Conservationists in Mozambique are working with indigenous women to commercialize the sale of wild mushrooms, such as the Eyukuli, as a way to protect forests surrounding Gilé National Park. These mushrooms are harvested during the wet season and are cleaned, dried, and transported to be sold. The project aims to provide an economic incentive to protect the trees and reduce Tree cutting. While the project is still ongoing, there is a clear trend of reduced tree cutting among the communities involved. The project is part of a wider strategy to promote sustainable agriculture and preserve the forest.

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