Ecoforestry in Papua New Guinea
The islands of Papua New Guinea are home to some of the most important – and most beautiful – tropical rainforests in the world. Does ecoforestry represent a viable option for the region’s forest communities and ecosystems?
The place
One of the least explored and most interesting melting pots of natural diversity on Earth, Papua New Guinea supports some of the strangest and most beautiful of life-forms.
Raggiana bird of paradise, the national bird,in rainforest habitat in Papua New Guinea
The six-wired bird of paradise, watch video from arkive
The hornbill or Kokomo, has a bizarre nesting habit of sealing in the female until young are hatched and ready to fly
Fruit eating cassowary's are a rare find in most of Papua New Guinea.
The extraordinary tree kangaroo, slow on the ground but agile amongst the branches.
With over 500 species of spiders residing in Papua New Guinea, many more remain undiscovered.
One of the 400 species of reptiles found in PNG.
With over 3000 known species, PNG has more recorded orchid species than any other country in the world.
Primary rainforest habitat also regulates the climate by cooling and ensuring regular rainfall.
The tropical climate is perfect for fungi along with over 20,000 species of ferns occuring in the region.
