Core values

- **Conservation and Biodiversity**: The projects aim to ensure stability of fragile ecosystems, increase forest and tree cover, conserve the gene pool and biodiversity, and enhance the productivity of resources[2].
- **Community Benefits**: They involve local communities in conservation efforts, providing economic opportunities, employment, and ensuring sustainable harvesting practices. This fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility towards forest resources among local communities[1][4].
- **Social Impact**: The initiatives include educational programs, skill development, and alternative livelihood options, which improve the quality of life for local communities and reduce human-wildlife conflict[1][4][5].
- **Economic Growth**: By promoting sustainable forest management and involving local contractors and small businesses, these projects boost the local economy[1].
- **Environmental Protection**: The projects contribute to watershed protection, carbon storage, and the overall environmental well-being, which indirectly benefits human health and the ecosystem[2][3].