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Studying and Preserving the Peleonan Forest as a Means of Safeguarding Siberut’s Ecosystem

Grantee Name: Deutsches Primatenzentrum

Hotspot
Sundaland
Location
Indonesia
Amount
$156,994
Dates
Mar 2005 – Jun 2007
Keywords
Indigenous People, Species Conservation, Employment

Study and protect a forest ecosystem in northern Siberut that is home to the island's indigenous primate species. The project will enlist local clans in stewardship of the primates and their forest home, as well as bring economic opportunities to local people working as project staff and/or leasing lands to the project.

Strategic Direction :

1 Enhance stewardship of forest resources at district level and below

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