Guyana tribe goes hi-tech to protect its land

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Image copyright WWF Guianas Image caption The Wai-Wais have been trained to use technology to record eco dataEleazer Mawasha speaks haltingly.
"In addition to the benefits they receive personally, they are making a valuable contribution to the overall data Guyana produces," Mr Hutchinson explains.
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La Cruz Image caption Kanashen`s wetlands are home to numerous species and play a crucial environmental role"Guyana has enormous opportunity with its resources and small population," Mr Hutchinson adds.
The project was developed as part of an agreement with Norway which gives Guyana money in exchange for keeping deforestation low.
But since WWF came in and trained our young people, we manage it far better than before," Mr Mawasha explains.