Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Enhance Community Capacity through Rattan Product Development in Northern Siberut

Grantee Name: Perkumpulan Uma Mentawai

Hotspot: Sundaland
Location: Indonesia
Amount: $14,913
Dates: Jul 2004 – Aug 2005
Keywords: Capacity building, Forestry, Livelihoods

Organize and develop capacity of rattan farmers in three villages in northern Siberut to conserve 15,000 hectares of natural forest. This project will educate local people on conservation issues to demonstrate a strong relationship between conservation and daily life, such as water/sanitation.

Strategic Direction : 1 Enhance stewardship of forest resources at district level and below

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Enhance Community Capacity through Rattan Product Development in Northern Siberut

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