The project achieved positive results. Mainly, the discussion and implementation/expansion of extractive activities in the associated villages was successful. The implementation of the rotating fund was prepared, and the pa?hi (village chiefs) made a commitment to insure the restitution of the fund, which was a significant advance. More monitoring was deemed necessary, and provided for, which meant a reduction in the number of participating villages. Despite many problems with the collection activities and the implementation of the rotating fund, the grantee considered this initiative as an important first step in the implementation of this activity as an alternative source of income for the Timbiras. The elimination of middlemen was an immediate success which added value to the production. Self-management of the sustainable activity among the Timbira, who came together to strengthen their product was also considered a victory. Collection excursions in the territory also assist in the monitoring of the land, avoiding invasions and misuse. Among lessons learned, the cultural differences are paramount. It is essential for the success of an initiative such as this that the non-Indigenous people participating in the project be considered ?family?, rather than buyers or providers of money and assistance. Also worthy of note is the fact that a smaller number of villages was preferable to a larger number, which made the monitoring feasible.