Help Farmers Rear Silk Moths to Restore Forests
Organization information
Conservation through Poverty Alleviation, Int
Location: Walla Walla, United States of America
Summary
Sustainable management of the Makira Forest requires changes in the practices of local subsistence farmers. SEPALIM teaches farmers silk rearing and sustainable production techniques that bolsters family income by 60-200% and restores habitat. It trains local artisans to transform cocoons into unique cocoon silk textiles. Pupae are removed from the cocoons and pupae protected until their maturity. Hence silk production is no-kill, and sustainable and silk textiles are called "peace silk",
Project locations
Madagascar