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Conservation and Rehabilitation of Elum Valley Forest (CARE):
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The Conservation and Rehabilitation of Elum Valley (CARE) project was initiated by EPS in collaboration with EU UNDP SGP PTF Islamabad in March 2005 initially for eighteen months. Approximate value of the project is Rs. 5,441,000/-
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Aims of the Project:
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Conservation And Rehabilitation of Elum Valley Forest (CARE) Project aims at conservation of forest resources of Elum Valley with the active involvement of local communities, hoteliers, concerned government functionaries and other stakeholders.
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Activities:
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Social organization and capacity building.
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Baseline and periodic surveys about forest and wildlife
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Develop Joint Forest Management Plan
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Establishment of former new nurseries of indigenous species in the project area
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Reforestation
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Introduction of fuel efficient stoves
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Introduction of energy efficient house
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Formation of NTFPs conservation plan
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Micro enterprise development and training
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Eco-tourism development
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Improvement of walking track
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Organization of Seminars/Workshop and Roundtable
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