Forest-friendly coffee beans. Original public domain image from Flickr
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With help from USAID, through the LESTARI program– which supports Indonesia to improve sustainable land use and conserve biodiversity– farmers in the area are turning away from citronella and toward coffee, a more forest-friendly crop that doesnt rely on clearing land for cultivation or burning wood for processing. The program has also helped farmers develop a coffee nursery, share knowledge about environmentally friendly farming techniques and secure legal access to the land. Over 650 farmers, including Mr. Yusdi, are now making a better living by growing coffee instead of citronella. Photo by USAID/Samantha Martin. Original public domain image from Flickr