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s reviving democracies at the local level reducing poverty and hunger collaborating locally and globally to promote a commons approach in the governance of shared natural resources providing a framework to integrate social economic and ecological functions and their dynamic interactions as critical to livelihood outcomes learning from and working with our partners to evolve conservation action appropriate to every community and region improving gender parity by promoting the participation of women and increasing their involvement in governance processes our mission as ecological security is the foundation of sustainable and equitable development the foundation for ecological security fes is committed to strengthening reviving or restoring where necessary the process of ecological succession and the conservation of land forest and water resources in the country read more annual report 2024 25 recent updates rfp for social media management and content development rfp for socio ecological baseline assessments in yavatmal maharashtra geospatial knowledge infrastructure annual report 2024 25 commons are direct and indirect natural contributors in strengthening soil systems a study of four villages of mandla madhya pradesh india commons convening 2024 media and gallery applications open for the 4th cohort of the training and certification programme on map annual report 2022 23 community conference on commons आदिम जाति तथा अनुसूचित जाति विकास विभाग request for proposal rfp for mid term assessment of the project titled strengthening livelihood of rural households through natural resource management october 18 2021 request for proposal rfp for supply of agriculture equipments rfp no fes agriequip mandla 01 2021 22 july 15 2021 towards youth inclusive water governance filling the information and knowledge voids un water conference virtual side event id v180 research resources and publications view all our core ecological restoration we pursue ecological security with rural communities at multiple levels linking traditional and modern knowledge systems and methods that place these communities at the centre of every decision making process read more local governance we work towards a rights based management system that fosters community ownership we seek equitable environmental governance through collaboration with the government and with local communities read more enhancing livelihoods we believe that resilience can be found through systemic sustainability through the better management of our commons and farming methods by strengthening livelihoods with improved economic opportunities read more our collaborative reach as on mar 2025 0 village institutions strengthened 9604 through fes teams 35280 through ngo partnerships 20092 through government partnerships 0 million lives impacted 6 28 through fes teams 16 89 through ngo partnerships 17 20 through government partnerships 0 million acres of commons under community governance 2 73 through fes teams 10 55 through ngo partnerships 4 38 through government partnerships click on a state for specific impact information map not to scale click on a state for specific impact information map not to scale coordination office through state level engagements registered office partner project district state office fes partner project district fes project district implementing partners view all testimonials efforts towards restoring our commons have brought back greenery and recharged groundwater it has also brought back the native broom grass aristida setacea which was vanishing from our commons this has helped in our traditional livelihood of broom making it fetches me inr 5 000 in a month we now understand that restoring our forests is necessary for improving our lives as well bochu ademma member thimmayapalem ummadi vanarula abhivriddhi samithi uvas thimmayapalem village sri potti sriramulu spsr nellore district andhra pradesh over the past four years the women in our village have led collective efforts to protect and restore our forests a major part of this involves collecting seeds making and dispersing seed balls and planting saplings of native species this has helped bring greenery back to barren areas we selected species like mango jackfruit jamkoli charkoli and others to revive the tree varieties that can also support our livelihood birma jani member gupteswar producer group jhimkiguda village koraput district odisha six years ago our charagah was dry and barren with grasses that our livestock would not eat through community efforts we undertook soil and water conservation and formulated rules for grazing slowly native grasses like karad buhari and sevan returned their seeds now spread naturally this year we had abundant fodder which we even shared with nearby villages our pastures are healthier and so are our livestock gautamlalji meena vi member hanuman gram vikas samiti belari village pratapgarh district rajasthan forest fires damaged our grasslands eroding soil and destroying native flora including fodder and non timber forest produce we collectively organised campaigns to control forest fires and also restored our commons now forest fires have reduced significantly and our gomala is flourishing again with increased availability of water medicinal herbs fruits like sitaphal and native fodder species m venkateshappa president marsanapalli grama abhivriddhi sangha marasanapalli village bagepalli district karnataka all women in our village ensure that we follow sustainable harvesting of ntfps while collecting sal seeds we take care not to cut or break any branches we ve also stopped the practice of burning the forest floor to clear the area a major cause of forest fires in the past instead we now sweep the ground to make seed collection easier these small steps are helping our sal trees thrive and reducing the risk of forest fires in doing so we re not just protecting our forests but also securing our livelihoods for the future kiran nishad agharia village lormi block mungeli district chhattisgarh our forest was getting covered with lantana and we were losing the native trees and the forest produce we depend on since 2016 through community action we have eradicated lantana from 247 acres of our forests trees like tendu saja dhawda and kousum are slowly coming back and we are seeing an increase in production of mushrooms tubers and mahua these are important for our nutrition and livelihood we are working to restore the rest of our forests too chotelal saiyyam president gram paryavaran samiti amjhar village mandla district madhya pradesh through the village ecological register we began documenting changes in biodiversity and our traditional practices related to it we realised that we are losing some important tree species like guggal dhawda khakhra and medicinal plants such as amla avadiya and jiji we now discuss this in meetings and involve youth so that our traditional knowledge is passed to future generations taviyad sankaliben bharatbhai panchayat ward member motirath village mahisagar district gujarat the river and ponds were once silent witnesses to our lives always there yet overlooked that changed when we got the cfr title under the forest rights act through the cfrmc and gram sabha we stopped unsustainable fishing practices set seasonal rules and began tracking every catch reviving not just nature but also our livelihoods and pride on the personal front i no longer have to migrate for work