THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has linked forest communities in Lake Lanao with abaca (Manila hemp) exporter Newtech Pulp Inc., bringing hope of sustained livelihood while conserving the watershed that is the largest hydroelectric source in Mindanao.

Three people's organizations (POs) are now partners of Newtech Pulp in the supply of abaca fiber.

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