Overharvesting of forest materials to construct bush houses leads to erosion and unproductive soil.

Habitat houses are designed to withstand the elements
Well-constructed Habitat houses protect families from rain and cyclones, as well as saving on labor and forest land.

Habitat’s work in Papua New Guinea
Habitat Papua New Guinea [1] has built more than 1,000 Habitat houses. Average house cost: US$8,590.*

*House costs fluctuate.