Green energy for farmers in Biebrza National Park Buffer Zone
Problem of the national parks and their buffers zones lies in necessary clearence work according to protection plans (quided policy for management for 10-20 years). Here, in Biebrza natinal Park it is necessary to clear certain surfaces from straw, bush and funds are collected for clearance on yearly basis in the situation where extensive farming was dropped due to economic reasons and even it is hard to motivate local people for this paid work.
Project aims in construction of a permanent mechanism where local farmers are involved in permanent clearing and are motivated by cheap local energy.That is why modernization of 41 local boiler plants from coal fired to biomas fired in the Biebrza National Part Buffer Zone is planned. Local NGO as organiser is involved and local farmers(households). Here strong economic (for farmers) and ecolgical (reduction of GHG emission) efefcts can be observed.
Project aims in construction of a permanent mechanism where local farmers are involved in permanent clearing and are motivated by cheap local energy.That is why modernization of 41 local boiler plants from coal fired to biomas fired in the Biebrza National Part Buffer Zone is planned. Local NGO as organiser is involved and local farmers(households). Here strong economic (for farmers) and ecolgical (reduction of GHG emission) efefcts can be observed.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Friends of Trzcianne District Society
Country:
Poland
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 109,661.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 19,063.00
Project Number:
POL/03/33
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Long term savings in bills for energy, transfer to local resources; money for energy is staying at place
Notable Community Participation
Over 100 farmers participated in trainings, 41 were selected for the project (condition - own contribution in cost and preparation)
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