POLYNESIA / MELANESIA PROJECTS
American Samoa | Australia | Cook Islands | Fiji | Papua New Guinea | Samoa | Solomon Islands | South Pacific Islands | Tahiti | Tonga | Vanuatu
AMERICAN SAMOA, Fagasa Village, Tutuila Island|
January 2007
Second phase to eradicate the remaining dense stands of the destructive invasive tree (Falcataria moluccana) in the National Park of American Samoa (NPSA) *
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AMERICAN SAMOA, Fagasa Village, Tutuila Island
January 2006
Removing exotic tamarind trees and other exotic species that are invading the rainforest within the National Park of American Samoa *
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AMERICAN SAMOA
July 2001
Operation of the National Park of
American Samoa in keeping with fa'asamoa (Samoan tradition)
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AUSTRALIA, Sydney
July 2000
Construction of interpretive signage regarding the Flying Fox Colony at the Royal Botanic Gardens
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COOK ISLANDS, Mitiaro Island
January 2008
Renovation of eight community water tanks, purchase of 60 household waste bins and construction of paths and hand rails in exchange for the establishment of a 2,965-acre forest protected area for a duration of 10 years
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COOK ISLANDS, Atiu Island
January 2007
Construction of a community geriatric housing ward in exchange for the establishment of a 297-acre wildlife sanctuary on Takutea Island, and a restricted fishing zone extending five miles from the island's shores, both for a duration of 20 years *
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COOK ISLANDS, Lake Tiriara, Mangaia Island
November 2001
Boardwalk in exchange for protection of Lake Tiriara
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FIJI, Levukai Daku Village, Matuku Island, Lau Group
January 2008
Community center in exchange for the establishment of a 19,200-acre no-take marine reserve for a duration of 10 years
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FIJI, Nakaunasele Village, Kadavu
January 2008
Flush toilets and community center renovation in exchange for the establishment of an 8,320-acre marine protected area for a duration of 10 years 
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FIJI, Ketei Village, Savusavu, Vanua Levu Island
January 2007
Construction of a community center in exchange for the creation of a 900-acre forest reserve for a duration of 20 years *
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FIJI, Nukubalavu Village, Savusavu, Vanua Levu Island
January 2007
Construction of a preschool building in exchange for the creation of a 25,600-acre marine reserve for a duration of 20 years
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FIJI, Marou, Malevu and Somosomo Villages, Naviti Island, Yasawa Islands
January 2006
Construction of a Chiefly House (Vale Ni Vanua) in exchange for the establishment of a 9,884 acre no-take marine reserve *
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FIJI, Sila Village, Nadroga Province, Viti Levu Island
January 2006
Construction of a community center in exchange for the establishment of a 24,710-acre marine reserve *
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FIJI, Viani Village, Vanua Levu Island
January 2006
Construction of a community center in exchange for the extension of duration of a 7,413-acre marine reserve and the establishment of a 50-acre forest reserve
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FIJI, Vuna Village, Taveuni Island
January 2005
Construction of a kindergarten in exchange for the establishment of a 4,752-acre forest preserve and two marine protected areas totaling 3,010 acres
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FIJI, Nacamaki Village, Koro Island
July 2004
Community center maintenance and repair in exchange for the creation of a 494,211-acre marine reserve
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FIJI, Navolau Village, Viti Levu Island
July 2004
Community center in exchange for the creation of a 370,658-acre marine reserve
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FIJI, Dakuniba Village, Vanua Levu Island
November
2003
Construction of a community center
in exchange for the establishment of a forest and marine reserve
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FIJI, Nasigasiga Village, Vanua Levu island
November
2003
Construction of a kindergarten and
dispensary in exchange for a 400-acre forest preserve
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FIJI, Veivatuloa, Lobau and Wailoaloa, Viti Levu
Island
November 2003
Electricity in exchange for the establishment
of a 1,500-acre forest preserve and 4,942-acre marine reserve
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FIJI, Laselase Village, Viti
Levu Island
July 2003
Construction of a community center
in exchange for the establishment of a 17,297-acre marine reserve
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FIJI, Nakalavu Village, Viti Levu Island
July
2003
Construction of a community center
in exchange for the establishment of a 2,000-acre forest preserve
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FIJI, Nukuvou Village, Kadavu Island
July 2003
Construction of a community center
in exchange for the establishment of a 14,826-acre marine protected area for 10 years
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FIJI, Naikorokoro Village, Ovalau Island
November
2002
Construction of a kindergarten and
upgrading a community hall in exchange for the establishment of a no-take
marine reserve
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FIJI, Nasigasiga Village,
Vanua Levu Island
July 2002
Water storage tank and delivery system
in exchange for preserving rainforest
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FIJI, Yasawa I Rara Village,
Yasawa Islands
July 2002
Community center in exchange for the
preservation of two islands and the creation of a no-take marine reserve
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FIJI, Waibalavu Village,
Viti Levu Island
November 2001
Construction of a community hall and
water tank construction in exchange for forest and flying fox preservation
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FIJI,
Waisomo Village, Ono Island
July 2000
Assist in the establishment of the
Nubura Marine Conservation Area
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FIJI,
Nadogo Village, Vanua Levu Island
December 1999
Improve the only access road to the
village in exchange for a protective covenant preserving a 2,000-acre
rainforest *
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FIJI
December 1998
Translation of "Fiji’s Natural Heritage" into Fijian *
