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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
AMOUNT
US$19,910
DATES
Apr 2020
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May 2021
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
AMOUNT
US$19,910
DATES
Apr 2020
-
May 2021

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