DUNN 01 - DUNHINNA

Establish a plant nursery for reforestation in the abondon land with the women group. Enjoy real essence of Sri Lankan rural life! Organized together with Green Volunteers for Green Future (GV4GF) since 2012 (since 2016 in this place). GV4GF is a NGO to promote voluntary service, environmental protection and improve rural life. Forests occupied 50% of the national land 2 years ago, but now only 30%. The farmland in this area was abondoned since the financial support from an International Organisation suddenly stopped 5 years ago. But the Women's group has been reviving it, a part of which is a natural forest with lots of herbs and local various trees. They are planning to cover other parts also by trees and established a nursery with with forest plants and cash crops for minor export such as pepper, fruits, etc. WORK : In the 1st week, we will work in a plant nursery such as making composts/ beds, planting seeds/ branches in the pots, collecting necessary plants and seeds from the forest etc. with youth and women groups. In the 2nd week, we will do various community work such as supporting the children society's work and villagers' home garden activities. -- STUDY : We can hear lots of historical stories from villagers about area and nature.