Reactivation of the Babaçu (Orbygnia sp.) Oil Extraction Microplant at the Sete Barracas Village
Reativação da Microusina de Extração de Óleo de Babaçu (Orbygnia sp.) no Povoado de Sete Barracas
Reativação da Microusina de Extração de Óleo de Babaçu (Orbygnia sp.) no Povoado de Sete Barracas
The Babaçu coconut micro-plant will be the site of this project, in the Sete Barracas Village, São Miguel do Tocantins municipality, state of Tocantins. This micro-plant was installed by the state university for self-sustainable electricity production in the Rural area. Extraction of Babaçu palmnut oil will be powered by the micro-plant and the product sold to soap factories in Imperatirz, state of Maranhão, 9 km away. CASB is experienced in political community mobilization in the region.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Clube Agrícola Sete Barracas
Country:
Brazil
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 30,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 4,000.00
Project Number:
BRA/02/05
Status:
Project Terminated Before Completion
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Interest in the babaçu palmnut will be created, lessening the deforestation of this species and increasing its conservation. This will also bring a higher level of income for the families involved.
Notable Community Participation
The entire community will collect and extract the nuts from the palmnut. Community members who have received proper training will extract the oil, operating the micro-plant.
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