Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Conservation Initiatives for the Indochinese Silvered Leaf Monkey in Dong Phou Vieng National Protected Area

Grantee Name: The Lao Wildlife Conservation Association

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Amount: $19,995
Dates: Apr 2014 – Apr 2015
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Community-based conservation, Education, Habitat conservation and management, Legal support, Networks

Improve conservation of the Indochinese silvered langur (Trachypithecus germaini) in Lao PDR through awareness-raising initiatives among local communities, improving understanding of the langur population and habitat status in and around Dong Phou Vieng National Protected Area, and strengthening coordination and cooperation between local people and national protected area staff.

Strategic Direction : 1 Safeguard priority globally threatened species by mitigating major threats