fuel, timber, or cleared land for livestock or agriculture. The large-scale removal of trees without replanting has damaged habitats and biodiversity while increasing carbon dioxide emissions and soil erosion. Currently 12 million hectares of forest are cleared annually.
This document discusses different types of natural resources including renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources such as forests and water are able to replenish themselves to a certain extent through natural cycles. However, overuse can cause renewable resources to be depleted. Non-renewable resources like fossil fuels were formed over millions of years and are finite. The document provides examples of different natural resources like land, water, forests and discusses threats to their sustainability like deforestation and pollution. It emphasizes the importance of conservation and management of these vital resources.
Pritam Bhattacharjee, Dr. Pralay Ganguly
Sundarban is world famous for its mangrove vegetation and is approximately of 10,000 sq km in area in the northern Bay of Bengal, which is also designated as world heritage site by UNESCO in the year 1987. It is the home of several animals and plant species, specially the mangrove trees (Sundari) and Royal Bengal tiger of this forest is world famous. Mangroves functions as a buffer against frequently occurring cyclones and helps to protect South Bengal specially Kolkata and southern part of Bangladesh. But now a day due to the climate change and repetitive cyclone occurring every year, Sundarban faces lots of challenges, with rising sea level- island are disappearing, salinity of water increasing day by day in addition of that there have been a major disturbances to hydrological parameters, changing fishing patterns are resulting disastrous consequences for the fisher man. Frequent cyclones and erratic monsoon damaging ecology, humidity, livelihood as well as ecotourism. The objective of this research is to focus the area of Sundarban and its potentials, challenges and probable solution to overcome the situation as well as the impact of mangrove degradation on local people and tourism. Here we use some data and statistics to understand the situation better. In this process researcher collected data from 130 respondents in the study area and further analysis has been taken through percentage method, statistical tools like t test with the help of software like SPSS, MS excel etc to conclude. Study findings suggest that significance difference exists on profile base of residents due to environmental degradation and minimize the negative impacts on same could bring a prosperous livelihood for residents
The document summarizes the causes and effects of deforestation. It notes that around 11,000 years ago, 60% of the Earth was covered in forests but now only 1/5 remains due to clearing for various uses. Deforestation results in damage to habitats and biodiversity loss. It disrupts the water cycle and causes issues like soil erosion, flooding, and drought. Large amounts of carbon dioxide are also released into the atmosphere from burned or rotting trees. Reforestation efforts are needed to mitigate the effects of deforestation.
Weekly Wetlands Sustainability Report - NET Africa (www.netafrica.be)NET Africa
The aim of these weekly research
reports is to raise awareness about
African wetlands. This week the
Ondiri Wetland is our focus. The
need to raise awareness about the
wetland is critical. We also launch
the SDG Young Ambassadors
Educational Program for school aged
young people across Europe to learn
more about wetlands in Africa. The
microsite is currently being
translated into different languages
and will be fully accessible by the
end of June. We also review the
World Environment Day in Kenya,
Nairobi.
The document discusses the issue of deforestation. It notes that around 11,000 years ago, 60% of the Earth was covered in forests but now only about 1/5 of land has forests. Deforestation occurs for various reasons like using trees for fuel, clearing land for agriculture, and development. This removal of trees without replanting has led to damage of habitats, loss of biodiversity, increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, soil erosion, and degraded wastelands. Reforestation efforts are needed to counter the effects of deforestation.
International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention (IJESI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJESI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Engineering Science and Technology, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
GEV Centre of Water for sustainability and researchdrsnehaldonde1
There is essential need of Water Centre in every region to combat portable water scarcity and monitor the quality of water. Also to encourage soil moisture and crop pattern study for food security purposes. Today it is essential to revive soil microbial biodiversity and promote organic farming as a mitigation measure for irrigation practices
Local communities in Indonesia's Lore Lindu National Park are well-placed to develop detailed zoning plans for the park through participatory planning. The Ngata Toro indigenous community within the park has worked with outside support to document their local knowledge and traditions, and to map their interactions with the landscape. This informed a participatory planning process to manage ecosystems in a way that combines modern conservation, traditional practices, and high local involvement. Recognizing Ngata Toro's lands and knowledge has given them access to resources while establishing a new institution for women's roles in decisions. Their pre-existing zoning system demonstrates how local communities can effectively manage resources when local wisdom, needs, traditions and rights shape natural resource governance at a fine scale.
The document discusses several key issues related to environment and society:
1. It examines the complex relationships between societies and their environments, how social organizations shape human interactions with nature, and how the environment influences social forms.
2. It provides examples of how human interventions have modified environments over time, such as through deforestation, agriculture, and industrialization, making it difficult to separate natural and human factors.
3. It outlines some major global environmental problems like resource depletion, pollution, and biodiversity loss, noting issues like groundwater decline, soil degradation, indoor air pollution, and water contamination from sewage and agriculture.
