This project started in 2015 when the Synjuk initiated an extension of the project through planning, planting, and monitoring trees for REDD+ outside the project area. Initial meetings were held to discover interest throughout the Ri-Bhoi area and found the people of Bhoirymbong and Mawtneng village ready to join the action to conserve the forest…

The Khasi Hills Community REDD+ Project began in 2007 as a pilot project to protect and conserve the forests of the clustered villages of Wahlyngkien Ramklang and Wahlyngkien Sunei in Hima Mawphlang Lyngdohship. In 2011, the project reorganized under the management of the Ka Synjuk Ki Hima Arliang Wah Umiam Mawphlang Welfare Society (KSKHAWUMWS) and…