Owners of the Forest
Indonesian Subtitles
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6m 58s
A new model of conservation is emerging. It is one that values the role of local communities and reconciles protecting biodiversity with the use and management of resources. In the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, communities play a vital role in conservation efforts and several have been recognised with awards for their work. However, these communities need to be better supported to manage conservation efforts and receive direct access to funding in order to protect their forests most effectively.
Director: Hugo Metz
Producer: Tim Lewis
2016 | 7 min
Latin America
Mexico
Languages: Spanish
Subtitles: Portuguese, English, Indonesian, French, Spanish
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