LA PROTECTION ENVIRONNEMENTALE ET LA CONSERVATION DE LA BIODIVERSITÉ : PÉROU
Summary
La tourbe de sphaigne, naturellement présente dans la région des Andes du centre du Pérou, peut constituer une source de revenu durable pour les communautés rurales lorsqu'elle est gérée correctement.
En partenariat avec Inka Moss, ce projet de 12 mois visait à soutenir 225 récoltants de cinq communautés de la région de Huánuco, dans la zone andine, leur permettant d'augmenter leurs revenus grâce à la récolte durable de tourbe de sphaigne.
Photo: Les récoltants de la tourbe de sphaigne et les membres d'Inka Moss sont assis sur le site de leur travail sous un nouveau système de treuil qui aide à transporter la tourbe à travers les montagnes.
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Project results
As the project progressed and awareness of the moss harvesting activities and income potential grew, the number of communities involved expanded from five to 28, benefiting over 1,000 harvesters. The participants underwent training in sustainable moss harvesting techniques and environmental conservation methods. In order to improve the efficiency of the harvesting process, a winch system was installed.
Prior to this installation, the 40kg sacks of moss would be transported down the hillside using pack animals (usually llamas), or the harvesters would carry them on their shoulders, often for up to two hours. Before this project farmers earned income from growing vegetables, potato cultivation and livestock. 100% of the original participants had not harvested moss before. Following this project, the average monthly income of participants increased from £165 to £300.
Juanjo Ladines, Project Supervisor and Impact Manager at Inka Moss, said:
“The introduction of moss harvesting in a community allows it to thrive in its own land using its own natural resources in a sustainable way.”
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