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Ecological Assessment of Freshwater Fish and Amphibian Communities in a Landscape Mosaic of the Western Ghats

Grantee Name: Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment

Hotspot
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Location
India
Amount
$16,541
Dates
Jun 2013 – Nov 2014
Keywords
Freshwater, Hydropower, Research

Identify the anthropogenic and ecological covariates that determine freshwater fish and aquatic amphibian diversity in a heterogeneous landscape mosaic in the upper catchment of the Netravathi River. Understand local perceptions on ownership and access rights along the river. Enable local communities to form groups that will promote sustainable development of aquatic resources.

Strategic Direction :

2 Improve the conservation of globally threatened species through systematic conservation planning and action

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