Bio-diversity

This project will take place in the municipality of Almas, in the state of Tocantins, in the surroundings of the Minnehaha Private Natural Heritage Reserve. A demonstrative emu breeding unit will be implemented with community participation for species conservation and communication of breeding and management techniques. Food and income will thus be generated for the local community. Environmental education on the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources is also proposed in the project. Personnel will be trained for maintenance and control of the unit. A space will be created to house male and female specimens over the age of four months. A nursery will also be implemented for the hatchlings and the male which hatches the eggs. A corral for capturing emus when necessary will also be installed, as well as shelters. The specimens will also be purchased using project funds.

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