Oecussi Sandalwood Park en Environmental Protection Center in Timor-Leste

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

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Dates / Project duration

July 2011 - June 2012 / 1 years

Field of action :

Combating deforestation

Branch :

Monaco

Location :

Lifau, Disctrict of Oecussi, Timor-Leste

Project sponsor(s) :

La Fondation pour le Développement Post conflictuel

Sandalwood trees are on the verge of extinction in Timor-Leste. The “kingdom” of Oecussi was one of the centers of power for the region.

The objective of this park program is to instill among the people pride and recognition of the important historical role their homeland has played and to take a leading role in stimulating environmentally-friendy economic development in the district. The Park will support the revival of sandalwood, foster the development of a forestry-based industry centered on sandalwood and other high-value tree species, and it will provide a place where Oecussi residents and tourists from both Timor-Leste and West Timor can enjoy a pleasant park environment.