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Fungi (Hymenoscyphus laetus) inhabiting Neretva River, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Fungi (Hymenoscyphus laetus) inhabiting Neretva River, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
© Nedim Jukic, MycoBH

Assessing Status of Fungi Inhabiting Neretva River, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Grantee Name: Mikološko udruženje MycoBH (eng. Mycological Society MycoBH)

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Amount
$30,676
Dates
Jun 2023 – Oct 2024
Keywords
Awareness, Biodiversity mainstreaming, Capacity building, Freshwater, Monitoring and evaluation, Species Conservation

Conduct mycological research on the river banks of Neretva, Bregava, Buna and Bunica rivers. Conduct an inventory and risk assessment of fungi in accordance with IUCN criteria, focusing on the rarest, stenoendemic species of fungi. Present main project outcomes to all relevant stakeholders through various channels and media: book, promotional videos, exhibition and mycological regional workshop.

This project benefits from a co-founding by the Donor Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE).

Strategic Direction :

2 Support the sustainable management of water catchments through integrated approaches for the conservation of threatened freshwater biodiversity

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