Project 'Sustainable Phansad': A Step Towards Conservation and Livelihood
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Sustainable Phansad |
| Location | Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, Raigad district, Maharashtra |
| Key Initiative | Madhukosh - Honey production initiative under 'Sustainable Phansad' project |
| Organizations Involved | Green Works Trust and SBI Foundation |
| Objective | Support tribal livelihoods, reduce harmful activities, and enhance biodiversity through honey production |
| Achievements | First successful honey harvest near Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Additional Initiatives | EcoBEES, Training the Tribes, Conserving Jatayu, Biodiversity Counts |
| Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Murud region, Raigad district, Maharashtra |
| Area | 17,250 acres |
| Ecosystem | Coastal woodland ecosystem of the Western Ghats |
| Historical Background | Part of the hunting reserves of the princely state of Murud-Janjira |
| Flora | Diverse species including Ain, Kinjal, Teak, Hirda, Jamba, Mango, Ficus, etc. |
| Fauna | Mammals: Leopard, Hyena, Sambar, Mouse Deer |
| Birds: Malabar Pied Hornbill, Black Eagle, Yellow-Footed Green Pigeon, Pompadour Green Pigeon, etc. |