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Helping Communities and the Environment

Tagua Nut Products from the Amazon Basin

Deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest grows a special tree called the Tagua, or ivory palm. It produces an extraordinary fruit, the Tagua nut, which has been used for buttons, jewelry and carved objects since the 19th Century.

The purchase of the nut supports the employment of nearly 35,000 indigenous people. The income received from Tagua crops is a strong incentive to maintain the trees. This helps stabilize the Rainforest and, ultimately, World environments. A palms yearly harvest equals ivory from one female elephant.

Picture	Code	Name	Size	Price	Add to Basket
	LFPLX001	Tagua Nut - Whole Stone beads	Approx 4.5cm long, but will vary	£2.35
	LFPUF001	Tagua Nut Doughnut - while stocks last		£1.25

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