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Lumbini Crane Conservation Center (LCCC) was established with objective of conservation of Sarus Crane and biodiversity of Lumbini, Kapilbastu.
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Lumbini Crane Conservation Centre (LCCC) Chhetrapati, Kathmandu-17, Nepal Email: lumbini.crane1999@gmail.com www.lumbinicrane.org.np Let us preserve our heritage
Our Mission Our Vision It is believed that the above words were famously uttered in support as young Prince Siddhartha tried to rescue an injured Sarus Crane. Later as the young prince came to be known as the Buddha these words became an epitome of Buddhist viewpoint on nature conservation. Once saved by the Buddha, the Sarus Cranes and their habitats are threatened once again, Lumbini Crane Sanctuary is trying to save the Sarus cranes and their habitat in his birthplace once again several millennia later. Lumbini Crane Conservation Center works in Lumbini region to manage and protect a 256 hectare Lumbini Crane Sanctuary as a biodiversity conservation and learning center and works with the local communities of Lumbini region to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, wetlands and watersheds, and protect the natural diversity of Greater Lumbini Area's landscape. :
Legal Status Organization name : Lumbini Crane Conservation Centre (LCCC) Year of Initiation : 1989 AD (2045 BS) Date of Agreement between ICF and LDT to establish Lumbini Crane sanctuary (LCS) at Lumbini : Dec 24th, 1994 (2051/09/09 BS) Year of Registration : June 4th, 1999 AD(2056/02/21 BS) Registration Number : 855/055/056 Social Welfare Council : 16817 Dated: Oct 5th, 2004 (2061/06/19 BS) PAN Registration No. : 301761673 Dated: Oct 12th, 2004 (2061/06/26 BS) Registration status : Active Organization type : NGO
Full bank details • Bank Account No. : 0110013656401 • Beneficiary : Lumbini Crane Conservation Center (LCCC) • Branch : Tindhara, Kathmandu, Nepal • Bank Name : Nabil Bank Ltd.
Introduction: • A joint effort between Nepalese crane conservationists and the International Crane Foundation (ICF-USA) was initiated in 1989 to study the Sarus Crane in Nepal. • The research identified that natural ecosystems of the agricultural field of Rupandehi District and the Lumbini Garden dedicated to the birthplace of Lord Buddha were ideal site for crane conservation initiative. On December 25, 1994 an agreement between Lumbini Development Trust and ICF was signed for a 50-year lease of 256 acres of land to establish the Lumbini Crane Sanctuary (LCS) in Lumbini. • And at the request of ICF, Lumbini Crane Conservation Center (LCCC) took the responsibility of managing Lumbini Crane Sanctuary to preserve the habitat and ecology of Sarus Crane. • Furthermore LCCC also aims to restore natural habitat diversity for Sarus Crane through the mobilization of local people’s initiatives in Rupandehi District. • Initially, LCCC constructed five artificial wetlands in LCS, and it wasn’t long before Sarus Cranes began nesting in this new example of harmony between man and nature. • Since its inception, the LCS has recorded over 210 species of birds, and 200 – 300 pairs of Sarus Cranes nesting in and around its territory.
Our Objectives: LCCC aims to educate, empower and inspire to engage people in resolving threats to Sarus Crane and their diverse landscapes to; Restore and recreate the natural habitat diversity of the Nepalese Central Terai, with special consideration for the Sarus Crane Involve the local community in the conservation and management of their natural resources. Or Strengthening the local communities to manage wetland and to uplift their economic status while maintaining the biodiversity. Establish an non-formal education facility and wild garden in demonstration of Buddha’s love for nature and the relevance of his teachings for modern conservation. Conduct the non-formal environmental awareness programs for school children, youth and local communities on biodiversity conservation and wise use of wetlands for their economic benefit.
LCCC’s Plan and Activities: • Saving Buddha's Cranes (Sarus Cranes) in Nepal is increasing the challenges to survival from the rapid urbanization, the use of pesticides, reduced water flows, and industrialization. • Prince Siddhartha Gautama fought to save this magnificent bird in 2,500 years ago, and today his people wish to continue honoring this noble mission. • Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) is partnering with the International Crane Foundation (ICF) to manage and conserve 256 acres of land in the Lumbini Master Plan area and developed it for the Sarus Crane and Bird sanctuary. • We envision that securing the Sarus Crane population in Nepal especially in Lumbini through community-supported conservation practices and governmental policies that maintain the rich biodiversity of agricultural landscapes to continue protecting the Sarus Crane and its habitat in the Lumbini Garden by developing following plans and activities: :
Plans Strengthen the local communities to manage wetlands and uplift their economic status while maintaining the biodiversity. Managing and operating a Crane Sanctuary and a demonstration site at Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, to showcase the Terai landscape of Nepal used by Sarus Cranes and provide conservation education based on the Buddhist love for nature. Regular Sarus survey and Monitoring and Nesting counts Reducing threats to Sarus Crane populations from power line collisions, illegal conversion of wetlands and poisoning by agricultural and industrial chemicals.. Collaborating with village councils, farmers and conservation partners to identify and implement strategies that preserve the agricultural and wetland landscapes supporting cranes and communities. Partnering with the Nepalese conservation community on advocacy to improve state and federal wetland policy. :