Development of wasteland under social forestry programmejaimangal tirkey
Development of Wasteland under Social Forestry Programme
The problem of wasteland has become a serious issue and it has increased with the development of technology for increasing the agricultural production (Swaminathan, 1997). The natural disturbances including the man-made problems, i.e. industrialization and urbanization, contribute to increasing trend of wastelands in various ways. The requirement by the increasing human population and cattle population and also the natural disasters cause the loss of natural resources and land degradation (Hegde, 1993).According to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, 1992), the various forms of land degradation such as soil erosion, chemical poisoning, stalinization and loss through building or mining is of 5 to 7 million hectares from good cultivable lands
Wasteland
Wastelands include degraded forests, overgrazed pastures, drought-struck pastures, eroded valleys, hilly slopes, waterlogged marshy lands, barren land etc.
Types of Wastelands:
(a) Cultivable Wastelands
(b) Uncultivable Wastelands
Rainwater Harvesting Technologies in Makueni County, Kenyainventy
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1. IN WILDERNESS, ABUNDANCE 1
IN WILDERNESS, ABUNDANCE
Majalengka’s story is anchored around
its relation to the land: from the historical
abundance of maja fruit to the production of
terracotta tiles. But the story could also be
seen through the lens of loss: of maja fruit—
that became its namesake, and inTari Wuwung
Kawangi in lamenting the increasing loss of
terracotta production.
The advent of metropolitan Rebana presents
suburban expansion that may threaten the
livelihood of the Majalengka residents. It is the
triumph of Cartesian logic as lands are cut to
grids where concrete blocks house the lives
stuck in a rigid motion of capital production.
Against the grid, we must remain rooted in
the ecology of the land and form a model
of technology towards wilderness.Through
specific site points we explore the potential
of the site.The production of energy must
stem from the understanding of the sun, the
wind, and the stream of the river. Materiality
is explored through their mode of natural
relations.Think fungi, bamboo, stones, and
earth.The social assemblage required most
work productively in decentralized principle
that minimizes excess.
This resource-sensitive model serves as
an antithesis to capital intensive, speedy
development.Through patience it blossoms.
Majalengka seeks a different outcome to loss.
This time it remains abundant.To always be
abundant.
“Nodes” are infrastructure
modules that are scatered
around the forest to work
as sites of collaboration,
storage of common
resources, wilding,
signposts, and look out
points.They grow over
time as necessary with the
aim of wilding in the their
last phase.
Immediate relations with nearby context
such as Jatiwangi, jabor teracotta,
farmlands, and also communities and
local authorities must be sustained.
Close proximity means better potential
for resource sharing.
Relations to Jatiwangi and other
districts provide the opportunity to
share strategic land resources and to
build solidarity in an attempt to keep
developers from buying nearby lands.
As part of Majalengka, we must also
build networks of care and expertise with
those in surrounding regions such as
Cirebon, Subang, and as far as Bandung.
This relationship may help to provide
ground for replication.
MICRO
PREPARING ACTIVATING WILDING
MEZO MACRO
PRELUDE REGIONAL RELATIONS
DECENTRALIZED “NODES”
DESIGN PLAN
Nodes are visible, monumental,
yet delicate as they are engaged by
human, animals, and plants.
Areas designated for human stay, waste
management, storage, and energy
production.
The forest occupies 95% of all areas
on site. Divided into productive and
conservation zones.
Majalengka
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ACTIVITY CENTERS
FOREST
2. IN WILDERNESS, ABUNDANCE 2
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3. IN WILDERNESS, ABUNDANCE 3
FOREST MANAGEMENT AND
GOVERNANCE
Safety and security of the land is controlled
through two means: minimizing entry points
and creating natural barriers.
Collaborative activities planned
between JAF and External groups
sharing resources
Activities for internal
development in Perhutana
The governance of the land is a led
by JAF/Perhutana with programs
and forestry conducted with external
institutions.This way, JAF could focus
on building strong internal mechanism.
There are two valleys that may turn into a
lake during rainy season and a concert bowl
during dry season.
Valley as lake in rainy season
Valley as concert bowl in rainy season
Waste are divided into two:
compostable and non-organic.
Compostable are collected in Growth
nodes for use in nearby areas.
Electricity is harnesed through water,
sun, and the wind and collected in
batteries located in activity centers.
Water is piped and delivered from the
ground, the river, and the rain stored
in natural reservoir (valley).
Entries are located in the
north (to JAF) and south
of the land (to main road).
The western edges are planted
tightly to mark land perimeter,
and to the east is the river.
Utility points are lined along the
path and embedded to Growth
Nodes.
SAFETY & SECURITY
GOVERNANCE PLAN CLIMATIC POTENTIALS
UTILITIES
Conservation trees but may
also be utilized for their leaves
(dye and medicinal) and sap.
DAMAR, KETAPANG, HELICONIA
Productive plants for longer
period harvest, particularly
utilized for their logs &
medicinal values.
MAHOGANY, BUNGUR, PANDAN
Productive plants for relatively
short harvesting time.To be
used for their fruit, logs, and
leaves.
ACACIA, SUKUN, BANANA
Each square represents
8x8m2 land for plantings
with recommended
adjacency.
