Novel and Practical Conservation Strategies Following Mining in Sierra Leone
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £164,408
WHERE Sierra Leone
Summary
To develop methods for practical reclamation and conservation for mining enterprises in developing countries that both conserve biodiversity and enhance community livelihoods, using a mining enterprise in Sierra Leone as a case study
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, REHABILITATION, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, PARTICIPATORY, RESEARCH TRAINING
Countries
Sierra Leone
Project Outputs
Model for decentralised business initiatives (planting stock production and composting) developed
Demonstration reclamation plots established using different setup methods
Best local purpose method for establishing demonstration plots determined through testing
Cheap, effective method for monitoring ecosystem payments established
Most appropriate form of ecosystem payment for local case study determined
Relationships between stakeholders improved and partnerships built for future interactions
Documents:
Download: Meeting Report - 15-031 AR1 Ann3-1 Workshop report - New and practical conservation strategies - 11/02/2008
Download: Meeting Report - 15-031 AR1 Ann3-2 technical workshops report - new and practical conservation methods - 11/02/2008
