Managing Tropical Animal Resources: Butterfly Farming in Papua New Guinea

摘要

Butterfly farming is a growing new industry in Papua New Guinea, and by turning these insects into cash crops, villagers are both earning money and practicing sound wildlife conservation. In this unique program, butterfly farming is being used to complement the preservation of species and habitats. In balancing the utilization of common butterflies with the protection of the most threatened species, PNG is providing a model for other countries. The program demonstrates how village development can become an integral part of conservation.