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Enhancing the Site Specific and National Population Viability of Threatened Upper Elevation Amphibian Species of the Maya Mountain Massif in Belize
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Wildtracks
HOTSPOT
Mesoamerica
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$51,275
DATES
Oct 2007
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Aug 2009
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mesoamerica
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$51,275
DATES
Oct 2007
-
Aug 2009

Conduct field surveys to assess amphibian populations in Belize and examine threats to their survival, including climate change, the chytrid fungus, and pesticides. Results of the surveys will help to develop a national conservation action plan, improve awareness of amphibian conservation in the country, and strengthen technical capacity of key stakeholders.

Strategic Direction: 4 Support efforts to prevent the extinction of Northern Mesoamerica’s 106 Critically Endangered species