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Conservation of Fiji's Endemic and Rare Butterflies: Hypolimnas inopinata and Papilio schmeltzii

Grantee Name: University Of The South Pacific

Hotspot
Polynesia-Micronesia
Location
Fiji
Amount
$47,585
Dates
Mar 2011 – Mar 2013
Keywords
Awareness, Red List assessment, Species Conservation
Study the life cycles as well as the status and trends of the populations of two of Fiji's largest and rarest butterflies in order to prepare management plans for both species. At the same time raise awareness of the land owners around these strongholds and use the findings to effect policy changes and contribute to the Red List assessment of both threatened species.
Strategic Direction : 3 Build awareness and participation of local leaders and community members in the implementation of protection and recovery plans for threatened species

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