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Conserving the Biodiversity of Danau Poso Through Sustainable Agriculture and Watershed Protection

Grantee Name: Rainforest Alliance

Hotspot
Wallacea
Location
Indonesia
Amount
$67,399
Dates
Jun 2018 – Oct 2019
Keywords
Agriculture, Agroforestry, Erosion, Freshwater, Habitat conservation and management, Protected Areas, Soil conservation
Promote improved watershed management in the area surrounding Lake Poso, a Key Biodiversity Area for freshwater species and terrestrial plants and animals. Teach farmers sustainable agriculture methods to grow cash crops--primarily coffee and cacao--and strengthen the local cooperative.
Strategic Direction : 3 Support sustainable natural resource management by communities in priority sites and corridors

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