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Improving the Status of the Polynesia Ground Dove, a Critically Endangered Species
Grantee Name: 
Société d'Ornithologie de Polynésie Manu
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$82,521
DATES
Aug 2010
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Jul 2012
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$82,521
DATES
Aug 2010
-
Jul 2012

Restore the last four strongholds of the Critically Endangered Polynesia ground dove (Gallicolumba erythroptera), including the atolls of Tenararo, Vahanga, Rangiroa and Morane. Raise awareness of the precarious state of this species and establish a Site Support Group within the local communities to monitor the bird population.

Strategic Direction: 3 Build awareness and participation of local leaders and community members in the implementation of protection and recovery plans for threatened species