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Agroforestry Model for Biodiversity in Neighboring Communities of the Jaragua and Bahoruco National Parks, Dominican Republic

Grantee Name: Grupo Jaragua

Hotspot
Caribbean Islands
Location
Dominican Republic
Amount
$19,935
Dates
May 2012 – Jun 2013
Keywords
Agroforestry, Buffer zones, Livelihoods

Contribute to biodiversity conservation through the promotion of sustainable land uses, in particular the Jaragua agro-forestry model and beekeeping. Establish five new agro-forestry plots under the Jaragua agro-forestry model and enhance the productivity in three of them with a combination of beekeeping in the towns of Oviedo, Puerto Escondido and Duvergé.

Strategic Direction :

2 Integrate biodiversity conservation into landscape and development planning and implementation in six conservation corridors

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