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Promoters of the Subnational GFP Program were trained to carry key knowledge in forest governance to native communities in regional conservation areas.Lima, April 2025.- In order to promote the sustainable use of forest resources in areas of regional conservation (ACR) of Loreto, Cusco and San Martin, the agency for supervision of forest resources and wildlife (Osinfor) and Basel Institute on Government (Basel) added efforts to train in the use of forest backpack to the promoters of the GFP Subnational
The forest backpack: a participatory tool for communities
Forestry backpack is a training tool that facilitates access to technical knowledge in forestry to indigenous and peasant communities. Its visual and intercultural approach allows people to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers, promoting the active participation of native and peasant communities in issues such as forest crimes, community forest surveillance, negotiation with third parties and territorial governance.
During training, which had a duration of two days, the promoters participated in dynamic and practical sessions. Subsequently, they assumed the role of trainers and will replicate what has been learned in the communities that inhabit the regional conservation areas of Loreto, Cusco and San Martin, Subnational GFP program intervention areas (implemented by the Basel Institute on Government Agency, with the support of dry Swiss cooperation).
Judith Hernandez, a community relationship specialist at the Basel Subnational GFP Program, stressed that this tool allows you to approach Quechua communities speakers and explain technical issues accessible. It is an effective way to organize communities to form surveillance committees in forests and strengthen their role as managers of the territory, he said.
An alliance to strengthen forest governance
This training was carried out within the framework of the 2025 work plan of Osinfor and Basel, implementing agency of the subnational GFP program with support from the Swiss dry cooperation. Its objective is to promote sustainable, transparent and inclusive forest management, which benefits the communities and contributes to the conservation of forests and environmental services.
Since its creation in 2013, the forest backpack has reached more than 230 communities in regions such as Loreto, San Martin, Ucayali, Madre de Dios and the central jungle, reaching indigenous peoples such as the Ashaninka, Shipibo-Conibo, Asheninka, Kichwa, Bora, Awajun, among others. It is considered a transforming tool that promotes autonomy, knowledge and local participation in the management of forest resources.
