The Last Ka Forest in the World
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The Last Ka Forest in the World Yela Ka Forest & Watershed Kosrae, FSM
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The Last Ka Forest in the World. Yela Ka Forest & Watershed Kosrae, FSM. Overview. Brief Intro: YELA – A Community-Based Organization Importance of Yela Ka Forest & Watershed Threats/Challenges Conservation Efforts Conclusion. Yela Environment Landowners Authority. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Last Ka Forest in the World
Yela Ka Forest & WatershedKosrae, FSM
Overview Brief Intro: YELA – A Community-Based OrganizationImportance of Yela Ka Forest & Watershed Threats/Challenges Conservation Efforts Conclusion
Yela Ka (Terminalia carolinensis) Forest
Mission: “To protect the world’s only remaining Ka forest (Terminalia carolinensis), its surrounding ecosystems, and its great ecological wealth from all harmful activities.”
Yela Environment Landowners Authority
Why is it important to conserve and protect the Yela Ka Forest & Watershed?
Area of Biological Significances Last intact watershed in Kosrae Ka (Terminalia carolinensis) is endemic to FSM Healthy watershed nourishes and protects feeding and spawning areas, marine animals, and habitats Largest, longest, and straightest mangroves are found in Yela One of the best fishing ground for community
What’s happening that effects the Yela natural biodiversity and the community?
Road & other infrastructural development-Contributes more on sedimentation that eventually degrades the coral reefs
Logging/Wood harvesting-Habitat degradation
What to accomplish? (Conservation Results)
By end of 2016, there will be at least 20% decrease in sedimentation level at the Yela Watershed through;
a) Increasing natural vegetation covers to control soil erosion;
b) Full compliance with EIA regulations to limit sedimentation production;
Securing the Future of Our Next Generations is Our #1 Priority
KULO MA LULAP