the income from selling surplus fish has enabled me to support my children s education too chandrakala shankar katenge cfrmc member sonpur village gadchiroli district maharashtra our own neglect led to forest degradation realising this we began protecting and restoring our forests today degraded patches are regenerating traditional water sources are flowing again and soil and air quality have improved breathing new life into our village native birds like the kalij pheasant hornbill and red jungle fowl along with mammals such as hoolock gibbon wild boar black bear and more have returned a richer variety of plants and medicinal herbs now thrive as active cca committee members this journey has empowered us and transformed our community for a better future silme sangma secretary women s committee rogtra gittim village south garo hills district meghalaya our forests managed for generations are now facing significant challenges with timely support we ve now developed a long term vision to protect our biodiversity the community collectively initiated a forest sustainability and development fund fsdf strengthening local leadership and fostering biodiversity stewards for sustainable forest management we are now happy to witness the return of some of the native species like alder alnus glutinosa hollock terminalia myriocarpa and bogipoma chukrasia tabularis hilo pojar chairperson jfmc akhen village phek district nagaland over the past few years birds like the gorrai had nearly vanished from our forests even chelakchela tiptipi and pirango were rarely seen likely due to erratic rainfall and habitat disturbance but with our continued efforts to protect the forest and restore habitats these birds are now returning this gives us hope and clearly indicates that our work can make a real difference for restoring our forests our lifeline rajesh toppo frc president karramunda village simdega district jharkhand our village is near the barak river where fishing is an important part of our tradition we celebrate festivals like khajoito honour this bond when fish numbers started to decline due to harmful practices we came together and made rules no fishing during the breeding season no use of chemicals and no fishing by outsiders now the fish are returning and we are happy to see it malung r community member willong pangmaram village senapati district manipur we make sure no one harms or exploits our common lands so that they flourish most families in our village rely on collecting many produce from the commons like ullinji bikki honey saarapappu and kunkudukaya for daily needs we usually trade them for rice and sometimes for money which helps us get by kadirappa president of vi nakkalavarikota village annamayya district andhra pradesh attending the training and meetings on forest based livelihoods has been an incredible experience recognition of our traditional practices amongst the government functionaries and officers was a proud moment for the community using digital tools like open data kit odk participatory digital attestation pda and zoom for training has made me more connected and efficient in my work allowing me to dream of a better life menka jayaswal woman leader ghughra village koriya district chhattisgarh as we collectively started managing our forests we noticed that our farming improved the forest naturally enriches our fields reducing our dependance on chemical fertilisers and our crops are thriving now the annual income of 60 families farming on 80 acres of agricultural land has increased by inr 20 000 additionally 50 families are also earning income through the sale of forest produce bharubhai akhmabhai dindor chaiperson gram vikas mandal kosamba village mahisagar district gujarat by unlocking and promoting the natural treasures of our local forests such as honey and mushrooms we can enhance our tourism experience support local artisans and celebrate the rich biodiversity of our region it is essential to protect the unique flavours of our wilderness and foster sustainable practices that benefit both our community and the environment devender thakur pradhan forest rights committee bahu village kullu district himachal pradesh the recognition of community forest rights over our forests has transformed our lives this year we connected with the aak group from bilaspur chhattisgarh securing an order for 25 tonnes of sarai seeds at inr 20 50 kg as against the earlier inr 5 10 kg rate this nearly doubled our income significantly enhancing our livelihoods and empowering our community we are committed to further protecting and restoring our forests for future generations suryamani bhagat community leader kotari village ranchi district jharkhand our village has 100 acres of gomala land that used to be barren after forming a village institution we began restoring it now we harvest custard apples neem and pongamia seeds many families including ours depend on these products the income we earn helps with our children s education and other important needs we are committed to improving and conserving the gomala for the future nandini community member guttapalya village bagepalli district karnataka i practice natural farming and have experienced how deeply connected the commons are to our livelihoods everything i need for natural farming leaves for pest repellents termite soil for jeevamrit and wood for agricultural tools comes from the commons our traditional food and medicines are tied to the forest reducing our reliance on expensive chemicals without the commons neither my farm nor my livestock would survive rekha dhumketi executive committee member gram paryavaran samiti kanskheda mandla district madhya pradesh much of our forest is infested with invasive species hindering access and degrading our commons to curb this the gram sabha as pia now plans to implement forest restoration efforts by leveraging mgnregs our goal is to remove invasive plants and nurture native saplings reviving biodiversity and boosting the availability of ntfps which is vital for sustaining our livelihoods devaji watti president cfrmc chichewada village kurkheda village gadchiroli district maharashtra during the past few decades forests were being cut down for farming and we soon felt the impact water scarcity rising temperatures and reduced rainfall recognising the urgency we turned to our traditional rules and bylaws to conserve our forests in just three years we have seen improvements in water quality motivating us to continue our conservation efforts mr shimthing vashum community member tingsong khunou village senapati manipur by establishing the cca and forming the demnar community forest conservation area cfca committee we have not only reaffirmed our commitment to protecting our natural resources but also brought together the entire community especially women who are now leading the conservation and sustainable management of both the cca and the surrounding forests today our village stands united with a deepened understanding of the critical importance of conserving forests and water not just for our well being but for the generations yet to come baksingland lyngdoh tongkhar rangbah shnong village head and cca chairperson demnar village south west khasi hills district meghalaya for generations we have been proudly sustaining and managing our shared resources through traditional practices such as the zabo system through this system we safeguard water prevent soil erosion support sustainable farming forestry and provide wa...