Rooted in Community
The project aims to enhance the condition of mangrove forests in Waryesi Supiori, Papua, Indonesia, employing a participatory, community-based strategy. This involves conducting awareness programs and capacity-building initiatives focused on restoration aspects. SeaTrees has partnered with Benyamin Wompere (Benny), a dedicated community member, to lead and initiate a pilot mangrove restoration project with a local Supiori community group to enable the planting of 2,500 seedlings within their local village.
Why is this project needed?
a critical ecosystem
Some of the important ecosystem services and goods that the Supriori mangrove forests provide include:
Beyond ecological benefits, this project fosters community participation and a shared commitment to preserving local resources. In supporting this endeavor, individuals like Benny and village leaders play a vital role in building a sustainable future, where the community actively contributes to the well-being of both their surroundings and future generations.
