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Eco-club children lead planting efforts to protect spring headwaters
A successful initiative to protect natural spring headwaters has been implemented in the Mongolian saiga rangelands, with strong participation from local communities. At the heart of this effort, eco-club children are playing a leading role by monitoring fenced spring areas and carrying out planting activities. Recognizing that fencing alone cannot fully safeguard these fragile water sources, the children began planting native woody species to help establish self-sustaining “oases” in the desert landscape.
As part of a pilot effort, eco-club members from 4 soums planted seedlings near 6 protected springs. In total, around 100 schoolchildren planted 537 seedlings, achieving a survival rate of 45–50%. Their efforts were supported by 55 public servants, 21 herders, and 7 unemployed community members. This initiative has sparked interest among residents, many of whom have expressed a desire to participate in future planting activities.
The students are also working closely with agroforestry specialists to improve their planting techniques and are actively engaging local authorities to advocate for sustained support and funding. While ecological transformation takes time, the initiative is already showcasing the potential of youth-led, community-based conservation.
Beyond tree planting, the eco-club children supported by biologists are also monitoring local wildlife using camera traps. These activities are helping to collect valuable data on species presence and behavior, contributing to broader ecosystem monitoring and conservation planning.
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Eco-club children lead planting efforts to protect spring headwaters