BY SAMIE WAIKORI

The Apunepara Haamwora Natural Resource Association (AHNRA) in Small Malaita, Malaita province has continued to inspire tribal groups in Maramasike passage on conservation initiative.

AHNRA is a leading community conservation group in Small Malaita region – joined by other renowned conservation groups like; Wai-Hau, Taka-Taka and Ahetaha from West and East Are’Are regions.

As part of AHNRA’s efforts to promote conservation and sustainable management of resources, a one-day meeting was recently convened for tribal groups within Maramasike passage.

A statement from AHNRA said the meeting was basically for tribal groups to sign an agreement with neighbouring tribes on their proposed conservation areas.

The two conservation groups that took part in the agreement signing were; Pautaimwane and Suluoaoa tribes.

Three other new tribes AHNRA has helped were also part of the ceremony.   

Within the past years; conservation has been observed with an increasing trend in South, West and East Are’Are region – the southern region of Malaita province.

Also known as a region for logging activities, there are currently a number of active logging operations in the region with some pending.

Despite this, conservation is making a mark and people are showing more interest for conservation in the region.

The AHNRA and Mai-Maasina Green Belt are the two champions of the conservation initiative in the southern region.

Their effort, leadership and determination has created new era for people in the region to understand the importance of conservation.

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