Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Developing Model Species Recovery Plans in Tonga

Grantee Name: Tonga Community Development Trust

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Tonga
Amount: $48,500
Dates: Jun 2009 – Dec 2010
Keywords: Species Conservation

Develop and implement a Community Species Recovery Plan for the Niuafo’ou megapode or Malau (Megapodius pritchardii), a Critically Endangered bird and priority species for CEPF support. The success of this recovery plan will demonstrate lessons learned for replication of such a plan for other threatened species in the country.

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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Developing Model Species Recovery Plans in Tonga

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