People & Plants International Inc

“Bookkeeping and accounting are overseen by a co-director. Form 990 is reviewed by both co-directors prior to filing and then distributed to the board.”

“Governing documents are available upon written request.”

“We believe that cultural diversity is inherently linked to biological diversity and that the effective stewardship of our earth must involve local people. We also believe that traditional knowledge systems are invaluable to manage and conserve threatened landscapes and respond to global change. In the wake of massive social change, people and plants international works alongside local groups to foster sustainable responses which build upon local skills and practices. People and plants international also works at regional, national, and international levels to guide policy and trade.”

“Cultural landscapes and community conservation people and plants is working to support and strengthen traditional knowledge and management systems, cultural landscapes, and the land and resource rights that underpin them. Our cultural landscapes and community conservation work is as diverse as the landscapes and people with whom we collaborate, and includes: knowledge exchange tools that strengthen endangered traditional management and knowledge systems, promote sustainable practices, and encourage young peoples interest in cultural traditions. Community management of forests and resources, including inventories, sustainable management practices and plans, and equitable marketing. Peer to peer learning and exchanges between local groups, encouraging people to share experiences, knowledge, skills and know-how relating to natural resource use, trade, management, health, well-being, and rights. Inter-cultural training programs that explicitly strengthen and complement indigenous skills, practices, and knowledge, and serve as a bridge between indigenous and western concepts of science and learning. Sustainable and ethical management protocols for plant resources of subsistence or commercial importance. Protocols are designed around local knowledge and ecological sciences, and are calibrated to satisfy local livelihood and conservation needs. Appropriate and effective laws and policies, including bringing the views and experiences of local communities to national and international policy processes.”

“Program expenses - tf 107,402 0 0 program expenses - p&t 15,000 0 0 program expenses - ke 800 0 0 honorarium - tf 6,200 0 0 total 129,402 0 0”