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Kachororoni Saintpaulia Conservation Project

Grantee Name: National Museums of Kenya

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Amount
$10,000
Dates
Sep 2007 – Dec 2008
Keywords
Awareness, Species Conservation

Conserve and rehabilitate the main location of the rare African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) subspecies rupicola that is found in the Kachororoni river gorge, Kilifi District, Kenya. Establish trails and information boards to educate tourists about the importance of the Africa violets as important species for the region.

Strategic Direction :

1 Increase the ability of local populations to benefit from and contribute to biodiversity conservation, especially in and around Lower Tana River Forests; Taita Hills; East Usambaras/Tanga; Udzungwas; and Jozani Forest

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