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Conservation of Dragonflies in Mt Kenya and Aberdare Mountains Key Biodiversity Areas in Kenya

Grantee Name: National Museums of Kenya

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane
Location
Kenya
Amount
$32,158
Dates
Jul 2018 – Feb 2020
Keywords
Awareness, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Freshwater, Habitat conservation and management, Research, Species Conservation

Put dragonfly conservation on the map. Based on surveys, together with local conservation groups, produce distribution maps, checklists, and species action plans for two redlisted dragonfly species. Incorporate new information in the management plans of the two KBAs (Mount Kenya and Aberdare Mountains) for better protection of invertebrates. Also promote dragonfly-friendly activities along rivers and streams among local people (freshwater management).

Strategic Direction :

2 Improve the protection and management of the KBA network throughout the hotspot.

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