Dashtidzhum Biodiversity Conservation

. The objectives of the proposed project would be the following: (a) reduce human risks and secure long term protection of the Zakaznik regionally and globally important flora and fauna species and ecosystems; (b) ensure the sustainability of natural resource use by local population in the Zakaznik surroundings, providing new incomes, finding alternative livelihoods and thus reduce the pressure on the overall Zakaznik’s ecosystem; (c) pilot community-based forestry management; (d) raise public awareness on conservation issues and involving local communities, NGOs in decision making and conservation activities.