PATTERN
They are located at the
borders of the site as signifier
of edges and security.
BAMBOOS, CASSAVA, FLOWERS
Large conservation trees for
soil strengthening, carbon
sequestration, oxygen
production, and for their
canopy.
TREMBESI, PALEM BINTANG,
HANJUANG
The planting strategy revolves around allocating
for conservation and productive plants.
PLANTING STRATEGY
PERHUTANA
JAF
Secretariat
and Finance
Programs
and Relation
Admin
Finance
Fundraising
Membership
Workshops
Events
Campaign
C O L L A B O R A T I O N
EXTERNALS
Forestry
Planting and Cultivation
Maintenance and Care
Development
Programs
Local groups
Universities
Art & Design
Professionals
Communities
Organizations
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2-POINTS ENTRANCE NATURAL BARRIERS UTILITY POINTS
WASTE
ELECTRICITY
WATER
4. IN WILDERNESS, ABUNDANCE 4
GROWTH PLAN AND
FINANCING SCHEME
The early years is for gradual purchasing and
setting up the land with focus on utilities, energy
production, and creating operational framework.
Should Rp 20.000.000.000 be attained from
total land purchase, Perhutana will have enough
resource to cover for Phase 1 & 2.
After 8 years, the site is to gradually become as
wild as possible to finally allow the dominance
of non-human species (flora and fauna). What
is left is only the maintance at entry points and
edges. At this point Perhutana may consider
expansion.
Phase 2 sees land activation through
collaborative work and further forestation. All
natural resources extracted must be done only
for functional, educational, or artisitic purpose
and must be used on site only.
Forestation must be prepared for full wilding.
YEAR 0 - 2 PREPARING
PHASE 1
YEAR 3 - 8 ACTIVATING
YEAR 8 + WILDING
Utilities
Facilities
Utilities
Facilities
Utilities
Facilities
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400.000.000
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3.200.000.000
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Selling Lot Cultivate Land
Plants Nursery
Building Facilities
Online Activities
Collaboration: Event, Fundraising with JAF
Volunteer
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Expense
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Selling Lot Buy new land
On site activities
Collaboration: Event, Fundraising with JAF
Volunteer
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Expense
Income source
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Utilities
Maintenance
Volunteer
Volunteer
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PHASE 2
PHASE 3
NODES
POTENTIAL FINANCING
POTENTIAL FINANCING
POTENTIAL FINANCING
APPROX. BUDGET
APPROX. BUDGET
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NODES
Early stage of Nodes are relatively
small (4m high) so that they will be
able to be build without specialty
tools.
Further nodes are built as high as needed
for collaborative work, utility points, and
as storage for common resources like
lumbung.
Nodes are then left to be taken over by wild
animals and plants where human are now
visitors to the land.
5. IN WILDERNESS, ABUNDANCE 5
KEY INFRASTRUCTURE AND
COLLABORATIVE MODEL
COLLABORATIVE MODEL
R E M O T E
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O N S I T E
Cultivate
Land
Land selling
Online
conversation
Facilities
Construction
Cultural
events
Land selling
Plants
Nursery
Educational
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Exhibition
Clay
Production
Fundraising
Forest produce
gathering
Residency
Publication
Fundraising
Workshop
Selling forest
produce
Rainwater is collected through Growth Nodes
which will then be used to water nurseries,
animals, and activities
Primary activity around
the node is attributed to
human i.e. for storage,
workshop, etc.
These are some possible
scenarios for the nodes.
Unattended scattered nodes
are occupied by animals
and blooming plants
watered by the node.
The entire forest is
meant to be taken over
by non human species
and so are the nodes.
Bird houses from coconut fiber and
earth.This will invite birds that will
help to spread seeds.
Old growth trees are
conserved for their large
CO2 sequestration
Water storage tanks
Mushroom production and
harvest storage (lumbung)
Trees are connected through
fungal rhizomic network
called mycorrhiza that act as
information passage. It will also
help strengthen trees against
pathogen andtheir roots to better
absorb water during dry season.
Garden and nurseries
Shelter or
educational workshop
Leaves and
compostable
materials are
stored in biopori
The collaborative practice to grow
a customary forest rests on the
concentric model of On Site, Off Site,
and Remote.
On Site is comprised of JAF
, Perhutana,
and actors who will primarily be
working directly at and on the land. Off
Site is where indirect work takes place
such as legal, fundraising, laboratory
experiment, etc. Remote is where
overseas and digital work happen, for
example through exhibitions.
Collaborators over time may move in
and outward as necessary.This keeps
the process fluid and keeps the pace
organized.
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O2
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NODES
NODE ACTIVITIES
A FULLY FORMED GROWTH NODE
Nodes are modular apparatus
that grows vertically over time as
needed.They act as both storage,
utility, and activity triggers.They
are made out of lightweight steel
construction.
HUMAN CENTERED
PLANTS CENTERED
A CONCENTRIC MODEL OF COLLABORATION
ON SITE WORKS
OFF SITE WORKS
REMOTE
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