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When forest becomes a lifeline: Why Namchella’s HCV status matters

May 31, 2025 4 mins read
When forest becomes a lifeline: Why Namchella’s HCV status matters

Namchella, Dagana, May 25—In the wild, green heart of Namchella, a footpath winds through the forest to a place that matters more than most: the Namchella catchment. It is not just a water source, it is the only one. Four out of five chiwogs in Tashiding depend on it for drinking and irrigation.

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