Indonesian Ecological Restoration & Education

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Jepara Forest Conservancy earns Government Approval

By 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.

Thank you for your ongoing support, which is making this success possible!

Planning the Nursery Details

By Stephanie Vasquez - Project Advisor, November 12, 2007 01:03 PM

Much progress has been made in developing the Jepara Forest Conservancy site. Our next step is to choose an irrigation system and to design the nursery in detail. Greg travels to Indonesia next week with botany and organic agriculture specialists, who will work
together with the JFC gardeners, to determine an appropriate mix of plant and tree species. This mix will be composed of indigenous species and appropriate to this beginning stage of the project. After this group provides its recommendations and we secure sufficient funding, we can begin the reforestation effort!