{"id":6756,"date":"2024-10-29T18:32:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/?p=6756"},"modified":"2024-11-06T12:18:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T11:18:39","slug":"ppi-oscan-3-arebica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mubadarat-uicn.org\/en\/ppi-oscan-3-arebica\/","title":{"rendered":"PPI OSCAN 3 – Association Friends of the Atlas Cedar Biosphere Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strengthening the Networking of Associations in the Ifrane Cedar Biosphere Reserve: A Project for Conservation and Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Friends of the Biosphere Reserve and the Atlas Cedar Association (AREBICA) is dedicated to protecting nature and promoting environmentally friendly tourism in Ifrane National Park, Morocco. The goal is to bring together local stakeholders to enhance natural resources while supporting the economic development of communities.<\/p>\n

To achieve this, AREBICA is establishing a network that supports local initiatives and helps organize ecotourism activities. This includes hiking and horseback riding, mountain biking tours, and respectful wildlife observation, such as monitoring monkeys, rare birds, and vultures. Feeding stations for vultures will be created, equipped with cameras for observation, and fences will be installed to protect these areas from stray dogs.<\/p>\n

The association also supports the reintroduction of local species, such as the Atlas trout, while improving natural resource management, including waste management. A program will assist local artisans in promoting their products in shops.<\/p>\n

AREBICA also plans to create a digital platform to facilitate exchanges among local organizations. Workshops will be organized to strengthen the skills of local stakeholders, enabling them to better protect nature. Specific action plans will be developed for each activity, such as hiking or fishing, with appropriate signage and equipment, including mountain bikes tailored for tourism routes.<\/p>\n

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