Supporting conservation projects around the world
Brazil
Pernambuco
Madagascar
Ebony
Romania
Maple
Europe
Maple
Direct Action
Supporting conservation projects around the world
Brazil
Pernambuco has been used to make professional stringed instrument bows for centuries; the wood of choice by musicians for its density, quick action, ability to hold a curve, tone and beauty. No other wood matches all of these qualities. Pernambuco grows only in the northeastern corner of Brazil and is rapidly disappearing with destruction of the Atlantic Rainforest due to population growth, agriculture, industry and illegal cutting of hardwood species.
In 1999, the IPCI was formed by concerned bowmakers from around the world to take constructive actions for the conservation and sustainable use of pernambuco. Working with Brazil’s scientific community and political leaders, comprehensive programs have been created which include scientific research projects, community outreach, education and replanting in various areas.
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Madagascar
Madagascar's forests are under severe threat and their area is continuously decreasing. Rosewood and ebony used in making musical instruments grow in Madagascar's rainforests.
Since 2014, Eben!Holz has been supporting a comprehensive reforestation project in the Anjanaharibe forest corridor in the Maintimbato region in the Makira Nature Park.
Credit: WCS-Madagascar
Romania
The Carpathians, a mountain range stretching 1500 km across Central and Eastern Europe, are home to some of Europe's last remaining areas of original forest. The largest part of it is in Romania, mostly high-altitude mixed forests where the sycamore maple, which is indispensable in instrument making, grows. These are two-thirds of Europe's primeval and natural forests, excluding Scandinavia. Although they are protected as national and nature parks, EU Natura 2000 areas and UNESCO World Heritage, these precious forests are being destroyed by legal and illegal logging.
Eben!Holz has joined other environmental groups to provide financial support for the preparation and implementation of court proceedings at national and European level. In this way comprehensive protection is to be achieved and unlawful allocation of usage concessions is to be proven. This should stop large-scale deforestation and clear-cutting.
Credit: Marita Kavelashvili (unsplash)
Europe
Development of a management plan for European Maple.
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