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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

Grantee Name: Wildtracks

Hotspot
Mesoamerica
Location
Belize
Amount
$51,275
Dates
Sep 2007 – Aug 2009
Keywords
Awareness, Conservation planning, Monitoring and evaluation, Species Conservation

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

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