
Haashar Association traces its roots back to the forestry sector reforms initiated under the Siran Kaghan Forestry Development Project from 1992-2000. Formed in the year 2000, April 24th, Haashar’s inception was influenced by the Joint Forest Management introduced in Pakistan’s Siran and Tanawal valleys of District Mansehra.
Haashar is a local word meaning Volunteerism, Self-Help.
Historical Phases of Haashar’s struggle:
Haashar’s work in last about 25 years of historical struggle can be divided into various phases as elaborated below;
Focus on Participatory Integrated Natural Resource Management:
Support & Strengthen Joint Forest Management Committees
Bio-diversity Conservation & Sustainable NRM
Donors:
GTZ
UNDP
WWF
Plan International
Austrian Development Agency through Eco-Himal
Major Achievements:
Advocacy and support to JFMCs
Approval of Biodiversity Conservation Plan of Bandhodar, Mansehra
Testing NRM based Sustainable Livelihoods