historyThe Tenkile Conservation Alliance was established in Papua New Guinea in 2001.
vision & missionTCA's vision is for the people of Papua New Guinea to value and protect their natural resources, communities and cultures in the context of advancing the overall well being of their communities and their places.
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the landscape
The Torricelli Mountain Range is approximately 185,000 ha of pristine rainforest located in northwest Papua New Guinea. The area is highly biodiverse, containing around 50% of all bird species found in Papua New Guinea, and 40% of all mammals. Tenkile Conservation Alliance (TCA) works directly with 50 villages to protect the site and its wildlife. Based in Lumi, TCA is working to establish the site as a Protected Area and is close to making this dream a reality. Unlike many countries, 97% of the land in Papua New Guinea is privately owned; much of this is local community ownership. However, the site is still under pressure from logging, mining, and oil palm. By working directly with the villagers to manage the forest and land use, TCA has built lasting relationships and trust and all communities have been involved in preserving the site.
Source: BirdLife International |