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Project Overview Hallmark Consultants executed an independent Impact Assessment for the Community Development and Forest Watershed Management Program. The evaluation measured the environmental and socio-economic outcomes of targeted watershed interventions, soil conservation practices, and community-led forestry management models.

Key Project Details

  • Client / Partner: District Soil Conservation Office (DSCO) Sindhupalchowk / Government of Nepal (GoN)

  • Implementation Year: 2013

  • Location: Sindhupalchowk District, Bagmati Province, Nepal

  • Core Focus: Impact assessment, watershed management, community-based forest conservation, and environmental sustainability.

Scope of Work & Key Deliverables

  • Watershed Interventions Assessment: Evaluated the physical stability, soil erosion control measures, and hydrological health of treated catchment areas.

  • Community-Based Conservation Evaluation: Assessed the governance, community ownership, and long-term sustainability of user groups managing local forest and water resources.

  • Socio-Economic & Ecological Impact Analysis: Documented long-term improvements in local resource availability, land productivity, and community resilience against water scarcity and natural hazards.