Baining Mountains Biological Survey
Grantee Name: Bishop Museum
- Hotspot
- East Melanesian Islands
- Location
- Papua New Guinea
- Amount
- $19,976
- Dates
- Jan 2016 – Feb 2017
- Keywords
- Awareness, Capacity building, Red List assessment, Research, Species Conservation
Improve knowledge of floral and faunal diversity in the Baining Mountains on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea through a biodiversity survey expedition. Results and findings will inform the development of an action plan for conservation of the threatened species found in this Key Biodiversity Area. Local experts will also be involved and the knowledge and skills gained will help to strengthen their capacity.
1 Empower local communities to protect and manage globally significant biodiversity at priority Key Biodiversity Areas under-served by current conservation efforts
Project Resources:
You may also like:

Lower Tugela Biodiversity Protection Project
Zinkwazi Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association


Protecting Kosrae’s Upland Forest
Kosrae Conservation and Safety Organization


Developing the Mai-Maasina Green Belt for Malaita, Solomon Islands
Mai Maasina Green Belt
