HOGAVE CONSERVATION CENTER​

Our efforts contribute to reduce global carbon emission, protecting the rainforest & its endangered ecosystem

Remarkable conservation effort by an Individual Tribe

Hogave Conservation Center is located at the foot of Mt. Michael in the Lufa district of the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. The total virgin forest area is well over 200 square kilometers evolving around Mt. Michael and extending to the Crater Mountains which more than 50 tribes or villages have ownership rights.

The Hogave tribe has ownership rights to about 20 square kilometers and they have conserved that part of the forest.

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Taxon Reports – A diversity of wildlife, flora & fauna identified.

Birds

A total of 51 different species identified, included endangered species of Birds of Paradise

Mammals

Over 200 species of mammals identified

Plants

Overall, 783 trees and 1 liana with DBH ≥ 10 cm were recorded in the one hectare plot with mean DBH of 21.29 ± 12.76 (± SD) for the trees.

“The site holds intact Nothofagus forest and harbors important mammal and other faunal species sampled in this survey giving this forest the scientific and conservation value”

Enoch Kale – PHD in Forestry, University of Technology, Papua New Guinea

With the general population increasing, Hogave Conservation faces several issues

Pollution
Contamination of rivers, creeks, and springs that the forest provides which serve as a drinking water source for the local population.

Deforestation
Forest areas are cleared as people intend to do gardening and building huts.

Potential Mineral Mining
Unidentified mining company exploring the area and identifying many rivers and creeks as having valuable mineral resources.

Potential logging
Common in other areas of the province, there is a risk of logging companies approaching to cut down trees and gather timber for profit

Steps take by HCC Management to tackle challenges faced by Conservation Initiative

Upon prolonged awareness and consultation, the indigenous people of Hogave opted for conservation of their forest. Hence it was declared the “Hogave Conservation Area” late in 1987 and this communal agreement is still effective for over 35 years now.  

Compliance Awareness & Monitoring

The compliance awareness program covers, the objectives of HCC, the benefits of HCC, HCC rules and regulations, penalties for breaking the rules, and monitoring and enforcement  of rules by forest rangers.

Protection of Landscape and Ecosystems

Ban commercial forest resource harvesting, monitor wildlife and plants, prevent loitering near water, aim for national protected area status for HCA.

Protection of Our Plants and Animals – Flora & Fauna

Prohibition of commercial hunting or collection of any animal or plants within the conservation area.

Improved/ Alternative Sources of Incomes 

This includes training workshops by experts on income opportunities such as vanilla or honey farming and export; financial literacy training; women empowerment programs; and, farming and marketing assistance.

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