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Habitat Enrichment and In-situ Conservation of a Rare Endemic Species of Birthwort, Albania

Grantee Name: Qendra për Iniciativa Rajonale

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Albania
Amount
$7,866
Dates
May 2020 – Mar 2022
Keywords
Awareness, Capacity building, Monitoring and evaluation, Red List assessment, Species Conservation

Enrich conservation and habitat of critically endangered, unprotected species birthwort, namely Aristolochia merxmuelleri, on Munella Mountain, Oroshi Mountain and Lura Lakes. Establish plant population numbers, growth conditions, spatial and temporal dynamics. Engagement of in-situ conservation practices, encouragement of its inclusion to IUCN Red List. Preparation of management plan for future plant conservation. Raise awareness among local community and governmental authorities about importance of plants

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