We worked with them to develop a conservation plan. And they carry them to the river by hand. We use strength of hand and the strength of the river to move wood. By conserving their native habitat now, communities will have an income year after year, for generations. These people put in a lot of extra effort to move around, measure and mark trees by species and size.
Marked trees run between two to four feet in diameter.
Anything less is not marked. By the time the rotation is complete, smaller trees will be larger and ready to cut and the cycle can start again. This provides an income not only today, but also year after year, for generations. A number of hollowed trees are also left for birds to nest in. For example, the Lek species of bird flocks around one tree for mating purposes.