Watershed Management
Under the Concession Agreement, the Government of Laos (GOL) is responsible for implementing the Watershed Management Program with full funding provided by the PNPC. The primary objectives of the Watershed Management Plan are: (i) sustainable management of the reservoir catchment area; (ii) protection of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity; and (iii) securing the head water sources for the reservoirs.
The GOL and PNPC are working closely and implementing a series of programs to help protect the watershed of the Project, including:
- Construction of a watershed management office and accommodation
- Construction of a reservoir fisheries office and accommodation
- Reforestation to replace forest habitat lost during reservoir inundation
- Enhanced law enforcement to prevent timber and wildlife poaching
- Conduct of environmental awareness campaigns to encourage local communities to protect their environment and use the watershed in a sustainable manner
- Develop and implement a Reservoir Fisheries Program to encourage the resettlers to utilize the reservoirs for sustainable fishing pursuits for their livelihood
- Conduct of forest and wildlife monitoring
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