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Ghana
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2007
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25,500.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: GHA/SGP/OP4/Y1/CORE/2007/002 |
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1. PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND INTENDED RESULTS
1.1 Background to Project Area:
Gomoa Adam is a farming community in Gomoa District in the Central Region, about five (5) kilometers of Apam ? Cape Coast road near Kyirem Junction. The population of the ( ... )
ity is about 2,100 people. The major occupation of the people in and around of the community is farming; including maize, cassava, plantain vegetables, trading and gari production.
Historical account, according to the elders of the community, has it that the people of Gomoa Adam migrated from Tekyiman in Brong Ahafo Region and have lived this land for so many year. The people lived peacefully
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Romania
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Biodiversity
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2007
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47,159.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: ROM/SGP/OP4/CORE/07/06 |
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From the oldest times, fishing has been the main occupation of the people living in the Danube Delta. Although nowadays the fish resource has significantly declined, fishing continues to be practiced at industrial scale in this protected area of ( ... )
ational interest.
The fish population of the Danube Delta is affected both by the decline of biodiversity and by an unprecedented decrease in numbers. The situation is caused by the destruction of the water ecosystems through human activities (dyking, channeling and chamfering), pollution and electric poaching. Given the circumstances, the negative impact of the industrial fishing out of
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India
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Biodiversity
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2007
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2,469.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: SGP/GEF/IND/OP3/03/07/MEG 01 |
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The objective of the project is to motivate village communities to conserve their forests and use the rich microbial bio-diversity of the forest for enhancing livelihood options and train selected village communities in the collection and culturing ( ... )
igenous Micro Organism (IMO) from community forest and to use them for sustainable organic farming and piggery
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Bulgaria
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2007
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46,689.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: BUL/OP3/2/06/27 |
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Justification
Kostinbrod is one of the municipalities of Sofia district which is in a first group of municipalities with high level of adaptation toward the constantly changing economical conditions. Some of the biggest companies in Sofia districr ( ... )
tuated in Konstinbrod municipalities. At the same time, natural resources and their sustainable use are not studied enough. There are not any Protected areas and Protected Zones at the municipality.
All of the partners on this project consider the biodiversity as an important and still unused resource at the municipality for economical and educational activities. The field inventory in 2006
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2007
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49,100.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP4/Y1/CORE/2007/01 |
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1. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Mbazhe pan is designated as a bird sanctuary in terms of Parks and Wildlife Act (1996) Chapter 20.14. The area is endowed with natural beautiful scenery. wetland and woodland habitats and bird life and other biodiversity of ( ... )
importance. The pan was designated a bird sanctuary because of the large number of wetland birds that it supports. However in recent years the area has been neglected because of a variety of problems such as that the community was not consulted and had no ownership of the project, there were no institutional strategies and structures for benefit sharing. As a result the fence around the pan was
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Jordan
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Biodiversity
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2007
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50,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: JOR/OP3/Y2/07/03 |
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In the northern Badia, the Anageed Al Khair Cooperative/ Badia Center for Ecological Education (BCEE) will implement the ?Biodiversity of the Eastern Desert: An Integrated Study? project, with technical supervision provided by the Badia Research and ( ... )
ment Center (BRDC), through a long-term concession agreement for 10 years. The project aims to preserve the biodiversity of the fauna of the Eastern Desert, enhance public awareness towards the natural heritage of the Eastern Desert, and promote cooperation between the local community and the Badia Center for Ecological Education to engage in money-generating
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Lithuania
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Biodiversity
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2007
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50,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: LIT/OP3/02/07/17 |
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47 families participating in the project had received 40 cows of local Lithuania breed and 4 horses of Zemaitukai breed. This way community contributed to the preservation and promotion of the local agricultural breeds, and in addition people could ( ... )
e additional income from their agricultural activities. Moreover, as people had to prepare hay for the cattle, they maintained over 215 ha of natural meadows and this way contributed to the protection of rare and endangered species of the grasslands.
Pupil from Vistytis school of P. Kriuciunas were actively participated in project activities, took part in voluntary public works, participated in
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Bulgaria
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2007
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50,000.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: BUL/OP3/2/07/34 |
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Unique rock chain Vitata stena is designated Natura 2000 site for its global significance of bird species.
The main reason for the threat to that site is cutting the forests below the site, which has been banned by the local authorities. The region ( ... )
much underdeveloped. Tourism is seen as the key opportunity to improve the wellbeing of the local population. Small tourism businesses started to occur. It is of utmost importance to develop ecotorusim valorizing the biodiversity and ensuring its protection in the long-term. Some of the initiative people gathered together into the Local Initiative Group (LIG) submitting this proposal by the
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Zimbabwe
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Biodiversity
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2007
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41,482.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ZIM/SGP/OP3/Y2/CORE/2007/01 |
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PROJECT GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND INTENDED RESULTS.
OVERALL GOAL.
The overall goal of the project is to protect the Harpagophytum species (sub-species H. zeyheri) and to enable resource poor rural households in the Western Zimbabwe to sustainably ( ... )
e their livelihoods through its sustainable harvest and trade. The project goal reflects the priorities expressed in the GEF Biodiversity Focal Area under the OP1 (Arid and semi-arid ecosystems) programme.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES.
