Figure 5. Promotion of eri-culture, multi-cropping, gum, resin and honey productions. their land use. Eri-culture is also a good strategy for the sustainable use of natural resources because the eri silkworm is very sensitive to any kind of chemical substance. This will allow people to see the effect of chemical pesticides, cigarette smoke, and smoke from burning plastics, among others. To conduct eri-culture, local people need to stop or at least reduce usage of chemicals. Eri-culture may be an indicator of a clean environment as well as an educational tool for sustainable development. Conclusion This collaborative project deals with natural resource restoration to generate income and promote sustainable use of biodiversity in Mondulkiri. To promote sustainable use and management of natural resources with the collaboration of local communities, NGOs, elementary schools and the local government, various workshops and seminars were conducted at the local community-level and at elementary schools. In the initial stage of the project, a survey was conducted to evaluate the utilization of natural resources by local people, relationships between livelihoods and natural resources, and the degree of degradation of natural resources. Plant nursery systems were set up and reforestation activities were conducted with local people and elementary school students. After the first seminar, the people became very interested in growing various types of trees in the nursery and are now planning to plant more trees around their communities. According to feedback from the target villagers, this project has provided a significant contribution to their understanding of natural resource management. The series of activities under the project have increased the motivation of the villagers to protect their environment and have enhanced harmony between people and nature. Their awareness of the need to protect the environment has encouraged them to continue to participate in more activities to ensure the sustainable use of local resources. REFERENCES Kawabe, K., Tal, M. and Mihara, M., 2012. Effects of eri-culture on promoting environmental awareness in Greater Phnom Penh of Cambodia. International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development. Vol. 3-1. Accepted. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). 2009. Annual report of agriculture in 2008 and direction of 2009-2010. ENCOURAGING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY 27
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