Traditional flax cultivation in Buffer Zone of Biebrza National Park
Project preparation-collection of all necessary datas collected from local farmers concerning the history of flax cultivation; consultation with IHAR Institute in Radzikow by Warsaw about available seeds, methods of cultivation;initial negotiations with farmers potentially participating in this project; collection of datas concerning traditional craft, collection of old equipment for creaton of flax center.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Workshop for Living Architecture
Country:
Poland
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 673.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
POL/01/07p
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Potential for restoration of flax cultivation mainly for ecotourism (workshops about flax processing and getting the final product), posibble introduction of a local product based on traditional cultivation and cratart;
Policy Impact
Reintroduction of old tradition to be tourist attraction and income generation for local people
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