WAI MAUNG
"NYAUNG OO TOWNSHIP, MANDALAY REGION, MYANMAR"
This photo shows the local people in central Myanmar were combating climate change by forest restoration and rehabilitation (i.e., planting trees in a barren land near their village). Before planting, rectangular pits (trenches) were dug for capturing and storing sufficient rainwater. Cow dung & biofertilizers were put inside the pits. The purpose of tree planting is to restore the watershed area and to create a fuelwood supply plantation. For survival and subsistence, planting trees is one of the local strategies to cope with harsh climatic and edaphic conditions.
This photo reflects that the local people’s participation is crucial for every ecosystem restoration. Moreover, this photo is believed to show a powerful image that encourages us to take better care of our planet.