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Group of purple irises growing from ground.
Iris Atrofusca.
© Anton Khalilieh-Nature Palestine Society

Assessment and Conservation of Threatened Iris in the North Eastern Slopes Region Key Biodiversity Area, Palestine

Grantee Name: Nature Palestine Society

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Palestinian Territory,Occupied
Amount
$19,910
Dates
Mar 2020 – Jun 2021
Keywords
Conservation planning
Assess the distribution of near endemic and threatened plant species, including Iris atrofusca. Support the integration of plant conservation into future management plans and the conservation framework of Key Biodiversity Areas and protected areas in Palestine. Promote and support the engagement of stakeholders and decision makers in conservation planning. Build capacity of local communities to contribute to data collection on flora, focusing on endemic and threatened species.
Strategic Direction : 4 Strengthen the engagement of civil society to support the conservation of plants that are critically endangered or have highly restricted ranges

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