Context
The project is part of a global effort to combat environmental degradation and promote sustainable development. Focusing on bamboo forests, which are essential to biodiversity, local economies and ecological balance, it aims to restore degraded areas and improve forest health. Faced with the challenges of deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss, the initiative promotes sustainable forestry practices and contributes to international goals for ecosystem conservation and poverty reduction. The project also relies on close collaboration with local communities, authorities and organisations to strengthen forest management skills and expertise. By integrating social, economic and environmental dimensions, it takes a holistic approach that benefits both people and ecosystems.
Activities carried out
- Technical support to the Hunan Province Project Management Office (PMO) for tasks related to project implementation, including monitoring and control of activities, procurement and disbursements.
- Provision of detailed qualitative and quantitative information to AFD for the annual project progress report.
- Formulation of recommendations to the PMO and AFD to improve project implementation and explain any observed or anticipated discrepancies between planned activities and results achieved.
- Assistance to the PMO in preparing technical, financial, procurement and disbursement forecast tables and plans to be included in the annual progress report.
The project in figures
10 443 ha
Reforested area with native species used in reforestation and rehabilitation.
7,033 ha
Additional Area of rehabilitated bamboo forests
51
Companies involved in the implementation of the plantations.
11
The project covers 11 municipalities in Hunan Province.
Project details
The project aims to strengthen sustainable forest management in Hunan Province, China, covering a total area of 17,466 hectares. It focuses particularly on the restoration of bamboo forests, which are essential for biodiversity, ecosystem services and local livelihoods. Actions include the planting of 10,443 hectares and the rehabilitation of 7,033 hectares of bamboo forests, with an emphasis on the use of native species adapted to local ecological conditions.
The initiative is part of the fight against environmental degradation, deforestation, the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss. It contributes to international sustainability goals by improving ecosystem resilience and supporting rural economies.
The project is based on close collaboration between local authorities, communities, partner organisations and the Hunan Project Management Office (PMO). The technical support provided includes monitoring activities, operational planning, procurement, disbursement forecasts and the production of annual reports for AFD. All actions are aimed at strengthening local capacities and promoting integrated forest management, combining ecological, social and economic benefits.
China, Planting young poplar trees
Field visit to a bamboo forest targeted for rehabilitation
Meeting with the project management unit of the Hunan Forestry Department
Expected results
- 10,443 hectares planted with native species suited to local ecological conditions.
- 7,033 hectares of bamboo forests rehabilitated, improving ecosystem health and stand productivity.
- Strengthened sustainable management through the introduction of improved silvicultural practices and the restoration of degraded areas.
- Improved local biodiversity through species diversification and habitat restoration.
- Budget
- 35 000 €
- Beneficiaries
- Hunan Forestry Department
- Donor
- French Development Agency (AFD)
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