The inhabitants of the Natural Park of Tarrafes do Rio Cacheu (PNTC) managed to change their behavior on dealing with the environment, the social, economic and environmental importance of ecotourism, how to organize and manage community associations and organizations, as well as sustainable management of natural terrestrial and marine resources.
On the other hand, despite COVID 19 there was an increase in terms of fishing, 60 fishermen received support from artisanal fishing materials, which contributed to the capture of more than 11,642 kg of fish, in which community consumption was 2,262 kg and sold 9,579 Kg, adding in cash the value of 16,000,000 (29097.12 USD) during the 9-month period, which contributed to a sustainable management of the seas, as well as a balanced and healthy diet, the community was also able to pay for school and health. to their dependents.
120 people participated in the repopulation of 24.75 hectares of mangrove forest, thus enabling the recovery of this area.
92 families benefited from improved stoves and 6 improved ovens. Before the construction of the improved stoves, firewood consumption was around 398,960 kg per year. After this construction, the fair survey showed that there is a saving of firewood around 264,640 Kg per year, (92 stoves x8Kg/day x365 days). The consumption of firewood rose to 134,320 kg per year, that is, there is a decrease under the forests of around 50%.
Three (3) grassroots community associations were legalized in the two communities of Atanque and Cacheuzinho. The PNTC also benefited from 10 signposts, which allow information on the park's zoning and species existing in each area.
The total beneficiary of the project is 950 people, indirect 600 people and direct 530 people among young people, women and elderly in the communities of Cacheuzinho and Atanque in the PNTC.
All these works were done in partnership with the PNTC Board.