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Leading the Recovery of Two of Samoa’s Most Threatened Bird Species, the Tooth-Billed Pigeon (manumea) and the Mao (ma’oma’o), through Ecological Research to Identify Current Threats
Grantee Name: 
David Butler Associates Ltd
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$172,100
DATES
Oct 2009
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Dec 2012
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$172,100
DATES
Oct 2009
-
Dec 2012

Implement the recovery plans for two Endangered flagship Samoan bird species, the tooth?billed pigeon (Didunculus strigirostris) and the ma'oma'o (Gymnomyza samoensis). Identify current threats through ecological research and engage the local communities to participate in the development of village management regimes for the conservation of these endemic bird species.

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