We would like to thank all participating individuals, organizations and observers who made the 1st Eastern Highlands Provincial Conservation Forum a success. Although being the first of its kind, the turn up was exceptional. We would like to thank the following organizations and institutions who attended the 2-day program:
- Eastern Highlands Natural Resources Division
- Daulo District Natural Resources Division
- Henganofi District Natural Resources Division
- Unggai Bena District Natural Resources Division
- PNG Forest Authority EHP Office
- JK McCarthy Museum
- Wildlife Conservation Society
- Bismarck Ramu Group
- University of Goroka – Indigenous Environment and Development Studies Division
- Conservation Forum
- Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area Communities
- Hogave Conservation Project
- Wam U5 CBO
- Lapegu Information Centre Promoting Agro-Forestry Project
- Izaumasi Conservation and Rehabilitation Project
- Natauka Nature Reserve
- Yasina Nature Park
- Lufa Oliguti Farmer’s Cooperative Society
- PNG Women in Coffee
- Kafiavana Cultural Cave Shelter
- Lufa Community Development Agency
- Park Ridge Botanical Gardens
We make special acknowledgements of Mr. Warren Jano who provided technical input to the organizing committee. Special thanks also to all individual participants and observers who made time available to be part of the discussions. We look forward to your continued passion and support for conservation and preservation in the province. The Forum is envisioned to be an annual event. We hope to stage an improved Forum next year with more critical discussions on the issues of conservation, forestry and climate change in Eastern Highlands Province.