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Regenerative farming for wildlife in West Java

Indonesia
Agriculture, Conservation, Education
CI
Cikananga Wildlife Centre
Indonesia
Nonprofit

Cikananga Wildlife Centre is a non-governmental and non-profit organization for conserving Indonesian wildlife. The 16-acre rescue centre cares for over 450 wild animals, primarily from the illegal wildlife trade or habitat loss due to deforestation. Animals undergo health checks and rehabilitation before being released or translocated to specialized centres, with successful programs including species like Javan green Peafowl, Javan leopard cats, and various raptors. The organization also operates a Conservation Breeding Centre (CCBC) for threatened endemic species and a Sustainable Farming Program promoting regenerative agriculture (PPBC). The Program Pertanian Berkelanjutan Cikananga (PPBC) is a regenerative agriculture initiative based at Cikananga. Established in 2020, PPBC focuses on sustainable food production, soil regeneration, and practical agricultural training.

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PPBC: Where Farming and Wildlife Conservation Unite

Imagine learning regenerative agriculture while helping rescued animals thrive. That's the vision behind PPBC at Cikananga Wildlife Centre, a farmer-centred training hub transforming how communities grow food.

Unlike typical agricultural programs, PPBC offers hands-on education grounded in a working wildlife sanctuary. Local farmers develop practical skills in soil health, composting, and crop diversification while watching those methods in action. They see first hand how organic vegetables and forage crops nourish both people and rescued animals.

This isn't just theory. Participants learn low-input farming systems that boost productivity without costly agrochemicals, strengthening their livelihoods whilst reducing environmental impact. The demonstration plots prove that regenerative agriculture works, producing nutritious food for humans and wildlife simultaneously.

PPBC demonstrates an elegant truth: sustainable farming, thriving wildlife, and resilient communities aren't competing goals. They're interconnected. By investing in this integrated model, you're supporting farmers, protecting biodiversity, and building food systems that nourish everyone, human and animal alike.

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Scott HartleCikananga Wildlife Centre, Indonesia

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Indonesia