1. Preparation & Group Organisation
Formation of smallholder and stakeholder groups, definition of the area of interest, and agreement on the workplan and timeline through village and community consultations.
Landscape ICLUP (Integrated Conservation and Land Use Plan) is a landscape planning approach that brings together forest protection, high conservation value areas, and community livelihood zones into a single, jointly agreed land use plan.
Formation of smallholder and stakeholder groups, definition of the area of interest, and agreement on the workplan and timeline through village and community consultations.
Developing a working map with communities to identify land cover, village boundaries, farmland, water sources, and areas that are important for local livelihoods.
Identifying high carbon stock forests, high conservation values, and important community areas such as customary forests, sacred sites, and critical ecosystem service zones.
Designing conservation zones, production zones, agroforestry development areas, and community use zones through inclusive discussions and joint decision-making.
Developing a management and monitoring plan to safeguard conservation areas, restore degraded lands, and regularly monitor land cover changes.
Linking the ICLUP with community incentives, green business opportunities, and governance mechanisms that involve farmers, local government, and other partners at the landscape level.