1. To enable participates to organise the harvesting and centralised supply of consistently high quality devil's claw in quantities sufficient to satisfy buyers using
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2007
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50,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: KEN/UNF-GEF/07/01 |
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Rhino Ark Charitable Trust propose to conduct a wild bongos surveillance project in S-W Mt. Kenya and Aberdare forest to track the existing endemic bongos population and jointly with the local communities work towards their conservation.
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t will involve local communities as informers, raising awareness amongst locals on the need to conserve the endangered species and conduct a schools awareness program. Dedicated newsletters and fliers will be developed and distributed to help in the conservation
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2007
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2,000.00
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Phase 3
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Project Number: PNG06/02 |
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The aim of this planning grant is to design a proposal to do a WMA in the Mt. Karimui Area that to be submitted to SGP for NSC screening for full funding. The NGO and CBO are to mobilise more funds for this initiative apart from planned proposal to ( ... )
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Thailand
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Biodiversity
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2007
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23,085.59
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: THA/06/20 |
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Target Population/Location of project:
9,760 people from 14 villages adjacent to Huay Jorakhe Mark Wildlife Sanctuary in Tambol Baan Bua. Project members are predominantly paddy farmers. Many livelihood activities in the project location ( ... )
on local forest ecosystems. Major stakeholders include:
? Rajabhat University Buriram
? Baan Bua Tambol Administrative Organization
? Huay Jorakhe Mark Wildlife Sanctuary
? Bua Luang Witthayakhom School
Planned activities:
1. Conduct capacity-building activities and demonstrations re: tree nurseries, resource inventories, reforestation, forest surveillance, and alternative
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2007
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48,750.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: BZE/UNF-GEF/PH2/2/06/07 |
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The goal of this project is to build community linkages and alternative livelihood opportunities with BCNPMR. In order to achieve this goal, the project has three specific objectives which are to increase awareness of the value and unique attributes ( ... )
(BCNPMR), to provide additional alternative livelihood skills to active fishermen who are trained tour guides resident in the targeted communities, and to develop a programme for marketing BCNPMR to eco-tourists and educational institutions in order to enhance the possibility of future opportunities for utilization of such additional alternative livelihood skills.
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2007
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45,900.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: BZE/UNF-GEF/PH2/2/06/13 |
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The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve is a part of the BBRRS-WHS and the effective management of this reserve is dependent on proper enforcement, the collection of quality environmental data and the active participation of community stakeholders. This ( ... )
t will focus on the development of a community researcher program that will be able to assist with the implementation of the SCMR monitoring plan.
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Albania
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2007
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10,300.00
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: ALB/SGP/OP3/Y2/07/07 |
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In Prespa National Park like elsewhere, livestock numbers increased tremendously after the system change in Albania around 1991, when private people were allowed to own livestock. Grazing in forests was intensified. After clear cutting, remaining ( ... )
and branches were taken away and the continuous utilization of regenerating trees led to the situation of partly completely degraded forest areas that can be observed today.
Today it is necessary to establish a socially acceptable scheme that redistributes the grazing pressure from the forest nearby villages into other areas within the park that can sustain harvesting while allowing for
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2007
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39,957.50
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: BZE/UNF-GEF/PH2/2/06/11 |
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The goal of this project is to build the administrative and financial capacity of the TTGA to enable them to become leaders in Toledo?s tourism industry. This will be accomplished through the development and management of a small tourism based ( ... )
e, becoming a licensed tour operator and marketing the services offered by tour guides and the natural and cultural attractions that Toledo has to offer visitors.
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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2007
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30,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: BRA/OP4/Y1/07/20 |
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Community-based ecotourism in the Lages community (38 families) will have value added to its chain, improving self-esteem and income for young adults. Tourism is growing in the region due to rupestrian insertions within the Monte Alegre State Park ( ... )
e typical Cerrado vegetation within the
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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2007
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18,000.00
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OP4 - Y1 (Jul 07-Jun08)
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Project Number: BRA/OP4/Y1/07/24 |
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transition area between Cerrado and Caatinga which suffered from intense deforestation over the past years. Many charcoal and mining companies are located in the municipality.Establishment of a buriti house in the Coqueiros community is one of the ( ... )
in this project, adding value to the buriti scrapings (already sold by local inhabitants) and providing better working conditions for wild collectors. Furthermore, the project focuses on cattle management, discouraging their harmful presence in swampy areas surrounding
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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2007
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19,919.07
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: BRA/06/37 |
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The region in which Unaí is located is the stage for widespread agribusiness-driven development, with heavy impacts on native environment and family farmer communities as the result (conversion into homogeneous productive landscapes and direct or ( ... )
ct pressure to leave their lands).
The project proposes to perform activities aimed at sustainable use and recovery of degraded Cerrado areas with agrarian reform settlers in the municipality of Unaí (Minas Gerais), with special emphasis placed on the Santa Clara settlement. The objective is to offer capacity-building for farmers on production of seedlings of native plant species, recovery of
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Mexico
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Biodiversity
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2007
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40,785.38
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OP3 - Y2 (Mar 06 - Feb 07)
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Project Number: MEX/OP3/Y2/06/36 |
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Contar con siete brigadas capacitadas en el diseño de la extracción de madera y la operación de tractor establecer un vivero piloto para producir plantas de calidad para siete parcelas demostrativas. Capacitar a un grupo de carpinteros para ( ... )
ar y producir
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