Project Notice
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| PNR |
69531 |
| Project Name |
Enhancing Biodiversity and food security and improving ecosystem health in the Castle Bruce district through Apiculture |
| Project Detail |
. Project Name: Enhancing Biodiversity and food security and improving ecosystem health in the Castle Bruce district through Apiculture. Objectives: 1. To engage local communities in the district in the practice of sustainable apiculture to increase bee population. 2. To increase opportunities for alternative livelihoods and food security through apiculture. 3. To train at least 20 people in basic beekeeping techniques and best practices. 4. To conduct at least outreach events to increase awareness and appreciation and knowledge of importance of bees in biodiversity and food security. 5. To increase vegetation by at least 5 acres to establish forage areas for bees and conserve indigenous species Activities: a) training workshops in basicbeekeeping b) Public awareness and education campaign c) Procure and supply beekeeping tools, supplies to trainees d) Provide support with hive management e) Tree planting to increase bee forage areas whilst conserving specific local species |
| Funded By |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Sector |
Agriculture, Food and Beverages |
| Country |
Dominica , Caribbean |
| Project Value |
XCD 40,000
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