System of cooperation between the authorities and the local communities. The authorities can register all those boats that cross from Siberut to the mainland to prevent the illegal trade in protected wild species and the overexploitation of unprotected species. Organized groups of local inhabitants become informants who monitor the wildlife trade and participate in gathering information on these activities.
Type: Conservation of biodiversity
Field of activity: Species conservation (flora/fauna)
Responsible body: Siberut National Park and West Sumatra Nature Conservation Agency
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Contact: Toto Indraswanto - indraswanto@yahoo.com
Area of operation: Siberut BR
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