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Implementing Critical Conservation Actions for the Jamaican Rock Iguana in Hellshire Hills, Jamaica

Grantee Name: International Iguana Foundation

Hotspot
Caribbean Islands
Location
Jamaica
Amount
$49,914
Dates
Dec 2024 – Dec 2026
Keywords
Awareness, Species Conservation, Invasive alien species
Perform ecological monitoring within the Hellshire Hills to assess invasive and native species, enhance control measures, and build local capacity. Improve the headstart facility at Hope Zoo, ensuring optimal health of iguanas through rigorous veterinary assessments and local training. Emphasize public education on the iguana's ecological importance. Update the conservation action plan through collaborative stakeholder engagement.
Strategic Direction : 3 Safeguard priority Critically Endangered and Endangered species

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