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Karu, New Ireland Province
January 2008
Village agriculture project in exchange for the establishment of a 297-acre no-take coastal marine conservation area
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, West Manus, southwestern Manus Province
January 2008
Village water and school supplies project in exchange for the establishment of a 49,421 acre coastal forest conservation area *
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Baiyer, Jimi and Lai Valleys, Western Highlands, Enga and Madang Provinces
June 2007
Permanent footbridge in support of the 10,329-acre montane forest Kengai Kitenga Park conservation area *
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Torricelli Mountains, Sundaun Province
June 2006
Village chicken farming project in exchange for the establishment of a 37,065-acre forest conservation area to protect the Scotts Tree Kangaroo, and formalization of an existing hunting moratorium for the Golden-Mantled Tree Kangaroo *
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Sariba Island, Milne Bay Province
July 2005
School buildings for the community of Sawasawaga in exchange for the establishment of a 25-acre coastal conservation area *
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Mt. Elimbari, Chimbu Province
July 2005
Construction of a literacy school for the Gaigibi community in support of the establishment of a 25-acre highlands forest conservation area *
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Kimbe Bay, West New Britain
January 2005
Re-roofing of buildings housing local community marine conservation NGO for the expansion of a network of Locally Managed Marine Areas
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Mt. Bosavi
November 2003
Construction of three community resource
centers in support of several hundred thousand acres of rainforest protection *
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Kimbe Bay,
West New Britain
November 2001
Demarcation of "no-take" coral reef
zones
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA
July 2000
Install mooring buoys to protect marine
biodiversity
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SAMOA, Falealupo Village, Savai'i Island
January 2006
Funds to restore the historic white sand beach ecosystem that was damaged by a hurricane in exchange for 50-year conservation of a crucial wetland and wildfowl habitat *
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SAMOA, Falealupo Village, Savai'i Island
July 2002
Tower/walkway construction for the
Falealupo Rainforest Preserve *
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SAMOA
December 2000
Translation of Nafanua: Saving the
Samoan Rain Forest into Samoan
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SAMOA
July 1999
Ship donated opthalmological and
medical supplies in exchange for rainforest preservation *
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SAMOA, Tafua peninsula, Savai'i Island
1996
Tafua Fishing Boats
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SAMOA, Tafua peninsula, Savai'i Island
1995
Tafua Samoa Rainforest Preserve
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SAMOA, Falealupo Village, Savai'i Island
1993
Falealupo Rainforest School and Preserve
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SOLOMON ISLANDS, Tetepare Island
January 2006
Construct ranger dormitory to enforce environmental protection on the largest uninhabited island in the South Pacific*
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SOLOMON ISLANDS, Mbili Village, Mijanga Island
January 2005
School in exchange for the protection of 21 acres of marine reserves
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SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS
July 2000
Promote a public education campaign
for the protection of coral reefs
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TAHITI
1998
Tahitian Marae Restoration Project
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TONGA, Vava'u Island
July 1999
Construct mooring buoys
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VANUATU, Nasawa Community, Maewo Island
January 2008
Renovation of three historical school buildings in exchange for the protection of all bird species and hardwood trees in a 1,339-acre area, as well as a 62-acre no-take marine reserve for a duration of 15 years *
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VANUATU, Sunae Village, Moso Island, Northwest Efate
January 2008
Provision of a water supply and solar pump in exchange for the establishment of a 92-acre no-take marine reserve and a seven-acre mangrove reserve for minimum of 11 years *
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VANUATU, Port Olry Village, Espiritu Santo
January 2007
Construction of a community hall in exchange for the creation of a 42-acre terrestrial reserve on two islands for a duration of 20 years *
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VANUATU, Sanoa Village, Tanaliu Community, Efate Island
January 2007
Construction of a community hall in exchange for a 12-plus acre no-take reserve for corals reefs, shells and fish for a minimum duration of 10 years *
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VANUATU, Dip Point, Wakon Community, West Ambrym, Malampa Province
June 2006
Construction of a community hall in exchange for the preservation of a no-take 25-acre marine reserve and 667-acre terrestrial reserve for the duration of 10 years
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VANUATU, Pango Village, South Efate Island
June 2006
Construction of a farea (meeting hall) in exchange for a 17-acre marine reserve for a minimum of 10 years, and in support of a permanent 15-acre marine reserve
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VANUATU, Marou Community, Emau Island, North Efate, Shefa Province
January 2006
Completion of a kindergarten building and equipment in exchange for a 32-acre no-take marine reserve, and the establishment of a 300-acre terrestrial reserve for a minimum duration of 10 years
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VANUATU, Nguna and Pele Islands
July 2005
Infrastructure and equipment for the Nguna-Pele Marine Protected Area
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VANUATU, Mantantas and Sara Villages, Espiritu Santo
January 2005
Construction of a community center in exchange for protection of a 6,735-acre forest reserve
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*Support for asterisked projects is provided fully or in part by the
Nu
Skin Enterprises Force for Good Foundation
Indicates full or partial funding by Seacology Japan
Indicates full or partial funding by Seacology Germany
