Indonesian Ecological Restoration & Education
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More Information About this ProjectProject Needs and BeneficiariesThe economy and ecology of Jepara, Indonesia, has been deteriorating as the industries that stripped it of its natural resources move to other countries. This project will provide a new public greenspace; provide sustainable economic growth with non-timber forest products and local vending; educate local youth about the cultural,ecological and economic importance of tropical forests; and develop a sense of belonging to the global community and the capacity to affect positive change. ActivitiesProvide workshops that educate youth about the cultural, ecological, and economic importance of native forests. Demonstrate the sustainable harvesting and sale of non-timber forest products to encourage sustainable economic growth. Funding InformationTotal Funding Received to Date: $1,709 Additional DocumentationThis project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf). ResourcesWhy this Project is ImportantPotential Long Term ImpactThis project will serve approximately 500 school children and community members as a permanent public greenspace and park, with workshops and opportunities for local vendors. Visitor capacity will increase as land is restored and workshops developed. Project Message
With our good American partners we will take the initiative. We want to create an example of environmental stewardship of which Indonesia and even the rest of the world can be proud and inspired. Who is Running This ProjectContact
Stephanie Vasquez, Project SponsorOrganization
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For more information about Indonesia, read the Human Development Report on Indonesia or the Wikipedia entry for Indonesia. When this Project was UpdatedLast UpdatedThis project was last updated on February 20, 2008. Date Added to GlobalGivingThis project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on August 28, 2007. Latest Update from the FieldJepara Forest Conservancy earns Government ApprovalBy Stephanie Vasquez - Project Advisor, February 20, 2008 05:57 PM
Directors at the Jepara Forest Conservancy have received formal approval from government foresters to proceed with the project! We will cultivate a biodiverse forest garden that benefits the watershed, emphasizes non-timber forest products for trade and job creation, and is structured to qualify as a carbon offset facility. It is expected that credits from JFC will someday providing a continuous revenue stream to supplement our operating budget. In developing this program, we’ve selected *Carbon Conservation and Biodiversity* to conduct independent, third-party oversight. This organization is the best in the market and known for its rigorous reviews. Read 1 more "Updates from the Field" | Comment on this update How Else You Can HelpShare and Save Spread the Word on your Profile, Blog, or WebsitePut a widget for this project on your profile, blog or website to turn your friends into givers. Using our widget, it's quick and easy to add this widget to your profile or blog!
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