Forest-PLUS

Improved dryers are part of a sustainable business model in Sikkim.

Forest-PLUS just completed a successful technical exchange visit on measures for improved forest management in India. We were fortunate to have great community support from the women of Doi and the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department for the officers from the USFS, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Sikkim Forest Departments who participated. Thanks also to the former USAID staff & project implementers, SUNY ESF, and the Forest-PLUS team for your thoughtful participation and help.

Reaching people in Sikkim to raise awareness on forest management, to improve outcomes for people and climate.

Thanks U.S. Consulate General Kolkata

Forest-PLUS has developed India's first state-level framework for Jurisdictional REDD+ in collaboration with the Sikkim REDD+ steering committee. This communication campaign supports that effort.

Forest-PLUS reaches the people of Sikkim with

Wood is Good
The promotion of use of wood obtained from sustainably managed trees and forests can play a positive role in mitigating climate change through sequestration of carbon and creating a pool of long-life products (such as door frames and windows) that delay its release back into the atmosphere. Research has shown that wood-framed buildings are more environment-friendly than concrete- and steel-framed buildings.

Using wood helps address climate change and secure your family's future

Use of sustainably produced wood has potential to create new green jobs by giving a boost to tree farmers.

Using wood helps address climate change and secure your family's future

Use of sustainably produced wood has potential to create new green jobs by giving a boost to tree farmers.

Wood is Good

The promotion of use of wood obtained from sustainably managed trees and forests can play a positive role in mitigating climate change through sequestration of carbon and creating a pool of long-life products (such as door frames and windows) that delay its release back into the atmosphere. Research has shown that wood-framed buildings are more environment-friendly than concrete- and steel-framed buildings.