New Conservation Deed Established to Protect Tree Kangaroos and Forests in Papua New Guinea
The Tenkile Conservation Alliance finalized an agreement to protect the Torricelli Mountains’ forests and wildlife in northwestern Papua New Guinea.
On June 30, 2026, leaders of the Tenkile Conservation Alliance (TCA) signed a conservation deed on a hilltop in northwestern Papua New Guinea to safeguard the dense forests of the Torricelli Mountains. This agreement aims to protect the region’s tree kangaroo populations, their habitats, and the indigenous people living in the area. The signatures collected marked the conclusion of a broad community-driven effort to formalize conservation measures.
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