Abstract
Madhupur Sal forest is one of the major forests in Bangladesh which is also under intimidation of severe deforestation due to settlement of the ethnic people and encroachment for farming. However, deforestation is one of the major factors responsible for climatic change events like recurrent natural calamities and degradation of natural resources. Thus, a pilot project was taken in the forest area by Bangladesh Agricultural University to minimize carbon emission through introduction of low emission agricultural practices (vermi-compost and botanical pesticide) in crop production and to increase women’s participation in social forestry program. It also introduced improved cooker in the study area for reducing amount of fire wood for cooking. Video mediated extension approach was used to teach the people of the forest community regarding the consequences of climate change on their livelihoods. Findings showed that, project beneficiaries are now impressively aware on consequences of climate change issues. Around 75% of them are now using own made vermi-compost and botanical pesticide in agricultural production mixed with social forestry, while 42% of them are using improved cooker which has significantly reduced amount of fire wood for cooking. This is ultimately contributing in minimizing the rate of deforestation. However, the project initiatives have created alternate income opportunities of the forest community people through safe and organic cultivation of vegetables and fruits in the leased land. On the other hand, this social forestry programme will directly contribute in reducing consequences of climate change in the long run.
Highlights
Bangladesh, a very small but one of the most populated country in South-Asia
A pilot project was taken in the forest area by Bangladesh Agricultural University to minimize carbon emission through introduction of low emission agricultural practices in crop production and to increase women’s participation in social forestry program
Around 75% of them are using own made vermi-compost and botanical pesticide in agricultural production mixed with social forestry, while 42% of them are using improved cooker which has significantly reduced amount of fire wood for cooking
Summary
Bangladesh, a very small but one of the most populated country in South-Asia. Sixty four percent of its population (166 million) lives in the rural areas and 60 percent of them are landless and resource poor [1]. Forestry is a sub-sector, which makes a significant contribution to the livelihoods of people living in rural and remote regions and to promote social, economical and environmental sustainability and provide fruit, fodder, fuel, raw material for small and cottage industries, house construction materials, agricultural implements, cart wheel etc. - Day-long learning session comprises three phases-lecture on techniques and benefits of multiple-cropping and social forestry for land management. - Providing day-long training on soil testing (N,P,K, C) at BAU campus & distribution of 04 Humbold-BAU soil testing kits in 04 groups. - Consultation meeting with stakeholders - Group discussion (farmers’ group) - Video preparation & demonstration - Stage show of folk song on climate change issues - Organize technology fair
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