{"id":1167,"date":"2022-06-12T10:35:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T00:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primaryforestsandclimate.org\/?page_id=1167"},"modified":"2023-01-16T09:55:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T23:55:07","slug":"melanesia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/primaryforestsandclimate.org\/case-studies\/melanesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Ridge-to-reef forests of Melanesia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ridge-to-reef forests of Melanesia<\/h1>\n

Forests are essential to Melanesian Kastom and culture<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The \u2018dark bush\u2019 of Melanesia\u2019s primary forest is deeply embedded in their culture and ways of life and is fundamental to the vitality and health of their islands and fringing reefs. In response to impacts and threats of extractive logging and industrial developments, the Melanesian Forests Programme is developing projects to demonstrate forest protection through a conservation economy based on empowering communities to harness and share the benefits of forest protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>