Community Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Awacachi Corridor, NW Ecuador
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £174,884
WHERE Ecuador
Summary
To secure the biodiversity of the Awacachi Corridor through enhanced local conservation capacity and completion of a participatory management plan for focusing on innovative community income generation projects using non-timber forest products (NTFPs)
Professional operational arm of Awacachi Foundation functioning effectively through capacity building and institutional strengthening
Management plan developed and being implemented in key areas within the corridor
Biological monitoring system for Awacachi Corridor established and functioningButterfly farming/ranching facility established and generating income;Alternative income generation projects established and yielding income in 2 communities