a) Activities • Building Lumbini Crane Sanctuary as nature learning center • CMW managed wetland and maintain fishpond and sustainable use of the products • Interaction program and developing work-plan with all User Group (UG) • Biodiversity monitoring • Continue of Publishing the LCCC’s bulletin the “Pushkarni” and broadcast the FM programs for awareness of Sarus Crane conservation in the region • Develop the route map of Sarus nesting, Lesser Adjutant, Wooly-necked Stork, Vultures and other important birds nesting areas and conduct annual nesting and hatching surveys of Sarus Crane and other birds habitats • Organize training programs for youth and children to empower and develop local volunteers to involve in Sarus Crane and biodiversity conservation in Lumbini in collaboration with Environmental Campus for Conservation Awareness (ECCA). :
b) Activities • Collaborate with local NGOs and CBOs to implement the conservation activities and projects • Renovations of Nature boardwalks and trails • Develop Buddhist-centered tours packages for pilgrims • The restoration of natural wetlands and nature corridors • The planting of native trees • Conduct the annual Sarus Festival: Every year all Sarus lovers of Lumbini community gather in Lumbini to celebrate all that these majestic birds represent. • Organize the Annual School level Art Competition on theme of “Crane: Bird of Peace” • Developing the plans for Conservation and Management of Telar and Harwa River :
The Generations of Income for LCCC • With educational and engaging displays, students’ and visitors will be able to personally experience and contemplate the intimate links between Buddhism, nature conservation, and sustainable development. • Guided Nature walks, bird watching tours and guide services • Developing the eco and heritage tours packages with the Collaboration of tourism organization, hotels, resorts, travel agencies and government agencies. • Souvenir related to Buddha’s love of nature and Sarus Crane conservation art pieces sale and art Installations, • Various Drama and Recreational activities make it for a rich experience. • Associate with various donor agencies and tie up with them for funding to develop the projects for Sarus Crane conservation and community development :
Physical facilities requirements • Field Office establishment with required infrastructure • Library and exhibition hall with appropriate furniture for the researchers and visitors • Establishment of current visitor center with full of equipment and materials • Re-Establishment of present nursery for Native Tree plantations and periodic Trail maintenance • Bird hives to distribute local communities and school for education purpose • Managing the Human resource for the implementation of the programs and activities :
Strategies for conservations of Sarus Crane and Biodiversity • LCCC is planning to implement the projects for the conservation of the Sarus Crane and Biodiversity of the Lumbini and will develop to work with different organizations working in the Lumbini area. :
Specialty area Scope of work • Wetland and Biodiversity, • Environment and Crane Conservation, • Climate Change, • Community Development, • Health and Education • Conservation, • Biodiversity, • Health, • Livelihood, • Heritage
Accomplishments: • The LCCC has completed the construction of five artificial wetlands in the ICF’s leased land of LDT for the preservation of the crane’s habitat with the help of ICF. • The LCCC had completed the following projects with the funding of different donor agencies: • Community-based wetland management through rural livelihoods improvement project (August 2006 to March 2007, CCO-Canada) • Promoting community-managed wetlands to uplift the likelihood of the rural farmers and biodiversity conservation ( 1st June 2004 to 31st May 2005, UNDP-GEF/SGP) • Construction of nursery with concrete poles, Bird watching tower, bird hide, Nature Trail, and Build Visitor’s Shaded Resting area for Nursery with the funding help of PATA Foundation (Pacific Asia Travel Association) awarded a grant of $10,000, Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (TRPAP) provided grant of $2,070.
Accomplishments: • Crane Conservation Education Camp for School children in Lumbini, sponsored by Vanderbilt Family Foundation and supported by ICF and Ecosystem Conservation Society-Japan, Promoted by Nepal Tourism Board, December 2002. • Crane Conservation awareness program, 2000 • Crane Conservation Training Program to the children in Lumbini, November 1999, supported by ICF • Environmental and Crane conservation camp for youth and school children in 1995 collaboration with Environmental Camps for Conservation Awarenes (ECCA). • Restoration of wildlife at Lumbini Project, Dec 1995 • The table below exhibits the LCCC’s (LCS) completed some of the projects with financial details with the help of different donor agencies.
Partners • International Crane Foundation (ICF) • Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) • Canadian Cooperation Office (CCO) • UNDP/GEF/SGP • World Wildlife Fund (WWF) • PATA Foundation (Pacific Asia Travel Association) • Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (TRPAP) • Lumbini Buddhist University
Executive Board Advisors and Experts Organizational Structure Program Director Program Head Operations Programs M& E Finance Administration Community Development Biodiversity and crane conservation Education /Awareness Programs Field Office
Executive Board • Chairperson : Mr. Bikash Man Singh • Vice-Chair : Ms. Sunihera Bajracharya • Secretary : Mr. Birendra Man Bajracharya • Treasurer : Mr. Niyam Raj Shrestha • Member : Ms. Sabina Devi Shakya • Member : Ms. Sumitra Kumari Kansakar • Member : Mr. Sujendra Kumar Shrestha
Technical Committee: Advisors: • Mr. Kishore Bhai Bajracharya: External Affairs • Ms. HrituThapaMagar (GESI, Legal) • Ms. Renu Lama (Social Mobilization) • Mr. Narendra Manandhar: Media, Publicity • Ms…………… Internal Affairs • Ms…………… Branding & Communication • Mr………. : Publications • Mr………….: Partnership Development • Dr. George Archibald, ICF • Mr. Rajendra N. Suwal, WWF • Mr. Anil Chitrakar, Environment and Heritage Expert • Mr. Karna Shakya, Hotelier and Tourism Entrepreneur • Mr. Sanu Raja Shakya, Member Secretary, LDT • Mr. Sunil Sharma, Tourism Expert, Nepal Tourism Board • Mr. Gyanin Rai, Lumbini Development Trust (LTD)
