Conserving Kenya's indigenous forests through certification of sustainably sourced woodcarvings
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £172,646
WHERE Kenya
Summary
To conserve critical forest habitats in Kenya by putting in place an incentive to enable carvers shift from traditionally preferred forest hardwoods to farm-grown or plantation species, thereby providing for sustainable livelihoods for carvers and tree owners.
National Environment Secretariat, Kenya, Akamba Handicraft Industry Cooperative Society Ltd, WWF - East Africa, Malindi Handicraft Co-operative Society Ltd
Certification of sustainably sourced carvings from two woodcarving cooperatives
Increased general awareness about sustainable woodcarving and benefits of certification amongst carvers, tourists, exporters and importers.
