Bio-diversity

This project will take place in the Bico do Papagaio region, in the state of Tocantins. The purpose of the initiative is to add value to the extractive activity of the women babassu palmnut breakers. Conservation of the babassu groves, enabling the collection of the palmnuts and their processing for extraction of oil is proposed, thus strengthening the role of women in the local society. 13 collection posts will be maintained, 8 of which will be sales points. The women s nuclei will be organized, and training will be offered for the attendants for the collection posts and managers. Environmental education will be offered in an attempt to reduce the use of fire in agriculture, and free access to the babassu groves will be sought.

Brazil