AIRBNB COMMUNITY FUND 2023: STRENGTHENING GEC’S COMMUNITY NETWORK TOWARD FOREST STEWARDSHIP – BARIO AT KELABIT HIGHLAND

AIRBNB COMMUNITY FUND 2023: STRENGTHENING GEC’S COMMUNITY NETWORK TOWARD FOREST STEWARDSHIP – BARIO AT KELABIT HIGHLAND

AIRBNB COMMUNITY FUND 2023: STRENGTHENING GEC’S COMMUNITY NETWORK TOWARD FOREST STEWARDSHIP – BARIO AT KELABIT HIGHLAND

This project in conjunction with AirBnB Community Fund developed to ensure the continuity of the community-based forest management and rehabilitation initiatives with sustainable, medium- to long-term multi-stakeholder partnership in the following areas.

Aim/Objectives: To support the development of a conservation programme in the Kelabit highlands to protect forests and peatlands in partnership with local community and Pulong Tau National Park.

Key Activities: 

    • Community awareness event
    • Kelabit Highland ground assessment for upland peatland mapping
    • Forest stewardship with community

Key Outcomes:

    • Potential areas for upland peatland have been identified.
    • Nursery of Arabica Coffee and Sago has been established for forest stewardship with community.
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