Tropenbos Suriname and CELOS extend collaboration
It is important for Tropenbos Suriname (TBS) and the Center for Agricultural Research in Suriname (CELOS) to work together to manage the forest better and sustainably. The preservation of biodiversity is an important starting point. The human factor is also central. That is why the organizations have extended their cooperation by signing...
Tropenbos Suriname establishes first Agroforestry Farmers Field School
“I find it to be a beautiful project and a sign of progress within the village. The communities of Brownsweg, as well as the villages along the river, can benefit from this. We can improve our agricultural techniques to produce more and better crops,” says Basya Emelina Pobosi from Djankakondre in Brownsweg regarding the opening...
Hindori hands over the hammer to Van Ravenswaay at Tropenbos Suriname
Djaienti Hindori has stepped down as chair of the Tropenbos Suriname (TBS) foundation. Rick van Ravenswaay has taken over the gavel. Sylvia Ang has been welcomed as a new board member. She is treasurer and Farzia Hausil is secretary. The new board will continue the course set and will further profile the organization as an …...
Initiation for certification of forest by-products in Suriname
Tropenbos Suriname and the Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname (Celos) discussed the developments in the forest by-products sector with non-governmental partners, the private sector and government agencies during the seminar ‘Towards certification of forest by-products in Suriname’. The focus was on the possibilities for...
COE Groen and partners investigate sustainable forest management in Suriname
The Centers of Expertise, COE, Groen has tested innovative methods of forest monitoring inland for the Sustainable Forest Management Suriname project The Surinamese institutions, the Foundation for Forest Management and Forest Supervision, SBB and Tropenbos Suriname, together with Dutch partners Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein and...
Entrepreneurs Brownsweg: Sales opportunity for products needed
‘There is an urgent need for outlets for the products. Our products deserve to be sold so that we can make a profit from them.’ This was the request of one of the participants in the project “Agroforestry for Empowerment and Improved Land Management” of Tropenbos Suriname, TBS, during the closing of the activity,...
Tropenbos Suriname Tree tour is popular
‘When is the next one?’ ‘The tour could be a little longer.’ ‘I’ll be there again next time.’ ‘Organise these types of events more often, where that Sabi diri quality emerges.’ participants in the Tropenbos Suriname Tree Tour that took place last Sunday. Dozens of people took part in...
Tropenbos Suriname is committed to ensuring food security within the Saamaka community
“We strive to improve the livelihoods of people in the interior,” says Shanaya Vishnudatt, project assistant at Tropenbos Suriname. ‘The focus is on reducing dependence on seasonal crops. We therefore introduce them to agroforestry techniques and provide guidance in applying them to their agricultural land. This allows them to...
Tropenbos Suriname participates in non-timber forest products workshop
“Solidarity can be an important element in our projects, strengthening the local economy and promoting a better income for local producers and sustainability,” says Rudi van Kanten, director of Tropenbos Suriname. From april 8 to 11, 2024, the organization participated in a regional workshop on business and finance for forest...
Report ASSESSMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Tropenbos Suriname has produced the report “Assessment Financial Services ‘Upper Suriname’” in the context of the Working Landscapes Programme. With the report written by consultant Leeroy Jack, Tropenbos Suriname discusses the research results with relevant stakeholders. The report is based on research results that show...