"Sempre-viva": dried flowers gathering (Phase II)
"Sempre-viva": coleta de flores secas (Fase II)
"Sempre-viva": coleta de flores secas (Fase II)
?Sempre viva? flowers are native Cerrado species tiny in size and are traditionally dried and used for decorations. Collection of these flowers in the state of Minas Gerais is an extractive activity which has taken place for many years. Successful commercialization of the flowers created much interest in the activity, decimating the natural occurrence of the species in the Cerrado fields. The use of fire was considered necessary for reproduction of the plants once their flowers had been collected. This project has the objective of establishing sustainable management techniques for these flowers, adding to ecological and socio-economic research, subsidizing the creation of producer, trader and craftsmen/women cooperatives, and offering capacity-building activities for protection of the species and their natural habitat. Furthermore, training will be offered in handcraft production, increasing the quality of the products and adding value to the production.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Fundação Serra do Cipó
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 22,792.68
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,000.00
Project Number:
BRA/98/13
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Extractivism is a sustainable livelihood, as long as conservation and renovation of the natural resources is taken into consideration.
Notable Community Participation
The success of this initiative depends on the involvement of the community.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Jessica Pedreira
Phone:
55-61-3327-8085
Fax:
55-61-3327-8085
Email:
Terena Peres de Castro
Email:
Address
SHCGN CLR Quadra 709 Bloco E Loja 38
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Brasília, Distrito Federal, 70.750-515
Country Website
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