1. Community Livestock Development Project

2. Leasehold forestry and Livestock Development Program

Introduction:

The Programme area cover 22 districts, identified by the government as a priority for leas-hold forestry for poverty reduction. In these 22 districts, 2.55 Million (48%) people are poor and potential leasehold forest area could be about 160000 ha.

The overall goal of the programme is a reduction in the poverty of the 44300 households who would be allocated leasehold forestry plots in 22 districts through increased production of forest products and livestock.

Major activities of the program:

Activities are grouped under three sub-components.
• Goat Production development.
• Livestock Training and Services.
• Livestock Implementation Support.

Implementation mechnism:

• The Department of livestock services will have responsibility for implementing this component.
• At district level, the district livestock services offices (DLSO) will be responsible for the implementation of component and will receive necessary implementation support.