Preservation of the Thuya forest by promoting practices that reduce the consumption of the raw material used in the Thuya craft. (MOR/00/02)
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Country:
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MOROCCO
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Grantee:
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Association Professionnelle des Amis du Thuya - APAT (Community Based Organization)
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Focal Area:
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Multifocal Area
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Op. Program:
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Project Type:
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Full
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Operational Phase:
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Phase 2
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Dates:
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3/2000 - 12/2008
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Grant Amount:
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46 563,00 USD
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Project Status:
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Project Terminated Before Completion
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Project Types:
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Demonstration, Capacity Building
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Project Details & Results
The project targets the reduction of the handicraft sector pressure on the Thuya tree in Essaouira through the following: introducing practices and tools that safeguard the raw material during the production process, producing items based on other woods, improving the "wood plating" process, and creating an ecolabel for these new products.
Notable Community Participation
ComP
Capacity - Building Component
ComP
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Slive
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
Indig
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
PA
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