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The Aceh ReGrIn Project is a joint action of four partners – ICRAF, Indonesian Institute of Estate Crops (LRPI), Indonesian Soil Research Institute (ISRI) and University of Hohenheim with support from EU (under EU-ASIA PRO ECO II B Post-Tsunami Programme)  to help rebuild diverse tree-based systems in the coastal landscape that can provide both environmental protection and production functions with trees people want in Tsunami and earthquake damaged coastal areas of West Aceh and North Nias. Initial appraisal of damage assessment in West Aceh and North Nias has selected 11 vilages (representing both Tsunami-affected and unaffected areas) and 3 ‘action’ sites respectively for intensive work.
 

Objectives

Rebuild green infrastructure as a system of diverse trees in the coastal landscape fulfilling environmental protection and production functions with trees people want, and enhance the resilience of livelihoods through improved market links for tree products.
 

Cross-cutting Issues

  1. Innovative solutions: coastal forest management approach based on an appraisal of the pre- and post-Tsunami situations from the perspective of local stakeholders and policy shapers; and focusing on human and social capital needed for effective coastal zone management, rather than meeting physical targets.
  2. Gender-sensitive participatory approaches: gender-specific perspective and preferences will be incorporated in selection and management of trees and other home garden components with nutritive benefits.
  3. Added value through replicable pilot project with positive environmental change in urban/coastal context: although focus will be in West Aceh and Nias, the approach will be relevant in other similar districts in Sumatra; with local NGOs contributing to further dissemination of action output.
  4. Sustainability: with focus on 'trees that people want' and that positively contribute to their livelihoods, continuity of 'action' is very likely; this will also aided by the strengthened 'social capital' that link local farmer groups to innovations elsewhere in Sumatra, through a platform for continued learning and innovation.