The Vacoas trade traditionally as a backyard activity are carried out mostly in deprived localities around the island.
There is an urgent need for the authorities to have a well defined strategy for the development of this sector.
Efforts should be undertaken to increase the Vacoas population in the country.
Artisans should be provided with appropriate institutional support to help them to develop their business in a professional manner.
There is an awareness of the public of Vacoas products in general.
The survey finds significant discrepancies between awareness of the environment and the concern for preserving it.
Although public is aware of the detrimental effect of plastic on the environment, that does not pre-empt them for using plastic.
A multi prolonged strategy need to be adopted to encourage the public to make a greater use of environmental friendly products like Vacoas products.
Vacoas trees are not ecologically threatened but there is a lack of interest in maintaining the trees population in many region.
However the risk of shortage of leaves is highly probable if demand for Vacoas products is to increase in the future.
The quality of leaves being threatened by scale insects & other pests/diseased, research need to be carried out to find solutions to these problems. The most environmental benign approach would be a biological control programme.
The future of the industry hinges on high quality of products and the fact that quality of leaves is a decisive factor influencing weavers in the choice of materials for their products, the issue of cultural practices must be addressed.