Bio-diversity

The project aims to assist the Sabang Vendors Association (SVA) members develop and establish livelihood enterprise through vending and souvenir working shop project. It is expected that this project will be able to: a) provide additional source of income for the beneficiaries; b) develop and sustain project and resources; c) enhance and develop skills, attitude and behavior of the members and officers of the association; and d) contribute and assist in the protection and conservation of Biodiversity inside the PPSRNP through the development and management of a 10-hectare area of land within the Park to be develop and planted with indigenous tropical tree species. The production of souvenir items and handicraft that will be sold to tourists/visitors in the park and other markets that will be identified, and vending rice, vegetables, fish to augment income during off-season, at Sabang, Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa City. Total grant amount is $41,421 UNF and $7,976 GEF.

Philippines