New ‘conservation deed’ aims to protect tree kangaroos, forests, people in Papua New Guinea
It happened with a few strokes of a pen on a hilltop in northwestern Papua New Guinea on June 30: The leaders of the Tenkile Conservation Alliance (TCA) finalized an agreement to protect the densely canopied forests of the Torricelli Mountains that ripple outward in every direction. Their signatures were the last of hundreds collected […]
On June 30, leaders of the Tenkile Conservation Alliance (TCA) in northwestern Papua New Guinea finalized an agreement to protect the region's forests. This agreement, known as the "conservation deed," was the culmination of decades of work by TCA and community members to prevent logging, aid wildlife recovery, and improve lives.
The deed, signed by 266 clan leaders, prevents the destruction of the Torricelli Mountains' dense forests. The Torricellis are home to unique species, including two critically endangered tree kangaroo species. The community celebrated the milestone with dance and song after the signing, expressing joy and gratitude for the conservation efforts.
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