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Establishing Community Conservation Reserves in the Anamalai Corridor

Grantee Name: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society

Hotspot
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Location
India
Amount
$17,500
Dates
Dec 2011 – Feb 2013
Keywords
Community-based conservation, Conservation planning, Protected Areas

Proposes to set up community and conservation reserves in the Anamalai Corridor (Theni and Plani Hills) to integrate local communities into biodiversity conservation. The management at existing reserves will be assessed, reserve management plans will be prepared for nominated reserves through the participation of multiple key stakeholders, and a suitable reserve management committee will be identified.

Strategic Direction :

1 Enable action by diverse communities and partnerships to ensure conservation of key biodiversity areas and enhance connectivity in the corridors

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