How we protect forests
NRDF is committed to providing sustainable resource management opportunities to local communities, aiming to protect natural resources for current and future generations.
Expanding its scope in recent years, NRDF projects include the intersection of forest conservation and climate change mitigation. The organisation is a Licensed Coordinator, implementing projects that integrate Forest Protected Areas with Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) crediting activities under the Pacific-based Nakau Programme framework and methodology.
Explore NRDF’s projects below.
Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project
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The Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project is located on Babatana lands in South Choiseul, Solomon Islands.
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6,982 hectares are declared as legally Protected Areas under the Protected Areas Act 2010.
Protected areas include:
Sirebe Forest Conservation Area
Siporae Tribal Forest Conservation Area
Padezaka Tribal Rainforest Conservation Area
Vuri Forest Conservation Area
Lukulobere Rainforest Conservation Area
More than 6,678 hectares of forest are in the process of attaining protected area status for customary land belonging to:
Zoko Tribe
Garasa Tribe
Miqusava Tribe
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2019 Sirebe Tribe attained protected area status
2020 Siporae Tribe attained protected area status
2021 Padezaka Tribe attained protected area status
2021 Sirebe Forest Carbon Project verified under Plan Vivo Standard
2022 Vuri Clan attained protected area status
2025 Lukulobere Tribe attained protected area status
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Partners
Sirebe Tribal Association
Siporae Tribal Association
Vuri Clan Association
Padezaka Tribal Association
Garasa Tribal Association
Donors
Sobehatunga Conservation Area
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Sobehatunga Conservation Area is located in Viru Harbour, Western Province, Solomon Islands.
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1,169 hectares are in the process of obtaining legal protected area status under the Protected Areas Act 2010.
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2023 Sobehatunga Conservation Area project launched
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Partners
Sobehatunga Conservation Organisation
Donors